The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Lisa is an Industry Consultant at CarrierDirect which is a consulting firm supporting the transportation and industry, logistics, warehousing, supply chain and also provide technology support. Lisa Bruno brings 15+ years of transportation logistics experience to the podcast. About Lisa Bruno.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Still ‘low hanging fruit’ to be harvested.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Think back to 2012 when Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company , went undercover in his own company. One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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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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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. What is Supply Chain Analytics? Supply chain analytics makes it possible for businesses to collect data, analyze that data, and make informed decisions.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2019

When it comes to getting rid of excess in your warehouse, mobile technology can offer an easy solution. Here are three ways mobile data collection will help your company eliminate waste in your warehouses: 1. Better Identification of Waste. Cut Out Anti-Productive Processes. ” 3.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2019

When it comes to getting rid of excess in your warehouse, mobile technology can offer an easy solution. Here are three ways mobile data collection will help your company eliminate waste in your warehouses: 1. Better Identification of Waste. Cut Out Anti-Productive Processes. ” 3.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Frei and John Morris of Area Development. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must. Warehouses Renew Focus on Inventory Control.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2017

What is Transportation? Well, I asked John Cole one of our transport experts, exactly that question, and a few others related to transport! How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? In a supply chain, it’s the movement of goods from one location to another. Transport Expert Shares Secrets.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). Warehouse Execution Systems (WES). Warehouse Management Systems. Warehouse Control Systems. Warehouse Execution Systems.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 22 – 2016 Q3. 8 | Snapshots: Launch Supply Chain Executive Club. these are the main conclusions from supply Chain movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl Subway Map Europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

When we compare different levels of sophistication and performance in supply chains, we can identify particular levels that we think are important to achieve, or that represent typical performance levels for supply chains as a whole. You can also benchmark supply chains. Those levels are “benchmarks”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. Con-way Inc.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2022

For the 11 th year 1 in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began! This comes after Blue Yonder achieved a Leader recognition for the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) 3 in March.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

These stages can be identified as the purchase of raw materials, the production and sale of the final product, and not to forget transportation and distribution. Smart Packaging contributes to the overall Supply Chain efficiency from being in constant contact with the products through strategic sensors devices on the packaging.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Security has been an issue since supply chains began. Today’s complex networks of storage and intermodal transport face these challenges too. These and other factors have meant a rethink of supply chain security. Basics of Supply Chain Security. Vulnerabilities in the Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ). What is a warehouse?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. Google seems to be working on warehouse robots like Amazon’s (Quartz). iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 shouts the warehouse foreman from the rooftop.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice. These documents can be hundreds of pages long.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice. These documents can be hundreds of pages long.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

in sales (estimated 2012). Menlo Worldwide Logistics is Con-Way’s supply chain division. Menlo provides supply chain solutions including: transportation management, warehouse management, and information technology. is based in Ann Arbor, MI and had $5.58B in revenues in 2012. Con-Way Inc.

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The topics currently dominating the Supply Chain represent as much a takeover of the logistics organizations as a very strong expected potential in terms of expected gains. ?By They relate to the “door-to-door” transportation operations, including some players focused on warehousing operations and handling.

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Lucas

JULY 11, 2018

The reality is that robots and people will be working side-by-side in warehouses for years to come. As robots find their place in the DC, warehouse operators will face new challenges in coordinating and optimizing the work of humans and their robotic coworkers. Warehouse and DC jobs in the U.S. Warehouse and DC jobs in the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. On February 20, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced their tentative five-year contract. While their 29 U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights a series of recent Amazon focused developments that likely have interweaving themes relative to changing business strategies. . Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement). It consolidated Cargill’s global animal feed production and strengthened its internal supply chain capacity for food production and processing.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As part of our sales process, we typically engage with everyone in a prospect’s operation from the warehouse or logistics manager to the CFO of the company. One of the greatest values a shipper with integrated transportation technology has is the ability to get in front of problem shipments. Problem Prevention.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. The ‘last mile’ is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has traditionally been fraught with manual paper-based processes. When Amazon acquired Kiva in March 2012, the big question was, Why?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

per person online, a 2012 statistic shows their neighbours in Britain and France are spending far more at €108 and €76 per person respectively. Central warehousing concepts are doomed to fail. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' While Germans spent on average €12.40 Got a comment?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Keith Richard is Vice President, Operations, Transportation Management, at Transplace. Mr. Richard later became the Director of Transportation at Ryder, leading the $300MM transportation and logistics operations for Dr. Pepper and Cadbury Adams. Have you considered implementing MDI in your daily team operations?

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