First Supply has partnered with Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, to install cutting-edge warehouse robotics at its new 308,000-square-foot distribution center in Western Wisconsin.

The MDCs, located outside of Denver, in Aurora, Colorado and outside Phoenix in Chandler, Arizona, house the innovative technology running a collection of “robots” that carry out tasks within a physical grid.

The American Supply Association recently published the first of two special industry compensation studies. The first study, which focuses on driver and warehouse worker compensation levels, plus also dives into inside and outside sales positions and showroom sales personnel, covers the time period of June 1 through Aug. 31, 2021.

Inventory management software, especially one that uses barcode technology, is a key tool to the success of controlling your inventory — but it isn’t the first step.

Lyneis and Boehlke named to key logistics/warehouse and general-management posts.