Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Warehouse operators are under constant pressure to do more with less. By replacing manual, paper-based processes with digital tools, you can transform your warehouse into a highly efficient, accurate, and connected operation. Benefits of Mobile-First Operations Switching to a mobile-first warehouse has clear advantages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. These respondents came from 13 countries and 12 industries, representing decision-makers across project management, fleet management, sales & marketing, HR, and finance.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. As companies across industries have discovered, a well-optimized supply chain can drive significant improvements throughout their operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.” Mr. Masson leads ARC’s research on industrial AI and data fabrics. Warehouse management systems rely on RF scans of locations and products. Short-term forecasting relies on POS and other forms of downstream data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. System Integration and Data Visibility Orchestration requires connecting warehouse systems, transportation platforms, and ERP data so that status updates, inventory levels, and shipping exceptions are visible without needing to log in to separate systems.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2019

This post from PINC’s blog highlights six warehouse metrics that all companies should be tracking, monitoring, and acting upon. The post Editor’s Pick: 6 Warehouse Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2018

Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range. Fewer instances of employee theft.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 6, 2014

Then I go to a conference like Logimed USA, and I get immersed in another industry—like medical devices—which is a decade behind CPG/retail, and I get a reality check. In the medical device industry, they have no scorecards with hospitals and they are just starting on the adoption of the GS1 standards. It is useful to get perspective.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. The shift from fixed routing guides and contracted lanes to industry leading transportation systems represents a quantum leap in efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Other developments to watch for, according to Koganti, include computer vision, which combined with robotics offers the ability to scan store or warehouse shelves and automatically issue order for replenishment, There are already nine billion cameras in the world (seven billion of them in phones).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

Retailers and CPG companies are adjusting their supply chain strategies to delay the final positioning of inventory, allowing them to better meet regional demand without over-investing in warehousing. Companies are also making upstream decisions about which inventory to place on transport and opportunities to pivot to higher-priority items.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. Despite goals to improve agility and resiliency, functional metrics for manufacturing efficiency continually throw the supply chain out of balance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. Ask yourself, are you able to gauge fluctuating factors in your warehouse, such as pick density, case sizes, slotting arrangements and other variables? Every change in the routine requires another change in your SVS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. Warehouse Task Automation. Another advanced technology that’s becoming imperative is warehouse task automation. Warehouse Robotics. The study predicts that a $10 billon company can realize over $31.2

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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Logility

MAY 22, 2020

The obvious danger of this is that business rules and data governance often don’t exist from department to department or user to user, leaving an overall picture into the health of the business that is foggy because KPIs and metrics do not correlate across the organization. A great example of this comes from a Logility customer.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? But they couldn’t be more wrong: a warehouse is a dynamic hub of activity that is the foundation of the entire ecommerce order fulfillment process. What are warehouse functions? However, managing warehouse functions is no simple feat.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The beverage industry offers a valuable example. These outdated methods are inefficient, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Establishing baselines, tracking reductions, or meeting compliance requirements without having accurate, standardized data becomes nearly impossible. Each stage generates unique data that must be tracked and analyzed.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? However, the most important metrics can be categorized into the following eight areas. On-Time Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. The cloud-based logistics has lots of metric tools. A Better Scope Management. A Better Time Administration.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Warehouse Design With warehouse design, some companies fall in love with a building first, then try to make their operation fit into it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In figure 1, it is clear in process networks (industries of chemical, pharmaceutical, and food) that there is a significant different in capabilities when companies use B2B Networks versus EDI, Fax, email or spreadsheets. Today, it is rolling off the presses, as I write, and it will ship from the Amazon warehouses on December 15th.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Relying on our experience in the industry and academic field, it is worth to say that if everything is urgent, nothing is urgent! Industry 4.0. Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) are key enablers for Industry 4.0.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 21, 2021

Warehouse management is no longer the static element in the supply chain, but an area that’s ready for smart transformation. This makes warehouse digital transformation a reality in order to sustain business and thrive amidst increasing competition and market pressures. billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD $14.18

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Locus Robotics

MAY 7, 2025

Home May 07, 2025 Maximizing Warehouse Productivity with Flexible Automation Zavo Gabriel , Product Marketing Manager Fulfillment today is full of uncertainty. On a recent SupplyChainBrain webinar , I spoke with Bob Bowman about why flexibility is a survival strategy for warehouses. Those assumptions no longer hold.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. Pathmind Pathmind leverages reinforcement learning to optimize warehouse and manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Analyzes IoT sensor data, weather forecasts, and vehicle performance metrics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Encourage engagement with industry associations. The fleet industry often focuses on retaining drivers and technicians, but overlooking leadership turnover is a costly mistake. Leadership development should be a standard component of fleet management training. Without strong managers, even well-maintained trucks won’t deliver results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

The report provides a cross-industry perspective on environmental sustainability in logistics including fuel consumption, screening logistics providers, packing material, sales order delivery, and reverse logistics based on 1,157 valid participants. Below are the results from the cross-industry report for environmental sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. The impact of the elongation of payables on receivables varies by industry, but on average across the industries increased eighteen days when comparing the past five years to the pre-recession years.

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