Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2021

ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have closed our joint survey on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations these same executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s not by accident that 82% of procurement leaders surveyed for the Gartner research “Future Supply Chains: Resilience, Agility, Sustainability & Technology” in 2023 stated they want to make significant investments in technology over the next five years. Did you find this article interesting?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

What’s in the article: Shippers’ sentiments and adjustments amid continuing market instability. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. Cost was seen as the biggest perceived impediment to AI adoption among the survey respondents.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 26, 2019

A 2018 Logility and APICS survey on supply chain priorities revealed that, 30% highlighted the need to respond to customer mandates for faster, more accurate and unique fulfillment as a top business priority moving forward. Automation. Automation achieves many of the same results AI does. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. Robotic automation in the warehouse has exploded over the past decade and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

As more of our native ecommerce clients expand into retail/wholesale channels, we’re continuing to invest in automation and technology to help these businesses scale quickly,” says Erich Grundman, Senior Manager of Operations Analytics at ShipMonk. Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In the following paragraphs, we’ll discuss the process of using technology and automation to improve the workplace culture and environment. Let’s explore how: Use automation to alleviate workers’ tasks. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. This takes creativity – and empathy.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article by Morai Logistics outlines the numerous changes supply chains are experiencing and the ways in which they’ll look different in the future. Automation, softwares for supply chain management, or tools for visibility and real-time tracking. A New Focus. Two of those are visibility and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. This creates new opportunities for both automation and improved decision-making. In short, more and more of the physical world can now be observed and quantified by computers.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

This article by Morai Logistics looks into the way cloud logistics is shaping the supply chain and logistics industry. In addition, cloud logistics also helps organizations automate processes, which improves productivity. A specific focus will discuss the role of transportation management systems in advancing operations.

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Logistics in War

MAY 1, 2020

Automation offers military logisticians tremendous advantages and has to be a part of their future. It’s a fallacy to think military logistics is only now advancing on an automation. Military logisticians, alongside industry counterparts, have utilised automation in their daily business for nearly sixty years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Despite the inherent challenges, a 2018 McKinsey article estimated that the payoff of agility enabled by digitalization can be staggering: “For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too? In the meantime, go here for more information.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are three of the biggest hot tech topics out there. In this case, what do automated vehicles and AI mean for the truck driving industry? In fact, there tends to be a bit of sensationalism when it comes to headlines for automated vehicles. freight, by weight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. We now have an opportunity to take automation, orchestration and supply chain insights to entirely new levels of sophistication and impact. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. If AI can automate mundane tasks to reduce the tediousness of their jobs, they will be all for it. Each class is different, but three themes emerged in student questions. Do you know where you are going?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This article comes from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and looks at gamification in the warehouse. While maybe not top of mind for many DC operators in terms of priority technology investments, based on some recent survey results, it may be worth exploring. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Turvo

JANUARY 5, 2021

The need for a digital, automated, and data-driven approach to managing transportation and shipping logistics is more apparent than ever before. Logistically, frontline worker performance can see a great deal of improvement with a more streamlined and automated process from start to finish. .

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

A report based on a survey by Finances Online found that the most critical inventory management practices for companies were forecasting (61.3%), warehouse management (50%), logistics (46.8%), and back-end technology (32.3%). Eliminate data siloes and swivel-chair processes by embracing automation with API and EDI.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22. Invest in warehouse automation where possible to reduce fatigue and simple mistakes. Here Are A Few More Articles to Check Out! Even a 3PL with a 99.9%

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. That said, few have been able to scale up immediately and automate their workflow to capitalize on the drastic need throughout the continuing surge in consumption. Automation. The impacts of consumption shifts on the supply chain. YoY in the US and 6% YoY globally.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

However, a recent Forbes article pointed out that, while 92% of executives believe supply chain visibility is critical, only 27% of their companies have achieved it. Robotics and task automation make the most of limited human resources, while also freeing available employees to focus on strategic work instead of manual labor.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the March/April 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. In this article, I will give you a glimpse of some of the distribution centre (DC) trends and technologies that Australian firms should be aware of. Stage 2: Automation. What is driving this?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

As an extension of Meili Robots ’ warehouse robots guide and warehouse automation guide , the company will now share nine tips that managers must keep in mind in order to run a successful warehouse in 2021. Recommended reading: “Robotics 102: A Complete Guide to Warehouse Automation” 3 – Optimise Accuracy.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

Gartner predicts that machine automation will become an increasingly crucial aspect of supply chain management. According to Accenture, artificial intelligence involves automation, augmentation, and innovation intelligently. This article explores 5 ways in which AI can be utilized. Function 1: Predictive maintenance.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Automation divides opinion over the issue of jobs. According to a study undertaken by economists at Deloitte, automation has ‘generated more jobs than it has destroyed.’. As industrial facilities become more automated, a need has arisen for highly-skilled workers that can operate computer-controlled systems.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. According to a Coveo Holiday Report, 55% of surveyed online shoppers in the U.S. Automated emails and notifications reassure customers that their claim was received and that someone is working on it.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

To support this contention, company executives recently unveiled a shipper survey to gain some understanding of their business challenges and appetite for digital transformation. There’s quite a few automation and digitization projects underway and I expect the number of these efforts will continue to grow,” she said. “I

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Read the whole article here. Revealing the results of an industry survey carried out just before the pandemic, he painted a picture of a sector on the cusp of a technological transformation, driven by the march to digital shopping. Survey respondents were divided roughly equally between 3PLs, retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 10, 2022

What’s in this article: Today’s software trends. For instance, automation is a very common feature in today’s programs. 64% of companies in one Gartner survey stated that lack of tech talent was their most significant barrier to the adoption of new technology. Logistics software shopping can be stressful.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Conger

MAY 3, 2023

AGVs Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can transport goods with minimal human involvement Description Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are computer-guided and pre-programmed robotic vehicles that can move materials around a warehouse or factory. Overall, conveyors and sortation systems cost from $50,000 to over $1 million.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 24, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Supply chain adaptations for success. According to a survey from McKinsey, 39% of industry leaders are enhancing industry 4.0 Automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and data digitization are cornerstones to optimize internal business operations to increase time and cost-efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues.

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