Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. Maybe try Boston next? The post This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone? Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It’s more than doubled the number of robots deployed in its fulfillment centers and warehouses in the last three years, from 350,000 in 2021 to 750,000 by last June. The company has a variety of robots that serve different functions within the warehouse. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a Boston fan, Tom Brady forever changed my sports landscape. The Boston sports landscape shifted after that first Super Bowl and became the city of champions, with 12 total championships (6 by the Patriots, 4 by the Red Sox, and 1 each by the Celtics and Bruins). And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Pickle Robot , a Boston-based privately-held robotics company demonstrated its mobile trailer and container unloading robot. Blue Yonder was exhibiting its suite of supply chain software solutions, but my focus again was on solutions that support warehouse productivity. First stop, Pickle Robot.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. To execute the concept, rapid, hyper-local delivery calls for centrally located ghost shops and employing in-house warehouse and delivery employees. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. companies were further rattled after Chinese authorities recently questioned workers at Boston-based consulting firm Bain & Co. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Association for Advancing Automation hosted the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Week (Co-located with the Vision Show), October 10-13. I was able to attend for a day due to my proximity to the Boston conference center in which it was held.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. The list goes on and on.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I asked if he would share some insights with Logistics Viewpoints readers. What role do you believe KIVA played in Boston becoming the robotics hub that it is today?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Martin is CEO at Commtrex , a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

The great news for supply chain professionals looking to make their supply chains more sustainable: there are multiple options throughout their warehouse and transportation operation. They can even invest in simulation and modeling software that will help them plan green warehouses from the ground up and in the right location.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

As I write this, the greater Boston area (including where I live) is in lockdown as the police hunt for the second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings (the first suspect was killed overnight). Note: SAP is a Logistics Viewpoints sponsor. We’ll learn more in the hours and days ahead. Be Sociable, Share!

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

It’s hard to believe that we’re more than a quarter of the way through 2016 already — and that it’s snowing here in Boston today, the first Monday in April. Here on Talking Logistics , however, the sun is shining bright. Why Use Augmented Reality in Your Warehouse or DC? Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates?

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Rob Press, Content Marketing Manager, Deputy In the supply chain, warehouses play a crucial role in receiving products from the source, storing them safely, and delivering them quickly and efficiently. The warehousing industry accounts for 8% of 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries a year !

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain and Logistics News (September 25, 2020). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain and Logistics News (September 25, 2020) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In early 2000 he entered the world of logistics – mostly implementing large software systems but due to his professional curiosity consistently asked to look at innovations in trucking and warehousing. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Covenant.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2015

With almost 2 feet of snow on the ground, the Blizzard of 2015 hit us hard here in Boston, but I was prepared with my “Made in Cuba” snow shovels. In other news this week… DHL successfully tests Augmented Reality application in warehouse. CubanLivingInNewEngland. Tesco Launches Social Network for Suppliers (The Telegraph).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This shows hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 30, 2018

Logistics have always been data driven. Historically, logistics data can be found on cuneiform tablets, pieces of parchment, and paper. Blockchain will certainly help logistics operations in a number of ways; but, digital data already available can also help. Complexity adds another layer of difficulty to the logistics picture.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

There is no limit on the order size due to the storage capacity: The warehouse might have two concerns ; the first is related to the capacity of the warehouse. The second is whether the warehouse is prepared to receive this product. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Do you expect people’s relationship with logistics to change in the long term due to COVID-19? For those who already worked in logistics, there will also be changes. Automation in production facilities and warehouses was already underway, but I think having seen the human workforce out of commission will accelerate that process.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Home Depot Sets $1.2 Amazon’s Clever Machines Are Moving From the Warehouse to Headquarters (Bloomberg). Capstone Logistics acquires LoadDelivered, Logistical Labs (CCJ). million for its warehouse robots (TechCrunch).

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And perhaps no element of the supply chain is more integral to the safety of pharmaceutical products than the warehouse. In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of pharmaceutical warehousing and tell you what you should look for in a third-party logistics (3PL) provider before entrusting your goods to its warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

For instance, the solution should optimize availability, fulfillment, source determination, routing, warehouse handling, and production capacity together and concurrently, focusing on minimizing Total Cost to Serve. The post Top Supply Chain Challenges for CPG companies in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

BOSTON, Mass. Our services help clients develop the right supply chain strategy for their business challenges and implement the process and technology solutions to improve Demand/Supply Planning, Procurement and Sourcing, Logistics and Warehousing, and Reverse Logistics business performance. PRESS RELEASE.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. We have suppliers that provide the inventory to select warehouses and these warehouses supply customers at the appropriate time and place.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

This past April 1st, it snowed over 6 inches here in Boston. So, that was a quick overview of my keynote presentation, which echoed some of the points that Doug Braun, the CEO of BluJay Solutions, made in his opening presentation (BluJay is a Talking Logistics sponsor). I’ll share my takeaways from their presentations in future posts.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

BOSTON — Sept. When I launched this award three years ago, I was prepared for an uphill battle,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “ Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Boston in known as The Hub - but it has really become the hub of warehouse robotics in the United States. MassRobotics and Humatics hosted The 2020 Logistics and Warehousing Executive Briefing. The post The Greater Boston Warehouse Robotics Cluster appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggle to find warehouse workers had been a common theme in the logistics world. Now, instead of a mad scramble to hire, many warehousing companies are letting associates go. Many companies are continuing to lay off warehouse associates.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. Warehouse Rental Prices (WSJ-sub. I used that hypothetical headline to highlight a trend I saw in the industry: the convergence of logistics services, technology, and consulting. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

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