Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

After months of dire predictions, many in the financial community are lowering the odds of a recession in the next year. If it takes 50 days from ownership transition at origin to receipt at the warehouse, you could save $2M in inventory, or $250K in working capital, if you reduce transit time by one day (50 to 49 days).

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Bottom Line: It’s time to transition the role of warehouses from cost centers to revenue centers that support new digitally enabled supply chains and business models that require greater accuracy, speed, and scale than ever before. A Warehouse Management System is the tool that can make that happen.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2023

Bayer Crop Science’s Johnny Ivanyi discusses the results his company has achieved with our TMS: “Blue Yonder’s transportation management solution is increasing visibility and helping Bayer make fact-based, strategic decisions in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. million miles traveled in Brazil alone.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2018

HighJump Launches Warehouse Control System at CSCMP Edge 2018. For Cloud Logistics, this acquisition will help the company expand its solution footprint (which today is mostly over-the-road and intermodal transportation) and grow its geographic presence beyond North America. Road constraints (i.e.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Even though the items are not physically present in your storage space or warehouse, the digital records show that it’s “in stock” or on hand. Else, it could impact operations, leading to lowered warehouse and inventory efficiency, paying taxes where not required, higher insurance premiums, and surprise stockouts.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the beginning of 2022, our published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains included among others, a prediction that a heightened cycle of acquisition activity among enterprise and specialty supply chain technology providers will occur. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights and perspectives regarding SAP SE’s 2023 annual Sapphire and North America ASUG customer conference held this week both as an in-person and live streamed event. Partner has broad implications relative to collaboration, transparency and skin in the game.

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

This month IQMS interviewed 151 manufacturers in North America to understand the current and plans for analytics and manufacturing intelligence, mobility, quality and real-time monitoring. Capgemini predicts IoT will contribute to Manufacturing Intelligence and Product Quality Optimization gaining adoption over the long-term.

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and advanced analytics have been some of the most disruptive technologies that leaders are adopting. In the last five years there has been a triple-digit growth in the implementation of industrial robots in manufacturing and warehousing especially in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Supply Chain Matters readers may recall that Coupa Software acquired supply chain design and analytics technology provider Llamasoft for a purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion in October 2020. Coupa’s stock trended down 7 percent on the news of this acquisition. Locus Robotics Raises an Additional $117 Million.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. A joint announcement involving partner Apple outlines a new suite of iPhone and iPad apps, the first two being SAP Warehouse Operator and SAP Direct Distribution being made available in the Apple App Store.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Redesign the process, then use IT I’ll give you a recent example from my business, which enables real-time supply chain visibility, with AI-powered predictive insights and analytics, for the world’s largest shippers and their partners. I was speaking with the Chief Supply Chain Officer at one of the world’s largest CPG companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. A North America?n The company is using an advanced TMS to achieve real-time inventory visibility for both warehousing and shipment tracking across its extended carrier network. With nearly $21.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

The Locus Origin AMRs will be fully deployed in multiple of DHL Supply Chain’s 1,500 warehouses and distribution centers by the end of the year, according to a press release. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America. billion, up 0.9 percent year-over-year.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Last week, the company conducted its 2022 Innovation Summit meeting for North America , bringing together customers, partners, suppliers and others. The North America region continues to represent the company’s largest market, and a lot of product and process innovation continues to be invested in this region.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2023

It is clear that, across industries, companies are still challenged to operate their supply chains profitably and predictably in the face of ongoing disruptions, rising costs, labor shortages, and sustainability pressures. The great news is that, amid the chaos, we are seeing an increasing level of optimism.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

In 2021, the global demand value in North America for spare parts and consumables relating to maintenance and operations reached over USD 150 billion. Once a unit arrives at the warehouse, the facility will again have to spend on holding costs to ensure that the stocked units do not deteriorate into an unusable condition.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Digitalization of Warehousing Operations. A fresh-foods CPG customer relies on digitalization to manage its cold-chain warehousing operations. As food items are moved between 500+ independent food suppliers and consumers in 15+ countries, real-time warehouse visibility, accuracy and efficiency are essential. A North America?n

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

”[2] It takes little imagination to see a role for autonomous vehicles in confined operations, like mines, ports, airfields, warehouses, and so forth. ” He notes, “AI is expected to substantially boost GDP in major world economies; PWC anticipates a 15% boost in North America. I’m not so sure.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Why NASCES Gets our Nod Elementum has always made it a point to attend the North America Supply Chain Executive Summit (NASCES). It’s a well-attended event with several hundred supply chain leaders, consultants, and partners all converging at the Westin event center in North Shore Chicago. Simpler will be better. Not anymore.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Why NASCES Gets our Nod Elementum has always made it a point to attend the North America Supply Chain Executive Summit (NASCES). It’s a well-attended event with several hundred supply chain leaders, consultants, and partners all converging at the Westin event center in North Shore Chicago. Simpler will be better. Not anymore.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 14, 2017

On-demand warehousing and fulfillment is another approach to building out your network. With an on-demand solution, you can access hundreds of warehouse and fulfillment providers across North America and pay only for the space and services you use. On-demand fulfillment is different than traditional warehousing solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

When commoditized warehousing and transportation functions dictated contractual arrangements, the idea of partnership was buried in the fine print. The Specialized Logistics Services Providers are the new and improved way to insure optimum warehouse and logistics performance through job specialization. And the economy is a big factor.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2020

Predictions are normally based on how specific areas are going to respond to current trends. One area in which there is no shortage predictions is the supply chain. As I noted above, predictions are normally based on how specific areas are expected to respond to current trends. Supply chain predictions. Prediction 1.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although I didn’t come out with any new years’ predictions last year at this time, it’s the start of a new decade, so predictions are definitely in order. during the day); expect the same to occur in North America. 2019 was a year where we accomplished a LOT of activities, as you’ll see below.

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