The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Singapore’s largest fully automated cold storage at Tee Jia Food Hub. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

He is an expert in systems optimization, risk and resilience, and supply chain management, topics he researches and teaches at MIT and other leading business and engineering schools. and automation, in the future economy. Technology is not enough – the drawbacks of automated systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I asked Markus for his insights on a few targeted topics. 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. Warehouse automation investments are a ten-plus year decision.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 18, 2023

Warehouse automation technology not only can improve operation efficiency, but also help to deploy scare manpower resources more effectively. How do we balance the cost of investments in Digitalization and Automation in pursue of sustainability? Topics of discussion and sharing include but limited to: 1.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

The answer is simple – automation. Automating strategic sourcing not only simplifies the process but also offers significant savings, increased efficiencies, and better governance. Adopting these practices helps to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and automate procurement processes leading to better control and accuracy.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How can we automate, optimize and transform? Roy, from a broader industry perspective, what are some key topics that we are talking to LSPs about? Terence: Roy, please share other relevant topics. ICON London Join us in London 11-13 October 2023 to hear more insights on logistics topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

This is how you begin to predict disruptions, mitigate their impact, and automate responses with greater speed and efficacy. Real-time data along with predictive and prescriptive insights allows organizations to harness automation to optimize resource allocation, improve supply chain operations, and enhance business performance.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The changing warehouse technology landscape is driving higher adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other new automation. The Top Warehouse Automation Trends Terence: Warehouse operations are suffering from issues surrounding lack of labor and retention, resulting in difficulty delivering products to customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations. Consumer expectations are constantly shifting and challenging the industry.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Harry and Tom chatted about a range of topics, but mainly automated order fulfillment. Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, was a recent guest on the Digital Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Tom Raftery, former global VP and Innovation Evangelist at SAP.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This topic was highlighted during a recent webcast sponsored by Blue Yonder called “Fast Tracking ROI: Agile Logistics Through Automation, AI and Optimization.” In driving innovation at Kenco, a leading 3PL, Montgomery has seen firsthand the value of automation. Eide has also witnessed the value of automation. “At

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 14, 2023

450 speakers across 170 sessions will cover topics and trends such as AI and machine learning, customer experience, digital transformation, de-risking supply chains, and more. The event will welcome over 40,000 attendees and feature 1,000 exhibitors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

All participants to LogiSYM GAME CHANGER will not only get to hear about the latest solutions in supply chain but unlike any other webinar out there, participants will have a one-on-one 30-min consultation with partners on any of these topics. Robotic Process Automation. Cold Chain Technology. Supply Chain Visibility.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 23, 2021

In this episode of 3 Minutes in the Loop, ToolsGroup’s General Manager for North America David Barton breaks down the reasons why there is a supply chain talent shortage, and the role of automation in the shift from tactical activities to more strategic and long-term priorities for planners. Check out the video below. Transcript.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2021

However, we discussed a number of key subtopics, beginning with the role of software intelligence in automated warehouses as a strategic value driver, and the critical role it plays in in managing the automation, manual activities, material flows, and order fulfillment within a facility.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That was the topic of a conversation I had recently with Ann Marie Jonkman, Senior Director of Industry Strategy for LSP/Cold Chain at Blue Yonder. Ann Marie provided an overview of this topic during a LinkedIn Live event I hosted back in December, then she sat down with me this month for a longer discussion. But that’s a broad topic.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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. And ultimately, you will gain a competitive advantage in building a future-ready company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function – as supply chain itself has become such a hot topic in executive suites, corporate earnings, general news media, and even our own personal lives. Warehouses are likely to address the increasing workloads with a combination of labor and automation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. Leveraging Digital Technologies To Reinvent And Accelerate Supply Chain Automation – LogiSYM October/November 2020.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read more Editor’s Pick: Lessons Learned from Manual Order Entry.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

Amidst the buzz and dizzying array of massive robotic displays and automated solutions covering an area equivalent to many city blocks, these overarching themes emerged: the imperative of supply chain resilience, agility and sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Here’s my take on the topic. billion in 2019.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

More and more articles are appearing that discuss the topic of intelligent automation. The most common description of intelligent automation is the enhancement of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence). The Era of Intelligent Automation. ”[1]. ”[2].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 13, 2021

Accelerate your digital transformation with Intelligent Automation and RPA Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Review Their Automation Capabilities and Workflows. Shippers should evaluate the automation capabilities and workflows possible within the TMS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2024

Learn More About Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations Kendra Phillips | Linkedin Ryder System, Inc.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 20, 2023

We have had a lot of start and stop motions on sustainability topics ever since 2008. And last but not the least, the last-mile topic has still not waned. These three topics were front and center at both Manifest and ProMat, which I attended recently. With regards to labor, how important is this topic going forward?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

One of the oft-written about topics was AI hallucinations. AI-enhanced Automation. Beck predicts, “AI will set a new pace of development in robotics and automation. Footnotes [1] Anders Billesø Beck, “ Four Predictions for 2024: AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation ,” Automation.com, 20 December 2023. [2]

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2021

” The well-intending IT team on the other end of the phone knows far more about software robots and hands-free order automation than I ever will sighs, and the leader then responds, “Lora is right. While many students felt that the topics of the course were too far-reaching from the scope of their personal jobs, Christian did not.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Next, the focus shifts to workers and the need for automation and productivity. Stephanie Krishnan noted that through increased automation use, Asia/Pacific supply chains could deal with restricted access to low-cost migrant workforces and gave examples of how turning to robotics for packaging has reduced the impact of labor bottlenecks.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

In a recent webinar , Carlsberg shared more on this topic. The levels of speed, accuracy and agility just aren’t sufficient without digital input… without new software… without automation. Connected Automation Automation is pivotal in addressing the speed aspect of sustainability goals.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2023

Employees answer questions about different workplace topics such as leadership, team, compensation, perks & benefits, work-life balance, career growth, environment, outlook, etc. The list of award winners is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work series and includes the overall top-rated companies of 2023 according to their employees.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The current market drumbeat—sustained by high salaries for software sales and consultants—is focused on traditional process automation. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective. For a gal like me, innovation is painfully slow. Broad Strokes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ironically, while only 3% of companies invest in improving manufacturing–digital twin, hands-free processes, control systems, robotics, and automation–these investments have the highest success rate. Companies are not ready to build hands-free automation when they are unclear on the design and execution of supply chain flows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

It is meant to supplement decision-making, using AI to quickly survey all available data on a given topic, provide a quick and accurate analysis of the situation, offer up practical recommendations to the current situation, and support human decisions through automation. Talk about the topic and start asking questions.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

Short-Staffed Retailers Are Turning to Technology and Automation Another topic that arose was the issue of staffing. Some organizations have turned to semi-automated RFID inventory tracking, palm scanners for customized customer experiences, and even in-store customer facial recognition technology to reduce the labor needed in-store.

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