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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

Amazon is using a smaller distribution center for fulfillment in New York City , and other companies are following its lead. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability. This number fell by 5.4%

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. We found equipment and materials that can’t be sourced locally. The company searched for smart people who understand what the next new technology will be. As globalization has taken place, more things can be sourced locally.

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Two Indices of Supply Chain Activity Noting Supply Chain Volatility Trending

Supply Chain Matters

According to the latest Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures increased in April. Also reported was less change in Inventory and Warehousing metrics as costs continue to grow and capacity remains tight. warehouses. .

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Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July

Supply Chain Matters

According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

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Top 3 Challenges Facing High-Tech and Semiconductor Supply Chains

Resilinc

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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How To Manage A Lean Supply Chain

ShipBob

As long as you are tracking the right metrics, data reveals where you can eliminate waste within your supply chain. Through discussing potential improvements with your manufacturer or supplier, you’ll get a sense of how committed they are to optimization, and whether or not you’ll need to find a new one to continue scaling.