Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And while the team still advanced to the knockout stage, its run ended with a hard-fought bronze medal victory over Australia. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). But what of the balance?

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Chad is the Co-founder and Chief Digital Officer of BoxC , a logistics startup out of 500 Startups Batch 6 that simplifies the complexity of international parcel shipping by bringing together logistics and compliance resources from around the world into a single platform.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Wing has been operating in Logan, Australia over the past two years, delivering items from businesses within a mall to customers below. The membership-only warehouse club said Friday it had huge gatherings and pent-up demand in mind as it selected and ordered holiday merchandise.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? But they couldn’t be more wrong: a warehouse is a dynamic hub of activity that is the foundation of the entire ecommerce order fulfillment process. What are warehouse functions? However, managing warehouse functions is no simple feat.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2025

It examines how AI and blockchain are transforming compliance in Halal supply chains and discusses the role of small and medium enterprises in advancing green logistics through the Green Corridor initiative. The edition also covers Japans shift toward remote work and its impact on logistics and society.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2014

So let’s not waste any time and go straight to the news… Google tests drone deliveries in Australia (Financial Times). Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. Announces the Acquisition of ADS Logistics. FedEx Ground loses new legal round with labor (Logistics Management). Newegg Launches Same-day Delivery Service.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. This recognition was in part due to the setting up of the region’s first and only physical warehouse training facility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

In Australia, Super Retail Group is at the heart of this pursuit. Home to well-known household brands including Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Super Cheap Auto, Super Retail Group is one of the largest retailers in Australia. Motion Warehouse Advantage Warehouse Management System as the future foundation of its omnichannel operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Operational strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Brightpick Launches Giraffe, an Autonomous Mobile Picking System that Triples Warehouse Storage Density – Image Courtesy of BrightPick February has certainly been a very interesting month for the warehouse automation industry. This provides greater flexibility for dynamic warehouse layouts.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

AUGUST 9, 2018

GreyOrange, a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company, and Advanced Warehouse Solutions, its distributor in Australia, will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 July.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2025

Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. In warehousing operations, effective material handling typically accounts for 20-25% of your operational costs, and it can make or break your productivity targets.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She explained that she owned a Warehouse Management System, purchased a Proof of Delivery Software as a Service, implemented a licensed-to-use Accounting & Distribution System, deployed a customised online Order Management System and that she is struggling with fragmented data and documents across these systems. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. He has delved deeply into it and identified ten principles for optimising warehouse performance. 3) Triadic Warehousing. 2) One-Way Flow.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. I’m guessing, however, that many supply chain and logistics software vendors (and probably many 3PLs too) rushed to their phones yesterday to call Home Depot’s SVP of Supply Chain Management in hopes of getting a piece of that $300 million pie. Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% in October from September.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. BluJay’s mission is to forge modern supply chains of the future and transforming traditional logistics – slow & unagile habits!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. LLamasoft Offers Customers Access to FLEXE Marketplace for On-Demand Warehousing Services.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A central aspect of any integrated warehouse operation is a warehouse management system (WMS), connecting all technology and processes within the warehouse. He is a highly respected leader in the market with more than 20 years of international experience in the logistics and supply chain industry. Charge Me Up!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. Regrettably, few people fully understand the discipline of warehouse design and because of this, literally thousands of facilities are underperforming. Determine the Objective of the Facility.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Fruit and vegetable shortages in Australia.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. the digitisation of manufacturing. What is 3PL?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Warehousing and storage. What is a logistics startup? The logistics ecosystem is continually changing. Established logistics companies.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities.

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Unleashed

JULY 4, 2021

Bonded warehouses are widely used by importers and exporters, as they create efficiencies in both supply chain management and cashflow. This article considers what a bonded warehouse is, and how they are managed across different jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship.

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Freight Plus

JULY 31, 2020

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, will chat with Richard Duncan at DKN Supply Chain. In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. When he moved to the mainland he started working for a logistics company called Main logistics. How COVID-19 affected the outback.

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Freight Plus

JULY 31, 2020

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, will chat with Richard Duncan at DKN Supply Chain. In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. When he moved to the mainland he started working for a logistics company called Main logistics. How COVID-19 affected the outback.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2013

Research by the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society , show that the potential for recognizing tangible benefits in overall performance, both from increased pipeline velocity and savings for companies who correctly implement combined distribution network, is staggering. About the Author, Chuck Intrieri.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

One of our consulting clients, a leading automotive parts distributor in Australia, recognised that the picking productivity in their warehouse was not good—somewhere around 15 lines per hour. So, you can imagine the reaction within the warehouse when they announced that they had set a goal of 40 lines per hour.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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