GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

2014 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A101 is the fifth fastest growing retail company in the world. A101 is the largest retailer in Turkey with over 10,000 company owned stores and 48 regional distribution centers and one E-commerce fulfillment center. By noon the same day, the store orders then flow to one of 48 regional warehouses for replenishment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2021

Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. E-Commerce DC Expansion and Investment. Facility History.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic jolted the retail landscape, Jeff Schmitz ( @JeffreySchmitz4 ). Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. It’s undeniable that we’re in the midst of a retail revolution.”[1] Retail Stores Blur with Distribution Centers.

Retail 130

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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]

Warehousing 113

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. The BG innovation center is an operating warehouse where the development team creates, tests, and enhances its solutions. Commerce Department shows that online retail sales jumped 32.4%

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Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 296

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2015

2015 is coming to a close and as we herald in the New Year, shippers (manufacturers, retailers, and distribution centers) around the country are busy gearing up for the holiday season and have holiday logistics best practices on the brain. Benchmark DC Systems to Handle the Volume. Make your Inventory OmniChannel.

DC 120

DC Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning 120

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

Supply Chain Software 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

DC operations in many companies are becoming more complex and changeable, with new business requirements, which are now coupled with new forms of modular automation and robotics. It’s because, globally, the preponderance of warehouse operations are at a lower level of complexity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. They are looking to take their global end-to-end demand for both wholesale and retail operations, flow that into the o9 solution, and then build one demand plan across their entire supply base. This highly automated DC will go live in the second quarter of 2023.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Brick-And-Mortar Retailers. Brick and Mortar Retailers will already have at least one Distribution Centre supporting their physical stores. I faced this question constantly during my time in Retail. ECommerce #Fulfillment #SupplyChain #Logistics #Distribution #Retail #SCM. The post To DC Or Not To DC?

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

If you’re struggling to find available warehouse space for your products, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. Available warehouse space at a glance. How you can secure warehouse space with a 3PL.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You need a warehouse design strategy to provide your fulfillment solution. Brick-And-Mortar Retailers. Brick and Mortar Retailers will already have at least one Distribution Centre supporting their physical stores. I faced this question constantly during my time in Retail. Warehouse Design Strategy in Conclusion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. A retailer places a make-to-order PO with an overseas factory. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

There are labor shortages, driver shortages, equipment shortages, and warehouse space shortages from coast to coast. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help. CSCMP panel has unwelcome warehouse space shortage outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. The retailer offers self-service gasoline, a wide selection of grocery items, and an array of freshly prepared food items – most notably pizza. The DC serves over 600 stores and will reduce miles driven by approximately 1.8

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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. This large retailer has expanded its capital expenditure budget to upwards of $20 billion in 2022. The report indicates that the retailer’s 1.4

Warehousing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2023

Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest mattress and furniture retailer, is a family-run company with a strong corporate culture. Naturally, warehouse operations are an essential enabler of these capabilities. Naturally, warehouse operations are an essential enabler of these capabilities.

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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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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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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. Some might surprise you.

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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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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2018

Across retail, the push to get more products to more consumers in less time is growing. Today, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of individual warehouse management systems ( WMSs ) available, but how do you reap the real-world features within this innovative type of supply chain management systems? As explained by Mary E.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

For multi-channel retailers, it’s getting increasingly difficult to survive in “the Amazon jungle”. As Amazon invests relentlessly to boost its agility and drop its costs, retailers are also looking for ways to raise their game. Picking items to fill online orders from a common pool of stock spread across their stores and DCs.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. You can't talk retail without mentioning the 800-pound gorilla, so here's where Amazon rears its head once more as a retail disruptor. 15 Min Read.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck.

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SupplyPike

MARCH 17, 2020

An EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice serves as a shipment confirmation. It is sent from the warehouse to inform a supplier that a shipment has taken place and has been sent out to the end-user. An EDI 940 is different from an EDI 850 Purchase Order , as it goes from the supplier to the warehouse and not from the retailer.

Warehousing 61

Warehousing Shipping Purchasing Skills DC 61

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Dr. Williams’ professional experience includes warehouse operations, project management and leadership training. Dr. Williams is also part of a team of researchers that provides the annual DC Measures Benchmarking study for the Warehouse Educators Research Council (WERC). Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 4, 2019

I began my career with responsibility for, amongst other things, Warehouse space planning. With almost a dozen local and remote buildings used to store raw materials and finished goods I spent more than my share of time walking through Warehouses and up and down aisles of racking and shelving. What is a Warehouse?

Distribution 84

Distribution Warehousing Just-in-Time Logistics Network Optimization Software 84

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

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). Next we worked to accelerate allocation and replenishment to retail stores. By early to mid-December we could finally see empty space in the warehouse racking again.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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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.

Warehousing 78

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

A drop trailer program (or “drop trailer agreement”) works like this: a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or trucking company delivers a trailer to your facility or to a retailer DC on your behalf (you or your 3PL must have a drop-trailer agreement with the retailer DC). The warehouse labor shortage.

Transportation 52

Transportation Warehousing Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The rising interest in the notion of contactless supply chain is evident as businesses of all kinds seek to reduce the human interactions in the movement of materials into production facilities and deliver finished products to customers both wholesale and retail.

Supply Chain Planning Software 144

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Carey School of Business, “ The Warehouse of the Future.” What’s Changed or Changing within the Warehouse. Therefore, companies started implementing WMS systems, first focusing on warehouse accuracy and traceability. Increasing Complexity in Retail. The Evolution of Warehouse Types.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 53

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Also, warehousing for a long time has been considered to be mainly a manual process, in global logistics concepts benefitting from low labor costs.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 40