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Warehouse Location – Is it really that important?

Logistics Bureau

But does this really hold true for industrial real estate and in particular distribution centres (DCs) and warehouses? Therefore, selecting the ideal warehouse location becomes crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and managing costs effectively. I would like to argue… not quite!

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.

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Primer for Control Layer Technology Platforms Applied to Warehousing and Customer Fulfillment Processes

Supply Chain Matters

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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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. Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts).

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The Logistics of Logistics Story with Joe Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Additionally, he helped transportation and logistics companies grow their sales. Joe earned a BBA from Cleary University and a MA in Education from the University of Michigan. Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce.

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Revolutionizing Warehouses with Robotics: A New Era of Efficiency

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The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution? Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Over the years, these technologies have played the main role in warehouse robotics, and it was due to their synergy.