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Amazon News Cycle Accelerates With a Purpose

Supply Chain Matters

Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9 Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition.

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From Lab to Arm: Supply Chain Journey of the COVID-19 Vaccines

BlueYonder

Then comes the distribution – from the plant to the last DC in the supply chain. Pfizer has chosen to work with logistics provider to ship vaccines directly from their plants (in Kalamazoo and Belgium) to the various states and specified DCs. So that is on the make side.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. In the US, the company has four main distribution centres (DCs), one of which is located in Jersey City in the state of New Jersey. This DC uses an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that is part of an overall automated warehouse system (AWS).

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Smartbox Group implements RELEX’s supply chain optimization solution to maximize sales and increase operational efficiency internationally

RELEX Solutions

In addition, RELEX’s strong analytical and reporting capabilities will aid with the introduction and phasing out of these seasonal product collections with closer integration between retailers’ POS and Smartbox’s multiple DC operations. Project implementation started in August with the roll-out beginning in October. About Smartbox.

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to accompany a group of executives from Anheuser Busch Inbev on a tour of Nike’s global distribution facility in Leuven Belgium this week. In turn, these containers sit for about 5 days before being transported to the Nike distribution center next door and stocked inside the DC.

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