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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ? In practice, it also means that, typically, transport management systems (TMS) or warehouse management systems (WMS) without automation can be operated entirely in the cloud. While in some countries, autonomous cars are already driving on public roads.

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Navigating Today’s Finnish Warehouse Optimization Trends

CHAINalytics

As Finland grapples with an aging population, labor shortages and high inflation, the country’s supply chains face both obstacles and opportunities. How are these trends influencing warehouse automation and what’s the role of consultants in optimizing warehouse operations?

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Here, it doesn’t really matter if it starts with automating a manual e-commerce warehouse, converting a store warehouse to an automated omnichannel warehouse, or with rolling out location concepts across a logistics network. In the past few years, however, automation in warehouses has become even more relevant.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon plans to build delivery robot tech in Finland. Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Venues outside the greater Tokyo metropolitan area would allow small numbers of spectators, and the policy for the Paralympics will be decided next month.

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DiManEx Contributes to Find the Business Case for Digital Spare Parts in VTT Study

DiManEx

Espoo, Finland, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 – DiManEx is proud to share new insights from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd’s “ New Business from Digital Spare Parts ” (DIVALIITO). Decreasing new equipment sales have driven many OEMs across industries to focus on parts, repair and equipment maintenance. About DiManEx.

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Finn-Tack implements inventory and demand management solution

Supply Chain Movement

It also has a further four warehouses in The Netherlands, North America, Russia, and in Finland. The recommended product would also be required to minimise the risk associated with critical demand management and ordering process, which had been dependent on a single key individual.

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3 Uses of IoT Tech Spurring Sustainability in Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Additionally, the use of remote-piloted drones may allow for more direct, manufacturer-to-consumer deliveries, eliminating the need to shuffle product around multiple times to various warehouses and distribution centers. billion tons of oil in 2011, worth approximately $743 billion.