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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs: Redefining Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

They can adapt routes on the fly, avoiding obstacles and working well in more flexible or changing warehouse layouts. Optimized Use of Space Especially with AMRs, warehouses can be designed with narrower aisles and denser storage systems due to their navigation flexibility.

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Blind Shipping: Solution for Inventory & Labor Challenges

GlobalTranz

If so, optimizing your inventory management strategy can be a game-changer. Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. That's what you get from blind shipping, and we're here to tell you all about it!

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5 Things To Consider When Choosing a 3PL for Blind Shipping

GlobalTranz

Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier's identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. What is blind shipping? And why does it matter to businesses?

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The Top 5 Key Growth Drivers in the Warehouse Management Sector

Logistics Viewpoints

The Warehouse Management System market nearly grew by $1 billion in 2024, following a robust four-year climb since the pandemic. E-Commerce Expansion and Fulfillment Complexity The surge in online shopping has dramatically increased the demand for sophisticated warehouse operations with shorter shipping deadlines.

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Streamlining Warehouse Operations with Mobile Inventory

RFgen

Introduction Inventory management is the backbone of a successful supply chain operation, but it’s often a source of persistent frustration. Mobile inventory management offers a transformative solution, providing the real-time data and streamlined workflows needed to optimize operations and gain a competitive edge.

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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

They follow “if-this-then-that” (IFTTT) logic, meaning that when certain conditions are met, the contract automatically executes an agreed-upon action, such as releasing a payment, updating an inventory record, or verifying a shipment. Inventory counts often require manual audits, which are time-consuming and prone to mistakes.

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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. Client Access & Transparency: Provides client access to their shipping data for increased transparency and decreased administrative overhead.