Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. This initial posting provides readers with an overview and primer for this type of technology.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Higher freight volumes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When you are prepared, typically, you have contingency which also means you can absorb any issues that could possibly drive up costs in your logistics department. . shippers need an efficient and effective Distribution Center (DC) to support this consumer spending peak that takes place typically at this time of the year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. During COVID, VF responded to COVID-driven consumer behaviors by adding new omnichannel capabilities like buy-online, pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%. Trucking Logistics. Inside the Box.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

Though less tight than the major markets, capacity can still be hard to come by if you’re looking for a warehouse in North Carolina. In this article, we’ll tell you about your current NC warehousing options – including one you may not be aware of: a pad-in-place option in burgeoning Rocky Mount, NC. The following are a few reasons why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, optimizing warehouse operations is crucial for achieving operational efficiency. Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2018

Finding the right warehouse is arguably one of the most important decisions your company will make. It has the potential to be not only be a powerful, industry-leading storage and shipping center, but also the literal hub of your logistics — including returns, reshipments, and other nuanced supply chain tasks.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 2, 2019

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Phillips ( @EricaEPhillips ) reports some retailers were so desperate to find warehouse space this past holiday season they created pop-up warehouses in vacant suburban lots and parking garages.[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2023

Naturally, warehouse operations are an essential enabler of these capabilities. The company’s warehouse network consists of four main distribution centers (DCs) and 22 forward DCs that ship furniture to customers. Raymour & Flanigan chose Körber Warehouse Advantage (WA) to serve as its corporate WMS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Further Amazon Prime, though it comes with a fee, offers “free” shipping. The combination of fast delivery, low to no cost shipping, and an endless selection of products all set the competitive benchmark for E-Commerce Fulfillment. And their Shipping Costs continue to far exceed their Shipping Revenue.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 31, 2022

With warehouse management systems in the supply chain, businesses go from struggling with consumer demands and hidden bottlenecks to flourishing in sales and expanding with new business strategies. What is a warehouse management system? Advantages of warehousing in supply chain management. Reduce Supply Chain Costs. Save money.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You need a warehouse design strategy to provide your fulfillment solution. Further Amazon Prime, though it comes with a fee, offers “free” shipping. The combination of fast delivery, low to no cost shipping, and an endless selection of products all set the competitive benchmark for E-Commerce Fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Instead of shipping a new smartphone to someone’s house and having it left on the front steps, one of Enjoy’s delivery workers will personally deliver and set up the phone, and then sell additional services. And now on to this week’s logistics news. That is a lot of money for personalized delivery.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. At this DC , robots unload cases of goods from truck trailers while autonomous forklifts move materials within the facility.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 26, 2023

I recently did some work exploring the world of Warehouse Management Systems – which a professional in the 3PL field called “the heartbeat of a DC- you can’t run one without it!” What follows are a few insights.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Today we will talk about the flow of strategy as pertains to inventory flow and driving warehouse efficiency. Staying Strategic in the Warehouse with Better Inventory Flow. Throughout the entire order fulfillment process, companies have a duty to ensure optimum warehouse efficiency by appropriately controlling inventory flow.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The DIY method.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). Warehouse Execution Systems (WES). Warehouse Management Systems. Warehouse Control Systems. Warehouse Control Systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mr. Beery began by visiting Procter & Gamble, UPS Logistics, the devices division at Microsoft, and other companies with advanced supply chains. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, is critical to ensure a positive experience. For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. Visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services. Leveraging Blue Yonder’s e-commerce capabilities , the 3PL can determine where the 1,000 units need to be placed across the distribution centers (DC) and network.?.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

Here on Talking Logistics , however, the sun is shining bright. Why Use Augmented Reality in Your Warehouse or DC? The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. The Impact of Omni-Channel on Logistics (3,528 views). It Isn’t That Simple: Managing the Complexities of Parcel Shipping (2,981 views).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 4, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? I began my career with responsibility for, amongst other things, Warehouse space planning. Later on in my career when I entered the Retail and Logistics sectors the facilities used to store and disperse goods were called Distribution Centers. What is a Warehouse?

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

With little time to spare this morning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Deal for Whole Foods Seen as Ideal for Urban Pickup and Delivery Hubs (WSJ – sub. UPS Establishes New Peak Shipping Charge. CSCMP 28th Annual State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into Uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? . And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.” ” That was the actual conversation I had with the head of the Distribution Centre (DC). And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.” “We are out of space!”

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. Ocado uses £150m from shareholders for warehouse robots (The Guardian). Shipping with Amazon. What do you do with a deceased guinea pig?

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers has hit the trucking and logistics industry particularly hard. Many other jobs such as Material Handler, pickers, and other general warehouse position are bretween $12,00-$14,000, with fork life operators making up to $16 range. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Over $43,000 — the amount of money our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team raised in support of JDRF and its quest to turn Type 1 Diabetes into Type None.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The most advanced demand-driven Logistics Solution to rapidly prioritize and optimize Logistics Spend for amplified Top-line and Bottom-line Impacts. the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced several platform updates to its new high-impact Logistics and Distribution Module. PALO ALTO, Calif., PALO ALTO, Calif.,

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