Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Stage in Process, Project Scope, and Key Criteria Decide, Design, and Deliver Determining the best WMS solution for your organization can be a daunting process, especially if your organization is willing to accept considerable change. Many of these consultants also assist with some integration of the WMS with automation interfaces.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

This year’s research on the global WMS market has revealed many of the perennial factors influencing demand for WMS solutions – such as e-commerce fulfillment needs. Today’s article will build upon that post with a discussion of the major factors influencing demand for WMS solutions, and the dynamics behind this demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

Medline was the first company in the United States to adopt the AutoStore robotic order fulfillment solution and Medline is the largest AutoStore user in the world. Medline is a medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider. Medline needed automation to keep up with the growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 13, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Employees and warehouse space are rare and expensive and future prognoses are becoming more and more uncertain. We say: Warehouse robotics is the key! Find out now how you can jumpstart your logistics automation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

SSI SCHAEFER On Track to Open Singapore’s Largest Fully Automated Cold Storage at Tee Yih Jia Food Hub in Q1 2022. Spanning more than 100,000 pallet positions of frozen storage racks, TYJ’s food factory and warehouse storage facility sits on a land area of 40,000 m². Solve warehouse challenges with SSI SCHAEFER technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Modern warehouses play a big role in energy transition within the supply chain. Energy transition can be broken down into a few categories: energy efficient warehouse design; renewable energy usage; smarter warehousing solutions; and waste reduction. Finally, warehouses are placing an increased emphasis on waste reduction.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we emerge from the doldrums of the COVID disruption, we all find ourselves seeking new and innovative solution to bolster our business productivity and profitability, through various channels. As a critical solutions provider, we have to help our customers conceptualise the optimum model for their business. And why is this so?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Today’s article comes from Kyle Franklin, Senior Solutions Consultant, Lucas Systems, and looks at warehouse distribution errors. Being a veteran of the warehouse industry throughout my career has given me a unique insight into many aspects of distribution interaction. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Blue Yonder is one of the world’s largest providers of supply chain software solutions. Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

How can warehouse operators make sure they choose technology that will fit their needs well into the future… to be “futureproof.” Finally, what wisdom can you provide to companies embarking on their automation journey today? Prior to the pandemic, labor shortages were a driver of warehouse automation investment.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

An increasing lineup of advanced digital solutions have given manufacturers the edge to transform and achieve better inventory control. Not only does this phenomenon illuminate the pressing need to build resilience into existing supply chains to withstand global changes and challenges, but also the need to invest more in warehouse automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. 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. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. ,

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Hardware and software support, IT security, data security and interfaces between applications are ensured out of the box , regardless of the software or automation supplier. The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ? Open interfaces and IT and data security allow working together with partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Earlier this month, I wrote an article about the diverse range of mobile warehouse robotics solutions available in the market today. Although the solutions vary greatly, they’re alike in the ability to offer greater flexibility than many of the traditional automation alternatives. Flexible Automation Offers Real Options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2021

We spoke mostly about achieving optimal warehouse performance. Subsequently, we discussed the broader concept of taking a holistic approach to warehouse performance improvement, including warehouse process design, solution selection, and the role of specific steps in achieving overall success in warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. percent to 3.79

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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 agnostic to WMS vendors, providing objective insights to its clients from solution design, WMS selection, process and technology mapping, and even warehouse control system and robotics selections. What is a boutique?

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fails are fairly common when it comes to warehouse automation solutions. According to an Ernst & Young study, 30% to 50% of robotic process automation projects fail globally.

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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. We can offer our customers faster same-day and on-demand delivery options, as well as convenient pick-up solutions.” Automation as key for growth.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. put annual warehouse turnover rates at 43 percent. That’s where automation comes into play. As an added benefit, effective warehouse organization ensures pickers spend less time searching for items and make fewer mistakes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. I should have known better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2022

As an analyst focused on warehouse technologies, I tend to be biased about the criticality of what our colleagues in Europe call “intralogistics.” But I think it is fair to say that warhousing is a hub of Körber Supply Chain’s solution set. The Körber warehouse offering is comprehensive. WMS and Much More. 2022 and Beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. This year, the ZF division Commercial Vehicle Solutions presented its first automated hub-to-hub transport solution with trucks driving autonomously up to 80 km/h (50 mi/h) on the highway. Look at the big picture.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

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. With the aid of automation technology, businesses are able to streamline inventory management and cost control. Warehouse managers dread stockouts.

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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. Labor shortages, automation, and labor retention have become key areas of focus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. These solutions were proven to increase productivity significantly. These solutions were proven to increase productivity significantly. But now, warehouse management solution providers talk about gamification – how can an application make work fun for workers?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is a leading logistics and transportation company that provides comprehensive solutions for supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 17, 2023

As a recent guest on the Unboxing Fulfillment podcast, global operations consultant Keith Swiednicki and host Austin Feagins discussed why warehouse automation solutions are so important today, why they can be hard to implement, and what companies can do to ensure successful automation projects.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

Late last year, the staff at Digitate released the results of a survey entitled “AI and Automation: Laying the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise.” The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1] ”[1] These trends are not new.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon , a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. Softeon’s advanced services-based platform is engineered to reduce complex problems into simple solutions for a faster time to value and lower cost of ownership. About Dan Gilmore.

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