ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Just-in-time inventory philosophies have fallen short and resulted in lost site supply for warehousing and distribution centers, and the post-COVID consumer is more conscious of their decisions. However, cross-global fulfillment will largely depend on the ability of warehouse and distribution centers to manage operations proactively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. The February reading in the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index was -0.26, reaching negative territory for the first time since August 2019. And still others provide the best networking opportunities.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. Managing a warehouse in today’s climate can be a challenge. As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Oracle’s recent global survey, No Planet B: How Can Businesses and Technology Help Save the World? Complexities integrating data from across global supply chains. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities impact every facet of business and will determine the market leaders of tomorrow. Start with your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2022

While every industry has experienced its share of challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the end-to-end supply chain and global and regional logistics operations have been forever transformed by the events of the last two years. The Need for Digital Transportation, Warehouse and AI/ML Solutions.

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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 Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. The warehouse needs to know who is coming and when, which begins with the estimated time of arrival. As part of this research, we surveyed 106 individuals across a variety of industries and countries.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” The survey tracks the pulse of the market as logistics operations are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to periods of adjustments, redefinition, and eventually a new equilibrium. Importance of Sustainability is Growing in Logistics.

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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. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

Ocean Freight Options: How Emerging Brands Should Plan For Peak Season 3 Best Practices For Fast-Growing Businesses During Peak Season Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Trends The ocean freight industry is one of the most vital aspects of the global economy, providing goods to and from almost every corner of the world.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Create a process to continuously gather information about suppliers using surveys or a supplier portal, including topics like information security practices, certificates, financial updates and generic information updates. The post How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy appeared first on Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Linkedin Comment Donald Cavin Data Warehousing Consultant at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute. Global Summit.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Warehouse vacancy rates are at an all-time low. Learn how to secure top-tier warehouse space and SLA’s without paying peak season premiums or getting locked into a long-term contract. Warehouse capacity is at an all-time low, with vacancy rates as low as 3.6 % on the west coast.

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Stord

JANUARY 21, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 AI Investment Reported to Reduce Supply Chain Costs A survey conducted by McKinsey and Company reported that 61% of survey respondents saw a reduction in supply chain planning costs as a result of using artificial intelligence. Public Warehousing Market Expected to Grow by $37.2B

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. Warehouses are full and short-staffed, affecting how merchandise is received.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Supply chain shortages have caused prices to rise globally on just about every consumer good imaginable. Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 32,900 jobs last month, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, down from 44,700 jobs added in April.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Ocado, the British warehouse automation and online grocery company, is dealing with fallout from a recent warehouse fire. The exact cause of the fire is unclear, though firefighters said the design of the warehouse made it difficult to properly stop the flames. This facility had stored Verizon phones and products.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The transformation of former retail stores into new warehouses -- retail-to-industrial conversions -- has gained momentum in some markets with high demand for space. Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

Blue Yonder believes continues to showcase its strength in warehouse and supply chain execution solutions. For the 12 th time in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. It’s no secret warehouse space in the United States and around the globe continues to be tight. Working with a provider, like C.H. It can also aid in saving on storage fees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. In the U.S.,

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BlueYonder

APRIL 7, 2020

While consumer trends and preferences have always evolved based on the environments they exist in, the global pandemic’s unprecedented impact on everyday routines has created cause for consideration across all aspects of the supply chain. To better understand the consumer perspective, Blue Yonder surveyed over 1,000 U.S.

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Stord

JANUARY 9, 2020

Friday, January 10, 2020 Warehouse Automation Startups Gaining Traction High consumer expectations for fast deliveries are prompting retailers to turn toward automation to help speed up distribution. Almost 28% of warehouses globally are expected to be using commercial robots by 2025, up from just 3% in 2018. Since 2015, $1.2

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Predictive analytics will empower them to leverage data and make informed decisions related to inventory requirements, warehouse space optimisation and usage. billion by 2025.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

His previous leadership roles at IBM, Honeywell or Manhattan Associates have helped Körber build its global direct and indirect sales capabilities. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Rik is an energetic leader driving long term partnerships, innovation and growth across the business operation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance! And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! In this article, we will examine the problems many sectors have experienced, and what the future looks like for the global supply chain. A survey carried out by one of the Big Four accounting firms , Ernst & Young, had some interesting findings. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 5, 2023

According to a Supply Chain Dive survey , three out of five (59%) survey respondents expect their peak season to be challenging. For warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, peak season isn’t just the holidays. Think back to the last peak season at your warehouse. Start Planning for Peak Early.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

The warehouse and DC industry has always had somewhat of a gig culture, owing to seasonal and temporary labor needs. In the warehousing space, popular platforms include Talroo, warehousegig.com or gigsmart.com. Technology and its availability are also at the core of what makes certain work more attractive in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

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