Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1] Consider warehousing space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. To support these surges, the direct-to-consumer retailer built a 600,000-square-foot warehouse in Chino, California, in 2018. The Chino warehouse employs 200 full-time employees. The warehouse is very, very clean.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. The Logistics Robots Market Will Dominate in 2018 & Beyond. The decision by Amazon will result in increased development of robots for use in logistics and other functions in warehouses such as packing and picking.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 13, 2018

However, it’s now being used by many businesses, including logistics companies and retailers seeking help for warehouse management. Machine learning in supply chain management can especially impact inventory levels, quality, supply and demand, production planning and transport management. Where Does Machine Learning Currently Stand?

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

Now is a great time for shippers to take stock of what happened in 2018 so they can prepare for what’s coming in 2019. With that in mind, we summarized seven warehousing stories and trends from last year and indicated here what they mean for the year ahead 1. FedEx pursued both strategies in 2018. FedEx’s news release 2.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Warehouse management is not a simple task, and warehouse managers face difficult challenges. Since consumers have the ability to shop online 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, the challenges of warehouse management do not stop when the brick-and-mortar stores lock their doors for the day. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse. Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Logistics technology is expanding to keep up with increased demand, and shippers need to know which technologies can make or break success rates in 2018. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Big data is among the most important automated logistics technologies to affect logistics in 2018.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2018

An effective warehouse management strategy is key to staying competitive and meeting consumers’ expectations in the omnichannel world. To understand this paradox, warehouse managers need to understand the pitfalls of omnichannel warehouse management and how to develop a winning strategy. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As 2018 progresses, Warehouse Managers need to understand the risk of not going omnichannel, why demand is increasing, and a few tips to meet such demands. Increased speed in warehouses. Automate warehouse and supply chain management systems. Adoption of real-time commerce technologies. Make your case to consumers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Mario is the Chief Technical Officer at Reliance Partners , a commercial insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for the transportation and logistics space. Mario Paluzzi is Chief Technology Officer of Reliance Partners , a top ranked commercial insurance agency specializing in Logistics and Transportation.

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2019

The Wall Street Journal’s recent analysis of retailers’ logistical challenges highlights the appeal and success of alternative solutions to traditional warehousing in retail and beyond. Demand for these warehouses, driven by the explosion of e-commerce sales, has increased prices and decreased vacant storage space.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

E-retailers and delivery companies get creative to close the last mile gap between warehouse and consumer (JLL). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – October 2018. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 12-16, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. 3Gtms Releases 3G-TM v17.4

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Download white paper.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Nestlé and XPO Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK. Penske Logistics to Buy Epes Transport (Transport Topics). The post This Week in Logistics News (June 18-22, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. UPS, Teamsters Reach Handshake Deal on New Contract (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

With tight capacity and rising rates dominating the headlines, 2018 certainly didn’t go as planned or expected for many shippers. A “new normal” in transportation? Steve comments that, “At a session we did at CSCMP in October 2018, we asked that question and 81 percent of the audience felt it is a new normal. The labor market.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Sometime in the last half of 2018, the transportation market began to soften. Transportation Procurement: Things to Keep in Mind. With the opportunity we are currently seeing in the marketplace, there is opportunity to save money on transportation. Spot rates began to decrease a bit. Be realistic.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2018

However, warehouse managers can overcome these obstacles by considering the main issues affecting omnichannel retail supply chains and implementing these key tips to break down barriers to efficiency. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. 1 spot on both the 2018 Inc. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Brad Hollister.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

Sticker Snafu Has Millions in Imports Stuck in Argentina’s Warehouses (Bloomberg). We already see this in the consumer realm with smartphones, and in the warehouse too with voice picking technologies. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 16-19, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 22, 2018

A number of economic sectors from entertainment to transportation have been disrupted by digital upstarts. Rob Edwards ( @RobEdwards ), Managing Director at FARM Digital, believes emerging technologies will converge in 2018 and as a result it will be “the year of digital disruption.”[2] So why all the fuss now? ”[5].

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

economy, regardless of the slight shakeup at the end of 2018, alludes to a year in which logistics capabilities will expand. E-Commerce Demand Will Lead to the Urbanization of Warehousing As explained by On Time Logistics , the urbanization of warehousing refers to the increased use of warehouse space to move product closer to consumers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

Kroger will automate warehouses with Ocado’s help (CNN Money). Welcome to the automated warehouse of the future (The Verge). At the Descartes Evolution 2018 conference in March, Mark Holifield, Home Depot’s Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Product Development, discussed how the retailer is investing $1.2

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Amazon wins a pair of patents for wireless wristbands that track warehouse workers (GeekWire). Here are some excerpts from the article: Prestige Brands Holdings Inc…said Thursday the higher freight and warehousing costs cut into its operating margin in its most-recent quarter, and it expects the trend to continue in the current quarter.

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