The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

. “As one of the leading global providers of material handling solutions, we are an ideal partner for companies that pursue economically viable and future oriented sustainable goals,” says Steffen Bersch, CEO SSI Schaefer Group. The SSI Schaefer Group. Energy-efficient solutions guarantee fresh food.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. I also ran three outside warehouses.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Rob Press, Content Marketing Manager, Deputy In the supply chain, warehouses play a crucial role in receiving products from the source, storing them safely, and delivering them quickly and efficiently. The warehousing industry accounts for 8% of 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries a year !

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.

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Vinculum

JULY 26, 2021

One of the biggest questions arises is how this pandemic situation is changing warehousing and distribution. With a massive impact not only on warehousing and distribution but also on industry processes as a whole, COVID is altering how we look at warehousing and distribution. Thus the need for digitization comes in.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Manufacturing KPIs. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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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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Vinculum

MARCH 18, 2021

The Digi-Smart manufacturing process empowers enterprises to gain control of their warehouses and ensures that products can be delivered to customers as quickly as possible. This wave of change has made warehouses smarter and more agile. The concept of warehouse digitalization is moving from being a hot topic into reality.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Autonomy is quickly making its presence known in the warehouse, converting guidance-reliant mobile robotics into thinking—pardon the pun— machines. Known primarily for their ubiquitous little orange bots, these small, hardworking units have become the face of robotic technology entering the walls of the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. APQC Digital Transformation in Logistics Results On average, respondents report allocating 14 percent of their logistics and warehousing annual budget to technology.

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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. Unfortunately, you won’t have that luxury if you want to lock down your choice of warehouses. You Snooze, You Lose…a Warehouse. At least not in today’s market. So what exactly has changed?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0 According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. for September.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Warehousing 3.) Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Warehouse Management System (WMS).

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

If your company is having trouble finding warehouse workers, you’re not alone. Warehouse staff is harder to come by than ever, with great competition for available candidates. Why is it so difficult to find warehouse workers? The primary challenge is that competition for warehouse talent has never been greater.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Warehouse Management. Warehouse management of the IoT is built the same principles of overall IoT-based supply chain management. Meanwhile, the same technology for monitoring can be deployed to indicate potential problems in the warehouse, such as injured workers or damaged or contaminated food contents.

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Vinculum

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Warehousing is a crucial piece of your supply chain. With new technologies, urbanization, and also the ever-growing world of online searching, storage has ne’er been a warmer topic — such a lot, so there has even been a shortage of warehouse area and on-demand storage stoning up. Outline of the role of the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

It was precisely the industry’s inability to make real-time decisions (based on real-time data) that was at the root of depleted store shelves, clogged ports and warehouses overflowing with excess inventory. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials?

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

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crisp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome to the world of ZURU Group. With distribution across 120 countries and a lean business model that minimizes reliance on warehousing – opting to ship direct-to-store from their manufacturing facilities – ZURU recognizes the need to sync with customer demand in real-time. Book a demo.

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Saleswarp

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Efficient warehouse management is the backbone of a successful supply chain. Two essential components, unit types and lot codes, have revolutionized the way warehouses handle inventory tracking. They can be hierarchical, meaning that smaller units can be grouped into larger ones, providing flexibility in managing inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. However, technology options are available for manufacturers to use that can help digitalize their operations without the expense (not to mention production downtime) of plant upgrades. The 5th, 10th or is it older? What is 4IR?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2023

John’s company is a process-based manufacturer and Anne’s ERP solution is a better fit for configure to order which leads to limitations. The Company is currently performing below peer group with an opportunity to improve inventory turns by 15%. He does not see the value for the cost of warehouse management. (He

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2015

It goes without saying that warehouses need to find ways to prioritize workplace safety for the health and productivity of the workforce. The following is our top 10 list of ways warehouses can drive more efficient and productive warehouse operations: Consider Automation. Boston Consulting Group research shows 1.2

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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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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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Vinculum

MARCH 25, 2021

Introduction: A warehouse always seems like such a simple concept – “they store things, and then maybe sort them, pack them, deliver some of them – pretty straightforward”. Changes of a Successful Warehouse Operation: There are many factors that go into building a successful and profitable warehouse operation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

When compared to the peer group performance, smaller and regional players outperform larger companies. Intuitive Surgical, L’Oreal, and Sleep Number drove excellence through product and service innovation to outperform their peer groups. The gaps widened in the past five years. This happened pre-pandemic. Performance Declines.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2022

8 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Fulfillment Efficiency! Is your manufacturing business not operating to the levels you’re expecting? As a manufacturing company, how will you ensure you attain efficiency? As a manufacturing company, how will you ensure you attain efficiency? Minimize Manufacturing-related Wastes.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. The result was restatement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

At some companies, these relocations involved moving groups of different sizes from different offices with hundreds of possible destinations. The groups themselves were non-homogeneous with people of different ages and interests. We will consolidate their characteristics to create representative groups.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation. Review how you manufacture things,” Tim says.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

Now part of Crisp, the Integral Group offers deep expertise in EDI compliance and data integration across the CPG enterprise ecosystem. Crisp has found a partner that can help us realize this opportunity, and we’re delighted to announce our acquisition of Integral Group , a powerful platform for EDI exchange, applications, and integrations.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 12, 2022

The industry’s leading supply chain event — ICON — is right around the corner, and no matter if you go in-person to Orlando or enjoy the digital experience from the comfort of home, you’ll hear inspiring keynotes, network with your peers and join the conversations that will shape the retail and manufacturing industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues. Manufacturers also adjusted.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This event offered an excellent view into industry trends, technology developments, strategic approaches, customer dynamics, changing demand patterns, technology impacts to manufacturing and an optimistic envision towards innovation and digital trust on the back of Covid-19 pandemic havoc globally. Automation in 45 Minutes!

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