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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon will leverage its expertise in global logistics to get such things as shelter materials, hygiene items, blankets, and clothing to front-line organizations quickly and efficiently. ” The retailers will supply the goods and be in charge of inventory and supply chain management.

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Achieving Significant Transportation Savings through Improved Demand Forecasting

Logistics Viewpoints

When companies implement a demand management or replenishment system, the goal is usually to improve customer satisfaction while holding less inventory. From a data standpoint, they learned that the data they had in their enterprise system regarding the amount of inventory a customer could hold was often wrong.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

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It is easier to deliver what stores need, when they need it, with the ability to provide “hot shot” shipments if a store runs out low on inventory before the next shipment is scheduled. Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 25 – October 1)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts. Dylish offers restaurants a three-tiered, monthly subscription service that provides customized apps and a range of logistical and marketing assets. The Giant Company launches Instant Delivery.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In Missouri, where Smithfield owns meat plants and hog farms, state officials encouraged the company’s moves. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Verizon Skyward, UPS to further develop drone delivery service.