Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Consider warehousing space.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. He has delved deeply into it and identified ten principles for optimising warehouse performance. 3) Triadic Warehousing. 3) Triadic Warehousing.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Warehousing can be a challenge for manufacturers and retailers of all sizes. Finding the right space, running an effective order fulfillment system and sourcing great talent are just some of the many challenges facing operations managers. How does a 3PL warehouse work? Benefits of using a 3PL warehouse provider.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. By ensuring on-time deliveries and minimizing stockouts, they can directly improve customer satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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.? . Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. Vehicles Also Have Roofs!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Across the global business ecosystem, sourcing and retaining top talent labor is of utmost importance. One such tactic is the implementation of robotics and gamification in a warehouse setting. They can move the goods more efficiently about the warehouse and often more quickly than human workers and aid overall workflow productivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. We have warehousing solutions, network optimization solutions, financial solutions, enterprise resource planning solutions, etc. Just as it has for Amazon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce freight spend. Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach. Just-in-time or just-in-case. Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, Enable. Demand is less unpredictable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Trade disputes and tariffs. Cyber threats and attacks.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings. Observe starting and quitting times.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. Logistics helps to ensure effective, efficient and timely delivery of goods. Take a look around. Most of us don’t pay much attention to how the items we use and enjoy make their way into our lives.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2024

most of their competitors still use very basic tools that are far better able at tracking where they’ve been than where they should be going.” most of their competitors still use very basic tools that are far better able at tracking where they’ve been than where they should be going.” You just need the right tools.

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Logility

JULY 29, 2022

However, there is a problem — traditional network design tools struggle with unknowns. Minimizing straight line distances is not the same thing as minimizing costs or even service times. Why Do Traditional Network Design Tools Fail? Traditional network design tools are very literal, in my experience. is difficult.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!,

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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

They’re the tools that are quietly changing the game across different industries, from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and field services. Imagine being able to track your team’s progress on a project from anywhere, at any time, with just a few taps on your smartphone. One click, infinite possibilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

This is called ChatGPT, a natural language processing (NLP) tool that runs on artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct human-like discussions in order to assist you with various requests. You’ve probably already encountered it in a retail setting. We’re already seeing it in diverse applications, such as writing emails or essays.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it. Supply chain managers need to be able to cut through the noise of massive amounts of data with a powerful tool. AI tools help businesses respond in times of crisis.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Defining Inventory Control Inventory control, often interchangeably used with inventory management, is a systematic approach to sourcing, storing, and selling inventory—both raw materials and finished goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

The warehouse and DC industry has always had somewhat of a gig culture, owing to seasonal and temporary labor needs. They typically do not receive traditional benefits like health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. In the warehousing space, popular platforms include Talroo, warehousegig.com or gigsmart.com.

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Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Life Cycle Maintenance.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics. Robert Rebitski.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. It’s time for decisive action. It’s not just skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor that’s lacking. It’s a global problem.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Ian is an expert on warehouse automation, and shares his insights on how you need to get started in thinking about technology and robotics in your warehouse or manufacturing operation. Sandwiched between warehouse and distribution center, manufacturing is where the value gets added. Improving Performance in Warehousing.

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Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. Life Cycle Maintenance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations of how much of a given product will sell by location and time period. As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. When will the recession hit?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. At the time, this article is being drafted, COVID-19 Cases have topped 59M, underscoring how much the world has endured in 2020.

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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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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Manufacturers can start by identifying which supply chain processes can be enhanced by automation, researching AI and software tools to find the best fit for their use cases, and developing a digital transformation plan that keeps them on track to keep up with the future of manufacturing.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

My team and I work on developing and furthering our supply chain and operations by providing a centralized analytical perspective – we work on improving fulfillment models, applying analytics, improving productivity and output at our warehouses, and optimizing our operations. You are currently using AIMMS for Warehouse Slotting Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2022

Source: Osha Certified Warehouse Worker. Warehouse labor has been in the news quite a bit lately. Of course, virtually everyone relied upon direct-to-consumer fulfillment at some point during the COVID-19 lockdowns, placing widespread reliance on warehousing capabilities. I was mostly wrong. Yes, fourth motion.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Suppose a product can be manufactured in multiple plant locations, and there’s a potential warehouse only 50 miles away from 60% of your customers that regularly order it. Second: Real-time analysis and visualizations. Of course, they know resilience is needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A legacy enriched by global outreach in sourcing, manufacturing, refining, logistics, and more, one of the reasons for FKS Group’s diverse business growth is its strong commitment to logistics and infrastructure and a profound understanding of regional market dynamics. With the magnitude of such operations comes inherent challenges.

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