Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. I recently completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the mobile warehouse robotics market. And some will be from the displacement of more traditional warehouse technologies, such as AGVs and manual forklifts. Here are a few: Fast, Flexible Functionality.

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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. Thankfully, he accepted my request.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. Furthermore, AI is a natural fit for many of the foundational warehouse management questions that most operators solve today using spreadsheets, inherited best practices, or rules-based decision making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2022

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. Also of interest was integration with complementary technologies such as warehouse automation and robotics. Modern APIs, pre-built connectors, and warehouse analytics were all noted. IT Platforms.

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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

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

JANUARY 18, 2023

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I asked him to provide his perspective on today’s warehouse labor dynamics. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These organizations may also take a holistic approach to evaluating your warehousing needs, suggesting business process improvements, warehouse process redesigns, and the adoption of warehouse automation. Many of these consultants also assist with some integration of the WMS with automation interfaces.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

The Current Competition Focuses on the Manufacturing Industry China’s WMS market development is divided into four stages: Stage 1: (1980-2000): In 1980, the first automated three-dimensional warehouse in China was built at the Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Plant. The manufacturing field has become a new battlefield for WMS competitors.

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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 assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. To support these surges, the direct-to-consumer retailer built a 600,000-square-foot warehouse in Chino, California, in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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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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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We And having multiple smaller warehouses in strategic locations can enable you to do this – especially in the beverage industry. Because of the timing, even outsourced warehousing providers are slim on space. .” – Alex Phelan, CEO, Merchadise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year! If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. I asked him to provide his perspective on today’s warehouse labor dynamics.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. He provided me with some great context for my research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Addverb is a vertically integrated company, manufacturing its own robots, fixed automation, and much of the components, while also developing its software and providing implementation services. Blue Yonder was exhibiting its suite of supply chain software solutions, but my focus again was on solutions that support warehouse productivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

Tom Moore is a visionary entrepreneur with a track record of establishing and growing thriving supply chain software companies. His notable contributions include groundbreaking software systems such as AutoScheduler, AutoO2, and LevelLoad.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS). The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ?

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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

JUNE 3, 2024

Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation. In a warehouse, workers pick cases and build pallets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Lower inventory costs: Increasing the accuracy of transportation lead times will reduce safety stock levels and warehousing costs by eliminating unnecessary inventory that’s used as a hedge against transportation uncertainty. Derek has 27 years of experience in supply chain software.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While this is great news, it’s also placed pressure on LSPs to quickly get up to speed on advanced logistics software. They need to monitor changing conditions in real time — like freight rates, carrier and warehouse space availability, and order volatility — and always make decisions that balance service and costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. Many of KNAPP’s software projects require the testing of software interfaces with automation or other software. And this caused delays.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

They rely on comprehensive and intelligent software tools and manage their growth by implementing a clearly defined automation strategy. Once the above factors have been taken care of, it’s down to the nuts and bolts: successfully integrating the logistics software into the software landscape.

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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. In their distribution centers, Walmart is modernizing their warehouse management system (WMS). Walmart is making extensive investments in warehouse automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Its strategic location on Körber’s Dallas site, which houses the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software upgrades developed by the company’s in-house experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

Bulu Box has since evolved alongside the ecommerce industry, diversifying its offerings to include a software company, and partnering with major retail brands like American Express, BuzzFeed, Clorox, Disney, Pepsi, and Scotts Miracle-Gro to create “Private-Label Subscription Box” programs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The company has demonstrated substantial growth since the first commercial launch of their autonomous warehouse robots and software platform for the logistics space 18 months ago. The company’s product, DexoryView, provides comprehensive real-time visibility across warehouses of any size through its autonomous mobile robots and AI.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations include cloud ERP systems, data warehouse solutions, or big data systems – such as Microsoft Azure Synapse and Snowflake – or can be driven by events or web services that make the platform more responsive. The first is integration back into the data reporting and warehousing system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

A blog from Atlassian explains that “until about 2013, companies usually built enterprise software by constructing applications as single units with large codebases, a monolithic architecture. As software became more complex and cloud computing gained popularity, this approach became less practical.”

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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. Mitigating this will require increased investments in automation, both physical and software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2022

A modern day Rip Van Winkle would be surprised to wake up today and learn that HighJump is now known as Körber Supply Chain Software. Well, the press release states, “ We look forward to the strategic partnership with Körber and to leveraging our experience of growth acceleration with global software businesses. ” WMS and Much More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 32,900 jobs last month, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, down from 44,700 jobs added in April. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

Fetch Robotics This solution consists of a fleet of robots that can navigate autonomously in a warehouse, using sensors, cameras, and lasers to avoid obstacles and collisions. The robots can also communicate with each other and with a cloud-based software platform that coordinates and optimizes their movements and actions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This could be due to companies consolidating and sunsetting the software or other factors. Chances are, if you purchased your WMS more than 10 years ago, your software may not be supported any longer. Solutions for increased expectations in security and service levels. Your WMS is no longer supported by the original company.

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