Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Mobile data collection is driving innovation in the warehousing space, catalyzing new operational methodologies that reduce waste and increase productivity. Warehouses across the country continue to invest in new materials-handling technologies, services and software solutions. Innovative labor management.

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Warehousing Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Mobile data collection is driving innovation in the warehousing space, catalyzing new operational methodologies that reduce waste and increase productivity. Warehouses across the country continue to invest in new materials-handling technologies, services and software solutions. Innovative labor management.

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Warehousing Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 52

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

After tens of thousands of collective votes during Timmys voting, STORD has been elected by the local tech community for exemplifying strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, as well as an ability to foster an outstanding work environment even in trying times. 29, selected by an expert panel of judges.

Atlanta 60

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RFgen

JANUARY 15, 2018

At online retail warehouse giant, Amazon, robots now bring the shelves to the workers and do most of the heavy lifting. The New York Times reported that Amazon had roughly 125,000 human workers and 100,000 robots operating within its warehouses. However, many current warehouse workers may become obsolete in the process.

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Warehousing Supply and Demand New York Modeling 52

RFgen

JANUARY 15, 2018

At online retail warehouse giant, Amazon, robots now bring the shelves to the workers and do most of the heavy lifting. The New York Times reported that Amazon had roughly 125,000 human workers and 100,000 robots operating within its warehouses. However, many current warehouse workers may become obsolete in the process.

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Warehousing Supply and Demand New York Modeling 52

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Kristi Montgomery, a Vice President at Kenco Innovation Labs, explains, “The rapid pace of technological advancement and adoption means that innovation is taking place all around us, from the way we communicate to how we get around cities — even to how we shop for groceries. In particular, the supply chain is ripe for innovation.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. In the meantime, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Site (WSJ – sub req’d). Million in Financing to Fuel Growth & Innovation. Nulogy Raises $7.5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 136

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

New York to allow self-driving vehicle testing (Reuters). I was intrigued by the on-demand warehousing concept (or “Airbnb for warehousing” as some are calling it) and the business model and technology behind it. Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model?

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

Innovations like Amazon Key build last-mile logistics around one pillar — the customer's convenience. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. For now, Parcel only covers the New York area. The shift to in-house logistics isn’t just happening in retail.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Retail Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 74

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). It brings together more than 30,000 attendees, 900+ exhibits and dozens of potential supply chain partners.

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Conference Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Pharmaceutical 196

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.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Warehousing Demand Planning Software 28

Elementum

MARCH 14, 2016

The company also sponsored the 2015 New York Men's fashion week for the first time. Amazon also knows how to innovate. The online giant owns a robot company that speed up the pace in its warehouses, an advantage that is difficult to duplicate. In fact, it has acquired fashion sites such as ShopBop, MyHabit and East Dane.

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Apparel Supply Chain Warehousing Modeling 60

Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

She brought Exiger’s innovative technology and expertise to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Intelligence Community, and the General Services Administration. and L.I.N.K.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

Innovations like Amazon Key build last-mile logistics around one pillar — the customer's convenience. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. For now, Parcel only covers the New York area. The shift to in-house logistics isn’t just happening in retail.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Retail Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 60

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management. Better packaging can reduce material usage, increase space utilization in the warehouse and trailer, and lower the quantity of handling required (Vishal Gupta, 2013). The New York Times (section B), 1.

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Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution? The New Supply Chain. Mobile barcoding technology built on data collection best practices can transform warehousing and distribution operations. Click here. Keep reading.

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Supply Chain Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 60

Ware2Go

MAY 26, 2022

HealthWay is a family-owned business in upstate NY that’s reimagining the world as a better, safer place through innovative indoor air purification solutions. In 2021, the New York City Department of Education was in search of a safer way to resume in-person learning. 007 microns at 99.97% efficiency. Reopening NYC Schools.

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New York City Education New York Demand Planning Software 93

FLEXE

OCTOBER 6, 2017

It requires new solutions that are just as agile. Larger fulfillment footprints comprised of smaller warehouse spaces that accommodate decentralized inventory, inventory management systems that help predict demand patterns for inventory allocation planning, and transportation methods that are flexible and continuous.

New York City 57

New York City Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 57

RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution? The New Supply Chain. Mobile barcoding technology built on data collection best practices can transform warehousing and distribution operations. Click here. Keep reading.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Amazon’s innovation is redefining eCommerce faster than Wal-Mart can keep up. This week, many of my friends will gather in New York for NRF. As a result, unit picking, shipping and returns is redefining warehouse management and transportation processes. Disintermediation.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was a great costume, and we looked great — except we were living in Arizona at the time and nobody outside of New York City (the only place the Blue Man Group was performing at the time) had heard of them, so every time we showed up at a party that night, people would yell out, “Hey, look, Smurfs !” In late April, C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 129

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 129

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Other investment participants included GGV Capital , Insight Partners, HighlandX along with a new strategic investment from ServiceNow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As a quick recap, a crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. Last month I wrote about my return to the NRF Big Show. Well, the robots can also work in reverse.

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Forecasting Software New York City Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 225

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Ocado uses £150m from shareholders for warehouse robots (The Guardian). and here’s my perspective on it: Amazon wants to own and control the innovation cycle — from the front end of its operations (website) to its back end (order fulfillment, DC automation systems, and final delivery) — in a holistic and integrated manner.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 26, 2019

However, this rudimentary software is quickly becoming a remnant of the past due to the emergence of several new SCM technologies. Gartner recently highlighted some of these innovations , which include artificial intelligence software, robotic process automation, digital supply chain twinning, and blockchain. While the U.S.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Strategy 55

Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2016

Hot off the press this morning, Descartes announced that it has acquired pixi* Software GmbH (“pixi”), “a leading Germany-based provider of technology solutions for e-commerce order fulfilment and warehouse management,” for $10.4

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups. The nation’s top ports of entry, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, in October imported a combined 1,031,127 20-foot-equivalent units…That amounted to a 2.5%

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Companies are announcing semiconductor fabs, like Micron’s New York-based factory and Intel’s US-based factory. The third is regulatory impacts. In the meantime, their product will be sitting in a warehouse, and will have to manually call suppliers to get copies of purchase orders and invoices.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 58

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Menlo Logistics Announces Launch of New Brand and Website. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). Great stuff, but I believe the rate of innovation in omnichannel solutions is far outpacing what most retailers are able to implement and execute today. North American Freight Numbers July 2014.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 151

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2016

At NRF Retail’s BIG Show in New York City on January 17-19, 2016, JDA will be offering test drives of another totally different and exciting technology designed to please retail’s new boss—the consumer. Fueled by JDA Labs and Google Cloud data science innovation, Retail.me Back to the Future.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Ocado to wheel out C3PO-style robot to lend a hand at warehouses (The Guardian). Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. a Nafta Tale of Two Truckers (New York Times). Amazon finally wins a patent for 3-D printing on demand, for pickup or delivery (GeekWire). From Mexico to the U.S.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. Just don’t forget to supply a gourmet lunch, a foot massage, and some nice swag.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

Amazon to open five new warehouses in India (Reuters). XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. XPO makes reference to its IT capabilities in the press release: Both XPO and New Breed have an intense commitment to cutting edge technology.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

And until recently, he was an archtypical “insider”, an executive at one of the world’s largest and most respected forwarders, DB Schenker, where he was responsible for the New York market. Taking on warehousing, and offering contracted service offerings are two obvious examples. Then, in November 2015, Phil joined Freightos.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2015

Over the weekend, I came across the following story, which was published in the New York Times back on January 19, 1988: Isidor I. to find solutions to problems as they emerge (which happens every day) and to develop new ideas that pave the way to innovation and continuous improvement (which should happen every day too).

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Supply Chain Design Just-in-Time Education New York 100