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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

The number of lines of less than case picking they were doing per day was rapidly increasing and they were worried that the ability to hit their next day service commitments, in an operation that was already tight, would be affected. And this is on top of already strong picking capabilities. Why AutoStore? What Were the Results?

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Tips on how to save when shopping:

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

.- Always go to the same supermarket When you go to a new supermarket you don’t know where things are, and you waste a lot of time finding the products you need, and on the way there you ALWAYS pick up more products. Have a definite shopping list and a definite shopping day.

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How to Ship: Oversized Cargo, Containers, and Parcels

Freightera

For a much more detailed description of such trucks and their pros and cons please see our definitive freight shipping guide. . It’s important to get your quote on time (and possibly expect some changes) before your shipment is picked up. They cannot be picked up on the same day that you submitted your order. Parcels are tame.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – December

Ship Monk

She works on Day Shift and goes above and beyond every day for the team with all the effort she puts into ensuring our inventory is as accurate as possible and keeping our locations clean, organized, and pick ready. She definitely gets sh*t done! He definitely gets sh*t done! She definitely gets sh*t done!

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How to Improve Inventory Turnover with Inventory Optimization

EazyStock

How to Increase Inventory Turnover with Inventory Optimization. This post will explain how, but first, let’s deal with a few simple definitions. We’ve already discussed how every item in your product portfolio will have a different demand type. Pick frequency. The Importance of Improving your Inventory Turnover.

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How to Calculate and Apply ABC Classification of Inventory

EazyStock

In this post, we’re going to discuss how you can classify your inventory into three ABC categories and introduce the concept of XYZ analysis. But first here’s a quick reminder of what ABC classification of inventory is: ABC Classification Definition. How to Calculate ABC Classification.

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How to Calculate Inventory Holding Cost or Carrying Cost

Ship Monk

Holding cost (or carrying cost) by definition, is the cost of holding inventory in a warehouse until it is sold or removed. Talk to your 3PL fulfillment provider, or warehouse manager to see if they are doing everything possible (like optimized slotting ) to reduce picking and packing costs. How Can ShipMonk’s 3PL Software Help?