GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. However, logistics focuses expressly on the movement and storage of products, while the supply chain goes into deeper detail, including manufacturing processes, procurement, and the flow of goods. download ebook.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Warehouse management is not a simple task, and warehouse managers face difficult challenges. Since consumers have the ability to shop online 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, the challenges of warehouse management do not stop when the brick-and-mortar stores lock their doors for the day. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2018

The application of omnichannel in manufacturing primarily focuses on the collaboration between suppliers, or vendors, and distributors. To understand this relationship, we have to consider its driving forces, how it affects omnichannel experiences , and what it means for warehousing capabilities and capacity. Download white paper.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Spending has increased by $2 billion annually, and projections indicate spending rates will increase in 2018 to $3 billion annually, reports Business Insider. Warehouse Management. Warehouse management of the IoT is built the same principles of overall IoT-based supply chain management. Transportation Management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse. Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. This company had undergone a network design project in 2018 with Solvoyo. The project was focused on combining the spare parts warehouses from two of the brands owned by the automaker. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2018

Change will flow throughout all supply chains in 2018, regardless of products or services offered. Supply chain managers and executives should be mindful of these additional (read our first post of the top supply chain trends for this year) 2018 supply chain trends as the year progresses if they hope to stay competitive. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook. Do nearby factories emit dust?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. Possibly not. The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

With tight capacity and rising rates dominating the headlines, 2018 certainly didn’t go as planned or expected for many shippers. A “new normal” in transportation? Steve comments that, “At a session we did at CSCMP in October 2018, we asked that question and 81 percent of the audience felt it is a new normal. The labor market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Nestlé and XPO Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK. Penske Logistics to Buy Epes Transport (Transport Topics). The post This Week in Logistics News (June 18-22, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. UPS, Teamsters Reach Handshake Deal on New Contract (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

economy, regardless of the slight shakeup at the end of 2018, alludes to a year in which logistics capabilities will expand. E-Commerce Demand Will Lead to the Urbanization of Warehousing As explained by On Time Logistics , the urbanization of warehousing refers to the increased use of warehouse space to move product closer to consumers.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Amazon wins a pair of patents for wireless wristbands that track warehouse workers (GeekWire). Here are some excerpts from the article: Prestige Brands Holdings Inc…said Thursday the higher freight and warehousing costs cut into its operating margin in its most-recent quarter, and it expects the trend to continue in the current quarter.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? E-Commerce Driving Need for More Warehouse Workers (WSJ – sub. Anybody want to join me as a guest?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

Kroger will automate warehouses with Ocado’s help (CNN Money). Welcome to the automated warehouse of the future (The Verge). Manufacturers See Blockchain Tracking 3-D-Printed Parts Through Supply Chains (WSJ – sub. The approach, now in pilot mode at a warehouse in Perth Amboy, N.J.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2023

Before Friday, drones were only allowed to fly within New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)-designated locations or model aircraft fields recognized by the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation (with an exception for law enforcement). The US had duty-free access to the EU between 1997-2018.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Ocado to wheel out C3PO-style robot to lend a hand at warehouses (The Guardian). Remember that patent Amazon filed back in November 2013 that envisioned sending 3D manufacturing instructions to a truck equipped with a 3D printer that could manufacture an ordered product while enroute to the customer?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Do you have a messy, unorganized warehouse? We know that you are also the victim of the ‘ Warehouse Disease’ , i.e. even after regularly organizing your warehouse, it turns messy the minute you receive or ship some cargos. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While you think about it (the answer is posted below), here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: project44 Acquires GateHouse Logistics, Creating World’s Most Comprehensive Global Transportation Visibility Platform. Robot Punctures Can Of Bear Repellent At Amazon Warehouse, Sickening Workers (NPR).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Continuous improvement is part of the game in manufacturing. Among the new trends in manufacturing improving the industry, additive manufacturing and cloud-based systems will push manufacturing forward in 2017. Let’s take a closer look at final five trends in manufacturing to watch for in 2017.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. These concerns will extend into 2018, as companies work on a regulatory standard – though nothing has emerged yet. There’s a lot of exception management involved in transportation management - timing of delivery, temperature requirements, etc.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Ocado uses £150m from shareholders for warehouse robots (The Guardian). Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation.

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Making The Case for an AI-Driven Transportation Management Software . According to a recent study, global spending on IIoT Platforms is predicted to grow from $1.67B in 2018 to $12.44B in 2024, attaining a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in seven years.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In terms of metrics, compared to traditional polyester yarn manufacturing, Greenspun requires 20% less water, uses 50% less energy, and produces 55% fewer carbon emissions. LogiSYM Magazine – January/ February 2018. Leadership – a Key to Business Success (Part 1) – LogiSYM January/February 2018.

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Elementum

JANUARY 19, 2018

We predict that 2018 will be a year of discovery — brands will discover that achieving supply chain visibility is not an end-game, but a step in the journey to achieving greater availability of their product for impatient customers. Below we list the top three developments we believe will drive product availability in 2018.

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