Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

This years exhibition, held from March 17th to 20th, resonated with a palpable urgency, driven by a challenge that casts a long shadow over the industry: the persistent and intensifying labor shortage in warehousing and logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Making Sustainability Happen for Real! Sustainability has become a core focus for industries worldwide, and warehousing is no exception. Modern warehouses are not just storage spaces—they are dynamic hubs of activity that play a critical role in supply chain efficiency. Subscribe Responsible Sourcing!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corporate Knights also ranked the company the most sustainable company in its peer group and the 7 th most sustainable company overall. So, if the model shows that by shutting down some warehouses and moving others, $10 million can be saved, the team will only promise $5 million.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes. These vehicles will communicate seamlessly with smart warehouses, enabling completely automated delivery processes. What Are The Challenges?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

As regulatory requirements expand and customers demand greener practices, AI helps logistics firms align sustainability goals with operational outcomes. Companies operating across multiple platforms and subcontractor networks often lack consistent and reliable data, making it difficult to assess sustainability performance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. The company also provides supply chain management services such as warehousing, distribution, and transportation management. About Ryder Ryder System, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

For logistics professionals, this translates to smarter warehouse layouts, more accurate transportation planning, proactive maintenance scheduling, and a new level of resilience through cost-to-serve optimization. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. To ensure effective performance, integration with warehouse management systems (WMS) is essential.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

There’s been little room for long-term planning, and supply chain sustainability has mostly been an afterthought, a “nice-to-have” initiative that is not of critical importance. Customers are asking companies to make supply chain sustainability a priority, and younger logistics employees are making the push from the inside.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Kudos to the supply chain and logistics teams that have already adopted transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other digital solutions. Human workers at the warehouse, for example, are guided by these AI agents, or co-pilots, as they complete their daily work via a user-friendly interface.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Key Takeaways: Modernizing the Warehouse In the interview, Andy and Joe discuss labor challenges, wage inflation, competition, and the need to do more with less. GEODIS is committed to innovation and sustainability. 6 in its sector across the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Third, what are the big trends in warehouse and transportation management? And fifth, what are you seeing in terms of supply chain sustainability? For the warehouse, the biggest trend is to maximize the pace and speed to meet customer service level agreements. Sustainability. Global Supply Chains. WMS and TMS Trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Combined with the heightened concerns regarding climate change and associated sustainability impacts, all businesses should consider and assess these changes using the lens of environmental sustainability. These will have a big impact on sustainability. Managing Disruption and Change with Emerging Technologies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

Subscribe 7 Things to Consider When Looking for a Business Warehouse Optimizing distribution efficiency through strategic warehouse design can transform your operations. With smart layouts and forward-thinking, warehouses can handle more inventory and reduce bottlenecks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

Vertex’s deployment of digital tools such as Warehouse Barcoding, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and advanced scheduling platforms has delivered significant logistics gains cutting over a day from warehouse batch processing and reducing line changeovers from 19 to just 8 days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Meanwhile, LogiSYM Asia Pacific, a well-established event with over a decade of history, brought together professionals from supply chain, logistics, and shipping sectors for strategic discussions on resilience, digitalization, sustainability, and global trade dynamics. New exhibitors added fresh momentum to the mobile robotics segment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

A growing number of consumers are asking the brands they buy from to invest in sustainability throughout the supply chain, from the materials they use to make products, to the transportation options they use to deliver products. So, what set sustainability leaders apart from the rest of the pack? Rethink Partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Add emerging compliance requirementssuch as sustainability, transparency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulationsto the mix and youve got an unprecedented, complex global trade environment. Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Extreme tariff volatility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

You cannot sustain that” model. “No They have built a warehouse with material handling systems and a warehouse management system from Tecsys. Inbound supplies will flow into the warehouse and then be delivered to medical facilities across the state. The warehouse will be operational by the end of the year.

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Organizing a warehouse in 2025 requires blending time tested practices with modern technology. Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain. A logical layout is the backbone of efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2025

Look for a 3PL that offers less-than-truckload (LTL) , full-truckload (FTL) and specialty freight, along with managed transportation and inventory/warehousing/fulfillment options. Decreased warehouse energy consumption: With fewer goods passing through warehouses, there is less need for lighting, heating and cooling in storage facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

AI, automation, and sustainability initiatives are central to this transformation. Sustainability tracking systems are also ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations. Warehouse automation is a key part of Walmarts strategy. AI-powered warehouse management systems optimize logistics to reduce inefficiencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For example, that sudden increase in warehousing charges from my LSP is anyone else seeing that? Seemingly then, shippers are quite happy to get into discussions about sustainability and digitalization but far less keen to want to pay for it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To improve their operations, they installed autonomous mobile robots in their warehouse. According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system. Can a warehouse with so few pickers get good payback from AMRs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

This system allows for dynamic inventory adjustments across warehouses, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory. Automated warehouse operations streamline order fulfillment, reducing dependency on manual labor. AI-powered robotics in warehouses increase picking accuracy, reducing mis-shipments and returns.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. Between the Paris Agreement and shifting consumer values, sustainability isn’t optional. Making Supply Chains More Sustainable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2025

Coca-Colas CEO at the time said that by “working hand-in-hand with their bottling partners they would build a unified and aligned system equipped for long-term sustainable growth. The demand, supply, transportation, and warehousing plans are created on the Blue Yonder platform. Eventually, these plans are executed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

When it comes to sustainability , many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act. found that while 93% of people believe sustainability and social factors are more important than ever, 91% of business leaders face major challenges with sustainability and ESG initiatives. From product design to last mile sustainability.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Warehouse utilization rates: This indicates storage space efficiency. These metrics can highlight bottlenecks in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. These solutions are flexible and versatile, and can be utilized for a variety of manufacturing and warehousing tasks. When it comes to sustainability , what does this mean?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. As supply chains transition to a more circular and sustainable model, M&A activity in this domain is expected to intensify.

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Locus Robotics

MAY 19, 2025

Automation in the warehouse provides a way to meet these demands and packaging automation stands out as a critical piece of the puzzle, driving efficiency, value, and sustainability across the supply chain. Both consumers and supply chain partners are increasingly looking for solutions that can improve sustainability and speed.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Logistics equipment plays a vital role in the efficient operation of warehouses and distribution centers. Warehouse Storage Solutions Efficient warehouse operations rely heavily on the right storage solutions. They are commonly used in warehouses with narrow aisles and high shelving. to 5 tonnes. to 10 tonnes or more.

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