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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

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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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon plans to build delivery robot tech in Finland. Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

Resilinc

In 2022, the US CHIPS and Science Act boosted domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductor chips which led to fewer purchases of semiconductors from China. This is not the first time China has threatened the supply chain in retaliation. Another preemptive step you can take is to invest in commodity tracking software.

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RELEX Shares Vision for Unified Retail Planning at its 5th Annual UK Space & Supply Chain Forum

RELEX Solutions

On 19th October, RELEX held its fifth annual UK Space & Supply Chain Forum, hosted by Ms Päivi Luostarinen, Ambassador of Finland, at the Finnish residence in Kensington Palace Gardens, London. The retail technology overhaul programme resulted in increased availability, improved stock holding and boosted sales.

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Toy Retailer TOP-TOY Picks RELEX to Boost Availability and Automation

RELEX Solutions

TOP-TOY, the leading retailer for toys and other children’s products in the Nordic region, is improving its supply chain visibility to keep closer tabs on its inventory while driving up availability. The forecasts are used in the replenishment process and will support the purchasing team when ordering and managing inventory at the DC.

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Major organisational and cultural changes lie ahead for SCM

Supply Chain Movement

Recent european and international supply chain management conferences have been primarily characterised by their focus on strongly emerging trends and their impact on companies’ supply chains. The real challenge lies not in tools or technology, but rather in human behaviour. Finnish view of disruption.

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