Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. This large retailer has expanded its capital expenditure budget to upwards of $20 billion in 2022. The report indicates that the retailer’s 1.4

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day last month, I had a Blue Yonder Live conversation with Arcadia Cold ’s JD Schwefler , Head of Site Selection & Design Solutions. JD shared his insights into how to have a long-term logistics career and how he and his company leverage technology to improve business outcomes. for storage.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why You Should Outsource Logistics! Outsourcing logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Eisele Candace. A company’s logistics and supply chain management activities are critical to its profitability. What is Logistics Outsourcing?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. What are your recommendations?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. In the warehouse, human error is inevitable.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When these events reach the warehouse, agility and resilience are critically important to navigating through the issue with the least possible impact to operations and customers. Our first post explored traffic jams, unexpected order spikes, supply shortages and unexpected shutdowns. Unexpected No-Shows. It’scold and flu season.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 Download WhitePaper.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Background For some time now, Supply Chain Matters has published viewpoints on the disruptive threat that online platform provider Amazon will and has had on both online and physical retail, but also package logistics, transport and last mile product fulfillment strategies surrounding many industry sectors.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

This action came after the carrier announced Q4 financial performance amid weaker shipping volumes in both domestic and international parcel shipping markets. Executives pointed to declines in industrial production across Europe and caution related to China’s industrial output this year.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

Companies use this data to map their supply chains from one end to the other. More visibility leads to increased efficiency and accuracy in logistics. Powerful inventory systems collect data at different points across the supply chain using barcode inventory software or POS integrations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2018

The first step toward success in this new era is arguably the most important: taking a broader perspective on the role and value of supply chain and logistics. For a long time, C-level executives have viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In this dedicated edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech series, we highlight another announced equity infusion for supply chain execution visibility platform provider project44. That remains unparalleled in the supply chain execution and logistics segment of the market.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report recently published a published report that was titled: Retailers Scrambling to Stow Inventories Are Turning to Transport Equipment ( Paid subscription or metered view ). It further comes with its own pros and cons which we wanted to briefly explore. . The Argument.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Almost a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce continues to boom, according to the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report. This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Supply Chain Resiliency in the Face of Labor Shortages: A Two-Pronged Approach. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Fuel-Cell Maker to Help Amazon Improve Warehouse Efficiency (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. A stuffed warehouse is inefficient, and most companies have the wrong inventories.).

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Planning for Christmas e-commerce shipping used to be an annual process. The never-ending peak season planning can become nightmarish for supply chain leaders, who may need to seek better tools for managing the demand. . Driving Forces of the Nightmare Before Christmas E-Commerce Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As 2018 progresses, Warehouse Managers need to understand the risk of not going omnichannel, why demand is increasing, and a few tips to meet such demands. Today, more than half of the nation’s 140 retail chains in the top 500 offer omnichannel shipping and pickup options, and 72.1 Increased speed in warehouses.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

Demand for more warehouses is evident throughout the industry. Aside from building new warehouses, major retailers, such as Sam’s, have transformed traditional shopping centers into new distribution centers. In addition, the number of workers needed to fill warehouse positions is expected to continue climbing.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

2] Steve Davenport, Global Technology Lead for Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture, insists the pace of digital transformation is accelerating. In fact, our research shows that 64% of supply chain executives report the pace of digital transformation for their organization is accelerating. billion by 2027.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). Warehouse Execution Systems (WES). Warehouse Management Systems. Warehouse Control Systems. Warehouse Execution Systems.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

As the CEO of Locus Robotics, I often get asked a very simple question by supply chain executives, operators, analysts, press and investors. Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? The SIP for robotics in logistics is now. That might surprise you.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

Demand for more warehouses is evident throughout the industry. Aside from building new warehouses, major retailers, such as Sam’s, have transformed traditional shopping centers into new distribution centers. In addition, the number of workers needed to fill warehouse positions is expected to continue climbing.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Logistics Managers Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. GDP in the second quarter), and warehouses continue to struggle to hold and manage the volume.”. Similarly, transportation and logistics cost volatility remains uncertain. Additional Data- U.S.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” One area that can quickly yield benefits is in parcel shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union have been in labor contract talks which have resulted in a prior 21-day cooling-off period. Such is the ongoing period of labor activism involving global transportation and logistics.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 21, 2022

This is an article co-authored by Terence Leung , Senior Director of Product Marketing for Supply Chain Execution, and Nina Seth , Director of Product Marketing for Commerce for Blue Yonder. households , or 93 million, received one or more orders via pickup, delivery and ship-to-home channels.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Shipping containers that send updates to your supply chain planning system. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Each year, SCM World surveys 1,000 top supply chain executives to gauge their opinions on promising new technologies.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Shipping containers that send updates to your supply chain planning system. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Why Supply Chain Executives Are Embracing IoT. Each year, SCM World surveys 1,000 top supply chain executives to gauge their opinions on promising new technologies.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., But, it can be overdone.

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