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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.

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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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Real-life Examples of Supply Chain Optimization

Log-hub

Here are some real-life examples of successful supply chain optimization across various industries. Key Components of Supply Chain Optimization Technologies and Tools The integration of advanced technologies plays a pivotal role in supply chain optimization. Sustainability and resource management are also critical concerns.

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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

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.

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Four easy warehouse wins for your manufacturing or distribution business

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products. For example, the old handhelds took 20 to 60 seconds to load a list of lots. You know immediately when a pallet is removed (a powerful tool for preventing theft).

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Programmable automation is code-based, allowing for excellent precision Programmable automation is most used in systems that produce similar items using the same automated steps and tools.

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Increasing Speed and Efficiency of Vaccine Distribution During Uncertainty

AIMMS

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. Preparing for Champ Camp.