Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the first things people ask when investigating voice picking and other mobile applications for their DC is “how will the new applications work with my existing systems?” These tools allow DC managers to optimize the hands-on process according to their specific needs, with no customization.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

This annual gathering serves as a platform for sharing ideas on supply chain innovations and attracts repeat attendees from the automotive industry community. These challenges involve grappling with extended lead times for parts inventory and navigating limitations in distribution center (DC) space.

Automotive 52

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovation and Partnerships are the cornerstones of our growth. From a S&OP perspective this means to be able to quickly simulate product phase in and phase out, innovation gives us a bit more than 250 New Products per year, and we invest every year more than $200 billion for Research and Innovation. What about Essilor?

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Cognira

MAY 19, 2021

Vendors/manufacturers accessed customer/sales data by purchasing it from a consolidator like IRI and Neilsen. Manufacturers sent coupons directly to consumers by mail or by using a stand-alone in-store system like Catalina. Technology and Data Sciences’ Perspective. Digital Marketing / Applications explode.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

and here’s my perspective on it: Amazon wants to own and control the innovation cycle — from the front end of its operations (website) to its back end (order fulfillment, DC automation systems, and final delivery) — in a holistic and integrated manner. Manufacturers like P&G are having to do the same too.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Bridging the Divide Between the Retail and Manufacturing World. A fascinating evolution occurred over the last few years in how more and more advanced types of supply chain collaboration blurred the lines between retail and manufacturing supply chains. Gap 1: Current store level systems support planning consumer purchases.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

By that time, agile robots with near human dexterity will be affordable, if not to purchase then at least to rent as part of a full-service solution from a robotics provider. A combination of automated trucks, conveyor systems, and picking robots will enable inventory to pass through the DC with very little direct human intervention.

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Aera Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

planning, procurement, production, distribution and fulfillment. Companies with innovative leaders who embrace technologies like AI, IoT and others can make a quantum leap ahead of rivals stuck in the status quo of 1990s-style software and brute-force processes. It’s a losing battle.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These shifts have changed the way that we live in a measurable way through its impact on the shopping mission, and the industry is responding in the products they stock, the means in which they source and the store formats and layouts that serve their customers. Growth of Fresh and Local Categories.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. And it is humanity, not machines, that innovates.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

These shifts have changed the way that we live in a measurable way through its impact on the shopping mission, and the industry is responding in the products they stock, the means in which they source and the store formats and layouts that serve their customers. Growth of Fresh and Local Categories.

Waste Reduction 40

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Insights and innovation. Long-term collaborative partnerships are often the most innovative way to develop processes to decrease costs and increase value for each enterprise. Successful innovation is driven externally by customers and suppliers, as much as internally. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Insights and innovation. Long-term collaborative partnerships are often the most innovative way to develop processes to decrease costs and increase value for each enterprise. Successful innovation is driven externally by customers and suppliers, as much as internally. Business Priorities and Innovative Thinking.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

Amazon-Whole Foods has the potential to prompt widespread innovation in online grocery shopping, especially when 30% of U.S. shoppers are already purchasing some groceries online. The challenge with online grocery is the complicated nature of the supply chain for fresh goods as well as building a profitable business model.

Retail 28

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, standing still and sticking to old dogma’s, not innovate, come up with new ideas and envision a better supply chain planning future is not an option for me. However, for a manufacturer a price or promotional change might first need to be aligned with the customer. Idea generation can be supported by generative AI.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Should we be excited or scared by the possibilities created by today’s rapid technological innovations? If advanced technology intimidates you, consider that the exponential pace of innovation we’re seeing today is not new. As supply chain professionals, we’re in an age of extreme innovation that’s thrilling, but not unprecedented.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. Many major truck manufacturers are now investing in electric rigs, with one projection having them reaching a 25% market share by 2025. The Tesla Semi in the Wild (Source: reddit).

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 percent of U.S. percent the previous year.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, with geopolitical situations and increased legislation causing sourcing disruptions, companies and governments are under pressure to find ways to mitigate risk and achieve better visibility into their multi-tier supply networks. I took part in a round table in DC a couple of months ago with AUKUS—Australia, U.K.,

Aerospace 61

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. So how do you close the loop on your supply chain?

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

The Chemours Company adopts a yard management system that has helped organize the chaos of managing a high-volume DC. the manufacturer’s logistics operation includes 63 global warehouses and 47 contract manufacturing locations. Our YMS organized the chaos of managing a high-volume DC.”. Based in Wilmington, Del.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The retailer is large and doing a lot of volume out of its DC, not to mention the rapid growth brought on by the recent pandemic. Chances are, if you purchased your WMS more than 10 years ago, your software may not be supported any longer. Solutions for increased expectations in security and service levels.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

Digital technologies, such as additive manufacturing, blockchain, and more secure IoT infrastructure, advance the freedom, speed and security of these flows. Target is redesigning the way their DC’s work, creating a flow-through operation with smaller replenishment quantities. And, then, there is the success of Walmart.com.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Procurement Blog. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Logistics and Distribution.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re providing an inside look at how some of our clean tech customers are using cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software to develop innovative solutions that better the planet. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2017

READ MORE: Solving common challenges in supply chain management using DC software ». adds a greater degree of connectedness to the enterprise, giving businesses a chance to automate more processes, Using Mobility Systems as the Foundation for Innovation. Imagine you run a small manufacturing plant creating consumer goods.

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2017

READ MORE: Solving common challenges in supply chain management using DC software ». adds a greater degree of connectedness to the enterprise, giving businesses a chance to automate more processes, Using Mobility Systems as the Foundation for Innovation. Imagine you run a small manufacturing plant creating consumer goods.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In the past month, we’ve seen retailers rolling out a variety of in-store innovations to try to address this issue, from drones to robots to iPads. But how do these measure up against traditional solutions, and how can brand manufacturers benefit? And of course, the assumption there is that an order is placed right away.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 1, 2018

By adopting these new technologies inventory planners are able to see specific demand streams and hold back inventory at the DC, deploying it to stores with the greatest likelihood of selling that item based on early sell-through patterns, i.e. demand sensing. Engineer Profit.

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Unleashed

JUNE 1, 2022

8 trending beer styles The beer scene is a hotbed of innovation, with brewers vying to stand out from the crowd. Attractive young people took photos of themselves in swimwear, inserted them into the posters, and shared them on TikTok – with the hashtag #BeerPosterChallenge and (inexplicably) an AC/DC backing soundtrack.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” per-order fee for goods purchased by noon, provided their order size is at least $35.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Presented at our Connections customer conference, the SAILS Awards recognize companies who significantly improved their business processes, deployed an innovative solution to address their supply chain challenges, or demonstrated an on-going commitment and leadership role in the expansion of supply chain improvements.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Most people know the stuff they buy at the store is not made there and would likely come from a manufacturer. I started my industrial engineering career in a hot Southeastern ambient distribution center (DC) where innovation consisted of adding conveyor and sorters at several hundred dollars per FOOT! Why perishable?

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 4, 2014

Millions of pallets are built and used in the supply chains of Canada every year and so any innovation around these pallets can have a significantly positive and far reaching impact on overall logistics and supply chain performance. The preferred method to manufacture FRP is compression molding.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Also monitored were Whirlpool supplier SLA/KPI agreements. What core Logistics KPIs would you track?

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