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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

GlobalTranz

Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. Part of a digital transformation needs to be creating processes and empowering employees to transform the data coming from various sources into actionable insights. Changing Consumer Expectations. Drive for Efficiency.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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4 Global Supply chain management strategies to avoid bottlenecks in operations

ThroughPut

companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. In 2017, the U.S. Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies.

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Global Supply Chain Recovery Dependent On A Vaccine

Supply Chain Shaman

Glaxo SmithKline introduced Shingrix in 2017, but shortages prevailed. The companies are just not good at managing inventories and orchestrating distribution strategies. They are seldom cross-functional to optimize source, make, and deliver together. Localize supply—design inventory strategies to include buffer strategies.

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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Manufacturing strategies.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Amazon patents show flying warehouses that send delivery drones to your door (TechCrunch). This news underscores another of my predictions for 2017 — that the convergence of commerce and logistics will continue. Happy New Year!