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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its 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.

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OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

With its recent acquisition of Orderbot, a distributed order management solution, OneRail is integrating inventory and order management capabilities to enable store-shelf-to-doorstep visibility. This people-plus-platform approach features a 24/7 USA-based exceptions team who maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate.

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Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz

The Logistics of Logistics

With over 45,000 recurring revenue customers spanning retail, grocery, distribution, supply, manufacturing, and logistics, SPS Commerce powers a vast and growing global retail network.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. Supply chain design can be a valuable tool for driving sustainability.

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Microsoft Is Using The Coupa Supply Chain Design Tool to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Logistics Viewpoints

Microsoft Datacenters comprise a globally distributed infrastructure designed to power the Microsoft Cloud. They achieved significant carbon reductions in their cloud supply chain by creating a model that looked at the forward positioning of inventory, freight consolidation opportunities, and where to build the distribution centers.

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Open Sky Partners with Easy Metrics for Labor Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

This collaboration aims to deliver advanced tools to streamline workflows and improve finances across distribution and warehouse operations.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

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.