DC Velocity - September 2016

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Tips on successful e-commerce distribution. Ian Hobkirk recently launched a 10-part series on that topic in his “Getting It Right in the Distribution Center” blog. In the coming weeks, Hobkirk will discuss four basic, three intermediate, and three advanced tactics for improving e-commerce operations. Tactics include creating a forward pick area, optimizing packing, and picking to a shipping container. Find the series at http://blogs. dcvelocity.com/distribution_center/.

WEB EXCLUSIVES! b What qualities make someone a standout supply chain job candidate? Daniel Myers, a 33-year industry veteran who’s known for nurturing talent, offered his take on that question in a recent interview with DC VELOCITY. He also talked about what rules companies would do well to break. To read the interview, go to http://www.dcvelocity. com and search for “Daniel Myers.”

b On the move? Take DC VELOCITY with you! Our mobile app lets you view the current issue, search past issues, receive daily news feeds, and more. The free app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android. To download the app, go to dcvelocity.com/mobile.

b White papers. Looking to fine-tune your operation? Informational white papers from our marketing partners can help. Get ideas on how to make a business case for WMS, learn about ways automation can help you deal with e-commerce challenges, read about different ways to use voice technology in the warehouse, and more at www.dcvelocity.com/whitepapers/.

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