FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. Heavy Involvement in Test Distribution. We’re heavily involved.”. Making the Investment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

For example, using a 5G network, a parts tote could communicate that the tote is 80% depleted for this SKU which would trigger a re-order of the necessary parts. This would be a trigger across the supply chain which would result in warehouse movements, maybe LTL, consolidation, and finally distribution and delivery of re-supplies.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. Target Hitting the Mark With Fulfillment From Stores.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

How has the pandemic impacted warehousing and logistics operations in 2020, 2021 and beyond? Warehouse automation acceleration – spanning the entire supply chain from warehousing operations to distribution centers – has been driven by the need to deliver directly to consumers in increasingly shorter timeframes.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 2021. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways 3PL warehouse companies can help take the warehousing burden off of you and support your company’s growth in 2021 and beyond. Tightening of warehouse space availability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Their distribution approach varies country-to-country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021. percent four-year CAGR. Plans for the 2.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. As growth strategists plan to expand a retail footprint or add a distribution center or two, parcel shipping data can provide valuable insights to either direct or double-check these efforts. More to give the organization.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

In September, for example, warehouse employment reached the highest level ever recorded, with 1.25 What may be a “hot item” online one week, for example, could be replaced by another option the following week. “As What’s in Store for 2021? million workers in the warehouse and storage sector, according to Supply Chain Dive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper has one main distribution center roughly three miles from their largest hospital in Camden. While getting personal protection equipment was difficult, 2021 was an even more challenging time for the supply chain team. But in 2021, “all of a sudden there were just completely random shortages that occurred with no warning.”

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Forto

JANUARY 25, 2021

Distribution of Covid-19 vaccines has begun worldwide – in the EU, vaccines from pharmaceutical manufacturers Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna already have conditional marketing authorizations valid for one year but renewable, and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine received emergency marketing authorization in the United Kingdom.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

With the world in the midst of a massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, security experts are keeping a close eye on any “bad actors” who threaten the manufacture and/or distribution of these critical formulas. The fact that hackers see the COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts as a new target hasn’t helped the situation. “By

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 7, 2022

With US e-commerce sales growing steadily over the last decade, and with significant growth taking place in 2020 and 2021, shippers have been positioning their goods closer to their end customers. billion in 2021 (a 14.3% With online sales reaching $870.7 year-over-year increase) and $759.6 billion in 2020 (a 31.8% per square foot.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 3, 2022

WorkWave acquired TEAM Software, the enterprise software platform for cleaning, security and facilities management industries, in September 2021. TEAM by WorkWave is an important step of that plan and is an example of how we are driving innovation to create a modern, unified, and powerful customer experience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The partnership, which will see Zeus handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic, comes as Zeus recently marked its second anniversary. Under the agreement, Zeus is starting with distribution to destination stores in Italy and fixed ad hoc work to Czechia and France.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

After dealing with one supply chain, shipping and logistics challenges after another throughout 2021, a lot of companies may be looking forward to a more predictable, manageable shipping environment in 2022. Unfortunately, there’s yet one more disruptive event to get through before that can happen: Chinese New Year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics says it has achieved “an industry first” by deploying 6 River Systems (6RS) collaborative robots (cobots) on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centres in Milton Keynes, England. The post GXO installs multi-tiered cobots appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In November 2023, the company announced it fulfilled its August 2021 commitment to deliver fully electric, zero direct emission refrigeration solutions for every segment of the cold chain in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

in October 2021. With snarled supply chains, 2021 holiday shipments (sweaters, holiday decorations and such) arrived late in many cases and have contributed to a degree to this inventory build up. The retail inventory to sales ratios have trended up in the recent past, with these ratios standing at 1.18 A ratio of 1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. This allows the company to do some interesting benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

This was just the latest of several omnichannel fulfillment enhancements from Walgreens, including nationwide rollout of same-day delivery with Instacart , launched February 2021, and nationwide same-day curbside pick-up , launched July 2020. Which stores and distribution centers will accommodate gig integration for various regions?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Published November 11, 2021. We used the example of the hottest new video game to explain it. “So if you’re selling that video game to Walmart as an example, you have to then move it from the port to the regional Walmart distribution centers so that Walmart can then put that product on their shelf for the consumer to buy.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2023

in December 2021. Retail ground beef prices, for example, averaged $4.81 Little Brown Bakers , the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies, is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. Maximum disruptions pushed the gauge to a peak of 4.31

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021. The mega online retailer accounted for a staggering 41.4%

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2022

More specifically, the customer-focused supply chain refers to the improvement of the customer experience in the delivery process, i.e. warehousing, distribution and after-sales service. References: B. What is customer centricity? Arrizabalaga Uriarte Consulting. link] Bolumole, Y., Caltagirone, J., & Daugherty, P. link] Pedersen, M.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Here are some good examples: The Australian retailer Woolworths dominated Australian online trade in the sector food and personal care with a volume of about two billion USD and a market share between 15 and 20 percent within just a few years of entering the online market. One example is combining the IoT with cloud technologies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

Snatt Logistica Group specialises in the handling, storage and distribution of goods for third parties in the fashion industry via multiple channels including e-commerce. For example, some of the warehouses are equipped with 3D printer and embroidery machines, operated by skilled, reliable professionals for tailor made customisation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the United States, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has, for example, prohibited the import of goods manufactured in whole or in part by forced labour and originating from the autonomous region of Uyghur since June 21, 2022. For a Chinese supplier, for example, is the production plant close to a Uyghur forced labour camp?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Sunlight , a member of the international investment Olympia Group, has published strong financial results for H1 2021 with an 180% increase in EBITDA and 68% increase in turnover, compared to H1 2020. Turnover for Sunlight in H1 2021 amounted to €126m compared to €75m during the same period last year, i.e. a 68% increase.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

In 2021, the REWE Group recorded a total turnover of approximately 75.3 Lekkerland is dedicated to the distribution of food products and other items to petrol stations, kiosk, retailers, quick service restaurants and similar businesses. billion euros.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

After undergoing a modernisation in 2021, the terminal has now been awarded by Deutsche Bahn as the 50th eco warehouse for DB Schenker. The facility in Tilburg is the latest example of how quickly we’re moving toward highly automated, eco-efficient freight hubs. The modernised terminal site has an area of 59,210 sq m.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

Glasgow’s COP26 in November 2021 shone a light on the impact that freight and logistics have on the. For example, as part Combilift’s drive to help customers achieve their aims of more sustainable operations, over 60% of the company’s output is now electric.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Services like Doordash, Instacart, and Uber Eats are examples of drivers using their own vehicles and setting their own schedules to deliver products to customers and provide more visibility. The post Going the Extra Mile on the Last-mile appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems.

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