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Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System

Logistics Viewpoints

The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business. In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. Boot Barn decided to expand its Wichita facility by about 45,000 sq. Facility History.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided

Supply Chain Matters

In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for Sept. 28, 2016 Contest

Supply Chain Digest

Matt Ryan of Wichita, KS and Ken McKeever of PLS Logistics Services Take Home the Prize

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.