Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. Key Logistics Trend #2: Autonomous Road Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Over $43,000 — the amount of money our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team raised in support of JDRF and its quest to turn Type 1 Diabetes into Type None.

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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 management systems are designed to manage the many moving parts in a warehouse or DC. Learn more about it now! 5 Min Read. Download for later. Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. E-Commerce DC Expansion and Investment. The post Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 26, 2017

By Tompkins International Staff Join us at the Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum 2017 (SCLF). We have another exciting addition to this year’s SCLF being held in Durham, NC May 8th to May 10th: Distribution Center (DC) tour. Reserve Your Spot Today For The 2017 SCLF!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. Now Cow rests in peace in a New Balance shoe box in our family room.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

He was promoted to a full-time job in 2017, and is now earning more than $16 an hour. The shortage of workers has hit the trucking and logistics industry particularly hard. Truck driver salaries are up, with private fleet drivers earning as much as $86,000 annually in 2017, with an entry level median position of $53,000.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. As it stands today, reports Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7 , the ELD mandate is set to take full effective December 10, 2017. Congdon, reports DC Velocity.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 6, 2017

Buzz-word technologies like “cloud” and “mobile” have dominated top Supply Chain trend lists from organizations like Gartner, Forbes and DC Velocity for 5 years. The digital supply chain is making logistics faster, more accurate, more efficient, and much cheaper. Today, those trends are a reality. Conclusion.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 1, 2018

DC Workers Increasingly Expensive, Salaries for Procurement Professionals Make Big Jump in 2017, Best Buy Makes Bet in More Inventory, Chinese 3PL Giant Making Huge Logistics Investments

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

David Egan, head of industrial and logistics research in the Americas for the CBRE Group, told Burnson, “These mega-facilities serve as the backbone of retailers’ fulfillment networks, distributing goods across multi-state regions. … Omnichannel is not just a logistics decision. 7] Staff, “ H.O.W. |

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Lucas

JULY 3, 2018

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. For More Information.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 30, 2020

Nobody wants to be the guinea pig," Intel's global logistics procurement director Greg Christensen told the authors of the 2019 State of Logistics Report. Imagine how much more efficient the DC could be with inbound loads arriving on time, as expected, with staff at the ready to unload quickly and efficiently. Where's the ROI?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

At this DC , robots unload cases of goods from truck trailers while autonomous forklifts move materials within the facility. In 2017, Walmart partnered with Wilmington, Massachusetts based robotics and artificial intelligence technology provider Symbotic to pilot automation at the Brooksville distribution center.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The average size of warehouses in 2000 was about 65,000 square feet, compared to about 181,370 square feet in 2017, according to a 2017 report from Westernacher Consulting. The average square footage of distribution centers in 2016 was 539,000, increasing to 473,400 in 2017 and 672,080 in 2018. in Q1 2017, the lowest since 2008.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Check out What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? ” That was the actual conversation I had with the head of the Distribution Centre (DC). The head of the DC and I had only recently joined the company. Omnichannel #Retail #SupplyChain #SCM #ECommerce #Distribution #Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

He explained, “There are two areas where a more genuine use of those same tools holds potential for retail: Logistics and turning customer assistance into expert advice and information gathering. 1] Jeff Schmitz, “ Why Supply Chains and Manufacturers Can’t Ignore the Retail Revolution ,” DC Velocity, 20 February 2018. [2]

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

The value of the IoT market in retail is predicted to jump from US$10 billion in 2017 to around $35 billion by 2024. 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. Bringing the Outside In.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

There are many different ways that you can fulfill an online customer order: In the “Standard” case the company has a Distribution Centre (DC) solution. You may own and operate the DC or you may have outsourced this responsibility. All of the goods that you sell online are stored in that DC.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Ecuadoran grocery chain Supermercados Santa Mari a implemented end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand forecasting at the SKU-store level, stock decisions based on service level targets, and automatic replenishment from both their Distribution Center (DC) to the stores and from suppliers to the DCs and directly to the stores.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. As it stands today, reports Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7, the ELD mandate is set to take full effective December 10, 2017. Congdon, reports DC Velocity.

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Vinculum

MAY 12, 2020

Gartner recognized Vinculum in ‘Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems’ for the 4th consecutive year (2017-2020). Gartner defines a warehouse management system (WMS) as “a software application that helps manage and intelligently execute the operations of a warehouse or distribution center (DC).”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out To DC Or Not To DC? In Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics and Retail the effectiveness of your network will make the difference between success and failure. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017. SupplyChain #Lean #SCM #Logistics #Distribution #Business. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Explosive growth of ecommerce means huge volumes of goods are moving from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and residences, and, in the case of returns (it is estimated shoppers returned $385 billion worth of inventory in 2017), back again. On time in full. For example, at C.H. Supply chain as a retail strategy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Explosive growth of ecommerce means huge volumes of goods are moving from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and residences, and, in the case of returns (it is estimated shoppers returned $385 billion worth of inventory in 2017), back again. On time in full. For example, at C.H. Supply chain as a retail strategy.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 21, 2018

During 2017, the company almost doubled its store count, from 20 to 39, increasing its revenue by 29%. Feeling too dependent on the expertise of individual staff, Derome moved to centralize its processes, gather all its data and business knowledge in one place, and improve information sharing between all its stores and the DC.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2017. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2017. He’s received provisional approval to start digging in Maryland, in what might potentially become part of a DC to New York link, in turn potentially part of a massive underground Hyperloop network. Love logistics technology?

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

That doubles the pressure to move things along in the DC, as well as create efficiencies to keep delivery costs down and also to offset them by saving costs in other areas. And even if you can find the workers, throwing them out on the DC floor does not automatically solve the problem. 5] It was estimated that in 2018 and 2019 the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The end of 2017 shaping up to present one of the strictest capacity crunch for 2018, explains Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. As explained by Clarissa Hawes of Trucks.com , ordering these trucks near the end of 2017 puts them on the road in 2018. Amazon Continues Its Path Toward Worldwide Last-Mile Logistics Domination.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Your truck drivers leave the DC on time and deliver on time to your customers. Since we first drafted this blog post back in 2017, the technology to simplify KPI collation and visualisation has become more accessible, powerful, usable, and affordable. This post was originally published in July 2017. Ready to act?

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Lucas

JULY 9, 2019

This technology helps with communicating logistical data, eliminates inefficient traffic patterns and helps improve safety. Researchers look to save warehouse & DC’s money by reducing energy costs. This percentage is up from 16% in 2017. Warehouses need to be fast and accurate in every form of operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Meanwhile, warehouse robotic solutions are developing apace, as you’ll know if you’ve been reading some of my posts on supply chain trends to watch in 2017 and 2018. But I believe that by the late 2020s, fully automated warehouses will be the norm rather than the exception, especially in larger logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ). We are only at the beginning of the journey of decarbonization of logistics. It might be that distribution centers (DCs) are delivering goods to customers in a 50-mile radius.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. But what does that mean for industry employment?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The trip from vendor to DCs and then a second trip from DC to stores burns too many prime holiday shopping days. The New Year will soon be here and after the holiday dust settles, it will be prime time to put the pieces in place to be far more responsive during the peak seasons in 2017.

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