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The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Oliaro and Joe Lynch discuss the evolution of warehousing. From warehousing and distribution to transportation and fulfillment, Wagner Logistics offers a seamless and integrated solution that meets the unique needs of each client. Their services include warehousing, distribution, transportation, and fulfillment.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change.

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Editor’s Choice: Warehouse Distribution Errors and How to Fix Them

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

However, when I ask him to define the customer in a B2B context where corporations deal with multiple roles and personas, he struggles. The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Customer Service Failure. The response is a long sigh.

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Warehouse Consolidation: A Complete Guide (2024)

Unleashed

Consolidation warehousing is a strategy that allows your business to reduce transportation costs and improve customer service by combining shipments from various sources into a single truckload. What is a consolidation warehouse? There are two types of consolidation warehouses: third-party and private.

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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This is one of the company’s first steps to their digital transformation in shipping. Hot loads” allow companies to run a lean supply chain while still meeting customersservice expectations.

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What Is an Omnichannel Warehouse?

GlobalTranz

An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations.