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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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Achieving Significant Transportation Savings through Improved Demand Forecasting

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For example, a warehouse might have a big propane tank they use with forklifts that run on propane. Some cylinders were filled at factories, other cylinders were filled at warehousing sites where the inventory had been forward deployed. As the forecasting and routing becomes more accurate and more granular, flexibility increases.

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

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Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana. In their warehouses, some workers operate forklifts and pick full pallets of heavier items, like bottled water. The pick-to-light machines dispense inventory to create store shipments.

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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. Joe’s journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he honed his business acumen. From warehousing and distribution to transportation and fulfillment, Wagner Logistics offers a seamless and integrated solution that meets the unique needs of each client.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

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warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.