Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. The BG innovation center is an operating warehouse where the development team creates, tests, and enhances its solutions. These terms perfectly describe the Asian Paints supply chain.

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Stord

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that it has been named a Top Tech Startup for 2023 by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This award comes on the heels of continued momentum for Stord.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). Supporting Ecommerce and Omnichannel. During COVID, VF responded to COVID-driven consumer behaviors by adding new omnichannel capabilities like buy-online, pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment. Sustainable Warehousing. Where the warehouse is located is also important.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Aside from that being one of your busiest times of the year, the movement to eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has made accurate demand planning impossible and inventory allocation harder than ever. Consider this: Roger works in logistics for an omnichannel retailer. The holidays are coming. Any of this sound familiar?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2017

Managers must understand the digital evolution in the supply chain and respond in kind, explains Forbes magazine , with integrated planning and execution systems, automated systems, smart warehousing and procurement practices and much more. Managers Automate Processes to Respond to the Digital Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

2 The shift to a hybrid omnichannel model. To manage both individual parcels and pallets, the hybrid omnichannel model is gaining popularity to balance the requirements of different order sizes. Data analysis is used to compare maintenance costs, ensuring MHE procurement choices are cost-effective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana. In their warehouses, some workers operate forklifts and pick full pallets of heavier items, like bottled water. In the past year, the company has also launched a centralized procurement team.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Increasing Points of Interaction and Delivering Omnichannel Fulfillment Since the start of the pandemic, shoppers have been changing their shopping patterns and are now relying more on online shopping and mobile apps and asking for faster deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We want to make sure that supply chain practitioners, as well as manufacturers, understand how all of these technologies are affecting the entire supply chain, including the supply chain & procurement side of a manufacturing operation. How can you apply the digital supply chain for effectiveness including going omnichannel.

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FLEXE

JUNE 15, 2017

The rise of eCommerce and omnichannel shopping has disrupted traditional buying experiences and linearity of supply chain operations. Nowhere is this more evident than the warehouse. How a more dynamic warehousing solution can help solve for both under- and over-capacity. THE PURPOSE. THE FINDINGS. Now, it’s only 7%.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Aligning frontend customer journey touchpoints with inventory/warehousing backend operations is key to building a robust retail logistics strategy. These tools can also help companies adapt their retail logistics strategy and optimize retail supply chains for omnichannel fulfillment and hybrid markets. Looking ahead.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. The cost control issue isn’t isolated to those in a warehouse or distribution company. Cybersecurity Risk Management Will Grow More Important in Omnichannel E-Commerce.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Inventory management solutions are the systems and processes designed to effectively oversee the entire lifecycle of your business’s inventory, from procurement and storage to distribution and sales. These can range from traditional warehouses to roboticised fulfilment centres.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. What’s a Warehouse Management System in the Cloud?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Changing Face of the DC.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. What’s a Warehouse Management System in the Cloud?

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 17, 2022

Labor Shortages In warehouses, 73% of operators can’t find enough workers (Instawork). Benefits of Automation in Procurement Technologies Manufacturers and distributors aren’t the only ones feeling the business pressures of supply chain disruption. In today’s post-pandemic business world, that could be anywhere.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unfortunately, millions more will still go to brick-and-mortar stores to find those special items, and the push toward online and omnichannel ordering will continue grow, which is why it is increasingly important to invest in eCommerce Warehousing. Embrace “Chaotic” eCommerce Warehousing. Consider On-Demand Warehousing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.” By early to mid-December we could finally see empty space in the warehouse racking again. There was absolutely no consideration taken for cubic space requirements and the racking configuration of the warehouse. .” “The receiving docks are backed up.

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Vinculum

APRIL 27, 2021

Last week, We posted a question on social media “At present, What do you think is the biggest Omnichannel Retailing challenge?”. It’s basically what happens behind the scenes of any successful omnichannel company. Inventory management is without doubt one of the most challenging aspects when it comes to retail and eCommerce.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Contrary to what some procurement professionals may think, all logistics solution providers are not created equal, and those who consider price only, or as main factor in their selection process, are doomed to mediocrity and perhaps even failure. Jim Tompkins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

The packaging supplier might then be responsible for arranging the shipment to the OEM’s finished goods warehouse. SAP has a large procurement network, so if a supplier can’t deliver the number of items needed this solution can make it much easier to find an alternative supplier. Different solutions have their own secret sauce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

However, logistics focuses expressly on the movement and storage of products, while the supply chain goes into deeper detail, including manufacturing processes, procurement, and the flow of goods. The short answer is: not a heck of a lot! More Companies Will Explore In-House Last-Mile Delivery Solutions.

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ShipBob

APRIL 20, 2022

For instance, omnichannel retail would require a strategic decision about the sales channels you plan to utilize and how to combine them seamlessly. The cost of procurement can easily build up when you have to buy thousands of units to qualify for wholesale pricing. Omnichannel order management. Retail benefits and challenges.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Through VMI, Walmart empowers its suppliers to take on the responsibility of managing their inventory stored in Walmart’s warehouses.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Meanwhile, the industry still suffers from a warehouse labor shortage. Due to the need to move warehouses further from urban areas, warehouse workers become even more scarce. Since supply chain management begins with procurement, your WMS labor cost reductions must start there. The warehouse is the virtual store.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The answer lies in developing omnichannel experiences for customers, unifying the online and brick-and-mortar experience into a seamless shopping journey. Unfortunately, shippers may overlook the biggest obstacle to omnichannel, developing effective e-commerce shipping practices. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Assessing the return on investment (ROI) of a warehouse management system (WMS) implementation is an essential step in building the business case for investment. According to Chris Barnes , solution consultant for the Accellos platform, Warehouse Managers face many challenges in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation.

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Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

As omnichannel businesses become complex and customer demands increase, it's important to understand how supply chains will optimize to perform the functions necessary to meet those expectations. Procurement Cloud. Unlock New Opportunities in End-to-End Integrated Logistics with IoT and Analytics. Supply Chain Planning.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

EazyStock in a cloud-based inventory optimization tool that systematically reduces excess and obsolete stock levels (bad inventory) from your warehouse locations to reduce costs while increasing the availability of your faster turning more profitable items (healthy inventory). Veeqo – Warehouse Management System.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

Optimal inventory management using data from point of sale systems, in store inventory updates, in transit inventory and VMI on hand at supplier warehouses. I can see clear advantage for retailers, facing the challenge of today's omnichannel demand, in developing a strategy around collaboration and visibility tools and processes.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

Limited visibility in procurement. If your warehouse is well-stocked, organized, and easy to navigate for order processing, it’s another good indication that your distribution fulfillment strategy is operating as it should. Store fronts-as-a-distribution center, which maximizes omnichannel value and keeps all inventory in mind.

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