A Wall Street Journal report details how Amazon has revamped its vast U.S. logistics network to one leveraging eight distinct regions.
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Robert Brice discusses how digital and automation technology can help deal with challenges faced by the modern distributor.
John Gunderson recaps the key points from his recent MDM SHIFT presentation, which covers inventory management strategies for navigating the many ongoing market disruptions.
Sellers can use the new service to store and distribute their inventory within Amazon's fulfillment network.
Ahead of a potential economic slowdown, we asked distributors whether they plan on adjusting inventory for the second half of 2022 and into 2023.
Rock Rockwell examines several innovative technologies that can help stockroom managers meet today’s inventory management demands.
The duo says the partnership boosts the value of Continental’s distributor network by making inventory available to peer members.
Rock Rockwell, the CEO of eTurns, shows how distributors can overcome the sudden slowdown of incoming cash flow due to delays of projects, struggling customers, general economic distress or healthcare-related shutdowns.
Customer managed inventory technology is far faster, eliminates price shopping and reduces the risk of error, says eTurns’ Rock Rockwell.
Bloggers answer distributor questions on how to manage COVID-19-induced business changes.
Industrial vending machines not only offer customers the opportunity to provide safety and PPE, but also help track employee compliance during times of heightened risk.
Identify strengths and weaknesses across three business sectors — process, technology and people — to improve ongoing company performance.
A granular approach to forecast adjustment during a period of revenue decline can help distributors better understand demand shift and adjust for variability.
