Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. It is equally reasonable to call it a warehouse control system ( WCS ).

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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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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S. Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ThroughPut’s AI-powered Supply Chain software predicts Demand, reorients Production Capacity, reassigns Warehouse Space, and reorders Materials optimally, so businesses minimize overpromising and under-delivering. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This removes the ‘storage’ element of warehousing logistics, and saves on costs, warehousing space, time and labour. Cross docking originated in the 1930s, and has evolved over time as logistics and management of goods has become more reliant on technology. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output showing signs of stabilizing at the conclusion of Q1. That stated, the reported 49.6

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Subnational governments like Québec in Canada and Telengana in India as well as manufacturers and fleets like DHL, Heineken and Scania are endorsing the MOU and declared that they will align with the decarbonization effort.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, part of Bertelsmann, has now expanded its intralogistics in the Netherlands, together with Inther Group, in addition to Germany.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 19, 2023

One notable external challenge is the impact of labor shortages on transportation and logistics, which are vital components of material handling operations. From handling hazardous chemicals in facilities to lifting heavy loads in warehouses, workers in this supply chain sector regularly risk their health and lives.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 percent.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Strategic moves among logistics providers. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. 29 | Facts & Figures: Logistics Outsourcing.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. One goal, two different motivations.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Below are 5 disruptions shaping the digital transformation in distribution and logistics. Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2017: Calm before the storm in logistics market. The explosive growth in e-commerce means that B2C e-fulfilment is an attractive new market for the traditional logistics service providers, and they are fervently exploring ways to apply new technology in this domain. 36 | Visualization: logistics 4.0.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Below are 5 disruptions shaping the digital transformation in distribution and logistics. Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

By working closely with suppliers to shorten lead times, businesses can minimize the time inventory sits idle in warehouses. About the Author – Roberto Köster Roberto Köster, with over 15 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, and warehousing within the manufacturing industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters further highlighted an announcement by electric automaker Tesla’s management in Germany who unveiled a package of hourly wage hikes for 11,000 factory workers at the automaker’s gigafactory operations in that country. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. If the retail sector suddenly jumps, the capacity crunch will return with vengeance. .

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. Products exclude vapes. Products contain <0.3%

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 Manufacturing Indices. in March to 46.0

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 26, 2015

A new global Manufacturing structure with new operating models has been created. You lead and manage customer service, forecasting, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and other functions as required. Effective and efficient Logistic management systems are crucial in your operation. Department.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Warehouse Capacity Under Pressure.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

Prior to that, Phil held a variety of other logistics roles in both Germany and the United States. Supply chain volatility, increased procurement vendors, agile manufacturing and an on-demand economy. Taking on warehousing, and offering contracted service offerings are two obvious examples. And getting it.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This in turn could put logistics under pressure at companies like Amazon. On top of this, a growing number of truck and van drivers are off work, often with symptoms of the virus, while many warehouse workers are unhappy about the risks posed. ” – says @pideson of our live poll results. pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve been in logistics since 1975.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

But the world of logistics has not changed radically compared with last year,” says Patrick Haex from Buck Consultants. In The Netherlands, cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris is closing its factory in Bergen op Zoom and AkzoNobel has decided to phase out its production of organic peroxides in Deventer by the end of 2016.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

It is not only nearshoring locations like Mexico, Central and Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia who benefit from this change, but also on-shoring locations in major markets like Germany, the UK, France and the US themselves are getting more and more new production plants.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The EU economies will also be hit, especially Germany and Eastern Europe as we go into winter in 2022. It is one of the largest consumer markets in the world, and has established and important production networks, strong logistics, and strong manufacturing execution. The forecast is that the EU GDP growth will be reduced by 1.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bengt and I spoke about Locanis and the fact that it offers a fairly unique technology solution that doesn’t fit well into the traditional categories in the market – like WMS, fleet management, or warehouse control systems. And last, what types of warehouses are currently using your solution? Locanis and Site Optimizer 360 0.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Officials described the actions, which include charges against eight Chinese companies accused of advertising, manufacturing and distributing precursor chemicals for synthetic opioids like fentanyl, as the latest effort in their fight against the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. And you’d be right – they’re certainly a factor.

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DiManEx

OCTOBER 25, 2017

billion by 2027 , disrupting the $T12 manufacturing sector. But to this day, the benefits of 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing, remain elusive to most supply chain executives. As PwC states in a recent report , “manufacturing concerns such as feasibility and production costs are not the whole story.”

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 30, 2017

In logistics or the world of “trucks and sheds”, meaning shipping and warehousing, manual labour is a huge part of operations. Even in warehouses today, somebody must drive the forklift trucks, pick the items to packed for shipping, and organise loading. Now, take people out of these logistics activities. No more drivers.

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