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Peter Schuele: Injecting Life Into Supply Chains
Peter Schuele is head of global supply chain and distribution at the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the United States and Canada. He has held this position since 2015. Responsibilities Managing 130 distribution centers around the globe, as well as the supply chain models for the company’s […]
Read MoreIs Your Warehouse Ready for Black Friday? Start Preparing This Summer
The world of a distribution center manager is changing rapidly. Whether you’re in a B2C or B2B world, it’s no longer about just keeping up with orders, it’s about establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage to deliver both profitably and seamlessly in response to your customer’s demands. And those are getting tougher by the day. […]
Read MoreBalancing Inventory for a Better Customer Experience
Q: How is e-commerce impacting inventory management for retailers? A: Inventory is a costly investment for retailers. With the growth of e-commerce, retailers have identified a potential opportunity to reduce working capital by thinning inventory at brick-and-mortar stores—opting instead to maintain major portions of inventory at distribution centers upstream. By adopting this strategy, retailers are […]
Read MoreOptimizing Inbound for Improved E-Commerce Fulfillment
E-commerce is changing warehousing. Consumers want to purchase merchandise at any time, from anywhere—whether it is online, mobile, or in a store. As a result, efficient and reliable omni-channel fulfillment has become an imperative for retailers. To better align business models with the new paradigm, retailers and logistics providers are augmenting their distribution networks to […]
Read MoreDelivery App Perks Up Coffee Sales
A new mobile app stimulates a coffee merchant’s retail sales and logistics processes.
Read MoreGirl Scout Cookie Sales Go Digital and Milk E-Commerce Innovation
A fully baked logistics and mobile order solution brings Girl Scout cookie sales into the 21st century.
Read MoreDave Christensen: A Spirited Approach to Supply Chain Management
Dave Christensen is vice president of supply chain with Glazer’s Inc., a Dallas-based distributor of alcoholic beverages. He has been with Glazer’s since 2004. Responsibilities: Demand planning, replenishment, logistics, and master data management. Experience: Supply chain consultant, Accenture. Education: BS, industrial engineering, Purdue University, 1998. Dave Christensen: A Spirited Approach Growing up, math and science […]
Read MoreWarehouse Makeover: Blueprint For Change
To meet new shipper and consumer demands, modern warehouse design plans are larger, taller, wider, brighter, smarter, and more flexible.
Read MoreCreating a Lean and Green Culture
Focusing on saving money or going green doesn’t have to be an either/or proposition. Fabio Duque, global head of consumer vertical for APL Logistics, offers tips for creating efficiencies that have both environmental and financial benefits. 1. Re-examine your international expedited transportation mix. If you routinely use air cargo to expedite global shipments, consider switching […]
Read MoreHospitality Supplier Reserves Room to Grow With WMS
A custom WMS earns an extended stay by replacing time-consuming manual sortation.
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