Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

Cimcorp helped Kwik Trip automate order fulfilment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at over 700 locations daily. Opened in the fall of 2018, the La Crosse baking facility produces and distributes 19 types of bread and buns.

Distribution 60

Distribution Optimization Software Modeling Software Automation 60

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. About Amware Fulfillment Amware Fulfillment provides order fulfillment services to help growing omni-channel brands scale without limits.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 331

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. You want to make sure that your provider is doing all that it can to protect the integrity of your products while adhering to GMP guidelines. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL.

Distribution 98

Distribution Inventory Reduction 3PL Supply Chain Design Software 98

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?

Procurement Analytics 52

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 9, 2021

The distribution system they operated was through exportation of their products to Ukrainian bottling companies, which then sold the products to independent distributors. This system did not only generate more costs for PepsiCo, but also it was not able to reach all the rural areas were prospective customers were.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

One of the key components of a distribution network for any business is its strategic use of order fulfillment facilities. The first is the fulfillment center and the second is the distribution center. It is important to recognize the subtle differences between distribution and order fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. They sell over a million products that range in size from very small copper fittings to 40-foot pipes.

Supply Chain Design Software 136

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

5 Tips to Enhance Your Own Distribution Center | Image source: Pexels The dynamism of activities is typically cited as a distinction when discussing the significance of logistics for a business. The entire company benefits from effective distribution center administration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Especially informative and relevant to me was the roundtable discussion – Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation. A Panel of Experts on Productization and Scaling. ” Carl Doeksen noted that @3M has 240 factories worldwide, but they also have large distribution centers (DCs).

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes In today’s fast-paced business world, order management is a critical component of success. The efficiency and accuracy of order management can make or break a company’s reputation and bottom line. What Is Order Management? Order Processing: After capturing the order, it needs to be processed.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Ordering 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. As strategic leaders, manufacturing and distribution CFOs need to increase the adoption of digital technology to improve operations, efficiency, customer experience, and control along the supply chain. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

Transloading is by no means a new method of product distribution, but the rationale for implementing it has changed over the years. With the “Amazon-ization” of the supply chain, however, transloading – and its ally, deconsolidation – continues to thrive as a go-to strategy for a different reason: speeding order-to-delivery time.

Distribution 48

Distribution Cost Reduction Ordering Production 48

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. Shane Hanson and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons to leave your 3PL.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 24, 2023

Since its founding, ShipMonk has prided itself on offering the best logistics services to DTC ecommerce brands and growing online businesses seeking B2B retail distribution and omnichannel fulfillment. Discounted Shipping Rates Shipping carriers offer better rates to businesses that ship at a higher volume.

Outsourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. Executing a Perfect Order is Difficult! IT systems can be part of the problem.

Optimal Sourcing 135

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 135

Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

This McCordsville fulfillment center is the largest fulfillment center of Walmart and will enable them to fulfill more orders quickly. We regularly or infrequently see more headlines of various companies investing in order fulfillment operations. What is Order fulfillment? Why is order fulfillment important?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most eCommerce order fulfillment operations focus on getting products out the door and into the hands of customers without much consideration for what happens when a customer sends the order back. Many online sellers find eCommerce returns management difficult to handle.

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

18, 2019 -- STORD , pioneers of networked distribution, next-generation warehousing, and distribution for modern shippers, today announced its exhibition and participation at LINK2019 (formerly the Retail Supply Chain Conference), hosted by the Retail Industry Leaders Association, one of the retail industry’s largest events.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2022

As consumers demand to know how their products are made, distributed and delivered—and with a sharper eye on environmental sustainability and social responsibility—companies are responding by implementing more eco-friendly transportation options into their fleets. Taking a Successful Logistics Model to New Heights.

Production 148

Production Supply Chain Design Logistics Network Optimization Software Trucking 148

Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The International Trade Association says fashion is currently the leading product category, followed by electronics and media. Canadian consumers increasingly rely upon the internet to place orders,” ITA says. The first tenant in DB Schenker’s new shared-use facility sells camera systems, Wi-Fi-connected doorbells and related products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Ordering Optimization Software 147

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Horizontal order picking still holds great potential in terms of optimization, especially with enhanced ergonomics. The three new mast variants of the Linde N20 C SA semi-automated order picker enable operators to comfortably raise the truck’s forks to working height so that they needn’t bend down when handling the goods.

Production 47

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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. The post New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Supply Chain Software 55

Supply Chain Software Distribution Automation Supply Chain Design Software 55

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

Learn how certain key technologies will solve your company's distribution challenges. These technologies can be added to current ERP and WMS systems to boost order fulfillment productivity by 30-70% in existing or new warehouse distribution operations.

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Distribution ERP Automation Ordering 97

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Interroll has received a large order for delivery to a South Korean e-commerce company. The new order comes after Interroll received other large orders from the same customer in 2018 and 2019 as well as a previous first and smaller order in 2017. The contract amounts to a lower double-digit million Swiss franc figure.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Part of Edeka Group, the largest German supermarket chain, Edeka Freienbrink is on a mission to distribute fresh food to its 488 stores around Berlin and Brandenburg quickly and efficiently. Edeka Freienbrink is one of five Edeka distribution centres Cimcorp has been modernizing with intralogistics automation designed for fresh food handling.

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Distribution Automation Handling Picking 50

WorkWave

APRIL 17, 2024

To address the challenge of providing selective access to order information, RouteManager is proud to introduce its innovative Filtered Guest feature. Understanding the Need Many RouteManager customers serve various clients and companies, each with unique order requirements. What Are the Benefits?

Collaboration 105

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3PL Links

AUGUST 13, 2023

Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices | Image source: Pexels Any firm needs logistics to make sure that products are delivered to clients successfully and efficiently. We’ll talk about sustainable logistics for warehousing and distribution in this article.

Waste Reduction 48

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

-based truck manufacturer, says its Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 2021.

Modeling Software 72

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Hyster has added the new S2.0SD platform double stacker to its range of dependable warehouse equipment to help operations increase productivity, while managing costs. The post Hyster double stacker optimises productivity appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Production 60

Production Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling 60

Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2021

Knowing how important it is for Clarks to get its products to the right place in the right condition and at the right time, DB Schenker developed a customized logistics program that significantly reduced the distribution and fulfillment processing time, getting end product to customers faster. A Customized Program, Made Easy.

Material Savings 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity. Slotting Optimization – Product slotting is a complex problem.

Optimization Software 144

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Using RFID, companies can triple their order accuracy and reduce chargebacks. percent order accuracy. percent order accuracy. Retail today is ultra-competitive—the right product needs to be in the right place at the right time for the consumer.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To all procurement and logistics specialists, how many of your daily emails pertain to purchase orders? Numerous details are manually recorded, such as the products needed, quantity of items, descriptions, pricing, payment details, delivery methods and dates. Many companies have not automated this fundamental Purchase Order operation.

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Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Purchasing Negotiate Pricing 80

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Instead, it is a combination of solutions that allow an organization to fulfill orders received from multiple channels through a variety of channels. The key component is to fulfill the orders through the most efficient channel for both the consumer and company. This includes the entry of the order, sourcing, payments, and fulfillment.

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EazyStock

JULY 2, 2021

A bill of materials , as known as BOM or Bill of Material, is similar to a recipe in that it contains a list of components required to build a certain product. It also details the process of building assemblies and sub-assemblies towards the completion of the product. Quantity/Unit of Measurement.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Narrow Aisle Ltd – the UK-based manufacturer of Flexi Truck space-saving intralogistics solutions – has announced that, through its US-based subsidiary, it is making a significant investment in its distribution capacity across the USA, South and Central America.

Distribution 53

Distribution Material Savings Cost Reduction Materials Handling 53

Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

One of the many advantages of operating order fulfillment companies in Canada and the U.S. is the ability to see firsthand some of the top products that are selling online. Below is a top 10 list of trending products to sell online : YOU ARE PAYING FOR TRADITIONALLY DESIGNED MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (MHE). Pet Care Products.

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