Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Many people associate reverse logistics to simply cover returns, but it is much more broad than that. Beyond answering “what is reverse logistics,” it is important to understand the history of reverse logistics, the benefits of reverse logistics and why it’s a rising practice, especially in aftermarket industries.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Representing the concept of Matrix Commerce diagrammatically is not an easy task and below is my first stab at it which I will continue to refine utilizing other more dynamic presentation graphics tools going forward. The first materials handling system solution I am tracking is the Fulfillment Factory from SSI Schaeffer.

Purchasing Skills 84

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 21, 2018

In 2015, Derome set out to improve its supply chain processes knowing it needed an agile solution to support its growth as keeping track of stock levels without an inventory management system was difficult. Derome and RELEX began working together in January 2016 to improve purchasing and replenishment for stores and DCs.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Meanwhile, warehouse robotic solutions are developing apace, as you’ll know if you’ve been reading some of my posts on supply chain trends to watch in 2017 and 2018. But I believe that by the late 2020s, fully automated warehouses will be the norm rather than the exception, especially in larger logistics operations.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

Not only is e-commerce creating an onslaught of orders, but the choices of solutions available to fulfill those orders are also multiplying rapidly. Consumers are no longer bound by loyalty or geographic necessity in their purchase decisions. Option 5: Picking. Option 6: Human Augmentation Technology.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. You may have noted how; interestingly, we drift back to the warehouse/DC location topic when discussing transportation and routing.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2020

As the distinction between systems becomes less apparent, a new breed of systems called warehouse execution systems (WES), is attempting to take the center stage as a hybrid solution. This reduces logistics spending, but in standard warehouses, this also implies a 30% increase in workload without a corresponding increase in revenue.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. Photo By: MAJ Aaron Haney.

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