Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Employees and warehouse space are rare and expensive and future prognoses are becoming more and more uncertain. Employees and warehouse space are rare and expensive and future prognoses are becoming more and more uncertain.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Throughout the year, the Kanban Logistics Blog keeps readers informed of key topics and challenges within the supply chain. The following articles are the ones that readers connected with most in 2022. Why Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding? Can Outdoor Warehouse Storage Work for Your Products?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Logistics costs account for a large portion of final costs. This blog explores whether warehousing can help optimize the logistics process. Is Warehousing Imperative to Reduce Logistics Costs? If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Determining whether your supply chain business should retain an internal warehouse operation or outsource to a 3PL is not a decision to take lightly. Like any supply chain strategy, there are advantages and drawbacks to both insourced and outsourced warehouse models. Even the storage facilities may need to be specially designed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Earlier this month, Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitization at DHL, provided me with an update on the company’s warehouse digitization journey. I find the use cases for robotic arms in the warehouse to be expanding rapidly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Its strategic location on Körber’s Dallas site, which houses the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software upgrades developed by the company’s in-house experts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. A final way to improve supply chain sustainability is by optimizing returns at the store and warehouse level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Home October 03, 2024 Why Packaging Matters in Modern Warehousing Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Warehouse efficiency depends on more than just fast picking and packing; it’s about making smart decisions at every stage of the process. Instead of workers guessing which box to use, the system tells them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Integrating ERP with TMS and WMS in Logistics! Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Sustainable deep-freeze logistics secure food supply. This logistics expert brings extensive experience from many industries and a broad portfolio of innovative products and solutions. With the challenges above, ORCA set itself the task of establishing services and infrastructure for temperature-controlled food logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Use this guide to understand warehousing services, prioritize service level agreements, and choose the right warehouse partner for your business. Table of Contents: What is Warehousing? What Is Warehousing? Types of Warehousing Services. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Earlier this month, I wrote an article about the diverse range of mobile warehouse robotics solutions available in the market today. I am going to take this opportunity to discuss in greater detail, from a capital investment perspective, how flexibility can increase the ROI of a warehouse capital investment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Inventory Management vs Warehouse Management: Main Differences. So, as an example, the IMS tracks and reports that there are 30 widgets in Warehouse A, 25 in Warehouse B, 48 in Manufacturing Plant A, and so on.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. If there’s a bright spot anywhere it’s the fact that, as logistics challenges have grown, so has the availability of advanced technologies to manage these challenges. Digital Control Towers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

.” — I have now completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) market , and it is currently in editing. Today’s article will build upon that post with a discussion of the major factors influencing demand for WMS solutions, and the dynamics behind this demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! There is nothing new about warehousing. Whilst a modern warehouse clearly does a lot more than stockpiling food, the principle remains, including the warehouse role in fulfilment. Warehousing – the basics. Warehousing – the basics.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

Admittedly, the term “trade” has often meant to exploit; nevertheless; most people understand that logistics is what makes the world go round. The staff at Mecalux explains, “Logistics has played a crucial role in the development of humanity throughout history. To improve efficiency and the flow of goods and services.”[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. Compared to RPA implementation in other areas, organizations are more likely to have implemented RPA in Logistics and Warehousing (24 percent).

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Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2023

Warehouse management is the vital link between receiving goods from suppliers and delivering orders to your customers. In warehouse management, warehouse logistics ensures these processes are optimised to cut costs and boost efficiency. In this warehouse logistics guide: What is warehouse logistics?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re looking to design your own warehouse, you should start by considering these questions: Is your warehouse full of pallets sitting on the aisle instead of up in the racks? Is your warehouse operation inefficient? Does your warehouse storage and layout design desperately need optimisation?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. These solutions are flexible and versatile, and can be utilized for a variety of manufacturing and warehousing tasks.

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C3 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today's complex supply chain environment, silos between yard management , warehouse operations, and transportation systems can create inefficiencies that slow down operations, increase costs, and compromise service levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. The next step?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

With a wealth of experience partnering with industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, and Kimberly-Clark, Tom has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge solutions for warehousing, truck loading, and planning optimization. Say goodbye to logistics headaches and hello to “happy dance” efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Our latest “Featuring” series article covers the topic of Warehouse and Distribution Centre order fulfillment. So take some time and check out our very best Warehouse and Distribution Centre fulfillment articles! Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

We continue our top articles from each of our main 5 categories today by covering the top 10 logistics articles that were the most viewed in 2015. We write to five main categories on the Cerasis blog: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. The top ranked tech benefits by warehouse workers include solutions that: Help accuracy / minimize mistakes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the ways to reduce warehouse travel. Labor is the single largest operating cost in most DCs and warehouse travel often accounts for half of all labor time, especially in order picking. And reducing warehouse travel is the lynchpin to improving productivity.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 9, 2021

While the supply chain benefits of working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider are commonly understood, some companies still feel uncertainty when negotiating the warehousing contract at the outset.

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