Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. A boutique is a small, regionally focused system integration and consulting firm. They also have a rigorous approach to integrated business planning consulting. What is a boutique?

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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. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this growing sector due to the large amounts of data stored in these systems and their potential value.

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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. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. changing the structure of the warehouse, modifying processes, etc.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2023

Buying a warehouse management system (WMS) is a big decision. Many people haven’t even purchased a house that costs as much as a WMS and the search process can be overwhelming. The WMS buying process and the succeeding implementation involve thousands of details that are easy to overlook. The best advice?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance. Disconnected Systems : The inability of systems to communicate exacerbates the gap between planning and execution.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The manufacturing industry is constantly searching for new and inventive ways to improve inventory management. However, massive gaps in inventory management and global supply chains were exposed over the last 18 months, with the coronavirus pandemic wiping out a total of $50 billion in exports across global value networks.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

As costs pressures build up, organizations need to get creative in increasing the focus on cost optimization while ensuring resilience and business continuity. If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. You name the provider, and they are present.

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Techgistics

APRIL 25, 2023

“ Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses, from increasing productivity to reducing risk related to labor. ” Never before has the competition for warehouse and fulfillment labor been so fierce. But to harness its full potential, companies need to develop a strategy for Orchestration. ”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. These measures are highly detailed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. The report identifies the leaders and highlights best practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

This type of peak, however, can also easily be managed. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. But what really gets the supply chain and warehouse managers in a sweat are extremely intense sales days or weeks such as the well-known Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Softeon is a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS) , Warehouse Execution System (WES) , and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system.

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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. Thankfully, he accepted my request.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jim is the CEO of Softeon , a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. About Jim Hoefflin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

.”[1] The survey also found, “More than one-quarter of respondents (26%) plan to implement machine-operated tasks that require limited human input or fully transition to autonomous systems in the next five years. We now have automated production facilities, warehouses, and transport in our physical supply chain.”[2]

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, that has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies® for 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Time and again I write about the business value of warehouse technologies – WMS, warehouse automation, and robotics. I also discuss business processes that these technologies support. Furthermore, I believe the underappreciation for these processes and capabilities may extend to others besides me.

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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

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. It’s apparent that Amazon has set the standard for consumer expectations, and those expectations have translated into the business-to-business world as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. How long the company has been in business also turns out to be unimportant. They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. Then, what is crucial for the success of these companies?

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RFgen

MARCH 27, 2024

For any business that handles materials or fixed assets, inventory control is central to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. To manage inventory efficiently requires technology. These inventory solutions help businesses simplify and automate complex supply chain processes more effectively than ever before.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While every part of the supply chain is important, let’s take a moment to consider the tough challenges facing warehouses today. Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. Warehouses also represent a huge, and growing, cost center.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. Perfecting order fulfilment can turn business transactions into repeat customers and advocates. Order fulfilment refers to the process of receiving, processing, and delivering an order to a customer.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2024

As the Harvard Business Review puts it, “Even as Walmart, Amazon, and a few other leading retailers operate at the leading edge of the analytics frontier, . . . What’s the takeaway for your retail business? That’s how you give customers a seamless omni-channel experience while managing costs.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Warehouse inventory management is a sometimes complicated, always-vital process for managing a company’s physical goods. It touches on many key aspects of operations – including finance, sales, and logistics – and directly impacts the efficiency with which a company conducts business.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The fast-evolving business trends and technologies bring new challenges to every organization. One of the essential steps to reduce the lead time is to manage inventories in every form like raw material, semi-finished products, and final goods. It is essential to run a business, but it blocks the money in the form of materials.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Telematics The telematics system is more than just GPS tracking.

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Unleashed

MARCH 25, 2024

Modern businesses must always be looking for new ways to optimise processes and eliminate unnecessary costs. Consolidation warehousing is a strategy that allows your business to reduce transportation costs and improve customer service by combining shipments from various sources into a single truckload.

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