Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. million square feet in 10 distribution centers and 35 million square feet across its branch network. But we recognize that the industry is moving to even more speed!

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Ship Monk

JUNE 7, 2023

Those goals also tell you how much you’ve already evolved, and as such it is vital that your company understands the most critical distribution metrics, that way you can keep control on your day-to-day operations as well as your month-to-month, quarter-to-quarter, and year-to-year progress. What Are Distribution Metrics?

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This extensive reach is supported by a robust hinterland distribution network, enabling end-to-end pick-up and delivery services. The power of technology growing into this industry will only continue from this point forward. This digital platform saves time and effort for shippers, being efficiency its main goal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

AutoStore in action at a Medline Distribution Center AutoStore has a lot of buzz surrounding it. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. While the speed varies based on what types of orders are being fulfilled, typically they see picking throughput increase 2-4 times. Why AutoStore?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

SVT Robotics , an enterprise software provider for the rapid integration of industrial robotics, and Kardex Solutions, a Global Business Partner of AutoStore and intralogistics solution provider of automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems, have announced a strategic partnership.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In “ It’s the era of Industry 4.0.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. Picking workstations, packing stations, and other operational areas will be located under this massive platform.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Logistics provider Dachser began operations at a new distribution centre at its Magdeburg location in mid-February. One of the warehouses has been specifically designed for the storage and picking of food and non-food items and covers approximately 8,000 m2. At the 40,000 sq.m The expansion created 40 new jobs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When Covid triggered the e-commerce frenzy, many grocery retail logistics operations had little choice but to rethink their order picking methodologies and, as a result there is a trend away from traditional zone picking towards wave picking B to C strategies, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle Ltd.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2019

This is good news for distribution centre operators, because the Star Wars ‘droids’ have morphed into a new generation of reliable DC robots that are revolutionising the logistics world! The Tractica report lists the following four in the context of distribution centres. billion by the end of 2021. SHOULD YOU USE THEM IN YOUR DC?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

So here is what we picked up: . Relook business processes and opportunities – yes pick the low hanging fruit – but only if it’s a priority for your company and it brings significant improvement and returns. They need to really understand your business and not just the generic traits of your industry. Looking at the CFO.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 23, 2021

With that in mind, we wanted to examine the largest export industries in the U.S. and what to expect out of these industries moving forward. It is expected that this industry will continue to grow. Due to lockdowns caused by COVID-19 the aircraft industry suffered significant losses in 2020. Petroleum ($88.4B).

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Harry Drajpuch is a 30+ year logistics industry executive with a breadth of executive management experience. Prior to Amware, Drajpuch was President and CEO at Weber Logistics, where he had full P&L responsibility for 15 distribution centers and a large regional truckload fleet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Myth #1 – Robots are well-suited for all picking styles Today there are AMR’s that can handle almost all styles of picking. Using AMRs as take-away or transport systems will eliminate some worker travel, but warehouses will still need to optimize pick rates and minimize worker travel within picking areas.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2022

The e-commerce industry has exploded and continues to grow each year. Consumers also expect a variety of shipping options such as next-day shipping, free shipping and parcel pick-up from stores or parcel lockers with accurate delivery estimated. Another high demand for the industry is returns. seamless returns.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

But, picking the third party logistics specialist that will be right for your business can be a daunting process. The post Industry View: Picking Up The Pace of Fulfilment appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. A 3PLpartner allows internet retailers to devote time to what matters most.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? On-Time Shipping. Accuracy in Order Fulfillment. Monitor Warehouse Capacity.

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Stord

JULY 9, 2019

Biggest Obstacle to BOPIS: Logistics and Inventory Tracking Buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) services, offered by retailers like Target and Walmart, are used by consumers to pay fewer costs for quicker shipments. And, the passive tags gather data that can improve operational efficiency, especially in warehouses.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Consumer confidence will pick up, but it really depends on whether we witness more disruptions in the coming times.” billion by 2027.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

Warehouse and distribution centres (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labour shortage. Specifically, Honeywell sees six trends emerging in the warehouse and DC industries. For many operations, order picking or putting are the entry point to digitalisation and automation. Automation can help.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In the race to exceed customer expectations and capitalize on competitive differentiators, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are serving as strategic assets instead of just “places to store stuff.” This level of flexibility is imperative in the logistics industry, where providers need to be able to scale up and down on the dime.”.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. 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.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 14, 2018

The problem we had to solve this week was about picking. In the logistics, warehousing and distribution of merchandise services of a company, picking is the process of selecting and collecting material from the warehouse efficiently and effectively. The biggest impact is on the preparation of orders.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the United States, there are a lot of billion dollar industries , led by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, commercial banking, life insurance, and petroleum wholesaling to name a few. However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. A picking robot working in an automated warehouse that has such a figure in stock will have the order added to its list. Drivers of New Distribution Technologies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fives, through its Smart Automation Solutions Division, is an industry leading provider and integrator of cutting-edge, smart, scalable, and sustainable material handling solutions to increase warehouse automation. As a “customer-oriented company, Fives supports industrial companies throughout the entire life cycle of their facilities.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2018

I’d be a little surprised if you haven’t yet heard about retail giant, Amazon and its plans for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones, in distribution. So is there really a place for drones in distribution? There can be little doubt that drones will become a commercial reality across many industries.

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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 Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article delves into the changes that new commercial business models, customer expectations, and technology are bringing about in the logistics environment, focusing particularly on how those changes are impacting the planning, procurement, design, layout, and operation of distribution centres. The Changing Face of the DC.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Under the terms of the partnership, Savoye will implement a fully automated fulfilment center, the first-of-its-kind in the region, which includes a X-PTS Goods-To-Persons (GTP) shuttle system, Warehouse Execution Software (WES), Zone to Zone fast picking system and automated orders packing to process 15K orders per day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. Now, a year-and-a half since the pandemic started, activity has picked up, but the disruption has spawned a shortage of 80,000 drivers in the U.S. ports to get backlogged.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. increased protection of industrial operations and data. Take a look at it: 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Prologis Park Ryton is one of the most sought-after industrial and logistics locations in the UK, with current occupiers including Jaguar Land Rover, DHL and LEVC. The post Furnolic picks Prologis Park Ryton for net zero DC appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Airfreight Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The supply chain and e-commerce service provider now has a total of six distribution centers with almost 40,000 square meters of storage space in China. Worldwide distribution takes place by air freight via the nearby Pudong Airport. The site compliments the existing sites in Shanghai, Kunshan, Shenzhen and Beijing.

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