Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Earlier this month, Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitization at DHL, provided me with an update on the company’s warehouse digitization journey. I find the use cases for robotic arms in the warehouse to be expanding rapidly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2024

While there is plenty of talk about autonomous transportation, including drones and self-driving trucks, warehouse automation is at the forefront of the autonomous supply chain. Today, I’m going to write a little bit about warehouse automation and control (WAC), and the different components that comprise this market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

Lucas Systems Offers Warehouse Optimization Warehouse management systems, once known as supply chain execution systems, have evolved significantly. Today, for many professionals, “WMS” is synonymous with “warehouse optimization.” It can perform the same tasks as a traditional warehouse management system using barcode scanning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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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.” There are many areas of digital transformation within the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Employees and warehouse space are rare and expensive and future prognoses are becoming more and more uncertain. We say: Warehouse robotics is the key! Find out now how you can jumpstart your logistics automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. has over 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers, with 16.4 According to JLL, the U.S. billion square feet of rooftop space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider. The Chino warehouse employs 200 full-time employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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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. I asked if he would share some insights with Logistics Viewpoints readers. We design and manufacture our own warehouse automation subsystems and full (and robust) software suite.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

In the world of supply chain and logistics, the built environment comes in many forms, from warehouses and logistics parks to the buildings associated with ports and terminals. The operational technology (OT) world, however, is a different story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2023

Warehouse performance continues to evolve into a more complex, multi-faceted measure. Warehouse operations historically strived to deliver the perfect order – the right product, at the right price, at the right time. E-Commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping exerted several competitive pressures on warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. This allows vehicles to interact with each other, warehouse systems, and control centers with minimal delay.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2024

Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

A Tier 1 WMS Should be Capable of Complex Optimization ARC Advisory Group does global market research on the warehouse management system market. Warehouse workers work alongside autonomous mobile robots to fulfill orders. The warehouse mobile robot system downloads orders from the WMS for the work that will be done in its zone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. Design of the logistics network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How cloud computing is used in logistics. Also for logistics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence is opening up fantastic new opportunities. Using these technologies increases transparency in logistics networks and allows them to become more intelligent. It is a great resource for making the right decisions in logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss The Logistics of Logistics story. Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Today’s logistics teams are operating in an environment characterized by uncertainty on three fronts. The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. Minute by minute, logistics providers are asking themselves: What do customers want?

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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

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. As a visionary leader, he specializes in creating growth opportunities by designing innovative logistics solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and market access across the region. IPL Group specializes in Latin American warehousing and distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Healthcare logistics has been a bright spot for UPS amid an overall decline in delivery demand. million square feet of healthcare logistics space in its global network this year, CFO Brian Newman said on the call. The company is offering U.S. UPS will add 2.3 UPS will add 2.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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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 Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. Logistics providers contribute to the total picture of sustainability for many organizations, and they are clearly falling short. Modern warehouses play a big role in energy transition within the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Addressing Energy Challenges in Logistics The logistics sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2023

Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research.

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