Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. Retailers and CPG companies are adjusting their supply chain strategies to delay the final positioning of inventory, allowing them to better meet regional demand without over-investing in warehousing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luke is the Chief Growth Officer of The Rubic , a warehouse-agnostic, autonomous robotic system, designed to operate seamlessly within existing facilities. About The Rubic The Rubic is at the forefront of warehouse automation, marrying AI and advanced robotics to redefine industry standards.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. ITS Logistics offers a wide range of services, including transportation management, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. At Jarrett, the philosophy is that supply chain partners should have no limits. Jarrett makes a promise to its customers.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

By reducing customer acquisition costs, lowering shipping fees, and increasing customer lifetime value, Bulu has created a proven model for brand growth. Bulu solves the challenges that arise at the intersection of the ecommerce order page and warehouse logistics, positioning itself as a subscription-first, full-service 3PL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. ft in warehousing space. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Stord

MARCH 17, 2019

Supply chain problems have hurt Adidas’ sales growth in the first half of 2019, especially in North America. Demand for warehouses with at least 1 million square feet remains strong near major population centers. Shipping volume fell by 2.7% at the Port of Los Angeles last month compared to February of 2018.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

He is deeply involved in numerous veteran’s charities and mentors young aspiring business leaders through the Future Business Leaders of America program. There are many reasons to outsource warehousing and fulfillment, but Nathan shared these: 1.) Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases. Returns are costly even before the shipping process is accounted for, costing retailers on average $10 – $20 per return. Jorge Lopera is Vice President Latin America & Industry at FarEye.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

SAP as part of S/4 HANA stack, also offers a feature-rich WMS known as Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). Within 7 months of selecting Stellium, they had gone live at their first warehouse site. Within 7 months of selecting Stellium, they had gone live at their first warehouse site.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Since ProMat is focused on automation, I thought it would be sensible to focus my discussions on Manhattan’s warehouse execution system (WES) that is complementary to the Manhattan Automation Network – a number of strategic integration partnerships that the company has developed with select warehouse automation providers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

With a growing network of warehouses across North America and a suite of proprietary apps designed and supported by an in-house engineering team, GoBolt unlocks enhanced transparency and control for merchants. The company’s focus on customer-centricity is further driven by a deep commitment to sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF sources many US bound items in Central America; the woeful performance at US ports is still a problem. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. But it affected VF less than many.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. At 2022’s end, the company had around 17 million square feet of “healthcare-compliant warehousing,” according to its 10-K.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2022

Market pressures are driving the need for automation in order to run a successful warehouse. When looking to run a successful warehouse operation, ensure you choose the right technology that will increase productivity without the need for added staff. In a constantly changing environment, warehouse automation is critical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year. Last October, over 100 ships, including 70 container ships, were waiting at anchor or in drift zones to unload at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. The shipping industry, which accounts for 80% of world merchandise trade, had a record year in 2021 , with volume totaling 179.1 Share of Global Shipping Vessels Arriving on Time. Share of Global Shipping Vessels Arriving on Time. Businessweek.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to collaborative robots (cobots) to industrial robots, robots are transforming the way goods are moved, stored, picked, packed, and shipped.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. Unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik is Senior Vice President of Sales at Körber Business Area Supply Chain and responsible for sales and alliances leadership across the Americas for Körber’s supply chain software portfolio. The division offers a wide range of products and solutions, including warehouse management systems, voice picking technology, and robotics automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. And what is sitting in the warehouse. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

.”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. ” To make room for new inventory, many of America’s largest retailers are steeply discounting excess goods this summer. If goods do arrive, then the warehousing shortage mentioned above comes into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America. Warehouse management systems didn’t share data with the transportation management systems, which in turn didn’t share data with the yard management systems. Breaking down those silos was the focus of a panel discussion Rob Haddock and I led at the conference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. Unilever started in North America in 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

UScellular is the fourth largest wireless service provider in the US, distinguished by its dedication to rural communities of America. UScellular utilizes 13 warehouses across the US, positioned so that every network cell site is within 500 miles of a warehouse. Rapid Change in an Asset Intensive Business. Path Forward.

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A common “slow zone” in the warehouse. Even though new warehouse software may require an initial investment, the efficiencies gained quickly pay off, providing a return on investment, better known as ROI. When it comes to warehouse optimization, relying on smart, innovative software solutions is hard to beat.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides the second in a four-part series of market education postings addressing the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. A North America?n

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

Increased demand in January-March, partially driven by trade between Europe and North America, came as a surprise to many carriers. and China has lowered grain shipping volumes in 2019. Ocean freight volumes surged in the first quarter and the overall growth rate in global container trade is expected to rise from 4% in 2018 to 4.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) Is it sitting at the warehouse yard, or has it reached the store? For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 and developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot product called ‘Chuck’ that provides automated assistance to pickers in a warehouse, working collaboratively with human operators.

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IQMS

MARCH 22, 2021

Bottom line: Constrained by shortages across their supply chains, manufacturers prioritize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to keep production on schedule, so customer shipments are made on time – proving how invaluable every effort focused on improving warehouse management performance is today.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a fast-paced warehouse, the need for real-time information extends to every aspect of operations. Technology solutions step in to help warehouses and production plants streamline materials management and reduce costs. Inventory management is no exception. Today’s digital supply chain makes manual inventory control obsolete.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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