10xLogistics

MAY 26, 2015

Re-reading a great article from the Wall Street Journal called " Mobile Apps Get Picked Up By Independent Truckers for Better Routes " (Subscription May Be Required). Here we have "silicon valley" meets the old stodgy trucking industry. This could be real disruptive technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. If these tools still do not eliminate package theft, consumers can have the items shipped to a PO Box or a pick-up locker. If the address produced a low score, then a package recipient can recommend in-store collection or a UPS pick-up point.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. In order to meet customer needs, retailers need to understand their customers’ expectations better. How should stores be laid out to support buy online, pickup in store that requires efficient in-store picking?

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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. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Help achieve better speed in item picking. Help achieve better accuracy in item picking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

For example, as a picker is moving through the warehouse, their scan gun will read, “go to location XB312 and pick three cases!” Automatic identification (AutoID) solutions – like scan guns or Voice Systems – is what allows a WMS to ensure the right product is picked from the right location. A WMS tells workers what to do.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. To take one example, consider an order-picking process using AMRs as a type of picking cart with multiple order totes per AMR, where human pickers are subservient to the AMR’s.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2020

AMR maker Locus Robotics is celebrating a picking milestone that cements its place as a key player in fulfilment logistics, reports Paul Hamblin. Read the whole article here. “We We are thrilled to have reached the 200 million units picked milestone,” said Rick Faulk, CEO, Locus Robotics. “As pharmacy chain. billion (£7.35.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2021

After this article was published, several other articles appeared suggesting that either the Amazon program would not work, was unsafe, or was a cynical maneuver designed to exploit already overburdened workers. Workers are expected to meet their productivity goals. Feelings of relatedness can contribute to motivation.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

When you order inventory, you want to ensure you have enough stock to meet demand, especially around sales and peak season. This is a plethora of articles, but at ShipMonk we know that one of the few cases of overpreparing that doesn’t hurt is when you’re absorbing as much information as possible about best ways to project your budget.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. However, most warehouses continue using human labor for pick-and-pack processes, says Robotics Business Review. Getting The Most Out of Shipping In 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. I picked a good time to cover what is now well-known to be a hot market consisting of many successful warehouse automation suppliers. I underestimated the growth by $2 billion.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. That means that people actually pick something up and put it down seven to eight times, either manually or using MHE. 2) One-Way Flow. 4) Inventory Control.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

However, how can we aim for productivity, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the needs of a market that is expanding all the time? The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article. This makes warehouse operations safer and less error-prone.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

One of our consulting clients, a leading automotive parts distributor in Australia, recognised that the picking productivity in their warehouse was not good—somewhere around 15 lines per hour. So, after two years, not only had this company increased their line picking rate from 15 to 50 per hour, they also reaped some very tangible benefits.

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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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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2022

The right technologies can increase efficiency by improving stock control and pick accuracy, warehouse flexibility, responsiveness, and safety and security. In this article, we explore the benefits of warehouse automation. Automated picking systems. Picking items for orders is one of the most time-consuming warehouse activities.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

But don’t pick too quick! Check out our Section 321 FAQs and supplementary article on why Section 321 is your solution to import savings. However, underneath those elements are the day-to-day ways our software and staff meet your 3PL needs so you can grow globally. Have more questions?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These retailers are relying on a mix of social media posts and ads that also tout the fact that people can save money by picking up their items in stores. Earlier this week, I wrote an article highlighting that cargo theft is on the rise. I’ll be following up with an article dedicated to package theft, or porch piracy.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour. Let’s dive in! AGV Navigation Technology How Do AGVs Navigate?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The need for warehouse labor is greater than ever, but there just haven’t been enough workers to meet the demand. In this article, we’ll look at where the shortage currently stands and what you can expect in the future. According to a recent article in Supply Chain Dive , warehouse employment hit a new high in July.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour. Let’s dive in! AGV Navigation Technology How Do AGVs Navigate?

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Radius Logistics

APRIL 15, 2024

The success of this strategy hinges significantly on the sophistication of the 3PL provider, especially in delivering critical sub-services such as pick and pack, short-term and long-term storage, and kitting and labelling services. We recognize our pivotal role in today’s competitive market for our clients.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. Communication between the driver, shipper, and 3PL aids in optimizing warehouse pick-ups. The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions. Unify data streams.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This article considers some of the indicators to consider if outsourcing might be the solution for your needs. For these big brands, the real question is whether they can meet the demands of their customers. Customers will not put up with inferior quality simply to meet your demands as a supplier.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

They help oversee the receiving and storing of stock items, inventory management, stock counts, order allocation, picking, packing, scanning, shipping and resource management. Warehouse management systems can recommend the most efficient pick paths. This can make fulfilling orders quicker and easier with fewer errors. Integrated ERP.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When it comes to picking, an operative needing to pick one of those electric blenders for an order will receive directions to the closest storage location to which the item has been assigned. In effect, the “chaos approach means picking operatives are always within easy reach of items required for customer orders.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. This happens by eliminating the need for human input in the performance of repetitive tasks like sorting orders, picking, checking carrier availability, etc. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

“With around 500,000 articles, our multichannel strategy and our continuous growth, we wanted to invest in a system offers close to zero picking errors and maximum flexibility for future system expansions,” said Dieter Egloff, deputy managing director of Peterhans Handwerkercenter AG, explaining the main reasons for the decision.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Articles for the 4,270 Netto branches are stored, picked and delivered from the current total of 20 logistics centres established throughout Germany, focusing primarily on fresh produce. Netto plans to implement other similar facilities but Thiendorf is the first project jointly realised with Cimcorp.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Any time your vendor cannot supply you with a product to meet your order is an incident with direct consequences for your company. For example, the products are available, but some items are lost or damaged during the shipping/delivery process, or the wrong quantity was picked in the supplier’s warehouse.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help. A recent DC Velocity article summarized the perspectives of real estate executives at the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Edge conference.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This new name is part of a new corporate project which focuses on meeting customers’ needs, providing a wider range of solutions and mobilizing all its teams worldwide. Customers need the best software solution to improve their productivity, meet their deadlines and adapt to a fast-changing world. planning to stop there.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. For example, one of our customers at Lucas, Apex Tool Group , experienced a 63% reduction in picking errors, but moreover, shared that employees “loved the system,” and said, “you rarely implement a new system and have users tell you ‘it’s made my life so much easier.‘

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of picking and packing, exploring their significance and the fulfillment processes behind them.

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