Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly to blame for the warehouse shortage.

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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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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 22, 2020

In my decades of working in replenishment and inventory optimization, I’ve noticed that many companies seek solutions to symptoms rather than the underlying problem. For example, I get many requests for business intelligence (BI) tools; mostly because they want to monitor symptoms. Let’s examine the first: inventory aging reports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

A company can choose to maintain a high level of costly inventory to ensure short lead times, and a family can decide to live farther away from work and school but buy a bigger house. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? Can every customer get products from every warehouse?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Design and engineering, production operations, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, business systems, customers, products, and organizational structure are subject to innovative change as companies examine and update processes and deploy new tools and technologies.” Let’s take a deeper look at a few technology areas.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Rafael: It has been a really helpful tool with which to go through this crisis. If you do the math there, you have to make 748,000 inventory decisions per month. So our main task now is to consolidate all the purchase and inventory decisions in one team. Decisions were made within 24 hours. We had to close within one day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arka’s API uses AI to auto-replenish packaging inventory for warehouses and 3PLs. Arka works with both shippers and warehousing companies. For warehousing companies: Arka automates the packaging ordering process by connecting Arka’s API to the warehouse management system (WMS).

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you making the fatal mistake of underestimating the importance of inventory rebalancing? Many retailers treat inventory management as a mundane task rather than a strategic lever for success. It’s about strategically adjusting your inventory levels across locations and products in response to real-time customer demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I was promoted to run the warehouse, and at the time, I had no experience in distribution, but was asked to run the largest distribution center in the system. A warehouse is the tip of the spear for dysfunction. As a result, the warehouse, supporting the factory, was always full. I also ran three outside warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. Modular Vs. Monolithic Warehouse Systems. Continuous Warehouse Optimization Opportunities. Distribution Disrupted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. Bricz is a consultancy with a focus on all things warehousing – appropriately headquartered in the logistics hotbed of Atlanta. I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. What is a boutique?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 9, 2020

They also must be working together in harmony to achieve maximum benefit from their capabilities: MOM Specifics: Visibility, synchronization and control over ALL operations: production, quality, warehousing, maintenance and field operations. Each solution has inherent value but are less effective when implemented in isolation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. DHL developed a tool based on machine learning that analyzes 58 parameters of technical data to predict air transit time delays up to a week in advance.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. Many airlines have their own warehouses that feed “stations,” or stocking hubs, at the airports themselves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced world of retail, every decision counts—especially those related to inventory management. Stockouts are one of the most direct and visible consequences of poor inventory management. While it might seem safer to have too much stock than too little, the hidden costs of excess inventory can add up quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2024

Locus Robotics Has Introduced a new Robot with a Heavier Payload Historically, a warehouse management system used slotting and waving functionality to optimize the work in a distribution center. In the more manual part of a warehouse, WMS waving is the key optimization tool. If everything works smoothly, this is great.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Increasing fuel costs also play into the available capacity woes.?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Warehouse and logistics operators are under more pressure than ever to keep goods moving quickly, without losing any ground in accuracy and visibility. Samsung’s rugged devices are also built to be used in rough and tough conditions – including in warehouse and distribution facilities, as well as outdoors by drivers and delivery personnel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. The use of demand management, inventory optimization, and replenishment applications can help this retail behemoth achieve much better inventory placement and fulfillment flexibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. Instead, use demand sensing technologies to detect patterns with minimal latency into inventory requirements. The best tools for modeling are AIMMS, LLamasoft, and OM Partners. Evaluate Inventory.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

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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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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. billion each year.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time. In this article, we will explore six of such supply chain tools that will revolutionize your workflow, ultimately saving you up to 30 hours of valuable time!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

It functions as the base of blu’s operations, housing a technologically-enabled warehouse space, robotically-powered fulfilment systems, and an integrated last mile distribution centre. Businesses empowered with powerful digital tools can forecast supply and demand. This gives them access to valuable insights into market factors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. Data Link Layer: Local Communication This layer focuses on the direct communication between devices within a localized environment, such as a warehouse or a port. For example, coordinating inventory management systems with demand forecasting tools. •

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Warehouse operators are under constant pressure to do more with less. Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? Key Mobile Technologies for Warehouses A variety of mobile technologies can power your warehouse transformation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. Thoughts for 2022.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience refers to planning for things that could go wrong and then creating inventory buffers or contingency plans. SCP solutions provide a solid ROI based on hitting targeted service levels with less raw material, work-in-process, or finished goods inventory. Supply planning engines “optimize” the schedule.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the case of this retailer, all its major operational aspects – such as directed put away, replenishment, and inventory management – were running just fine. Supply chain planning tools. Improved inventory management capabilities. The net gain from a new WMS would be minimal.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2023

By implementing ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) , Gaviota has achieved the supply chain trifecta – lower inventory, higher service levels, and improved operational performance. Read Gaviota’s full story and discover the secrets behind ToolsGroup’s unique probabilistic forecasting and inventory management solutions here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The companies are just not good at managing inventories and orchestrating distribution strategies. Use network design tools to continually redesign and align. In the post-COVID-19 recovery, the recovery requires a perpetual inventory signal update at the speed of business: realt-time allocation and Available-to-Promise capabilities.

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