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The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

It’s interesting that fulfillment and warehousing are more important with eCommerce. They are consolidating these warehouses with technology. It used to be that I have one warehouse in Indiana and I can get to 65% of the population one day. Anheuser-Busch’s Adriano Negrao is the Global VP of Supply Chain Transformation.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

Talking Logistics

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Home Depot Sets $1.2 Billion Supply-Chain Overhaul (WSJ – sub. Amazon’s Clever Machines Are Moving From the Warehouse to Headquarters (Bloomberg). million for its warehouse robots (TechCrunch).

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Question and Answer: Hostess Brands’ Supply Chain Comeback

Logility

In 2012, Hostess devotees feared the Twinkie might disappear forever, but Hostess Brands executed what many consider one of the most successful re-launches in history. It took a combination of a new customer-centric philosophy, the right people and a new and improved supply chain supported by advanced technology.

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Amazon News Cycle Accelerates With a Purpose

Supply Chain Matters

Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9

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AGCO: Driving a Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2012, this turned into an IT problem: the tablets were being dropped from the tops of tractors with no warranty available. AGCO ‘s initial goal was limited to replacing fragile tablets and enhancing safety on the warehouse floor by freeing up both hands for the workers to climb on and off the unit. The Wearable Journey.

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Supply Chain Movement 22 – Logistics Outsourcing

Supply Chain Movement

Daniel Helmig, head of ABB’s Supply Chain management, is currently busy implementing supply chain transformation throughout the company’s 450 plants and many project sites as the company consolidates back end processes and establishes ten global transportation management centres. Warehouse inventory using drones.

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Supply Chain Management:A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps

Infosys Supply Chain Management

« Supply Chain Agility - Is it for Real? Main | Make your Assets Green, as Dollar is Green » A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps. Enterprise-wide supply chain transformations begin with a clear articulation of business objectives that the program is expected to achieve. December 2012.