Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse.

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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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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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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

JULY 29, 2021

Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Within a very short time, the company has become the leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing and complementary services for the food and agricultural industry. With the logistics software WAMAS ® , ORCA has a close eye on stock and ensures that all goods within the warehouse are booked and tracked in real time.

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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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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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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Not only does this phenomenon illuminate the pressing need to build resilience into existing supply chains to withstand global changes and challenges, but also the need to invest more in warehouse automation. As such, it is critical for manufacturers to first make the right digital investments in their warehouses.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. . What if your demand for a certain product goes up in a given region – will a certain supplier or warehouse become strategically important? Network Design does not exist in isolation .

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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. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. I asked him to provide his perspective on today’s warehouse labor dynamics.

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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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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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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

MARCH 22, 2023

For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. Blue Yonder was exhibiting its suite of supply chain software solutions, but my focus again was on solutions that support warehouse productivity.

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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.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 16, 2024

Warehousing for food and beverage products entails much more than simple storage. In this article, we identify five key abilities to look for in food logistics companies that handle warehouse distribution for your products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. The factors impacting broader supply chains extend all the way down to the warehouse floor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This article comes from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and looks at gamification in the warehouse. Gamification makes warehouse tasks interesting and employees more engaged. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on the benefits of time slot management. In that article, I highlighted the importance of the network effect on time slot management and related technologies, as well as the main benefits of a time slot management application. Wait Times and Costs Can Add Up Quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. Specifically in the space of identification, here are 3 tactics to consider: Conduct a Risk Assessment: Conducting a risk assessment can help warehouse and DC operators identify vulnerabilities in their systems and processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics audience expects an inside perspective of what’s next in logistics and supply chain delivered via podcasts, videos and articles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

For logistics teams seeking to manage volatility and deliver more predictable, profitable results, five advanced technologies should be in their toolkits: digital control towers, warehouse task automation, warehouse robotics, dynamic price discovery and digital freight bidding. Warehouse Task Automation. Warehouse Robotics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. He provided me with some great context for my research.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Warehouse and logistics operators are under more pressure than ever to keep goods moving quickly, without losing any ground in accuracy and visibility. Samsung’s rugged devices are also built to be used in rough and tough conditions – including in warehouse and distribution facilities, as well as outdoors by drivers and delivery personnel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. In their distribution centers, Walmart is modernizing their warehouse management system (WMS). Walmart is making extensive investments in warehouse automation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. This practice is illegal. Product strategies. Reclassification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In mathematical terms, optimization is a mixed-integer or linear programming approach to finding the best combination of warehouses, factories, transportation flows, and other supply chain resources under real-world constraints. ML can also be used to generate labor standards for warehouse workers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

This trend is a direct result of the fact that centralized DC networks have relatively more transport and less warehousing cost, and thus higher CO2 emissions, while decentralized distribution networks have more warehousing cost but less transport cost and thus a lower CO2 footprint.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

My colleague Steve Banker published an informative article in 2020 about this extensive initiative Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation (forbes.com). Ahold Delhaize engaged in strategic network design to properly locate its warehouses to minimize travel to and from these facilities. Final Word.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The upcoming Tee Yih Jia facility consists of three warehouses — two cold rooms and one ambient temperature dry store — and features rack clad high bay warehouse with an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) which allows the automated placement and retrieval of high-volume loads from TYJ’s storage locations.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 9, 2024

Home July 09, 2024 Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Insights on Pick Velocity and Automation Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager At UPS Supply Chain Solutions , optimizing operations like pick velocity has become crucial for success. Another challenge that automation can uncover is inventory accuracy issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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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. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. billion in 2019.

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