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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

Then, after a short spell in New Orleans, I moved to Houston to work with supply chain in oil and gas. If you live in Houston, you know who it is. I was involved with the procurement of equipment and materials. For example, all the hospitals that got supported with tens of thousands of purchase orders that Aramco was handling.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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The View from Houston: DHL Global Energy Conference 2015

Supply Chain View from the Field

The conference was a great opportunity to interact with logistics and procurement executives in an environment of open dialogue and discussion. There is no question that the oil and gas sector is under a huge amount of pressure to drive cost savings.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

Correspondent Bill Whitaker ( @BillWhitakerCBS ) reported, “Getting the goods from here to store shelves is proving to be a lot more daunting. Levinson reports, McLean’s innovation was first demonstrated on 26 April 1956. And stakeholders must carry-out their performance on finite dancefloor. Now, it takes nine. ”[5].

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How Retailers and CPG companies are benefiting from next-gen Control Tower and S&OE

o9 Solutions

There is a realization that to run an exceptional supply chain, it takes a commitment to leverage data and advanced analytics to make smart, fact-based decisions, while continuously evolving product offerings, supply chain strategies, and execution capabilities. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Building the Business to Consumer Superstar: Getting to the Promised Land with Supply Chain Control Towers and S&OE

o9 Solutions

There is a realization that to run an exceptional supply chain, it takes a commitment to leverage data and advanced analytics to make smart, fact-based decisions, while continuously evolving product offerings, supply chain strategies, and execution capabilities. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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The Risks of Poor Inventory Accuracy and Order Fulfillment

Veridian Solutions

Meanwhile, your order fulfillment processes may be subpar, relying on outdated methods, numerous touchpoints, and more, says the Houston Chronicle. When a warehouse lacks efficiency in order fulfillment processes and relies on outdated inventory counts, it is also difficult to predict what will be necessary to succeed in the future.