Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. Amazon Warehousing. Amazon Trucking.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

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Lucas

JULY 9, 2019

Online Shopping is Changing the Way Warehouses Operate. What does this expectation mean for warehouses that store and distribute goods? Warehouses need to be fast and accurate in every form of operations. Warehouses need to be fast and accurate in every form of operations. Amazon & Walmart Setting the Standard.

Cost Reduction Strategies 28

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Specifically, the desire to own and control the innovation cycle — from the front end of its operations (website) to its back end (order fulfillment and DC automation systems) — in a holistic and integrated manner. million-square-foot warehouse in Tracy, Calif., million-square-foot warehouse in Tracy, Calif., Think again.

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

The growing company began selling clothes under its own name, it procured a distribution center in Kentucky, and venture capitalists started to take notice—leading to at least $40 million in funding. With 3PLs and new warehousing technologies, there’s no need for a fledgling brand to build and rely on its own logistics center.

Price Reduction 31

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The two companies have jointly opened a facility near the UPS air hub in Louisville, Kentucky, with more than 100 industrial 3D printers. Meaning you don’t have to have the finished product stacked on shelves or stacked in warehouses anymore. To get ahead of the curve, UPS invested in the aforementioned CloudDDM.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

They provided concise overviews of research they’re conducting around topics such as visualizing supply chain flows, the role of logistics clusters as economic engines and demystifying supply chain innovation. A student from Brazil satisfied my obsession with pallets through his project to improve warehouse processes for AmBev.

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