Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads. December transits fell 4.7%

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

MILLION IN SEED FUNDING TO GROW CATEGORY LEADING WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM Company expands team and software capabilities as it increases its warehousing facility footprint and offers improved supply chain optimization for its customers with data analytics — Atlanta-based STORD, has raised $2.4 STORD RAISES $2.4

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Or will any rate increases, if they actually occur, be short-lived?

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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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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. As retailers study their current warehouse operations, they have to keep one eye on innovations positioned to become industry standards. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. As retailers study their current warehouse operations, they have to keep one eye on innovations positioned to become industry standards. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2018

trillion in 2016, or a cost of $10,348 per person. The first value is the average for the period of 2010-2016 while the second number shows the average change comparing 2016 to 2010. For example, for the period of 2010-2016, pharmaceutical company margins averaged 22%. It was before warehouse management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. Tech-enabled fulfillment and operations : Manage orders and inventory across distribution centers and suppliers while protecting margins and delighting customers. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 4.5%

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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RFgen

JANUARY 4, 2016

Going vertical helps warehouse managers use space. If a company is still in the market for a new year’s resolution, it might be time to reorganize its warehouse space to save money and increase efficiency. Here are four steps to redesigning you warehouse space: 1. Remove Dead Inventory. Look at Available Space.

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RFgen

JANUARY 4, 2016

Going vertical helps warehouse managers use space. If a company is still in the market for a new year’s resolution, it might be time to reorganize its warehouse space to save money and increase efficiency. Here are four steps to redesigning you warehouse space: 1. Remove Dead Inventory. Look at Available Space.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies. percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1 percent from 3 percent.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Google seems to be working on warehouse robots like Amazon’s (Quartz). Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). shouts the warehouse foreman from the rooftop. DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Market (BloombergTechnology).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. Essentially, consumers will be able to get products faster. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Supply Chain Event 2016. Date: 22-23 November, 2016. The event will cover topics related to automation and warehouse robotics, the impact of smart objects on logistics flow management, the use of RFID or disruptive technologies such as augmented reality, 3D printing and new mobile applications for inventory or procurement management.

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FLEXE

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

<p>On-demand warehousing entered the supply chain and logistics market in 2014. Every year, more data is available to help us better understand how on-demand warehousing is playing a role in the modern supply chain.</p> </p> <h4>Where did we get the data?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes. Meanwhile, JDA Software announced further enhancements to its JDA® Warehouse Management solution.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Take a look at your warehouse. All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. You can actually increase your customer service levels at the same time you’re cutting inventory. Whatever you do, don’t just aim to survive 2016.

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Take a look at your warehouse. All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. You can actually increase your customer service levels at the same time you’re cutting inventory. Whatever you do, don’t just aim to survive 2016.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data.

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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves. This report takes a look at three core aspects of dynamic warehousing: Marketplace pricing for pallet storage. Seasonality.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016 was that drones would have a breakout year — not in delivering packages to consumers, but in yard and warehouse management.

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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

MAY 23, 2016

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. Date: 22-24 June, 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Attend Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 to: Improve agility, cost allocation, and visibility across the extended supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

ISC Europe 2016 Conference. Date: 7-8 March 2016. URL: isc-europe-2016.integratedsupplychain.org/. Trucks full, stock low, warehouse busy. Trucks full, stock low, warehouse busy. Provide optimal service levels while reduce costs and inventory. Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels (B).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The race started in 2016 as a foggy definition of digital appeared in supply chain marketing from technology providers. McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I For many tech providers, the message often becomes a religious argument.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 1, 2016

Date: 4-5 May 2016. URL: isc-turkey-2016-en.integratedsupplychain.org/. . This means that supply chains need to become more than just efficient, and supply chain leaders are now having to change their thinking beyond simply focusing on cost reductions, trucks fill rates, inventory optimisation and warehouse utilisation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. The bunker has been trending on the low side and is expected to continue this way through 2016—good news for ocean carriers, as bunker fuel is by far one of their largest operational costs. Consolidations. Bunker Cost. Driven by U.S.

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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

<p>This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. Finally, both Descartes and JDA Software highlighted their strong momentum heading into 2016.

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FLEXE

JUNE 15, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses. Inbound/outbound activity within dynamic warehouse locations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016. Right now, everything going on those planes is inventory held in Amazon fulfillment centers and sold on the Amazon website,” [Dave Clark, Amazon.com’s senior vice president of worldwide operations] said. Verizon to buy vehicle management company Fleetmatics for $2.4

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2016

May 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). This is particularly important to Brooks because it is the trigger the company would like to use to commit inventory in motion. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 11-15, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™. Trade in 2016 to grow at slowest pace since the financial crisis. Starting next year, Otto-branded trucks and others equipped with Otto technology will begin hauling freight bound for warehouses and stores, he said.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Keeping track of warehouse inventories with an army of fully autonomous drones (TechCrunch). July 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Uber debuts self-driving vehicles in landmark Pittsburgh trial (Reuters). Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars (Reuters). project44 Raises $10.5M

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Elementum

JULY 11, 2017

According to research analysts, the global mobile augmented reality (AR) market to grow at a CAGR of 89% during the period 2016-2020. million headset shipments by 2021, almost double from 2016’s 10 million. Supply chain management involves the flow, storage, and delivery of goods, services and inventory for consumers.

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