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May 25, 2016

Supply Chain by Design: Two Big Reasons You Don't Want to Maximize Profit in your Supply Chain Model

You may Think Maximizing Profit is Better Than Minimizing Cost, However, it Isn't in Most Cases

TOPICS : Supply chain finance | Supply chain thought leadership

May 23, 2016

Locus Robotics - An Independent Consultant's Review Part 2

The Kiva Robots were a Major Breakthrough for Eaches Picking, but Using them in Operations at Quiet Logistics Led to Ideas for Improvement

TOPICS : Amazon.com | Distribution | e-fulfillment | ecommerce | Material handling automation

May 18, 2016

Logistics News : Quick & Easy Stand-Alone Improvement Ideas

Increasing Productivity & Shipping Capacity on the Cheap

TOPICS : Distribution

May 12, 2016

Supply Chain by Design: You Can Set Inventory Levels and Other Such Myths

Developing a Good Inventory Policy is Difficult: One Contributor may be That Inventory Levels are not Being Directly Set

TOPICS : Inventory management | Inventory optimization

May 11, 2016

Logistics News : Understanding Sorting System Fundamentals

Automated Sortation Systems typically include (3) Integrated Subsystems

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

May 10, 2016

Supply Chain Comment: Locus Robotics - An Independent's Consultant Review Part 1

The Kiva Robots were a Major Breakthrough for Eaches Picking, but Using them in Operations at Quiet Logistics Led to Ideas for Improvement

TOPICS : Distribution | e-fulfillment | Material handling automation | Order picking

May 04, 2016

Logistics News : Getting Ready For Peak Shipping Season

Training is Key to Having a Successful Peak Season

TOPICS : Distribution | Parcel shipping/parcel systems

April 27, 2016

Logistics News : Adopting a Systematic Approach to Problem Solving

Careful Analysis is Key to Finding the "Needle in the Haystack"

TOPICS : Distribution | Supply chain thought leadership

April 21, 2016

Supply Chain Comment: ACE-ing PGA Data for Success

Customs Organizations Around the World are Modernizing Systems

TOPICS : Global logistics | Global sourcing | Global supply chain