Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Warehouses are turning to EV charging. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 As the push to electrify driving grows, warehouse developers are increasingly focused on charging.

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USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 According to a recent research report spearheaded by IndustryWeek, lean manufacturing systems is a major priority among manufacturers in the U.S. So if lean manufacturing aims to reduce operational expenses, while Industry 4.0 Another way for lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The advantage of a ‘pull’ system, over more traditional push based manufacturing, is that we only produce what is needed when it’s needed. Cost savings in warehousing and floor space along with associated reduction in personnel required. Amazon could be just the tip of the iceberg! But why just in North America?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

This approach to supply chain management is a child of Lean Thinking – a business methodology that originated in Japan in the late 1980s. You can rely on a smaller warehouse or factory for storing unsold and unfinished products, meaning you save on rent, power, staff, security, and warehouse equipment.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing? The top countries that are investing in manufacturing sites in the U.S. That’s good news.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors. This will in turn impact manufacturing operations up- and downstream as much as raw material mining.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Subnational governments like Québec in Canada and Telengana in India as well as manufacturers and fleets like DHL, Heineken and Scania are endorsing the MOU and declared that they will align with the decarbonization effort. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. Automation in 45 Minutes!

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Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) reports, “Decisions are taking place across scores of loading docks, warehouses and logistics management offices as companies of all sizes take a new look at technology that can help them adapt their operations to a changing business landscape under coronavirus restrictions. ”[1]. Industry 4.0

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

They’ve also named themselves as a cross-border logistics service and an ocean freight company, with ports in Japan, Europe, and the United States. Meanwhile, Redmart–—Singapore’s leading online supermarket for groceries and essentials—competes as the region's most effective warehousing and delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

In 2023 as well I predict that Japan will put into action efforts to rapidly increase their production capacity for SAF fuels. For 2023, I am predicting more coverage to be noticeable on warehouses and buildings, but I’ll hold off my hope for canal coverage for later. All the large manufacturers were in on it.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Collaboration in the “Material Bank® Japan” sample marketplace for order fulfillment of interior design and construction materials. The two companies will introduce 25 Locus AMRs, the first in Japan, to the Material Bank® Japan HUB (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture) to realize an ESG-friendly and high productivity logistics scheme.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy. However, as manufacturing comes roaring back, it is being met with supply chain issues such as delivery delays and higher costs. If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. The enlarged entity will strengthen its position on strategic shipping routes, especially in key markets such as United States, Intra-Asia and Japan, and will boast a balanced trade portfolio.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

The plan is to reportedly integrate Deliverr with Shopify’s direct-to-consumer fulfillment operations including a prior acquisition of warehouse focused collaborative robotics provider 6 River Systems inside owned and partner operated warehouses. Shopify acquired 6 River Systems in 2019 for $450 million. billion.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. The effect has been cash and working capital headwinds and growing demands for warehouse space. . Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. percent of GDP to 6.2

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Vinculum

JULY 14, 2022

Traditionally, the manufacturer sells the brand products with the help of distributors, retailers, agencies, and wholesalers. The buyers or customers can directly communicate with the manufacturer per their wishes or desires to vividly satisfy the customer’s needs. Advantages of a D2C Business model . Hybrid Model.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As I wrote following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011, the reality is that there is relatively little companies can do right now to minimize the impact of these disruptions. For related commentary, see Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes: Supply Chain Lessons from Past Disasters ).

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 27, 2014

By the end of this year it expects to have more than 400 stores, mostly in Europe but also in Japan. I’m directly involved with inbound, outbound and warehousing as well as sourcing, most of which is done in the Far East. 80% of our products are manufactured in China and we have a lead-time of six to eight months.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Background Lean concepts originated in the 1950’s in Japan, and developed and matured in Toyota factories over several decades. manufacturing in the 1990’s. A number of warehouse operations add a sixth “S” for safety, a “6S” process. Lean operations place charts and graphs everywhere.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Market fulfillment centers are a compact, modular warehouse built inside or added to a store, which, in addition to fresh and frozen items, can store thousands of the items. It came just after Japan joined Western allies in clamping down on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, although it was unclear whether the attack was related.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The company’s integration partners include Element Logic , one of Europe ’s intralogistics companies; and Okamura , a Japan based provider of high-quality products and services for offices, education, commercial facilities and distribution centers. Financial terms of this transaction have not been disclosed.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pre pandemic we were importing the majority of our inventory from East Asia, in particular China and Japan. It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries. Its online channels in Germany, Japan and United Kingdom alone grew by 35 percent in 2016.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. 3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy. Haier is one of the world leading appliance manufacturers from China.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

Once Mulally brought divisional leaders together to a conference room to look at a pile of hood prop rods for the various cars and trucks that Ford manufactures. In the 1970s, Japan rocked the automotive world by mass producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at highly competitive prices. The prop rods all looked different.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Nulogy & GENCO Announce Production Command Center for Manufacturing & Packaging Suppliers. DHL launches North Asian multimodal service linking Japan to Europe. Port Logistics Group Adds to Omni-channel Capabilities with EventPick. Con-way Inc.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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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. The provider was awarded $19 million in funding from Saam Capital and Google veteran Amit Singhal, along with others to include Japan Post.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Digital Transformations in the Manufacturing and Retail Industries. Its online channels in Germany, Japan and United Kingdom alone grew by 35 percent in 2016.

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

It may involve supporting your warehouse team with a better system. They are working to produce prototypes for face masks at their manufacturing facility in America, with other facilities to follow when ready. A survey measuring manufacturer-supplier relations in the U.S. automobile industry. Map upstream suppliers.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2018

This 3-part blog series will take a deeper dive into the importance of warehouse workforce management for wholesale distribution and third party logistics (3PLs) and how to create and sustain a high-performance workforce culture. The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

Think of it as spring cleaning for your warehouses. These include expenses to store the inventory such as rent, utilities and warehouse salaries. This is where a retailer agrees to sell a product and store it in their warehouse. As such it was best suited to heavy manufacturing such as cars and equipment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I started my career in a manufacturing company, working in various functions from the production floor through to warehousing, engineering, Supply Chain, and various back office support functions. At the time the prowess of Japanese manufacturing principles and Japanese production efficiency was the envy of everyone.

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