Newsletter | October 9, 2012

10.09.12 -- Enhancing 'The Perfect Order' In Distribution And Logistics

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In-Stock By Popular Demand
By Matt Pillar, editor in chief
The battle for in-stock consistency is as old as retail itself. In the brick-and-mortar world, expensive safety stock was once the path of least resistance to out-of-stock avoidance. Then, just as demand-driven replenishment models began to hit their stride, the game forever changed. Now, as inventory management systems evolve to accommodate the multitouch point, omnichannel consumer mentality, the challenge of managing sales and inventory visibility to maintain a positive in-stock position becomes even greater. Here, we discuss the renewed importance on inventory visibility and omni-channel in-stock positioning with RedPrairie VP of product strategy Tom Kozenski.

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Enhancing 'The Perfect Order' In Distribution And Logistics
By Kronos Incorporated
Today's workforce management strategies can drive you closer to "the perfect order." A more effective use of labor can take your organization to a new level of productivity and profitability. And visibility into labor productivity and labor cost brings you opportunities to improve throughput on the warehouse floor, increase customer satisfaction, and win price wars while maintaining your margins.

Industry News

COFC Logistics Selects SkyBitz To Track Its Fleet Of Intermodal Containers
Universal Truckload Services Completes Acquisition Of LINC Logistics Company
New Zealand Freight Service Provider Adopts IBM PureSystems For IT Consolidation
CEVA Launches Brand New UK To Dubai LCL Consolidation Service
Marken Prepared For Growth In China
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Launches Menlo Transportation Services
Precision Software Delivers Analytics Across Precision Transportation Management Suite
Intermec Offers Flexible HTML5 Capable Browser With Support Across Operating Systems
Trimble Acquires Logicway To Further Expand Its Transportation And Logistics Capabilities
ORBCOMM's StarTrak To Provide Refrigerated Transportation Solutions With TMW Software
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