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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

Logistics Viewpoints

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Amazon and other ecommerce innovators have been the leading agents of disruption.

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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

In dynamic slotting, goods for which there is high demand are located nearer to the shipping docks to minimize travel. It is better to receive inventory on a loading dock, take the inventory needed for a hot shot shipment, and move that inventory through the DC to a shipping dock where it is loaded on a truck.

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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

Before the company could innovate, they needed to standardize on one operating platform. Without a standard warehouse management platform, the ability to scale best practices and processes across their DC network with would not allow the company to run standard processes across all their DCs.

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Living and working in this area provides me with the opportunity to schedule site visits at many of these innovative firms. Most recently, I visited the Berkshire Grey (BG) corporate office for an in-depth discussion about the company’s business, followed by a tour of the Berkshire Grey Innovation Center.

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Who's Really Running Your Retail Operation?

C3 Solutions

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). With the concurrent innovation in computing technology, inventory tracking systems were created that could generate automated reports. Learn more about it now! 5 Min Read.

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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

As inventories dwindled, labor issues surfaced and shipping issues proliferated, supply chain teams began to accept that the only new normal was disruption. Business leaders force the CFO and IT organization to drive innovation to accelerate business results. Only 4% of manufacturing companies are innovators and 17% are early adopters.

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The State of Freight with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector. Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry.

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