Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains can help businesses by enabling faster and more accurate demand forecasting, optimizing inventory levels and distribution networks, automating warehouse and delivery operations, and enhancing customer service and satisfaction. Degree two: Remotely controlled ship with seafarers on board.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. However, figuring out the best way to achieve this feat can be confusing, so warehouse managers should follow these steps. Warehouses have a tendency to become stock rooms for stale product.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

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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. Distribution Disrupted. DCs were not built for change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. They threw me a curveball.” Order Fulfillment Changes and Challenges. Rapid Order Increases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

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. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central , a company that specializes in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions. 3PL Central is the leader in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions built to meet the unique needs of the 3PL warehousing community. About Andy Lloyd.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? For the warehouse, the biggest trend is to maximize the pace and speed to meet customer service level agreements. Automation and stand-alone robotics are a big component to meet this speed. I asked Eddie to give his insights on a few key points.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 25, 2022

Learn how to build a 2-day ground shipping network that meets customer expectations without hurting your bottom line. It’s no secret that fast shipping is a growing consumer expectation — and thanks to the Amazon effect, consumers are defining “fast” as 1-2 days. Why Most SMBs Don’t Offer 2-Day Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. The BG innovation center is an operating warehouse where the development team creates, tests, and enhances its solutions. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain.

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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.? . Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight. transportation optimization ?options

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. Blue Yonder was exhibiting its suite of supply chain software solutions, but my focus again was on solutions that support warehouse productivity. DHL is currently the flagship user of Robotics Hub and Warehouse Tasking.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Thanks to the ability to track the location of items in real-time during shipping, companies can deliver excellent customer service by providing customers with accurate delivery estimates and real-time location information. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

With consumers expecting brands to meet their demands – no matter what issues the supply chain may have – these 12 leaders are here to help. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We Because of the timing, even outsourced warehousing providers are slim on space.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. The new approach would enable global maritime cargo carriers to reduce greenhouse gases enough to meet the IMO’s 2050 50 percent reduction and zero-carbon emissions goals.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The term shipper can sometimes cause confusion, as it is often understood by the layman to be the entity that physically ships the goods from origin to destination. For example, that sudden increase in warehousing charges from my LSP is anyone else seeing that? Shippers Council meeting at LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2024 in Singapore.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. Retailers and CPG companies are adjusting their supply chain strategies to delay the final positioning of inventory, allowing them to better meet regional demand without over-investing in warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

To meet all logistical requirements cloud computing still needs on-premises systems. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In mathematical terms, optimization is a mixed-integer or linear programming approach to finding the best combination of warehouses, factories, transportation flows, and other supply chain resources under real-world constraints. The forecast can be compared to what actually shipped or sold. GenerativeAI is the new kid on the block.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes. Warehouse Task Automation. Another advanced technology that’s becoming imperative is warehouse task automation.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Mary Hart The rapid pace of e-commerce growth following the start of the pandemic and the increasing demand for faster product delivery, thanks to the expectations of next day (or even same day) delivery, have elevated the role and importance of warehouses in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

Fulfillment constraints can include how long it will take to deliver goods to a destination, warehouse capacity, and warehouse labor requirements. The ability to meet that demand can be less than expected. The system then uses advanced algorithms to calculate the optimal way goods can be produced and fulfilled.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Such technology allows the integration of existing, legacy systems with newer platforms, including a software-as-a-service (SaaS) warehouse management system. This is most obvious in business models allowing for ship-to-store and curbside pickup of online orders. Use technology to manage warehousing and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. The net effect creates a difficult reality for shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This requires intelligent urban logistics networks consisting of various regional and urban warehouses. Warehouses such as distribution and order processing centers will benefit from the new big data technologies. Thanks to automation, picking and shipping of orders will also be possible during night shifts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luke is the Chief Growth Officer of The Rubic , a warehouse-agnostic, autonomous robotic system, designed to operate seamlessly within existing facilities. About The Rubic The Rubic is at the forefront of warehouse automation, marrying AI and advanced robotics to redefine industry standards.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. With nearly $21.3

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Supply chains have been in an accelerated transformation to meet those needs. A traditional DC is hundreds of thousands of square feet specifically designed to move goods as quickly as possible from the receiving dock to storage and efficiently enable picking, packing, loading, and shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Not the best way to sail a ship. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. Visibility into warehouse activities, leading to process improvement. Dead reckoning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

In addition, as more consumers use e-commerce, they become accustomed to the guarantee of fast, free shipping. Plus, any irregular change in temperature during transport, or even in the warehouse where the product is stored, doesn’t just cause the food to go to waste, but can cause a food safety issue.

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