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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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SIGs: Be Part of the In-Crowd at FOCUS, and Beyond!

BlueYonder

At JDA FOCUS 2017 , our annual customer event being held this year at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from April 25 th through April 28 th , we will have over 70 face-to-face SIG meetings. For more information, browse the full list of SIG Meetings we have scheduled at FOCUS. The Meeting of the SIGs.

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SIGs: Be Part of the In-Crowd at FOCUS, and Beyond!

BlueYonder

At JDA FOCUS 2017 , our annual customer event being held this year at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from April 25 th through April 28 th , we will have over 70 face-to-face SIG meetings. For more information, browse the full list of SIG Meetings we have scheduled at FOCUS. The Meeting of the SIGs.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Is Every Company a Technology Company?

Talking Logistics

But does “every company is a technology company” mean that you have to design, build, and support your own technology products and solutions? So, I see both sides of the argument on this one, but in my opinion, I try to standardize as much as possible on [third-party solutions].

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Richard Markoff: “Don’t be too rigid in what we define”

Supply Chain Movement

Just like the company creates new skin and hair care products to meet the consumer’s diverse and infinite needs is a company trademark, there’s opportunity for innovation in the supply chain. Also, to meet this challenge, we need to know the expectations of consumers and their buying habits. For example, there are 8.5