Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. Post-pandemic, organizations are still struggling with labor shortages, as well as knowledge workers and the leaders they need to thrive.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

As many retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and others are discovering, pursuing an omni-channel strategy impacts all supply chain and logistics processes, and that is certainly the case with warehouse labor management. Click on the “Remind Me” button above or HERE to join the conversation!

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 27, 2023

Breaking it down task by task Most of you have heard of the term MOM for Manufacturing Operations Management. MES) This shop-floor application directs the activities of labor, resources and materials to provide the right information at the right time. More often, it’s used in combination with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

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Veridian Solutions

JULY 29, 2019

Labor management is a complex topic in supply chain management. Warehouse labor management efficiency metrics reveal how well your workers perform against their responsibilities. Labor costs account for 50-70% of the average warehouse budget, reports Logistics Management. Poor labor allocation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

In most years, there is nothing new in supply chain management. ESG Enforcement Gets Teeth The US Customs and Border Protection Agency’s stringent enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act has importers concerned. But forced labor is even being used in the Chinese sea fleet and seafood detentions are occurring as well.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

As I highlighted last February in “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It,” which included insights from a presentation by labor economist Ron Hetrick titled “The Demographic Drought,” there are various factors leading to decreased labor availability around the world.

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 20, 2019

Available slots, cycle times, labor costs, supplier relationship management, transportation management, and dock management are only a few of the everyday challenges supply chain leaders face in managing warehouses. Warehouses are experiencing a troubling labor shortage. The reality is grim.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Labor Shift – It’s About Want Not Need. It’s time to shift the dialog about labor in logistics. The rate of e-commerce growth and the resulting labor requirements is substantially greater than the growth in the labor pool. This means that labor must shift from other functions to logistics.

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C3 Solutions

APRIL 5, 2024

In the dynamic world of supply chain management, the adage "time is money" resonates more than ever. With labor costs at an all-time high, inefficiencies in warehouse and yard operations can lead to significant financial losses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Mr. Lewis announced that Blue Yonder’s warehouse management system (WMS) – with the attached modules for labor management, automation, and order management – would become the preferred solution offered to customers in the Direct division. The manager said it was not a problem. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment. But, at the same time, labor shortages represent a crushing obstacle to getting daily work done. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. billion in 2022 to $3.12

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BlueYonder

JUNE 15, 2017

DCs are quickly learning that their traditional labor management tools just don’t fit the bill anymore. In this JDA TV segment, Tyler talks about JDA Warehouse Labor Management Solution and how it can help forecast labor longer term. Watch now to learn more!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

We learned from the Conference Board C-Suite Outlook that rising inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions were high impact issues for CEOs in 2022. Meanwhile, labor constraints are as binding as ever. Technology investment in the warehouse is very much focused on better utilization of warehouse labor.

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 20, 2019

Labor management in the warehouse might seem like another trivial task. At its core, labor management in the warehouse refers to scheduling and planning of team member shifts. The reality is that labor management has evolved in tandem with the rise of new supply chain software solutions and advancements in technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult. Ship from warehouse (robotics and other automation can be used to lower labor costs), 2. Then came Covid.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. What you find could be enough to return 10% to 25% labor savings to your bottom line. Dead reckoning.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Some challenges in managing your supply chain during the fall festival season include hiring and retaining the workforce, ensuring inventory is plentiful, proper amount of storage and being alert for anything unexpected. DELMIA Quintiq Workforce Scheduling optimizes workforce management with employee scheduling and planning capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. Risk management had been a hard sale.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Managing omnichannel fulfillment is complicated. Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. You not only need to manage an ever-increasing lot of centralized distribution centers, but hundreds of stores on top of it. And the larger your network, the more complicated it becomes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the face of record-low unemployment and rising wage levels, a labor management program can offer multiple advantages.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2018

In this Supply Chain Nation podcast episode, JDA’s Steve Simmerman talks with DSC Logistics’ Jim Chamberlain and Open Sky Group’s Jeremy Hudson about getting more out of your JDA Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) system. In the podcast, Jim takes you through DSC Logistics’ 13-year journey of using JDA’s WLM.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2024

In a significant labor activism development, a majority of auto workers within Volkswagen’s Tennessee production facility has voted to be represented by a labor union. During 2023, increased labor activism in the form of labor contract demands for higher wages and added benefits dominated auto industry headlines.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

” Three quarters of a decade since that declaration was adopted, slavery and forced labor have yet to be extinguished. Conservative estimates range as high as 40 million people around the globe still being held as slaves or forced laborers — many whom make the products we use and grow the food we eat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2022

This article is from Longbow and looks at the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain visibility. The Labor Shortage Effects on Supply Chain. With the current labor shortage, organizations are on a mass hiring spree but are facing challenges in finding, hiring, and retaining talent.?Goldman slowdowns in China, and?unloading

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2018

In this Supply Chain Nation podcast episode, JDA’s Steve Simmerman talks with DSC Logistics’ Jim Chamberlain and Open Sky Group’s Jeremy Hudson about getting more out of your JDA Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) system. In the podcast, Jim takes you through DSC Logistics’ 13-year journey of using JDA’s WLM.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Across the global business ecosystem, sourcing and retaining top talent labor is of utmost importance. This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 29, 2021

a provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, announced a new partnership with Southie Autonomy, a Boston-based developer of intelligent robotics automation, to deliver versatile and easy-to-use robotic solutions for optimizing contract manufacturer and co-packer production labor. Nulogy Corp.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The US Bureau of Labor statistics reported over 500,000 job openings in warehousing and transportation in August of 2022 alone. A sobering combination given that over the past 10 years, labor requirements in logistics facilities have effectively doubled. Helping to Move Goods and to Do Good. Shining The Light On The Forgotten Worker.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Guest blog by Jim Chamberlain, senior director, industrial engineering & continual improvement, DSC Logistics & Supply Chain Management. But, increasingly, we’ve seen labor management emerge as probably the most mission-critical differentiator for us in today’s hyper competitive logistics services market.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. How Labor and Talent Shortages Affect Supply Chains. It’s a global problem.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 26, 2023

At Amazon, Nils led the Canvas Customer Operations teams, including product management for all remote support tools and interfaces. By decoupling labor from location, Phantom’s technology increases labor access & retention, safety, productivity, and resilience across the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 9, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights development indicating that The United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union has filed for a representation election involving auto workers at the Mercedes production facility in Alabama. The labor union is reportedly seeking a formal organizing vote to occur in early May.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. Software for tasks such as slotting or labor management have AI engines that are well refined and require no AI expertise to use them. Performance Management.

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