The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Joe interviews logistics, transportation, and supply chain industry leaders about innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. Earlier in his career, Joe led a supply chain consultancy, which focused on the automotive sector.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. There will be one view of inventory across the entire distributed network.”. There will be no emails or spreadsheets.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Richard understands the process of structuring a business around a product, service or concept full circle and has developed deep experience in a broad range of industries in most every possible trade class: manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, multi-level, retail, and D-T- C.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, will this month open the UK’s largest distribution warehouse for physical music and video. It will service retailers across the UK, including Amazon, HMV, industry wholesalers and over 400 independent record stores. The 25,000 sq.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Over the last couple of years, as the Covid pandemic has changed the way consumers interact and shop with retailers, brands, and consumer goods companies, last mile delivery has become increasingly important. GFS provides service in three distinct areas: wholesale, retail, and truck delivery.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

United Drug, Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical distribution company has partnered with Locus Robotics, an industry leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for warehouse fulfilment, to deploy 21 LocusBots at their Baldonnel Dublin distribution centre to improve customer order fulfilment productivity. Named to the Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

Part of Reconomy, a leading provider of tech-enabled solutions for the circular economy, ASC delivers a range of supply chain services for leading retailers and consumer brands. This enables our customers to maximise margins, grow retail channels and maximise sales opportunities.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Forterro , a European provider of software solutions to more than 10,000 small and midsized industrial companies, today announced its acquisition of Wise Software (UK) Ltd (OrderWise), a provider of ERP software solutions for industrial companies with retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and distribution requirements.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The pharmaceutical retail, wholesale and distribution sector is ‘in play’, as they say on the markets, writes Leigh Anderson (pictured), Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment. But exactly what this might mean for the role of wholesalers is still in question.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 22, 2022

distributors or retailers). Wholesale Distribution Center vs. Direct Fulfillment Center. Wholesale distribution and direct fulfillment are often confused. Shipping goods in bulk to retailers is not considered direct fulfillment; that is considered a B2B (business to business) or wholesale distribution.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2016

In part 1 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the current state and potential issues that arise with your current distribution system. Between these segments is the distribution system. Sometimes the distribution system is itself made up of several segments and sometimes it controls production as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In our industry, building a scalable logistics solution to meet the ever-changing demand cycles, whilst controlling an increasing cost base, is critical in our customer offering,” said Paul Lockwood, Group Managing Director UK & I for SEKO. GreyOrange will be working with Zebra Fetch Robotics, to provide the Ranger Assist bots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

to expand monkeypox vaccine, drug distribution. There is good news and bad news for the trucking industry. The good news is that there is more interest from people in joining the industry. I guess in the end, this is a good problem to have for an industry in need of an influx of talent. Instacart acquires Rosie.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2021

TireHub was founded in July 2018 with the idea to transform the wholesale tire industry. The company is owned by Bridgestone and Goodyear, two tire manufacturers who came together to form a distribution channel to make sure the customer could get the tire they wanted. Business Drivers for TireHub.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 4, 2020

3M company ,acronym for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing company, the 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, health care, and consumer goods. 3M has 157 sales offices worldwide, with nine in the United States and 148 internationally.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. AWG), headquartered in Kansas City, USA is the largest cooperative food wholesaler in the United States. The facility will supply more than 3,100 grocery stores, owned and operated by independent retailers, after a ramp-up starting in August 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. FDA grants industry 30-day extension to comment on track and trace guidance. ” Delays in manufacturing and distribution can have a ripple effect that can cause larger delays further down the supply chain. Amazon’s Whole Foods to add delivery charges.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Combined company bolsters enterprise capabilities for e-commerce retailers of all sizes and expands network domestically and internationally. With ShipMonk’s existing locations in Florida, California, Pennsylvania and Mexico, ShipMonk currently operates 11 distribution centers Over 1.3 million square feet. More than 700 new employees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The business parks, on which the assets are located, are majority owned and managed by Royal FloraHolland (RFH), the world’s largest floricultural marketplace and a major contributor to The Netherlands’ world-renowned role within the flower industry. Hines builds on investment.

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LandLink

MARCH 20, 2019

Warehouses and distribution centers around the world are coping with massive change and investment to stay competitive. Let's take a look at some industry trends for 2019. As items get returned, shippers need to be able to return those goods to either inventory, vendor, wholesale or scrap to accurately determine their value.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

For those of us in the fresh produce , logistics, retail, and foodservice industries, the holidays are also synonymous with spikes in demand for seasonal produce, like sweet potatoes, asparagus , cranberries, green beans, and oranges. A Visual Look at a Last Mile Program. Source: C.H. What does your last mile surge planning entail?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

. “The RightHand Robotics piece-picking solution has demonstrated year after year that autonomous robots are vital to solving the challenges of organisations from retail to pharmacy. The post RightHand Robotics secures $66m funding appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

Chief Operating Officer Lee Whiting added: “RFID is yet another indicator for our customers that Oakland International remains an innovator and forward thinking FMCG consolidator at the forefront of an industry known to be slow to adopt to technological change that some other sectors more readily embrace.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Too often we see shippers and carriers not taking full advantage of the technology and industry advances available to them. Bourassa has a diverse 25-year background in a mix of industry, consulting and software roles that allowed him to develop a strong business acumen and expert knowledge of supply chain analysis and design.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Technology is innovating the retail industry, which means simplified order fulfillment. The retail industry isn’t going anywhere just yet, but don’t expect it to look the way that it does now. Here are some of the trends that you’ll be able to take advantage of next year: Less Retail Experience, More Automation.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 9, 2018

Danish transport and logistics company, DSV and Clarks , a leading British shoe manufacturer have recently unveiled plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution center to be built in Mainland Europe. The new distribution center is expected to be fully operational and supporting customer orders from throughout the European region by Spring-Summer 2020.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

Under the umbrella of the BOWE GROUP, three specialist divisions supply integrated, industry-specific automation technologies as well as smart IoT software solutions. From unloading aids through conveyors and picking systems to sorters, there’s something for every warehouse or distribution centre no matter what size.

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Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Due to the increase in size at the new location SEKO Logistics growth will be accelerated throughout their core verticals for the industry; industrial, technology, automotive, energy, medical, government, retail and trade shows. SEKO Logistics also provides a lot of their customers with cross-dock services in Amsterdam.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Omni-channel retailers and manufacturers/distributors require agility to compete and thrive in an industry that is ever-changing due in large part to the Amazon Effect. This process can be a win-win for both retailers and manufacturers/distributors alike. Now, how does a retailer or manufacturer/distributor get started?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

DSV and Clarks, a leading British shoe manufacturer, have announced plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution centre on Mainland Europe. I’m confident our extensive omnichannel warehousing and distribution experience in the shoe and apparel industry will put Clarks in an excellent position to grow their European business”.

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Ship Monk

JULY 25, 2022

In this competitive eCommerce era where in 2022 US eCommerce online retail sales are expected to cross $1 trillion for the first time, warehouse solutions have never been more important. However, in terms of eCommerce retail, storage may be where raw materials end up, or products that are no longer relevant for sales, but may matter later on.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

The industry has adapted and evolved strategies to combat increasing costs, chaotic weather conditions and the ever-growing consumer demand. According to the American Trucking Associations, retail and wholesale inventories are on the rise following a decrease since 2020. The main difference?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2020

Bricks-and-mortar retail outlets have been decimated during lockdown and the ensuing chaos has travelled swiftly up the supply chain – especially with the many challenges of bulk-shipped goods entering a distribution network for further dispersal to individual locations. By Tony Dobson, SnapFulfil MD for UK & Europe.

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Conger

MAY 24, 2023

This can benefit various types of industries/companies, most of which use warehousing solutions, including: Manufacturing Manufacturers can benefit from automatic replenishment by delivering supplies needed for production Manufacturers can use automatic replenishment by automating their raw materials or components reordering process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Suddenly, overnight the how and where of manufacturing and distribution changed. Conversations about infrastructure, reshoring, last-mile delivery, regionalisation, automation, staffing, and ecommerce were happening across every industry. COVID-19 Exposes Challenges in Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Distribution.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 21, 2018

The central Ohio software team, encompassing about 17 employees, will relocate in September from the Hilliard headquarters to the Technology Center, which will have space to grow to about 30 employees. VARGO offers complete fulfillment solutions for e-commerce, retail, wholesale and manufacturing clients.

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