Square One Supply Chain Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how automated material handling systems can benefit your supply chain and lower warehousing costs. We look at why CP Rail's merger proposal was reject by Norfolk Southern and how Reg feels about the Bears handing the game to the 49ers.    Featured News: Norkfolk Southern rejects CP Rail's merger proposal http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/norfolk-southern-reject-cprail-1.3350374 http://business.financialpost.com/investing/trading-desk/why-cp-rail-has-the-right-approach-for-norfolk-southern We look to answer: Why CP Rail was looking to merge? Benefits to CP? Why did Norfolk Southern reject the proposal? Going forward?   Featured topic: Automated material handling systems http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/what-are-automated-material-handling-systems-and-how-do-they-lower-landed-cost    We discuss the following questions:  What are automated material handling systems? Types of handling systems? Why use them? Benefits? How do they lower total lan