Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I stopped by the Addverb exhibition and was able to engage in a discussion with Mark, currently the CEO of Addverb Americas. Thankfully, he accepted my request.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. Bricz is a consultancy with a focus on all things warehousing – appropriately headquartered in the logistics hotbed of Atlanta. What is a boutique?

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few. Americold employs 17,000 people worldwide and operates more than 24 temperature-controlled warehouses across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

While most companies report favorable results on reduced lead times (and thus more agility), more resilient supply chain with less risk, and lower CO2 emissions, one out of four companies who re-shored is disappointed about the cost savings, according to the research.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For 17 years, Mr. Larkin headed up Stifel’s transportation and logistics research effort. In January of 2018, Mr. Larkin transitioned from Stifel’s Research Department to Stifel’s Investment Banking team. and a Research Associate at the Center for Transportation Research (at the University of Texas at Austin).

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Stord

MARCH 7, 2023

Forbes, in partnership with market research company Statista, evaluated 2,500 businesses that had at least 50 employees and were headquartered in the U.S. Stord brings together the best minds in logistics and tech to make fragmented and under-optimized supply chains a thing of the past - fueling growth for customers and employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. The factors impacting broader supply chains extend all the way down to the warehouse floor. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year. The Top 100 list and the accompanying sector rankings were produced in collaboration with industry research and consulting firm Armstrong & Associates.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This follows the recent announcement by the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience launching 30 proposed actions to strengthen America’s supply chains and the ASCM recent publication on resilience. Here I share some insights from my research. I am currently doing research on inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2024

Now, investors are benefiting from rising rents in prime trade areas, with an increase of 9% in the Americas and 5.8% Amazon so far this year has leased, bought or announced plans for more than 16 million square feet of new warehouse space in the U.S., During the pandemic, retailers took advantage of low rents to lease more space.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik is Senior Vice President of Sales at Körber Business Area Supply Chain and responsible for sales and alliances leadership across the Americas for Körber’s supply chain software portfolio. The division offers a wide range of products and solutions, including warehouse management systems, voice picking technology, and robotics automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

Humanoid robots are on their way to warehouses as companies start to move beyond the disembodied arms, moving trays and other machines aimed at speeding up logistics operations. Sales of excavators in North America last year rose 23 percent over 2021 to 41,320 machines, the second-straight year of record sales, said Off-Highway Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I see a similar paradigm playing out in the warehouse automation landscape of China. Sure, it may have higher throughput (bandwidth) than warehouse robotics, but robotics offers benefits in other forms – greater flexibility and faster time-to-value. Traditional “bolted-down” automation is the landlines in this paradigm.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2023

The UPS-Teamsters contract is the largest collective-bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America, and a strike could have harmed the supply chains of many companies. Interact Analysis research indicates warehouse construction is showing signs of recovering following a slowdown in 2022 and 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides the second in a four-part series of market education postings addressing the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the past five years, companies have 5-10X the number of AGVs in their warehouses, but 40-60% more planners in corporate. We have successfully reduced warehouse labor, but planning is more labor intensive today, and less effective. One will be for the Americas on Monday mornings and one for Europe/Asia (7:00 EST) on Wednesdays.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Why do I find this interesting? Come on – not a chance!

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 21, 2023

History of National Agriculture Day The National Today staff reports, “National Ag Day is arranged by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). National Ag Day was founded by the Agriculture Council of America in 1973.”[3] .” So it’s fitting that a day is set aside to honor those who produce the food we eat.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 28, 2024

warehouse space. This adds to the reported existing footprint of upwards of 413 million square feet of industrial space in North America reported at the end of 2023. The Journal report indicates the online retailer has been opening warehouses termed inbound receiving centers designed to stow large numbers of goods across the country.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Prior to Dynamo, Santosh spent time on Wall Street both in investment banking and equity research. The team is made up of Ted Alling and Barry Large who previously built Access America Transport, a logistics business that subsequently merged with Coyote Logistics and sold to UPS for $1.8B. About Santosh Sankar . About Dynamo.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

As an example, the Transportation Manager at Kimberly-Clark discussed the results their company has achieved with Blue Yonder: “Blue Yonder transportation management immediately began generating up to $14 million a year in freight cost reductions in North America compared to our previous manual methods. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.

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IQMS

MARCH 22, 2021

Bottom line: Constrained by shortages across their supply chains, manufacturers prioritize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to keep production on schedule, so customer shipments are made on time – proving how invaluable every effort focused on improving warehouse management performance is today.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. Jason has been recognized with multiple awards for research and teaching. Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ” warehouse workers in June of 2022. There were 1.96

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Will your customers go directly to your stores to buy, will they research online and then pick up in-store, or will they complete all of their purchases through your website? Roger also knows the right answer is not to invest in more fixed assets or warehousing space, as it’ll leave him with too much capacity after the first of the year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to the state of working in America, warehouses have seen a huge increase of workers with over 1,000,000 total since the start of 2018. Warehouses, often full of moving machinery carrying heavy loads, are inherently one of the most dangerous places to work. The Importance of Warehouse Safety.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply chain leaders get it, as confirmed by recent PwC research that shows: Investing in advanced supply chain capabilities bears fruit through lower costs, increased revenues, improved sustainability, higher asset utilization, better risk management, and greater rates of on-time, in-full delivery to B2B and B2C customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tyler is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle , the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. About Tyler Abderholden Tyler Abderholden is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle. The Greenscreens.ai

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

America weekly prices fell 25% to $4.23/kg. America weekly prices fell 2% to $2.01/kg. Chassis providers are likewise confident there is enough supply to service the rerouting and warehouse and drayage providers are also rushing to adjust. America and $3.31/kg America last week, 75% higher than in mid-December, and $4.11/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

JLL, a leader in real estate services, recently put out a research paper called “ The future of global logistics real estate.” Globally, 54% of respondents said that the use of automation and robotics would impact warehouse design. In the Americas, that number rose to 59% of respondents. Ecommerce Warehouses can be Short.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2024

According to research by Interact Analysis , less than 10% of warehouses are mechanized or automated and have a long runway for growth. This is significant for the B2B market as the last 18-24 months have shown huge growth of Chinese consumer/e-commerce brands like Temu and Shein in North America.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Expect to see improvements to customer engagements that are not limited to a seamless checkout process but all facets of a buyer’s journey, including product education, research and comparison, and easily navigable after-sales support. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. Automation in 45 Minutes!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Umar Ausaf head’s Blue Yonder’s partnership program in North America. Meanwhile, Blue Yonder , a company more narrowly focused on providing best-of-breed supply chain applications, had system integration revenues of over 35% of sales in TMS according to the ARC “Supply Chain Planning Global Market Research Study.”.

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