Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Adrian Wengert joined Saint Luke’s Health System in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Summitt Hogue and Joe Lynch discuss what kills warehousing companies. Growe was formed on a foundational appreciation for the importance of speed, flexibility, creativity, and timing on a 3PL’s real-estate strategy and overall profitability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Logistics & warehousing infrastructures are a critical part of any supply chain operational model. The last 30 years has seen an impressive evolution in warehousing configurations and their uses. Many innovations have been achieved and much progress has been made in storage and warehousing technology. And why is this so?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. CLINT: Mark, I came across many former Kiva Systems employees during my discussions with executives at warehouse robotics companies. Fast forward to the 2023 ProMat show.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. Construction of manufacturing plants and new warehouse sites were also postponed or canceled entirely due to market uncertainty. ports to get backlogged.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

That supply planning application needs to be integrated into an array of internal systems ERP, transportation management, warehouse management, procurement, and other applications. Who is InterSystems? InterSystems is a rapidly growing global private company with nearly 2,000 employees and revenues of over $1 billion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

Is this just standard PR hype? Manufacturers refer to it as the “shop floor to top floor disconnect.” This reflects manufacturers’ difficulty in synching the plans finalized in an integrated business planning executive meeting with what the shop floor is capable of manufacturing in the short-term time planning horizon.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

An increasing lineup of advanced digital solutions have given manufacturers the edge to transform and achieve better inventory control. The manufacturing industry is constantly searching for new and inventive ways to improve inventory management. Getting raw materials manufactured into something whole and useful is a complex process.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2025

And it provides retailers and direct-to-consumer (D2C) manufacturers with limitless access to shoppers around the world. The explosive growth of e-commerce also creates significant logistics challenges for retailers and D2C manufacturers. They must track inventory, orders and returns in real time, at all times.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster? And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in. According to Gartner , these issues can lead to missed manufacturing deadlines and wasted capital.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. At the same time, they faced new constraints on the resource side. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. It might seem overwhelming, but supply chain is one of the first places you can make improvements, because every aspect—from manufacturing to transporting goods has a sustainability component. But cloud applications are just the start. Start with your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation Deployment According to the APQC data, organizations are exploring Robotic Process Automation across a number of supply chain areas, including supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

Those stakeholders include planners; supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics executives; sales and marketing; finance or regional or business unit leaders; and suppliers and other partners. But, how do we think about the decision roles of not just humans but also machines? Their solution is known as Atlas. Pradhan ex-claimed.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The technology is ready to go; now is the time to use it.”[1] But its a bit like unpacking a box of Christmas lights to find theyre hopelessly tangled it will take time to sort out the mess, but the results will be illuminating.”[3] The answer: One bite at a time, of course! Quite the opposite.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. I also ran three outside warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. Digital Transformation Digitalization is fundamentally reshaping logistics operations, from warehouse management to last-mile delivery.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They want to choose not just the engine type, but also the smart features, infotainment functionality and other characteristics that create a unique driving experience. That capability is accurate, dynamic, real-time forecasting. Today’s consumers expect and demand more customization. For consumers, having so many options is amazing.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Just how bad were supply chain challenges in 2021? Covid has increased the amount of time it takes for foreign imports to reach us, and has significantly raised the price of importing products. It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Bad enough to become the subject of memes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. The models are just too different.) My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supply chain planning market. What happens next?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

The company has about 200 of their own coffee shops; Peet’s also sells coffee bags and K-cup packages through 15,000 warehouse clubs, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. These DSD warehouses in turn receive less-than-truckload size shipments on at least a weekly basis. The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When you are developing or renovating your warehouse, these unsung heroes deserve additional attention, as they can significantly impact your supply chain management. In this article, well review the most important elements of choosing the correct conveyor belt system for your warehouse so that you can maximize both profit and safety.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the cloud, companies can deploy resources on an as-needed basis, rather than invest in additional servers and storage capacity that they may only need for a short time. Centralized information eliminates data silos and strengthens information sharing through real-time communication (instead of point-to-point data transmission).

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

Time to Know. Time to Act. For me, it is a heightened respect for time. For me, it is a heightened respect for time. The healthcare value chain was slow to respond—the majority of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in Chinese warehouses. As the economy shut down, I sunk in a pit of despair. What can we learn?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Over the years, individual locations—the company has several manufacturing locations in Europe and North America—have behaved increasingly autonomously. Their IT infrastructure was also highly heterogeneous and provided no standard business processes or real-time reporting. KRONOS is a provider of titanium dioxide pigments.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Medical Device manufacturers face an increasingly dynamic and intricate landscape. Innovative personalized manufacturing approaches have emerged, yet many organizations struggle to fully realize their potential in this rapidly evolving race.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Inventory Management vs Warehouse Management: Main Differences. So, as an example, the IMS tracks and reports that there are 30 widgets in Warehouse A, 25 in Warehouse B, 48 in Manufacturing Plant A, and so on.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Warehousing 3.) These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Sometimes 3rd party logistics companies are described as: Asset-based – companies that own actual assets like trucks, boats, planes, warehouses.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Unloading times are double and costs are triple. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. At the time, a functionally encased view of visibility was sufficient. Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been around in one shape or form for a while. Well, 3D printing’s next big act could be manufacturing large metal objects. 3D printing’s effect on the supply chain can be summarized as the following: warehouses no longer need to keep as many parts in stock. Cell Phone Case: 20 minutes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. My left arm hurts. I replied, “Isn’t it all the same?” I now understood.

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