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Who should care about returns? By John M. Hill, principal, TranSystems | ESYNC - 05/05/2008
Turns out, you should, as should everyone else in your organization from the warehouse receiver to the CEO.
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Outsourcing reverse logistics By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large - 05/02/2008
Companies large and small are increasingly turning their reverse logistics over to 3PLs with the processes and volume to get the job done.
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Automating returns with software: 5 benefits By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large - 05/02/2008
Handling returns doesn’t have to bring your operations to a halt. Returns management software solutions can streamline the process.
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Chrysler Belvidere: Automation acceleration By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large - 05/01/2008
Not so long ago, nearly 500,000 square feet of valuable floor space was dedicated to warehousing and storage at Chrysler's auto assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill.
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Retail industry report: Surviving in a struggling economy By Tom Andel, Editor in Chief - 05/01/2008
Some economists point at poor retail sales early this year as proof that the United States is in a recession. Consumer spending accounts for more than 70% of U.S. economic activity, and The Wall Street Journal recently reported that retailers are bracing for tougher times, but a good indicator of how retail is doing includes a look at supply chains.
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Best practices: Retail displays By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large - 05/01/2008
Walk into any major retail or grocery store and you're likely to find promotional displays. They may be as uncomplicated as four flavors of soda on a pallet at the end of an aisle or as elaborate as an aisle-wide corrugated display of chips and dip for the Super Bowl. Retailers and manufacturers alike love displays for a simple reason: They increase sales.
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Supply chain software suite By Staff - 04/23/2008
HighJump Software, a 3M company (Booth 832), released the latest version of its extended supply chain execution solutions.
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Takeaways Tom Andel, Editor-In-Chief, Modern Materials Handling April 24, 2008 Build your own lifeboat
The NA2008 Material Handling Show is over, but its memory lingers on. Good ones too. ... More
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