Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

.” — I have now completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) market , and it is currently in editing. ARC clients, please reach out to your account manager to obtain access to the study. For example, warehouse labor management has consistently been an important add-on to WMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) solutions, smart delivery performance management practices and other factors that can yield a significant effect.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Processes Automation: Streamlining Business Operations for Efficiency Process automation has become a vital component in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. As companies integrate automation into their operations, they are positioned to better adapt to market changes and stay ahead of competitors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Lionel holds an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Milpark Business School in South Africa and has also qualified as an Air Traffic Controller and Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Raft.ai’s mission is to help businesses improve customer engagement and streamline operations through AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Demand forecasting plays a crucial role in business success, as it helps predict customer demand and plan inventory effectively. Smart Data Analysis: AI algorithms excel at handling large amounts of data , such as sales history, market trends, and customer behavior. However, traditional forecasting methods often fall short in accuracy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

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). Dematic has over 11,000 employees and 8,000 customer installations worldwide.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2023

Chadd Olesen and Joe Lynch discuss the tech that automated 60 million shipments. About Chadd Olesen Chadd Olesen is the Co-Founder and CEO of AVRL, an Austin-based automation company providing the supply chain and logistics architecture required to connect intricate systems and automate complex problems.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

Uniting People and Technology To Serve Customers Faster and More Efficiently Exponential potential is not unleashed by adopting a fragmented patchwork of integrated point solutions. Adopting a customer-centric approach can help achieve this. The answer lies in automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These organizations may also take a holistic approach to evaluating your warehousing needs, suggesting business process improvements, warehouse process redesigns, and the adoption of warehouse automation. Many of these consultants also assist with some integration of the WMS with automation interfaces.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.

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Techgistics

APRIL 25, 2023

“ Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses, from increasing productivity to reducing risk related to labor. The long-term implications of a high reliance on labor are clear: automation in warehousing is no longer just a nice to have but an imperative for sustainable growth.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

Late last year, the staff at Digitate released the results of a survey entitled “AI and Automation: Laying the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise.” The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1] ”[1] These trends are not new.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Association for Advancing Automation hosted the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Week (Co-located with the Vision Show), October 10-13. Especially informative and relevant to me was the roundtable discussion – Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This “empty space” challenge had many businesses exploring the value of automation to help them keep processes flowing when a personnel shortage was the main disruptor. Creating a Business Continuity Plan Obviously, a business that isn’t operating isn’t making money and is probably losing customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

But more commonly, there are downside surprises—customers lower the volume they want on an order, delay their order, or ask to rush the order; there are manufacturing problems, logistics problems, and staffing issues, to name the most obvious downside risks. Everstream offers an advanced supplier risk management solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. AI-driven systems improve understanding and management of workflows.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As I discussed in a previous blog , more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. Eide has also witnessed the value of automation. “At

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI Business Process Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Corporate World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of business process automation, offering unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The changing warehouse technology landscape is driving higher adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other new automation. What are the current warehouse automation trends that you are seeing? Another developing trend is the high level of service that many end customers are expecting from a delivery perspective.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

Order processing is what happens behind the scenes when a customer places an order. It’s the journey that order takes from the second they click ‘Buy’ to the moment all the goods are delivered to your customer’s doorstep. Optimising your order processing workflows ensures customers receive their products quickly.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line. Therefore, a strategic approach to managing these costs is not just beneficial but essential for maintaining a competitive edge and financial health. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Business Process Automation Services: Enhancing Efficiency and Growth Business process automation (BPA) is a powerful approach to streamlining processes, eliminating repetitive tasks, and enhancing efficiency within organizations. Long-term success in automation depends on strategic implementation and continuous skill development.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating Business Processes: Streamlining Efficiency and Profitability In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and innovation are key to staying ahead of the competition. One way businesses can achieve this is through automating their processes. Business process automation (BPA) is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 25, 2024

It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in supply chain management either. I was happy with my analysis, and so was my direct manager. Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

From improved customer experience to greater inventory planning and forecasting, AI promises to make all of our lives easier and reduce those all-too-common supply chain headaches. Tony Scharff, WMS Super User Partner with AI-First Providers AI will be heavily utilized in Customer Service & Consumer Experience areas.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. They come from customers who now cite sustainability as a reason to shop with a certain provider. Connected Automation Automation is pivotal in addressing the speed aspect of sustainability goals.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Amazon’s Mission Its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of Amazon’s logistics strategy.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Warehouses sit at the heart of the supply chain, fulfilling customer promises and playing a critical role in driving satisfaction and repeat sales. And, amid this chaos, customers’ service expectations are steadily growing. A rush order comes in from a top-tier customer. Labor shortages are only worsening.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

IoT The Internet of Things involves the interconnection of devices embedded with sensors, enabling real-time data collection, communication, process automation, data analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Goods and information flow are now managed and controlled in real-time, which is crucial for efficient logistics.

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SCJunction

APRIL 23, 2024

Store fulfilment across Southern Africa, nationwide home deliveries to Bash e-commerce customers, and highly automated processes to move products from all The Foschini Group brands, all from the same Distribution Centre! Too good to be true? Not anymore.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

The one common thread here has, of course, been automation. Why Automation in Hybrid Retail Experience Is Still Fundamentally About People Any automation advocate worth their salt will understand that automation has hard limits. If you go too wild, you’re actually removing rather than adding value for customers.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s most ground-breaking innovations lie in state-of-the-art warehouses and the algorithms and automated systems that drive them. Here’s what e-commerce entrepreneurs and supply chain managers need to know. In addition to route optimization, AI can enhance the customer delivery experience.

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