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Yards Are Hard

Logistics Viewpoints

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. Some yards adjoin production centers; others adjoin warehouses.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Jobs in the warehouse sector were down 4,900 jobs.

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The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity with Julien Seret

The Logistics of Logistics

With a focus on growth and scalability, he created and brought to market new robot-based products and services, in multiple markets including retail, hospitality, commercial cleaning, logistics and material handling. Attabotics has developed a 3D robotics supply chain system that enables warehousing companies to save up to 85% of their space.

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3 Myths About Voice-Warehouse Management System Integration

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There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

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But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. Modular Vs. Monolithic Warehouse Systems. Continuous Warehouse Optimization Opportunities. Distribution Disrupted.

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Food & Beverage Brand Fulfillment with Anne Hallock

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne Hallock and Joe Lynch discuss food & beverage brand fulfillment. Magazine Logistics Power Partner, crowned “Order Fulfillment Solution of the Year” in the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards, included in the Freightwaves FreightTech 100, and recognized as an Inbound Logistics Green Technology Partner.

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