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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs.

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Körber User Conference Showcases Ecommerce Warehouses

Logistics Viewpoints

Chad Collins, CEO of Körber. Jackson, and a small team, supported by the system integrator iWMS, implemented a warehouse management system (WMS) at a green field site in under 100 days during the pandemic. During the last sprint, they went into a warehouse still under construction to conduct user acceptance testing.

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Three Cool Technologies

Supply Chain Shaman

I appreciate Carol and Chad’s work in this area. The highlight of my trip to CSCMP, which was largely disappointing, was meeting Matt Yearling of PINC. We discussed the use of machine learning with drones for continuous cycle counting in the warehouse. The recognition of this need is a great gift to the industry.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

As the co-founder and Managing Director of Buyer’s Meeting Point, Barner is a pro at analyzing trends, making relevant information available to subscribers, and helping them advance their growth. . Sarah takes the most complex supply chain and logistics subjects and explains them effortlessly to all audiences. . Kelly Barner.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. Warehousing. This means that fluctuations are immediately visible and if performance moves in the wrong direction, action can quickly be taken to address the situation.

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Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

At the end of every fully funded Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, there will be a warehouse full of product that needs to get into the hands of your backers. If you’re like a lot of small business startups, however, you might have forgotten to figure in fulfillment costs, including shipping and warehouse storage fees.

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12 Tips to Get (and Keep) the BEST Carriers

DAT Solutions

Chad Boblett, Owner-Operator, Boblett Brothers Trucking, Lexington, KY: 4. Meet carriers face to face - Des Moines Truck Brokers has a nearby warehouse and carriers are encouraged to stop in the office to meet the team. Use SaferSys, DAT CarrierWatch , Company Reviews and as many sources as you can to vet carriers.

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