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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Here, it doesn’t really matter if it starts with automating a manual e-commerce warehouse, converting a store warehouse to an automated omnichannel warehouse, or with rolling out location concepts across a logistics network. In the past few years, however, automation in warehouses has become even more relevant.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040. EGO – the enemy of outstanding leadership.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ? In practice, it also means that, typically, transport management systems (TMS) or warehouse management systems (WMS) without automation can be operated entirely in the cloud. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience in the automotive industry at BMW.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

As part of this new partnership, DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin AMRs across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers, reportedly the industry’s largest AMR deal to date. DHL has reportedly now surpassed more than 250 million units picked using the LocusONE robotics technology across its global sites.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. Micro-fulfillment centers and warehouse automation technology have been receiving a lot of attention.