RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

COVID-19 is forcing the supply chain to evolve into a new paradigm to fulfill needs of mass labor shortages, industry shut downs and consumer base living almost entirely at home. In the uncertain times ahead, we will rely on the new supply chain more than ever. Interested in warehousing and distribution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Furniture makers are seeing increasing backlogs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). Elemica Honored With Third Patent for Next Generation Supply Chain Network. SAP Is the First Enterprise Software Vendor to Receive U.S.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategic acquisition further expands Stord's fulfillment network throughout the US and Canada, and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive and tailored supply chain physical and digital solutions to its customers. This acquisition expands Stord’s comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to our customers.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up. In October, the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). Amazon Flex is available now in Seattle.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Amazon expands same-day Prime delivery to 11 more cities (Seattle Times). Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Amazon patents show flying warehouses that send delivery drones to your door (TechCrunch). Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Then, when the warehouse runs low in stock, it reorders from preferred vendors. Table of Contents. What is Kanban?

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Contents Supply Chain Movement 16 – 2015 Q1. Our supply-chain future: fair sharing – column. 11 | Snapshots Roundtables Supply Chain Movement. In the rapidly changing economy, countless companies need advice on strategy and especially supply chain management. 6 | News & Background.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. First branded ‘Prime Air’ jet in Amazon’s fleet to fly at Seafair (Seattle Times). The acquisition could give it access to Jet.com’s innovative pricing software, its network of warehouses and customer data. More on that in my upcoming post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Robotics is not just a way to help companies, but many manufacturers have recognized how robots can improve their supply chain processes, benefit the company, and drive their future success. Robotics also answers a second question of those involved in the supply chain: how will the company improve efficiency and save money?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Growing crops indoors is not a new concept; however, new technologies are being brought to bear to make indoor, urban agriculture more efficient and affordable. For example, Ewing-Chow discusses an Israeli agricultural technology company called Seedo. ”[5]. Advances in urban agriculture. ” Concluding thoughts.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The transient fulfillment center is symptomatic of more profound changes in last-mile supply chains inspired by e-commerce demands. Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example. sales, supply chain, and finance, for example?—?can

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

For congested metropolitan areas such as Seattle, the focus is actually on the ‘final 50 feet’ of those shipments.”[3] New models are required — supply chains that employ inner-city warehousing capabilities to navigate densely populated megacities efficiently. ”[2]. Footnotes. [1] 4] Chris H.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

COVID-19 is forcing the supply chain to evolve into a new paradigm to fulfill needs of mass labor shortages, industry shut downs and consumer base living almost entirely at home. In the uncertain times ahead, we will rely on the new supply chain more than ever. Interested in warehousing and distribution?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Their automation is world class,” Sensing said.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

Rajesh Mani, Director of Presales, Supply Chain Apps, Bristlecone. Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 disruption, I have come across many organizations and ‘initiatives of the month’ focusing on improving supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility means different things to different audiences.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. After our published edition last week , we are providing another edition because of an accelerated tech news cycle.

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RFgen

APRIL 29, 2020

Technologies, such as mobile barcoding and automated data collection, are uniquely suited to facilitate this transition. Boeing resumed work earlier this week at its Seattle-area plants after a lengthy shutdown. Read More: Why a Digital Supply Chain is a Necessity in the Age of COVID-19 ».

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development related to Seattle based trucking based Cloud platform provider Convoy. In late August, our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column highlighted reports that that innovative digital freight brokerage start-up was exploring strategic options.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

The people who command six-figure salaries to negotiate multimillion-dollar deals with major brands are being replaced by software that predicts what shoppers want and how much to charge for it. has long used robots to help humans move merchandise around its warehouses. Amazon began automating retail team jobs several years ago.

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Stord

JULY 18, 2024

ATLANTA, July 18, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced Stord Europe, the expansion of new fulfillment locations across the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides perspectives and likely motivations on Amazon’s announced effort to hire an additional 250,000 workers to support upcoming 2023 holiday fulfillment needs. In the area of cost savings, Amazon points to discounts up to 25 percent on all cross-border transportation destined for a warehouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 9, 2022

In late January , we announced availability of the first research advisory in this series , providing a focus on supply chain operational workforce challenges. Since that time, base salary and benefit levels for customer fulfillment, warehouse and logistics workers have risen in order to attract added operational workers. .

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RFgen

APRIL 29, 2020

Technologies, such as mobile barcoding and automated data collection, are uniquely suited to facilitate this transition. Boeing resumed work earlier this week at its Seattle-area plants after a lengthy shutdown. Read More: Why a Digital Supply Chain is a Necessity in the Age of COVID-19 ».

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Design a Warehouse Network that Gets You Closer to Customers. For example, a package sent 2,000 miles through USPS from Seattle to Tulsa would be Zone 8. SMBs should evaluate their fulfillment network, with the goal of identifying optimal warehouse placements across the country based on historical and projected customer demand.

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Seattle, Washington. During peak seasons, there is a bump in pop-up fulfillment centers in these three cities: Seattle, Washington: As the PNW continues to grow at an exponential pace, many eCommerce companies are realizing the value of having fulfillment centers in the area to meet the growing demand. Los Angeles, California.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As part of our sales process, we typically engage with everyone in a prospect’s operation from the warehouse or logistics manager to the CFO of the company. One of the greatest values a shipper with integrated transportation technology has is the ability to get in front of problem shipments. Problem Prevention.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Example A single shipment of books, from Canada, lands in California and is sent to a local warehouse. A shipment of glass bottles from San Francisco reaches a cross-docking facility in Seattle. This transportation method helps distribute products more efficiently, by doing away with the need for long-term warehousing costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

At the end of every fully funded Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, there will be a warehouse full of product that needs to get into the hands of your backers. If you’re like a lot of small business startups, however, you might have forgotten to figure in fulfillment costs, including shipping and warehouse storage fees.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. “If there’s something you need or want, the risk of not having it in time for the holidays is likely,” said Mark Stanton, general manager of supply chain solutions at PowerFleet. Missing materials.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

Suddenly, small and medium-sized businesses had access to Amazon’s superior technology, customer experience and order fulfilment for a fee. Your website and Amazon FBA are just tools for your business. These tools work for everyone the same way regardless of what products you’re selling.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Christmas shopping is changing, and which is more important, people power or technology? The big news this week is the announcement by Amazon that it will open a physical grocery store called Amazon Go in Seattle.

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

we discuss the Top Ten things Amazon has done to change the supply chain & logistics industry. Number Three : In an effort to make their warehouses even more efficient Amazon deployed Kiva robots. Number Seven : Amazon takes a step back in time and opens up a physical bookstore , actually, here is Seattle.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 16, 2015

However, they also soon found that orders exceeded projections and they did not have space in their existing 40,000 square foot warehouse to accommodate the influx of goods.</p> They had containers with product coming into the port, and not enough space to store and efficiently manage their daily warehouse operations.</p>

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