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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

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BlueGrace Logistics 2018 in Review

Blue Grace Logistics

Randy Collack, Chief Strategy Officer, has retired this year. Mr. Collack had been with BlueGrace since its inception in 2009. He oversaw several departments as the Chief Strategy Officer, including all Freight brokerage in the Tampa headquarters. CSO, Randy Collack Announces Retirement.

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How Technology Can Enhance Your Supply Chain In Four Ways

Blue Grace Logistics

To better manage the sheer multitude of vendors and reduce the overall risk of shortages and disruptions, organizations need a holistic strategy that typically includes the enlistment of a 3PL partner. Since 2009, our passion for logistics has helped shippers connect with carriers and keep our customers’ supply chains moving.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. ” Ashton added that IoT had grown a lot since 2009, but he claimed it has still has much further to go. By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

GlobalTranz

Holiday joy has come early this year with Americans likely to pay the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2009. PBS – Ten Essential Thanksgiving Planning Tips. About 90% of travelers will take a road trip during the holiday travel period from Nov. 30 and will pay the lowest Thanksgiving price for fuel in five years.

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Mike Rother: The Toyota Kata Practice Guide

The Lean Thinker

From my perspective, I think Toyota Kata as a topic has evolved quite a bit since the original book was published in 2009. That book provides working examples of vertical linkage between organizational strategy and shop floor improvement efforts. A Bit of History: Toyota Kata has Evolved. More Sophistication.