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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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2022 Supply Chain Predictions

Logistics Viewpoints

It is therefore unsurprising that these characteristics are central to our 2022 supply chain predictions. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 came in the form of port delays, warehouse quarantine requirements , and travel restrictions.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

Logistics Viewpoints

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Here’s what to look for in 2022. The pandemic’s ecommerce boost will continue in 2022 as the changes in consumer buying behavior become more structural.

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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

This executive was speaking at Körber Elevate because this retailer has chosen to standardize on Cloud warehouse and labor management systems (WMS and LMS) from Körber. Two years ago, the company had 5 different warehouse management systems. By the end of 2022, the goal is to have disabled workers employed at all DC locations.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories of 2022. 2022 Supply Chain Predictions ; Chris Cunnane, Steve Banker, and Clint Reiser.

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Automation in 45 Minutes! Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics & warehousing infrastructures are a critical part of any supply chain operational model. The last 30 years has seen an impressive evolution in warehousing configurations and their uses. Many innovations have been achieved and much progress has been made in storage and warehousing technology. And why is this so?

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change.