Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Case Studies. |. « Oil operators and Oil services firms - time to dissolve internal walls | Main | Enabling individual item picking in tomorrows warehouses » Rapid Innovation will Differentiate the Future of Retail Industry. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. Innovation. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. Health and safety. Outcomes First.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Case Studies. |. « Retailer Multi-Channel Operations Capabilities Get an Early Test in the 2011 Holiday Buying Season | Main | Fraud vs Customer Centricity - III » Layaway and Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options! The ongoing recession has forced retailers to innovate and encourage customer s to shop and spend.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. In this blog, I share the case study of Sleep Number. As you read the case study, I hope you do as well. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. My job, as the plant engineering manager, was to drive innovation and implement technology improvement. Frank had little patience for Ed.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Digital Process Optimization: Streamlining Business for Efficiency In the race to streamline operations and elevate efficiency, Digital Process Optimization (DPO) emerges as a critical strategy for businesses looking to innovate and scale.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 3, 2024

The picking process is what happens in the warehouse after an order has been placed. Some picking strategies are better suited for smaller orders, while others excel in handling larger, more complex ones. For example, it may result in a lower order accuracy which leads to customers receiving items they didn’t purchase.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Case Studies. |. Cloud Simple meaning of Cloud in context of SMAC is using software applications as a service without buying them. The point here is that user need not buy and install hardware, software, network and infrastructure and start using the software without any capital expenditure, and pay as per use.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

This experience served as evidence to support my hypothesis that most Supply Chain functions and responsibilities can be performed remotely, barring those involving physical material handling or in-person activities within a warehouse setting. This paradigm shift in how modern Supply Chain work is executed has opened up new possibilities.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. In the 19th century, they also benefitted from bonded warehouses, which handed out tax concessions on alcohol and tobacco. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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6 River Systems

JULY 22, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the warehousing and storage industry grew from 1,133,900 to 1,194,400 from May 2020 to June 2020. In fact, warehousing accounted for the largest portion of jobs added in the transportation and warehousing sector in June, about 61,000 of 99,000 total jobs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Through the next two months, I am focusing on writing and sharing case studies of success. I will write the case studies here, and share the dialogue with the supply chain leaders in our podcast series, Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights. I have personally experienced the failure. ” This is my new mission.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

In parallel, three more raised their hands to speak on robotic automation in their warehouses focused on the redefinition of channel fulfillment. Meanwhile, warehouse robotics is staging a market shift. Innovators need to define business cases. Bottom line, we have stalled innovation in the supply chain planning market.

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