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Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation

Logistics Viewpoints

However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Simulation technology is broadening possibilities for how warehouses evaluate their: Processes. Plus, it eliminates costly errors by enabling the trialing and benchmarking of different solutions in a virtual warehouse.

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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

This executive was speaking at Körber Elevate because this retailer has chosen to standardize on Cloud warehouse and labor management systems (WMS and LMS) from Körber. Two years ago, the company had 5 different warehouse management systems. Before the company could innovate, they needed to standardize on one operating platform.

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2022 Trends & Innovations in Warehouse Automation

Locus Robotics

The COVID-19 pandemic made a major impact on supply chain operations, from manufacturing and shipping to distribution and warehousing. When the world shut down, warehouses were faced with a seemingly unsolvable question: How do we continue operating while keeping people home safe? 10 Trends & Innovations in Warehouse Automation.

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DHL Supply Chain’s Digital Transformation in the Warehouse

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this month, Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitization at DHL, provided me with an update on the company’s warehouse digitization journey. DHL Innovation Funnel. DHL Supply Chain has instituted a well-defined process for vetting and adopting warehouse technologies. Autonomous Mobile Robots and AGVs.

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What are Digital Twins and How Can They Drive Warehouse Efficiency?

Logistics Viewpoints

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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3 Myths About Voice-Warehouse Management System Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

Logistics Viewpoints

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. Amazon and other ecommerce innovators have been the leading agents of disruption. Distribution Disrupted.