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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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Flexible Food Distribution and Restaurant Business Models

Kuebix

Covid-19 has left restaurants and food distribution companies scrambling to stay afloat. The food distribution industry is already expecting to take a $110 billion loss for a year which is a third of their 2019 revenue. The post Flexible Food Distribution and Restaurant Business Models appeared first on Kuebix.

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The Top Now That’s Logistics Blog Posts for 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Here’s a rundown of our top-ranked blogs from 2020: #1) A Focus on Health and Safety in the Warehousing Environment. As e-commerce boomed and demand for warehousing services skyrocketing, keeping workers and customers safe suddenly become a top priority for warehouse and distribution centers worldwide.

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Autonomous Vehicles in Warehouse Management – Is It Time Yet?

Cyzerg

This blog post explores what driveless vehicles orAGVs mean for you as a warehouse/distribution center manager/owner, what their status in the industry is, and if they have become a viable option already. Today, apart from large scale warehouses, even mid-sized businesses are moving gradually towards driverless vehicles.

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Why Do Distribution Networks Change?

Logistics Bureau

Yes, all Distribution Networks change over time. Here are some of the reasons that the requirements of your Distribution Network might change over the years. More resources on Distribution Network here: Supply Chain Network Video Playlist. Supply Chain Network Blog Articles. Or at least they should do.

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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

ECW

Food Hub Uses Cross-Docking to Expand Reach A regional food hub partnered with a distribution center to implement a cross-docking strategy that allowed them to distribute locally sourced produce to a wider market. This shift meant fewer inefficiencies, faster deliveries to stores, and ultimately, happier customers.

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Retail Non-Compliance Costs with Tony Altman

The Logistics of Logistics

Motivational offers turnkey direct-to-consumer services, award-winning e-commerce fulfillment, and retail distribution to all of the major retailers. With more than 2.6 million square feet of space, Motivational boasts a prime location in SoCal with easy access from the LA/LB ports. Preventing retail non-compliance costs.