Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. Oracle Warehouse Management does this!

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. Will wearables, voice, internet of things, and robotics redefine warehouse management to reduce costs to pick goods by 30-40%?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

To make your supply chain more sustainable, consider adopting: Internet of Things Technology: Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology will let you collect, share and analyze accurate data from across your supply chain in real-time. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. 5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. Collaboration: Facilitates real-time data sharing among warehouse personnel, field technicians, managers, and office employees.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2016

As the world’s economy has become increasingly complex, it has become impossible for a single entity to control all of the warehousing, transportation and administrative tasks that come with shipping and managing inventory. Tracking of packages via the Internet of Things (IoT). Auditing services.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Warehouse automation technology is a fundamental shift in how businesses handle inventory and fulfillment. Warehouse technology has evolved from basic barcode scanners to sophisticated robotics and AI. Understanding Warehouse Automation Technology The global warehouse automation market is booming, projected to reach $30.05

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics. Robust Market Emerging for Digital Manufacturing Technologies. We don’t have the answers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. The metrics reward functional thinking. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is writing her third book, Leadership Matters. I am a product of traditional, silo-based thinking.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. ”[3] Not only does this allow enterprises to maintain more control over their inventory, the sensors can be used by other stakeholders as well, such as, collaborative robots — or cobots — now being used in many warehouses.

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IQMS

JANUARY 8, 2021

Getting to that level of visibility and control requires an ERP system that relies on a single database that also spans the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Quality Management System (QMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and other modules of an ERP platform. Conclusion.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is no longer the newest kid on the block. Logistics providers need to know when products will be available, and warehouses must send information back to the manufacturer to ensure supply and demand fluctuations are easily met. Actionable Metrics Will Enhance Operations, Reducing Costs.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013. 8) Supply Chain 4.0:

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Internet of Things a ‘return to growth’ accelerator. Multi-warehousing efficiencies. Warehouse automation. And in terms of inventory management the cloud is key to: Tracking inventory location and levels in real time, even for remote warehouses. Internet of Things a ‘return to growth’ accelerator.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse. Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. Use a TMS That Handles Last Mile Demands Too. Technology must function 24/7.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

exact location of goods (on order, in transit, or in a warehouse)). Internet of Things (IoT) brings more connectivity in the supply chain network to advance visibility and agility to the logistics and supply operations. Products we infrequently order are not stored in regular Amazon warehouses.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

Thanks to advancements in technology including cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), drones, and mobile, yard visibility and management are now reaching new heights as the picture of the “Digital Yard” comes into very clear focus. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

On Tuesday, I will co-present on a webinar with a supply chain leader that used Hadoop to maximize warehouse management effectiveness. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. New Business Models. Making the Digital Pivot.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

While some warehouses overflow, others sit nearly empty, creating a frustrating paradox of excess and scarcity. Instead of having excess stock sitting idle in one warehouse while another location faces stockouts, inventory balancing aims to optimize inventory allocation based on actual demand.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Often this data is rolled up organizationally, geographically or in distribution through performance metrics or key performance indicators (targets change with these roll ups). Optimal inventory management using data from point of sale systems, in store inventory updates, in transit inventory and VMI on hand at supplier warehouses.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. Traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) lacked integration with other systems. Across the spectrum, robotics will become more versatile and accessible. User Preferences Will Enhance Mobile Management Systems.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This technology is helping to lower costs, increase productivity, and improve key performance metrics. Warehouses are starting to become 100% autonomous by using robots. Plus, they can work at night, survey the warehouse multiple times and compare results for a more accurate picture. Autonomous Technology. IoT Technology.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also featured on our blog over 90 guest bloggers featuring voices from experts in all of the five main categories who have talked about such subjects as the Skills Gap, Reshoring, Technology, Innovation, STEM, the Maker Movement, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain, the Internet of Things, and much much more.

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

Manufacturers in the high-performance cohort captured in our latest survey are using real-time monitoring to aggregate metrics and gain a 360-degree view of manufacturing operations accessible from any mobile or handheld device. Source: Capgemini Internet of Things (IoT) study, Unlocking the business value of IoT in operations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

With so much innovation happening in technology, it’s so easy to chase the next new shiny thing, whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and countless other emerging technologies.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2022

Ismail explains, “Smart cities use Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors to gather and analyze information across infrastructure. If the boom in e-commerce continues, as retail industry analysts expect it to, cities and companies will need to devise new solutions for warehousing, fulfillment, and delivery in urban spaces.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

In heavy industry, the channel signal is typically an internet of things signal, telling managers how components are performing. She found that the best combination of metrics to evaluate total cost is a balanced scorecard of revenue per employee, operating margin, inventory returns, and return on capital employed.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Supply chain leaders need to understand how failures in the warehouse management system (WMS) could lead to poor experiences, how it affects efficiency, and a few best practices to increase the speed of fulfillment and delivery through peak season and beyond. Warehouse Management Demands Efficiency and Extreme Accuracy.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

Artificial intelligence, connected devices making up the Internet of Things, new devices, automation, the cloud, robots. Design systems and utilize technologies that capture data about how things move within your warehouse as well as employee productivity. Your warehouse team likely has full-pallet fulfillment down.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2019

.” Fans of Indiana Jones’ movies, will remember the scene at the end of the first movie where the crate containing the Ark of the Covenant is placed in a huge warehouse containing thousands of similar crates. The implication is pretty clear — the likelihood of the Ark being discovered in the warehouse is slim to none.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Internet of and for Things. We’ve talked about the Internet of Things (IOR) before and the implications it has on supply chain, but what I found particularly interesting was WEF chose not to focus on issues like consumers’ growing need for instant gratification. Everybody else had better get used to the idea.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

They are lightweight, flexible, and simple to integrate, making them perfect for use in warehouses with limited room. IIoT The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), an extension of the IoT to industrial applications continues to be a major trend. Metrics monitoring Real-time data can be accessed globally using cloud computing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottler markets, sells, produces, warehouses, vends, picks, and delivers orders in partnership with Pepsi-Cola. They also have Warehouse locations in Athens, OH, Hamilton, OH, Maysville, KY, Ripley, OH, Wilmington, OH, and Zanesville, OH. Both factors affect MTBF and MTTR metrics.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

It matters not what your metric is, you get the same results: too much of our trade spend goes down the drain, doesn’t it? Most domain experts will say that there are many causes for why trade promotions fail; but it really comes down to only one major thing: bad intelligence.

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RFgen

APRIL 20, 2017

Greater visibility into metrics such as travel time can pay dividends in warehouse settings. Emerging connected technologies, ranging from Internet of Things sensors to IP-enabled vehicles and fleet tracking systems, are coming together to transform the entire transportation industry.

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RFgen

APRIL 20, 2017

Greater visibility into metrics such as travel time can pay dividends in warehouse settings. Emerging connected technologies, ranging from Internet of Things sensors to IP-enabled vehicles and fleet tracking systems, are coming together to transform the entire transportation industry.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

We discussed a lot of the questions you’ve probably read about in headlines over the last year or so: How can we invest in innovative warehouse technologies while minimizing complexity and cost? As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. How will we overcome trucking capacity issues and driver shortages?

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