CHAINalytics

AUGUST 25, 2021

As warehousing undergoes a fundamental shift with the onslaught of e-commerce, it’s imperative that organizations identify the specific drivers that impact performance, establish e-commerce-relevant metrics, and continually monitor performance to navigate this transition successfully.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

But does this really hold true for industrial real estate and in particular distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses? If we look objectively at a company’s needs for DCs, we should start with the premise that we don’t need any. DC systems costs increase, as more licences, interfaces and hardware may be required.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 27, 2021

These requirements are causing a distinct shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions, from simply being staging points for supply chain inventory, to becoming a vital enabler of the extended value chain. The DELMIA Warehouse Experience solution enables companies to achieve the vision of the Warehouse of the Future.

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SCJunction

APRIL 23, 2024

The Foschini Group recently opened their brand new Riverfields DC in Johannesburg and is ready to let this DC take a leading position in Africa’s supply chain management landscape. Too good to be true? Not anymore.

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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. Now, why is this form of advanced AI emerging so quickly in the DC? AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples. On the surface, that’s a bit of a surprise. But not when you dig a little deeper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the first things people ask when investigating voice picking and other mobile applications for their DC is “how will the new applications work with my existing systems?” The All-In-One WMS Myth – A WMS voice module provides all the benefits of a best-in-breed warehouse optimization solution at a lower cost.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Use this guide to understand warehousing services, prioritize service level agreements, and choose the right warehouse partner for your business. Table of Contents: What is Warehousing? What Is Warehousing? Types of Warehousing Services. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

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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. In some DCs, pickers can travel upwards of 12 miles per shift. According to U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. Access controls are another essential element of a secure warehouse or distribution center.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 3, 2021

In my previous blog , we delved into the paradigm shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions and uncovered key themes and insights from our live Q&A with Reuters Events, Prologis and Henkel held on June 29. Operational Visibility. Accelerating Transformation. Platform for Success.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. The trailer is loaded in reverse. Located in or near U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. Regrettably, few people fully understand the discipline of warehouse design and because of this, literally thousands of facilities are underperforming. Warehouse Design and Layout: 1. Why Does This Matter?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. This initial posting provides readers with an overview and primer for this type of technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

If you are a manufacturing company or distributor, you most likely are using a warehouse or distribution center to make sure you are able to store inventory, replinish store fronts, and easily send goods to customers or receive goods for manufacture or distribution. This is a sign of poor warehouse operations management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. You’re placing undue stress on the DC when the same product is divided into different segments. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 20, 2022

There’s no shortage of VC cash available to … The post Put Strategy First When Pondering Automation for Your DC appeared first on Chainalytics. Never has defining an automation strategy been more important.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Fulfillment is Quickly Evolving Businesses that have already started this journey are quickly finding that micro-fulfillment centers share some similarities with their regional distribution center (DC) counterparts, but goals and dynamics of the operation are quite different.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

For example, during the days of the monolithic solutions, vendors that had both warehouse management and transportation management systems would tout the new logistics efficiencies that were possible because they could provide both solutions. Before you drop an order to the distribution center, you need to know how the DC is behaving.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. E-Commerce DC Expansion and Investment. An intelligent warehouse control system would be required to effectively operate this system. Facility History.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2019

Demand to increase efficiency in warehouse management is at an all-time high. Warehouse managers also face challenges with finding and retaining the right talent, as well as added pressure from customers and shareholders alike. Let’s take a closer look at dark warehouses and what they mean for the future of warehouse management.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. You’re placing undue stress on the DC when the same product is divided into different segments. Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Now, the trend is to use this technology commercially; for the logistics industry, there are many potential use cases in a warehouse. First, let’s discuss the basic definition of AR, then we can dive a little deeper into how this innovative piece of technology could potentially be used in a warehouse. Here are some examples: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

DC operations in many companies are becoming more complex and changeable, with new business requirements, which are now coupled with new forms of modular automation and robotics. It’s because, globally, the preponderance of warehouse operations are at a lower level of complexity.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 24, 2020

As the DC becomes more complex and moves more quickly that's where yard and dock automation plays a key role in ensuring that your DC operations can keep with the increased speed of automation. All the steps in between that order's receipt and final fulfillment are manageable through these iterations of warehouse management software.

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EnVista

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Managing inventory in your warehouse or distribution center is one of many challenges you face along the supply chain, and a primary challenge in distribution centers (DC) is limited space. If you run out of space for inventory in your DC for any reason, there are several ways to increase capacity without the need for expansion.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 31, 2022

With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies. What is a warehouse management system? Advantages of warehousing in supply chain management. Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Save money.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

If you’re struggling to find available warehouse space for your products, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. Available warehouse space at a glance. How you can secure warehouse space with a 3PL.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Phillips ( @EricaEPhillips ) reports some retailers were so desperate to find warehouse space this past holiday season they created pop-up warehouses in vacant suburban lots and parking garages.[1] The right kind of warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project was focused on combining the spare parts warehouses from two of the brands owned by the automaker. A company with one factory and one DC, reorganizing the location and duties of the facilities, will have little opportunity to drive much in the way of payback from a network design solution. These were the easy savings.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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