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Standards Driven Innovation: How Connected Vehicles Are Impacting Logistics and Smart Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making.

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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors own more warehouses than 3PLs.

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Optimizing Warehouse Efficiency: A Warehouse Manager’s Expert Guide to Waste Elimination

Logistics Viewpoints

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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The Evolution of Warehousing: From Storage to Strategic Asset

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The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.

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The Essential Guide to Modern Supply Chain Analytics

Succeeding in this environment requires a modern approach to data – one that continuously funnels real-time information from suppliers, partners, warehouses, and stores to analytics for instant insights that enable immediate, informed action. 4 ways Active Intelligence transforms supply chains. 4 customer success stories.

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Modernizing the Warehouse with Andy Johnston

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Key Takeaways: Modernizing the Warehouse In the interview, Andy and Joe discuss labor challenges, wage inflation, competition, and the need to do more with less. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no.

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change.

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A Supply Chain Leader’s Guide to Managing Disruption With Modern Analytics

But, as leaders know, adapting to change is rarely a simple task and requires a fresh look at existing processes in planning and sourcing, inventory management, warehousing & distribution, and more. Key topics covered: Eliminating friction points and coping with the continual disruptions through a modern data strategy approach.

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

Improved Picking & Warehouse Efficiency thanks to Picking Autonomous Mobile Robots & Voice Commands. Using Automation Driven Data for Improved Actionable Insights. We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. We look forward to having you at this webinar!