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The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike has a degree in Marketing from Iowa State University and over 30 years of experience leading teams in Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Automated Storage Retrieval Warehouses & Transportation. Mike has developed a track record of converging people and technology to get exceptional results. About Mary Kay. Mary Kay Inc.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

Logistics Viewpoints

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. It is easier to deliver what stores need, when they need it, with the ability to provide “hot shot” shipments if a store runs out low on inventory before the next shipment is scheduled. The pick-to-light machines dispense inventory to create store shipments.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 25 – October 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts. This has been especially true for grocery stores as they work to improve inventory accuracy and get a better sense of what is available on shelves. Cotton prices reach a decade high.

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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

Logility

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. Digging deeper into the data, CandyStore.com has identified America’s top 10 Halloween candies for the past 11 years. Reese’s Cups.

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How to Mitigate and Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences

QAD

This includes strategic dual sourcing and regionalization, implementing optimized inventory buffers, engaging in early supplier involvement, and establishing contractual agreements with clear lead time clauses. Fluctuating demand for life-saving drugs can strain production capacity and inventory levels.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty earned a Bachelor degree in Transportation and Logistics from the College of Business at Iowa State University. Prior to joining Ruan, Marty gained valuable experience working at other carriers and at large shippers. About Ruan Transportation.

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PCI Case Study: Hybrent’s Solution Revolutionizes Reporting & Streamlines Operations for One of the Largest Multi-Specialty Physician Groups in Iowa

Hybrent

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is one of the largest private, multispecialty physician groups in Iowa, with locations in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. This has given PCI users the confidence to reduce inventories closer to real time fulfillment. Those aren’t just boxes of supplies on our shelves, they each have a cost.

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