Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services. Leveraging Blue Yonder’s e-commerce capabilities , the 3PL can determine where the 1,000 units need to be placed across the distribution centers (DC) and network.?.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

My colleague, Clint Reiser, wrote about Körber’s ongoing supply chain transformation, highlighting the company’s three main focus areas for 2022: 1) investments in assisting Körber customers’ journey to SaaS, 2) bringing a new product, named Universal Control System (UCS) to market, and 3) offering warehouse modeling for operations.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Changing Face of the DC.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ll be back across the pond next week to present at Quintiq’s World Tour London event. The title of my presentation is “A Brave New World: How to Achieve Optimum Supply Chain Performance in a World of Drones, Driverless Trucks, 3D Printing, and Other Emerging Technologies.” Warehouse Rental Prices (WSJ-sub.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Does the event promote peer-to-peer learning and networking or will I spend most of my time sitting through numerous PowerPoint presentations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of these and give you the real answers on orchestrating and optimizing the work of people and robots in the warehouse.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. This section will present the case studies of P&G, Unilever and Coca-Cola respectively. Detailed plan is usually presented on A3 sized paper.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Windows Sunset is a big deal for every manufacturer, logistics provider, and DC using Windows-based RF, voice and vehicle mount devices. In 2015, Microsoft announced that it would be ending support for its legacy Windows mobile operating systems as part of a transition to a next-generation OS, Windows 10. A Mass Migration.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Windows Sunset is a big deal for every manufacturer, logistics provider, and DC using Windows-based RF, voice and vehicle mount devices. In 2015, Microsoft announced that it would be ending support for its legacy Windows mobile operating systems as part of a transition to a next-generation OS, Windows 10. A Mass Migration.

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Lucas

AUGUST 29, 2017

Windows Sunset is a big deal for every manufacturer, logistics provider, and DC using Windows-based RF, voice and vehicle mount devices. In 2015, Microsoft announced that it would be ending support for its legacy Windows mobile operating systems as part of a transition to a next-generation OS, Windows 10. A Mass Migration.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

Is Amazon a disruptor or a distraction for the logistics industry? That was the main question I addressed during my keynote presentation at the SMC3 Connections Conference last month, one of the leading events for transportation and logistics professionals. Is Amazon planning to do the same in logistics?

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 percent of U.S.

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Aera Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

by Kaushal Dave, Vice President of Cognitive (AI) Solutions, Aera Technology The problems that pervade inventory management are well known: Excess inventory languished in warehouses, tying up millions of dollars in working capital. What’s the best way to get product from factory to warehouse? · It’s a losing battle.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. Logistics Roadmap round table meetings last summer. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link]. So, what did I see?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Centralized distribution networks with a single DC in the US or European market will lose ground while central distribution centers with satellite hubs or regional distribution networks with multiple distribution centers are on the rise. He also is a guest lecturer at Tsinghua University in China and NTU and SMU in Singapore.

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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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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. Automated DC Operations & End-to-End Inventory Visibility. Supply Chains Require Integrated Planning and Execution. Supply Chain Professionals Have New Responsibilities, Recognition .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

We are on the cusp of a robotic revolution, whether you think of robots in the context of automated human replacements in the warehouse or self-driving vehicles on the road, rails, in the air, and at sea. Robots Run the Warehouse. Dark Distribution Centres. Offshore Outsourcing will be the Exception.

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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. Brands created and presented themselves with little if any participation of the customer.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

That doubles the pressure to move things along in the DC, as well as create efficiencies to keep delivery costs down and also to offset them by saving costs in other areas. would need over 452,000 more warehouse workers. [6]. Automation can improve both the labour scarcity problem and the requirements for space in the DC.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. To help evaluate opportunities, Mr. Moreira’s team develops projects and presents them to business unit directors with different scenarios for them to evaluate. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. If so, the team at Logistics Bureau is always ready to assist you. We don’t sell software or represent any companies that do.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. « Rapid Innovation will Differentiate the Future of Retail Industry | Main | Utility of iPads on Shop Floor » Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses. Warehouses of today are facing increasing challenges in their picking operations. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I have been sitting in on interesting calls the past couple of days, and have also been exchanging emails with my colleague Jason Miller at Michigan State University, and also sat in on a presentation by Bill Villalon, recently retired President of APL Logistics, who presented to the CAPS Board. In other cases (e.g.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2020

There was a time when warehouses were simpler and easier to manage. Now, the strong demand for e-commerce, SKU proliferation, and supporting systems enable warehouses to rival the size of a large shopping mall. Therefore, an omnichannel warehouse is the only solution.”. Combined Functions of a WES Enable Omnichannel Warehouses.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Of the logistics terminology, blockchain is unique in that it can be a private consortia or publicly traded system.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 2, 2017

In our second SCRC presentation, a team from DHL Supply Chain spoke about how digital issues are changing their business. In 2014, many supply chains move to a two DC model, one in the West, and one in East, which facilitated a two day delivery window. DHL is a global business that manages 3.6M

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Lucas

JUNE 21, 2016

Smartphones are ubiquitous in our personal lives, yet the majority of warehouses are still using pen and paper for picking. Its worth noting that many of the respondents to the survey use more than one picking technology, so many of the DCs using paper also use RF, voice, pick to light, or some form of automation, as shown in the chart below.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2022

million in net present value over that same period, and a full return on its software implementation expense in less than six months. The world’s logistics teams have struggled for two years to address shortages of both warehouse associates and drivers. Increased labor productivity, driving millions in cost savings.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Editor's Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I presented the actions we were taking to get the situation back on track. The Warehouse Management System was down and their was no prognosis that it would be up any time soon. SupplyChain #Logistics #supplychainmanagement #customersatisfaction. Shortly after I started I met with one of our Customers. Of course not.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . Top Logistics & Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders We Follow. Adam Robinson is the Marketing Manager for North American Third-Party Logistics Provider, Cerasis.

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