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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2024
This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. But it has gaps.
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Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 9, 2023
If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2022
Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2023
Let’s replace “people” with “customer orders”, “family members” with “SKUs” and “housing” with “distribution locations” and you have the components of a common supply chain design problem. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? First comes the data and how well we understand it.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 10, 2022
At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. But wages are just one lever to pull in attracting and keeping good employees.
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