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Warehouse Staffing Strategies: Hiring and Retaining the Best Talent

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Struggling to build a reliable, high-performing warehouse team? You’re not alone. Quick Takeaways Always recruit, even when you’re fully staffed, to avoid last-minute hiring. Clear job descriptions help you attract people who are a good fit. A fast, organized hiring process helps you secure strong candidates quickly. Step-by-step training and a mentor program help new […]

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2025 Year in Review: Strengthening Connections and Building Momentum

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2025 was all about connection, collaboration, and steady growth for CDR Software. As the year wraps up, we’re reflecting on the progress made alongside our customers, partners, and team members. Our mission remains clear: help convenience distributors operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and succeed through technology. From major events to customer education, 2025 reinforced

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Optimizing Stock Levels for Convenience Distributors: How to Calculate the Right Amount of Inventory

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  Struggling to find the balance between too much inventory and too little? Learn how to calculate and maintain optimal stock levels for your business. At a Glance Keep enough stock to meet demand without tying up cash in excess inventory. Use data and forecasting to guide purchasing and replenishment decisions. Leverage ERP tools like

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Join CDR Software at the 2025 SLD Business Resource Meeting in Salt Lake City

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November 11–13, 2025 • Salt Lake City, Utah Next week, industry leaders from across the South will gather in Salt Lake City for the Southern Leadership Division (SLD) Business Resource Meeting—an event dedicated to exploring innovation, leadership, and growth in the convenience distribution industry. For distributors, this annual meeting offers something invaluable: time to connect

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Webinar: Modernize Shipping on Your IBM i System (AS/400) and Unlock New Efficiencies

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Join Varsity Logistics’ experts on October 27 to learn how to streamline carrier management, cut costs, and extend the power of your IBM i system with modern shipping solutions. Shipping is no longer just moving goods — it’s one of the most complex and costly parts of distribution. With more carriers, tighter delivery windows, stricter

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CDR Software Attending the 2025 ProCat User Conference

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Connecting with Industry Leaders in Philadelphia The 2025 ProCat User Conference is set for October 22–23, 2025, at the Live! Hotel & Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—and CDR Software is looking forward to attending. Each year, this event brings together operations leaders and technology partners from across the foodservice and convenience distribution industry. It’s an opportunity

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Managing Warehouse Returns in Convenience Distribution: Best Practices & Reverse Logistics

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Returns are part of the job in convenience distribution — but with the right approach, you can keep them from disrupting your warehouse or cutting into your margins. If you run a convenience distribution operation, you already know how quickly returns can pile up. Maybe it’s an expired product that can’t sit on a store

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Innovation and Collaboration: CDR Software at IBM TechXchange 2025

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At CDR Software, innovation has always been part of our DNA. For more than four decades, we’ve helped convenience distributors improve efficiency, gain visibility, and serve customers better through technology built specifically for their industry. That same drive continues today—powered by collaboration with IBM and a dedication to building solutions that evolve with our customers’

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