The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. 6 in its sector across the world. billion in revenue. GEODIS

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years. These changes pose a direct challenge to their traditional operating priorities and technology strategies.

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CHAINalytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

How are these trends influencing warehouse automation and what’s the role of consultants in optimizing warehouse operations? Trends driving warehouse automation Many factors are redefining the future of warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. For example, look to fulfill from the closest store location to the consumer first, but if not all the ordered items can be fulfilled from this location, then fulfill from this the e-commerce warehouse. That is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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Invata Intralogistics

MARCH 9, 2024

In the swiftly changing world of logistics and supply chain management, the advent of automated warehousing stands as a transformative force, offering unmatched efficiency, speed, and dependability in handling inventory. Enhanced Decision Making AI predicts potential issues and recommends the most effective maintenance strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Logistics & warehousing infrastructures are a critical part of any supply chain operational model. The last 30 years has seen an impressive evolution in warehousing configurations and their uses. Many innovations have been achieved and much progress has been made in storage and warehousing technology. Customer Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Markus Schmidt, President of Swisslog Americas , about warehousing in today’s environment of rapid and often unpredictable change. How can warehouse operators make sure they choose technology that will fit their needs well into the future… to be “futureproof.” Labor Shortages Then and Now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Anatomy of a Highly Optimized eCommerce Distribution Centre! These centers include areas to receive the items, ensure package efficiency, and store, ship, and audit supplies which is why you want to optimize your Distribution Center. This article provides seven effective strategies to optimize your distribution center.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Allen’s areas of expertise range from process improvement, logistics outsourcing, new product development, business transformation, systems selection/implementation, operational due diligence, business performance improvement and overall supply chain strategy.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This includes implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, and Warehouse Management applications. After capturing many of.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The Rise of Warehouse Robotics: Revolution or Evolution? Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Over the years, these technologies have played the main role in warehouse robotics, and it was due to their synergy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Mary Hart The rapid pace of e-commerce growth following the start of the pandemic and the increasing demand for faster product delivery, thanks to the expectations of next day (or even same day) delivery, have elevated the role and importance of warehouses in the supply chain.

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Locus Robotics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Mary Hart Warehouse, supply chain, and fulfillment center managers deal with multiple headaches on a daily basis — rising order volumes, lowering numbers of people to hire, demands for next-day delivery, budget constraints, and the inability to move to a new facility to gain more space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2021

This executive was speaking at Körber Elevate because this retailer has chosen to standardize on Cloud warehouse and labor management systems (WMS and LMS) from Körber. Two years ago, the company had 5 different warehouse management systems. There is high turnover in warehouses. This is not about charity. It is about business.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Limited Warehouse Capacity. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Are you thinking of streamlining your warehouse operations to increase efficiency and productivity? If so, worry no more as this guide gives practical insights on selecting the right pallet racking , which is critical to optimizing your warehouse efficiency. Another strategy is to make your aisles narrower.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Modern warehousing has come a long way, and technological advancements have played a significant role in the evolution of the industry. With new technologies and advances in distribution center design, modern warehouses are becoming more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective than ever before.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 31, 2024

Even though today’s supply chains are faster and more competitive than ever, warehouse operations managers and stakeholders have settled for outdated and problematic warehouse designs. In fact, many warehouses haven’t changed since their original configurations years ago, even as the demands placed on those warehouses have evolved.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 27, 2019

In today’s world, lost opportunities in the warehouse, that is “poor warehouse management,” can lead to severe consequences. Consumers can and will abandon your company in favor of Amazon or one that understands the Holy Trinity of Warehousing : knowing the product is available when it will ship, and its total landed costs.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a bustling warehouse, safety should always be a top priority. Understanding and being aware of common warehouse accidents is essential for preventing them in the first place. Look at some common warehouse accident pictures and you’ll notice most are forklift accident pictures.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. Located in or near U.S. Just in time (JIT) delivery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! There is nothing new about warehousing. Whilst a modern warehouse clearly does a lot more than stockpiling food, the principle remains, including the warehouse role in fulfilment. Warehousing – the basics. Warehousing – the basics. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a first installment in a four-part technology market education series where we address the evolving use of Cloud based control layer technology platforms applied to warehousing and customer fulfillment processes. Optimizing individual and facility wide capacity and productivity levels.

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Tecsys

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Imagine a distributor that imports goods in… The post How to Optimize Your Warehouse for Supply Chain Distribution Strategies appeared first on Tecsys. The line between distributors and retailers is blurry.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

From SKU proliferation, to e-commerce, to increasing customer demand, changes and trends in today’s supply chains have significantly complicated the warehousing industry. Now, as warehousing organizations look for new ways to stay ahead of these shifts and challenges, many are embracing automation technology to drive new efficiencies.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The changing warehouse technology landscape is driving higher adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other new automation. How can companies unlock opportunities for greater efficiency, performance and cost reductions across the warehouse? What are the current warehouse automation trends that you are seeing?

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL. Most 3PLs will use their warehouse management systems (WMS) to segregate products within the pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A Comprehensive Warehouse Safety Guide! If your business involves running and maintaining a warehouse, you should be highly concerned with the different occupational hazards that come with such tasks. Warehouse safety is something that entrepreneurs must prioritize at all costs. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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RFgen

JULY 27, 2023

Warehouses must have a strategy for processing inventory during this time—aka, offline inventory control. The Meaning of Offline Inventory Control In today’s warehouse setting “offline inventory control” doesn’t refer to old-fashioned software that operates locally versus in the cloud.

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