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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

This executive was speaking at Körber Elevate because this retailer has chosen to standardize on Cloud warehouse and labor management systems (WMS and LMS) from Körber. The company is also striving to improve their omnichannel capabilities. Two years ago, the company had 5 different warehouse management systems.

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The Business Case For a Modern Warehouse Management System

GlobalTranz

Maintaining scalability and efficiency in an omnichannel-driven world is difficult at best. Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Implementing Omnichannel: How to Get Your Supply Chain Ready to Go Omnichannel

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Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Space

GlobalTranz

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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WMS Selection: What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations

GlobalTranz

Thus, the demand for warehouse management systems (WMS) has increased, but how do companies distinguish the best-of-breed WMS solutions? The answer lies in these five considerations for WMS Selection before investing in a system. Review the System’s Integration Abilities Consider the interface of the WMS.

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

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Read Also: The Retail Playbook For Thriving in an Omnichannel World 1. BOPIS – Buy Online Pick Up In Store BOPIS is an omnichannel fulfillment model that enables customers to order their preferred products online and pick them up from the nearby physical outlets. Read Also: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Returns Management 3.