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How manufacturers and distributors can streamline their document distribution process

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

People have been talking about the ‘paperless office’ for decades, but many manufacturers and distributors still have staff members manually printing, posting, faxing, emailing and managing documents that go out to customers. Printing, posting and storing paper documents all cost money. Here’s how: Additional person hours.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Distribution Centers. High capital and operating costs make private warehouses a realistic option only for large, established businesses. Owners/operators are responsible for the full setup and operation, including building design and construction, registration, hiring, and ongoing maintenance.

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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

So, as an example, the IMS tracks and reports that there are 30 widgets in Warehouse A, 25 in Warehouse B, 48 in Manufacturing Plant A, and so on. First, as mentioned above, a WMS tracks inventory by location in real-time inside a distribution center or manufacturing warehouse. Original article: Inventory Management vs.

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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A Guide to Efficient and Reliable Air Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

Air freight forwarding emerges as a key player in this scenario, offering speed and reliability that can significantly impact business operations. They play a critical role in route optimization, documentation, and managing the entire transportation process, including warehousing and distribution.

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FedEx Activates Project Airbridge Operation

Airfreight Logistics

The operation aims to accelerate the delivery of PPE and other medical supplies, moving them via air instead of the ocean. The FEMA Movement Control Team will then manage distribution to healthcare facilities and workers throughout the country. FedEx will also operate several flights this week carrying PPE for Medline Industries Inc.

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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the speakers was Abby Weisenberger, a distribution consultant at Kimberly-Clark. Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations. What made Ms.

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