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What are Digital Twins and How Can They Drive Warehouse Efficiency?

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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The U.S. Supply Chain Needs You!

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021.

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Don’t Let Your Warehouses and Buildings Become a Vector for a Cyber Attack 

Logistics Viewpoints

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 IT realm spends a significant amount on cybersecurity and there are many large suppliers that provide solutions for cybersecurity at the IT and enterprise level.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

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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What Is an Omnichannel Warehouse?

GlobalTranz

An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations.

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Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. trillion.