Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

In the first facility management was focused on controlling the workforce through individual metrics. Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

The final pillar of defense against cargo theft involves collaboration with trusted partners to track threats and report incidents – which often doesn’t happen even in today’s environment. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Cargo

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

In recent years, Klappich has turned some his attention to research on warehouse automation generally and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) specificaly, where he has carved out a similar thought leadership position. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 29, 2025

That price would represent about a 23% premium to Norfolk Southern’s stock before the first reports of a potential deal this month. Bloomberg News reported previously that a transaction could be announced as soon as this week. Norfolk Southern is set to report second-quarter earnings July 29.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

But according to a report on the data, US birth rates rose only for one demographic: Hispanic women. births per 1,000 women in 2023 was the lowest ever recorded since data collection began in 1909, according to the CDC report. That left logistics costs as a percent of US GDP down a bit in 2024 to 8.7%. trillion, up from $2.44

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

of GDP The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and partners Kearney and Penske Logistics are out last week with the 2025 State of Logistics Report, looking primarily at 2024 data. Again this year, Penske Logistics funded the report development. Somewhere along the way, CSCMP took over the sponsorship.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

I will note we lost one member of our index when software maker and privately held Aptean acquired Logility early in 2025, and will soon lose another software company when non-public WiseTech’s purchase of e2open is finalized. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

Click here to send us your comments The Cass report showed May shipment volumes in the US were down 3.4%seasonally Click here to send us your comments The Cass report showed May shipment volumes in the US were down 3.4%seasonally Supply Chain Digest Says. In May, the Linehaul Index fell 0.5% month-over-month. in May from 0.9%

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Commandment 9: Insist on User Friendliness Independent of the effort put forth to design a system, purchase hardware and develop software, the single biggest test of implementation occurs when an operator attempts to scan bar coded media. This can be a pleasant experience (it is most of the time) or controversial.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

That was captured in the SOL report by the chart below, which shows uncertainty, as tracked by something called the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index from an organization of academics using the same name as the index. Source: State of Logstics Report 2025 May you live in interesting times, as the Chinese saying goes.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 12, 2025

12, 2025 Late last week, Amazon released its Q2 2025 earnings report. Amazon used to report the share of product versus service sales, with services lately representing more than 50%, but that reporting appears to have stopped. Still, fulfillment costs were a steep 42.1% Shipping costs represented 37.9%

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

There is no shortage of reporting tools, green fuel pilots or glossy ESG statements. Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Not technologically. Not mentally.”

South Africa

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

If you were in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) market in the past 20 years you knew Klappich. In recent years, Klappich has turned some his attention to research on warehouse automation generally and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) specifically, where he has carved out a similar thought leadership position.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 31, 2025

According to the Wall Street Journal, the average warehouse vacancy rate across the US ticked up to 7.1% According to the Wall Street Journal, the average warehouse vacancy rate across the US ticked up to 7.1% Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Another manager in the computers and electrics sector stated that: “Tariffs continue to cause confusion and uncertainty for long-term procurement decisions. reported in May (above 50 = rising prices), so prices rose again but at a somewhat smaller rate). Source: ISM However, of the 18 sectors tracked by ISM, 9 reported growth in June.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 8, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops. Hope you enjoy.

Distribution

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

Writing on the research firm’s blog post, Ash Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer & VP of Research - Robotics & Warehouse Automation for Interact says that “The mobile robot industry, previously marked by rapid expansion and investment, is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment.” year-over-year out to 2030.

Analysis

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 12, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

California

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 5, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 7, 2025

14, 2025 Sales of industrial robots for manufacturing and distribution continued its recent softness in the first half of 2025, according to a new report this week from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a robotics sector trade association. Supply Chain Digest Says. A ny comments on the A3 numbers?

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 4, 2025

4, 2025 The US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for July was released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and came in at a level of 48.0, 4, 2025 The US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for July was released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and came in at a level of 48.0, reported in June.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Just recently in Europe, such a business model has started, see here: [link] I am following with a lot of interest, how the business develops.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

Electric Charging Station Installs Soar in Q2 According to a report from Transport Topics this week, 703 high-speed, public charging stations opened in the US in the second quarter, the second-largest such infrastructure boom on record, according to Department of Energy data. An y reaction to t hese stories?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month. But, it can be overdone.

Waste Reduction

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

Warehousing

6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

ShipBob

JUNE 2, 2021

With high standards set around the ability to ship and delivery quickly, retailers need to prepare for unexpected events throughout the supply chain, whether it’s a manufacturing delay, transportation disruptions, or warehouse closure. . For instance, inventory distribution is a common on-demand logistics model. Shipping orders

Demand Planning Software

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. Jake Rheude is the Director of Marketing for Red Stag Fulfillment , a fulfillment warehouse born from eCommerce.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. CNN reported Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal merchandise was linked to 11 cases of salmonella infection. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Supplement Recalls.

Industry

RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. CNN reported Garden of Life RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal merchandise was linked to 11 cases of salmonella infection. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Supplement Recalls.

Industry

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

Supply Chain Strategy

EMERGE App

JULY 3, 2018

These costs are typically customs duties, insurance and freight. But, wait, isn’t the selling or purchase price more important than landed costs? Why do we need to focus on these costs that make up a small proportion of the product’s overall cost? Landed costs can quickly add up as hidden costs.

Purchasing Skills