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The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub with Chris Camacho

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Camacho and Joe Lynch discuss the Phoenix factor: how Arizona became a logistics hub. Chris is President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) , an organization working to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area.

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Is a Phoenix Distribution Center a Lower-Cost Alternative to an LA Warehouse?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In the face of continued supply chain disruption from COVID-19, retail shippers should consider a Phoenix distribution center as a more cost-effective alternative to Southern California to reach customers in the Southwestern and Western United States.

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. And still others provide the best learning opportunities. This year I am especially looking forward to ProMat. You name the provider, and they are present. Email creiser@arcweb.com.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

If the reason can be determined, the model needs to be updated.For example, it may be that there was a spike in restaurant chains sales at restaurants in Phoenix metro area in the second week of February. The forecaster should not assume there will be a similar spike in sales next January in Phoenix.

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Manhattan Associates Momentum 2023 Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum, in Phoenix, AZ this week. When it is time to choose the next trailer to pull into a dock door, yard and warehouse management work together to select a trailer and door combination that minimizes travel distance for the eventual put away tasks.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

The company also does internal climate scores of employees at corporate, the branches, and the warehouses. They are using a legacy Koerber warehouse management system, but the system is effective, and they are not looking to upgrade or replace it. But it is their investments in warehouse automation that are most noteworthy.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2018

Talking Logistics

Retail Supply Chain Conference , February 25-28, Phoenix, FL. 2018 Food Industry Transportation and Logistics Conference , March 11-13, Phoenix, AZ. Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Conference , May 6-9, Charlotte, NC. Transplace : Shipper Symposium, May 8-10, Frisco, TX. SITL 2018 , March 20-23, Paris, France.