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WMS + SaaS + Automation = Smooth Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

As anyone who’s experienced change in supply chain technology over the past five-to-ten years can attest, we’ve come a long way, baby. Artificial intelligence, neural networks, machine learning, robotics, mobile apps, big data, the cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The software is still under your control.

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Delivery Management Done Right: Moving from Software to Platforms

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These different software systems address different parts of the delivery supply chain, from back-end operations management, all the way through to last mile touchpoints with customers. Delivery Management software is used for managing the processes around transporting goods from one location to the next, along the supply chain.

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Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

Logistics Viewpoints

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. SaaS or cloud will also influence this pricing.

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TGW Presents the Future Fulfilment Centre

Logistics Business Magazine

The TGW Logistics Group will demonstrate its Future Fulfilment Centre – how it works, how users can benefit from its advantages, and what technology it uses – for visitors at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 April. The system learns through information analysis and uses real-time data for optimisations.

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GXO Logistics Tips the Scales with Technology Investments

Logistics Viewpoints

I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy. Source: GXO Logistics Q3 2021 Investor Presentation.

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Logistics Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy

Logistics Viewpoints

The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. The warehouse technologies for manual, semi- or fully automatic solutions are perfectly balanced, and all processes run smoothly. Logistics software is your ace in the hand, before, during and after the peaks.

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Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation

Logistics Viewpoints

However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Simulation technology is broadening possibilities for how warehouses evaluate their: Processes. Use of technology. Examples of use. Calibrating the model. So, how can you tackle this task? Physical space.