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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. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability.

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Thanksgiving 2018

Enterra Insights

At the original Thanksgiving feast, the pickings were much slimmer and all ingredients were sourced locally. 1] She note there are only two known historical sources describing the three-day long feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives at Plymouth Colony in 1621.

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Barcoding: The Holiday Lifesaver

AB&R

You might not even remember a day when this technology wasn’t in your warehouses, improving efficiency within your business. In 1948, a Pennsylvania supermarket manager noticed that his store’s stocktaking and slow checkout times were causing him to lose profits. Sources Cited. [1] HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. When you’re first getting started, this may be done in your home.

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Accessing Bathrooms

Cathy Roberson

(Source: Reddit ) There’s been a lot of supply chain pains over the years, many of which are well documented – port congestion, capacity issues, rising spot rates, plunging spot rates, hidden fees, maxed out warehouses – just to name a few but one that I’m still trying to wrap my head around is access to bathrooms.

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4 Tips for Finding and Hiring Millennials for Supply Chain Careers

RFgen

Many millennials people view inventory, shipping and warehouse management jobs as grunt work and don’t recognize the potential of such positions or the training that goes into the career, according to Supply Chain Brain. Satisfied workers often make excellent sources for future talent references. Work with Education Institutions.

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4 Tips for Finding and Hiring Millennials for Supply Chain Careers

RFgen

Many millennials people view inventory, shipping and warehouse management jobs as grunt work and don’t recognize the potential of such positions or the training that goes into the career, according to Supply Chain Brain. Satisfied workers often make excellent sources for future talent references. Work with Education Institutions.