Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Every day, every month, every year, there are more robots in the warehouse. Last week, for example, DHL Supply Chain announced “a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to further automate warehousing in North America.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? is not a ‘good news’ story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

My colleagues and I often have the opportunity to discuss initiatives such as this with company executives. Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. DHL Supply Chain has instituted a well-defined process for vetting and adopting warehouse technologies. DHL Innovation Funnel.

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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. Growth Drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. I recently completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the mobile warehouse robotics market. And some will be from the displacement of more traditional warehouse technologies, such as AGVs and manual forklifts. Here are a few: Fast, Flexible Functionality.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Below are a few interesting tid bits from the publicly available information I have reviewed so far in my analysis of the global warehouse automation market. percent to 3.79

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. For companies looking for a more intimate relationship with their consultant, and a firm that tends to have deeper application-specific domain expertise, boutiques are a good choice. What is a boutique?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 22, 2022 — Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, ranked 25 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. ft in warehousing space. Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. In the podcast interview, Charlie and Joe discuss winning the logistics talent war.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Companies, for their part, are pushing to close the gender bias, and will continue to do so. And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Mark is the Co-founder and CEO of GoBolt , a tech-enabled, sustainably-focused logistics provider for local ecommerce shops and national brands. Mark Ang co-founded GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) out of the University of Toronto, where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

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. DHL is currently the flagship user of Robotics Hub and Warehouse Tasking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

Unilever is consistently rated a company with one of the best supply chains in the world. Unilever (NYSE: UL) is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. The company had revenues of over €60 billion in their last fiscal year. Now, the company has standardized on Kinaxis’s AI enabled RapidResponse solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Lesson learned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. The company has made significant investments in their supply chain. Medline needed automation to keep up with the growth.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Warehousing and storage. As a business owner, there are seemingly endless options for companies to utilize. What is a logistics startup?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. And now on to this week’s logistics news. For my son, he loved seeing how the Air Jordan prototype was created, and he considers himself a bit of a sneakerhead.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Read on for common use cases. . Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design .

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2022

Mike Allan is the President and CEO at Routeique , a cloud-based software platform for managing the logistics and delivery operation – both in the office, and in the field. With Scott’s expertise in the warehousing space and Mike’s expertise in technology, they first created an order portal and increased the number of tools from there.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. So on the one hand, we have companies sitting on billions of dollars in inventory that they aren’t accounting for.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is setting up a new “Development Center” to support Amazon Scout, which is a fully electric autonomous delivery robot that is being tested in four US locations. The company also retired the last active commercial MD-10-10F in the world last month.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

Manufacturing Costs Manufacturing costs in North America are higher than those in other global areas, such as China. In the long run, this may give companies in North America an advantage, as they are able to provide higher quality and safety standards. Likewise, other alternatives include India and Latin America.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. Key Takeaways: Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. Recently, I’ve been asking CIOs the “What keeps you up at night?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company’s 12 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work/Work-Inspired. Its best-known brands are Vans , Timberland , The North Face , and Dickies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. Scott Sureddin is the CEO North America, DHL Supply Chain. Scott manages all operations within the US and Canada, as well as central functional teams supporting the entire Americas region.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

UPS is the largest parcel delivery company in North America. The company generated over $100 billion in revenue in their last financial year. The Petition UPS, like many companies, claim that their “people are their most valuable asset. There is an interesting back story to the heat protection clauses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Companies can manage their supply chains only when they have a clear picture of each link,” as the report rightly sums it up. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. And what is sitting in the warehouse. But we have to go further. We should know how much product is sitting in the port of origin.

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