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Because the warehouse is part of a larger logistics system, communications to and from it assume critical importance. Sometimes the warehouse serves as a buffer between manufacturer and customer, sometimes between manufacturer and supplier, and sometimes between wholesaler and retailer. It is always a place where accurate and timely communication is vital.
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Ackerman, K.B. (1997). Communications and Electronic Data Interchange. In: Practical Handbook of Warehousing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6013-5_5
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