By Caroline White | July 8, 2021 In large logistics operations, especially those with who rely on third party carriers, the greatest variable in supply chain budgeting is transportation. With market per-mile rates for shipping lanes changing with fuel costs, truck availability and even the needs of…
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Industry Tips For A Successful LMS Design Phase
By Caroline White | May 20, 2021 Labor, on average, accounts for 70% of a distribution center’s annual budget. When looking at a cost saving measure, a Labor Management System (LMS) is an appealing option in most facilities with a sufficient number of employees. From…
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Kelly Breitenbecher, Operational And Digital Transformations Leader And Former Petco And Advance Auto Parts Executive, Joins Bricz In Advisory Capacity
ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 06, 2021 Bricz, a leading supply chain solutions provider, is excited to announce the addition of Kelly Breitenbecher to its advisory board. Effective May 2021, Kelly will focus on assisting Bricz in their journey to create customer-centric distribution capabilities for retailers and third-party logistics providers….
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The Benefits And Drawbacks To Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems
By Caroline White | April 29, 2021 Labor costs are rising, you are running low on space, and your facility is understaffed. These are real challenges almost every company is facing today. Per inbound logistics 65% of a facilities operating costs are employee wages while the cost…
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Managing Risk In A Globalized Supply Chain
By Caroline White | April 20, 2021 The past twelve months have shown us that history-making events aren’t as uncommon as we may have previously thought. An unprecedented ice storm in Texas caused hundreds of billions of dollars in physical damage and economic losses. The…
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Peak 2020 & Carrier Disruption
By Caroline White | March 25, 2021 It is no secret that 2020 presented challenges for everyone, especially retailers, but the one I want to spend some time talking about is carrier disruption. eCommerce demand and sales have been climbing in recent years, and the…
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Bricz Named Körber Partner Of The Year For Supply Chain At Elevate Americas 2021
Bricz recognized for outstanding commitment to conquering supply chain complexity. ATLANTA (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2021 “Bricz, a premier supply chain solutions provider, today announces it is the recipient of Partner of the Year in the category of Compelling Transformation from Körber. The award honors Bricz for…
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A Breakdown Of Automation Strategy In Supply Chain
By YonBee Yang | March 9, 2021 ‘Come with me if you want to live,’ and automate your warehouse. You might recognize that opening line from the 1984 movie The Terminator, a movie that introduced most of my generation to robots. Reality has proved very…
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Supply Chains Are Evolving, But Is Your Packaging Evolving With It?
By YonBee Yang | February 17, 2021 Consumers have turned to online shopping for almost all their needs during this pandemic. In fact, about 91 percent of Americans had packages delivered to their homes just this past holiday season. According to Salesforce, digital sales in…
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The Future Of The Warehouse Automation Landscape
By YonBee Yang | February 4, 2021 Over the past year, robotics and automation have proven to the world they are not just a trend in supply chain. In fact, warehouse automation is now commonplace in the industry and providers have shown that they are…
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