Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. If your answer is still “We’re in the transportation and warehousing business,” then your value proposition in the eyes of customers is becoming more limited and commoditized. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 4.5%

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. The use of omnichannel solutions to increase sales through all accessible means, which includes e-commerce, social media sales, printed advertising and catalogs , and brick-and-mortar stores.

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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. The Role of Robotics in the list of manufacturing trends in 2016 cannot be understated or ignored. percent annual growth.

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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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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

.” In response to the retail revolution, most retailers have adopted an omnichannel operations strategy. Isabelle Bouchoucha, a Senior Manager, and Déborah Samama, a consultant at Univers Retail, explain, “The consuming process has changed and is now mainly Omnichannel (physical and digital). They include: 1. ” 2. .”

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Anne previously served as SVP of Global Marketing at The Trade Desk (Nasdaq 100: TTD), where she led US, EMEA and APAC marketing as well as global Learning & Development from Series A through its IPO in 2016. She earned her BA at UCLA, and her MBA from the University of Texas. More information can be found at www.flow.space.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 30, 2016

We’ve discussed the Titans in terms of the individual categories of Omnichannel, Customer Centricity and Cross Border Commerce. We expect within the next few years Amazon to acquire a distressed major retailer at a bargain basement price and you will see them climbing the ranks of omnichannel retailers too.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Increased e-commerce volumes and omnichannel strategies are putting unprecedented demands on the supply chain. Increasingly, manufacturers are turning from a traditional supply-driven orientation to demand-driven solutions to effectively meet e-commerce and omnichannel challenges to the supply chain.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 19, 2016

we cover our 3 predictions for the logistics & supply chain management industry in 2016 and how they will impact your day to day life.</p> Omnichannel strategies continued to evolve and become more sophisticated. <p>In this episode of Logistics 2.0, I'm Karl Siebrecht.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 29, 2016

episode</a>, I outlined three significant supply-chain trends that will drive changes in our industry over the coming year: 1) The current logistics tech revolution, 2) The rise of the dynamic warehouse network and 3) The strategic shift from warehouse-as-a-cost-center to warehouse-as-a-revenue-generator.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Imagine stepping back in time to visit a large warehousing operation in 1990. To save you from a meltdown, let’s take a brief journey through warehouse operating developments from 1990 to 2045. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators. Is your mind boggling yet?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. This infographic, created by GT Nexus , also shows other ways the digital supply chain evolved in 2016. While the VR hype may seem like it only emerged for Christmas, think about one of the hottest games of 2016, Pokémon Go!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9 Thus, warehouse and distribution center management will face added pressures to do more this year with the same, if not fewer, resources. To improve warehouse and distribution center management in your company, instill these five tips in the minds of your team members and company contacts.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. As more companies seek to create a seamless customer experience from online to brick-and-mortar stores, shippers must develop an understanding of the tools and resources, as well as best practices, to meet e-commerce and omnichannel demand.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Like 2016, logistics providers will be tested for weaknesses in 2017. Logistics industry trends in 2016 reflected global drives to improve efficiency and meet increasing consumer and business-to-business demands. Interactive Infographic] The Warehouse of the Future: how will it impact efficiency? Share This: Read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Grocery retailers are exploring dark stores , stores that have been converted to warehouses that are close to customers and support quicker and lower cost deliveries. So, what are the mega trends? The Growth of Ecommerce.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2017

Supply chains have traditionally followed a linear path, manufacturing products and sending them through warehouses and distribution centers to consumers. The predictions for 2016 hinted at these trends, but recent reports suggest the need to alter the common perception of a functioning supply chain is growing stronger.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

These systems included an enterprise resource planning system , a transportation management system , a warehouse management system , and a system for managing and tracking returns and refunds. E-Commerce for Manufacturing Will Become Increasingly Omnichannel in Approach and Execution.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The decision by Amazon will result in increased development of robots for use in logistics and other functions in warehouses such as packing and picking. By the end of the year, up to 30% of all new robotic deployments will use c0bots that operate three times faster than existing robots deployed at the end of 2016.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Leading up to the election of 2016, manufacturers were uncertain as to which investments would be most appropriate. Moreover, companies will be able to manage warehouses more efficiently by eliminating overstocking or understocking issues, and new technologies, including 3D printing, will make customization of inventory needs easier.

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Repl Group

OCTOBER 2, 2018

From forecasting and ordering to warehouse and supply chain. Where Holidays could once be relied on for phenomenal year-on-year growth – 2016 was up 4.7% Which means stock needs to be distributed differently with a greater reliance on central warehousing enabling you to operate a just-in-time model. Preparation is key.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

This is increasingly important when you consider that in 2016 E-Commerce in the U.S. That is from the time a customer order is received within a warehouse it can be picked, packed and on the dock ready to ship within 4 minutes. The post Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! According to Big Commerce, Inc.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. These are the key developments that are visualised on the 2016 version of Supply Chain Movement’s SCM IT Subway Map. SCM IT Subway Map 2016 EU. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

The drop was the largest since 2016, when hiring fell nearly 9.6%. Transportation and warehousing jobs also fell — but very slightly (less than 1%) — after last year’s 67.4% Omnichannel operations, for example, will continue to hold pride of place even after the pandemic fades into the past.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Census Bureau, of the nearly $5 trillion spent in retail in 2016, eCommerce sales only accounted for 8.1% Between 2015 and 2016, total eCommerce sales grew 15%, while total spend in retail only grew 2.9%. Struggling to create a seamless omnichannel experience and boost online sales has been on the agenda. According to the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 7, 2018

The rise of e-commerce and omnichannel sales strategies have dramatically altered the logistics landscape. The rise of e-commerce has also resulted making warehouse construction one of the hottest areas of real estate and those new warehouses are being filled with robots. ”[5] Brian Barry, President of F.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This focus sharpened and became even more important with the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel operations. Analysts from Samsung observe, “As the omnichannel experience raises customer expectations to an all-time high, retailers must create supply chain-based operational efficiencies if they want to maintain strong customer service.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

DC’s and FC’s will already have a robust Warehouse Management System (WMS). Throughout 2016, expect to see more SCE system providers offering greater capabilities within their applications and tighter integration with other point solutions. White Paper: Final Delivery: A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing.

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Vinculum

JULY 6, 2021

In a 2018 report from KPMG, more than 67% of online customers expect free returns, which is a 5% increase in comparison with 2016 and 2017. Also, offering e-commerce in-store returns for online purchases meets the flexibility, speed, tracking, and automated alert requirements for improving omnichannel experiences.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The monthly subscription option was introduced in 2016 as a way to reach low- to middle-income shoppers. In addition to higher wages, there have been more workers: At the same time, the company shared plans to hire an additional 125,000 transportation and warehouse employees. workers to over $18 an hour. Asking for my mom. Seriously.).

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

While over a quarter of retailers are currently using AI (a seven-fold increase from 2016), less than 1% are ready to scale and deploy with the efficiency necessary to hit such levels of cost-saving.”[4] First, survival requires retailers to master omnichannel operations. ”[5].

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

Inventory control inside the retail DC is not typically done with roving robots, although Walmart did try drone-based stock taking in the warehouse a few years ago. Less stock means smaller warehouse footprints are possible, saving land and infrastructure costs. 6] Future of IoT , Rahul Rishi & Rajeev Saluja, EY, 2019. [7]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

dollars in 2016 to just over 485 billion US dollars in 2021. FBA, or Fulfillment By Amazon is a business model wherein e-commerce sellers on the Amazon Marketplace, big or small, can have their products stored in any of Amazon’s giant warehouses, pack and deliver them to customers, handle customer support, and returns. billion U.S.

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