Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners. The newest implementation, which will be christened at the end of March, is in Medline’s facility in Wilmer, Texas. Their customers include large scale hospital systems, physicians’ offices, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 27, 2023

Breaking it down task by task Most of you have heard of the term MOM for Manufacturing Operations Management. More often, it’s used in combination with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). What is a Manufacturing Execution System? But what’s the difference between MES and MOM and why are these two terms used side by side?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division. GXO Direct operates warehouses across major markets in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2023

Buying a warehouse management system (WMS) is a big decision. The WMS buying process and the succeeding implementation involve thousands of details that are easy to overlook. These systems will work for some companies but can limit complex distribution needs and high throughput. The best advice? Ask questions.

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Veridian Solutions

JULY 24, 2018

Making the decision to implement a warehouse management system can be among the most cost-effective means to improve warehouse operations. Unfortunately, the road to warehouse management system implementation is not always clear, and it is filled with risk. Download WhitePaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. CAL: In 1992 I earned a B.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

Perhaps the most notable is the extensive network of distributed assets that must be managed and maintained. Asset management and maintenance operations are supported by the warehouse at the corporate headquarters and a secondary warehouse. I recently attended Körber Supply Chain’s user conference, Elevate 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. An omnichannel order management system allows an organization to execute order fulfillment across all channels and fulfillment flow paths. The rules hierarchies in these systems can get quite complex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Earlier in his career, he led the implementation of two major WMS projects for Forte Industries. Users can implement solutions incrementally to solve a specific challenge or deploy an integrated solution. About Dan Gilmore. About Softeon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. changing the structure of the warehouse, modifying processes, etc.)

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2023

His organization purchased an advanced planning technology from well-known best of breed provider, and the implementation should have been successful, but it was not. As a result, demand planning is largely manual, inventory management is a series of manual inputs, and production planning is via spreadsheet. This week, I spoke to John.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. System Integration Fees.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Proving OTIF Remains Difficult Many consumer goods suppliers have implemented real-time transportation visibility solutions. It is not enough to use GPS to track a truck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Tech to help them do their jobs is a critical driver in employee attraction and retention.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

This type of peak, however, can also easily be managed. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. But what really gets the supply chain and warehouse managers in a sweat are extremely intense sales days or weeks such as the well-known Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult. First, the rules used to enable an OOM system can be staggeringly complex. Then came Covid.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. On the surface, that’s a bit of a surprise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the first things people ask when investigating voice picking and other mobile applications for their DC is “how will the new applications work with my existing systems?” The All-In-One WMS Myth – A WMS voice module provides all the benefits of a best-in-breed warehouse optimization solution at a lower cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Time and again I write about the business value of warehouse technologies – WMS, warehouse automation, and robotics. However, I believe that my writings have failed to highlight the importance of the implementation and integration processes and the value delivered by the teams that see these projects through.

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EnVista

MAY 27, 2021

What Is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)? The simplest definition of a WMS is a system in which the daily operations within a distribution center (DC) are controlled and managed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

At the same time, the A42 multi-layer ACR extracts 6 containers at the same time (one on each level) from the high port system. Addverb is a vertically integrated company, manufacturing its own robots, fixed automation, and much of the components, while also developing its software and providing implementation services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jim is the CEO of Softeon , a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. About Jim Hoefflin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2022

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. WMS functionality such as labor management and resource management were hightly important. Modern APIs, pre-built connectors, and warehouse analytics were all noted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Brian Amend, Senior Director of Supply Chain Systems at Walgreens. The giant retailer was contemplating a full rip and replace of their legacy distributed order management solution – the key solution that supports omnichannel order fulfillment. Mr. Amend is the senior director of supply chain systems at Walgreens.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Today, successful companies are those who can make a great idea come true and create an organization to support its implementation. They rely on comprehensive and intelligent software tools and manage their growth by implementing a clearly defined automation strategy. Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models.

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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. Moving data between systems was complex and laborious. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Lesson learned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. I told Chad that I believe warehouse labor constraints will continue for extended time, and that warehouses must actively manage with this in mind. Warehouse Labor Shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! A previous supply planning implementation, of an SCP system from a different supplier, had not gone well. Implementing supply planning solutions is hard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. These new tools will free time for managers and engineers, making them more productive and their DCs more efficient and effective. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value.

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RFgen

MARCH 27, 2024

To manage inventory efficiently requires technology. For enterprises that leverage an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, advanced inventory management technologies are essential to streamline inventory processes. In recent years, mobile inventory management has become the de facto standard in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. Sitting in meetings, cleaning equipment, changing batteries, traversing the warehouse or taking breaks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, that has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies® for 2023.

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

Managing inventory costs is a constant struggle. Between rising costs for materials and endemic labor shortfalls in the warehouse, many supply chain professionals may feel trapped in an endless cycle of shrinking profit margins. Managing inventory costs is important because high inventory costs can erode the bottom line.

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