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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

Experts have recently warned about the possibility that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the destruction of 400 million jobs by 2030. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse. A real-time WMS can achieve inventory accuracy of 99.9%

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Supply Chain Management and Maintaining Inventory. Facing inventory challenges is common in the manufacturing industry. Inventory management software is an important solution.

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

Stord

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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From the Barley in the Fields, to the Beer in Our Hands: Carlsberg’s Sustainability Journey

BlueYonder

Nearly all strategies put forward by organizations, including Carlsberg, come with a 2030 or 2040 asterisk. Connected Automation Automation is pivotal in addressing the speed aspect of sustainability goals. The former deadline isn’t far away. This pressure is also why an end-to-end approach is so vital.

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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

ToolsGroup

How to Hire in a Labor Shortage and Meet Customer Expectations. Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” Hiring Halts and Reductions. Labor Shortage Challenges.

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The Dire Need for Data Automation in the Manufacturing Industry | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

Unpredictable Consumer Demand Trends Traditionally, organizations got away with loose forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) inventory management to match production to consumer demands. Labor Shortages In warehouses, 73% of operators can’t find enough workers (Instawork). Top Distributor Challenges: 1.