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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. The specific metric used – cargo ton miles – measures the total of tons of cargo moved during a reporting period multiplied by the number of miles flown. This number fell by 5.4%

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

Veridian Solutions

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Retailers and warehouses must work to please more customers, stay competitive with Big Box retailers and Amazon, and still create a unique customer experience. According to the Wharton University of Pennsylvania , the measures to fully utilize omnichannel 2.0