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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

At some companies, these relocations involved moving groups of different sizes from different offices with hundreds of possible destinations. The groups themselves were non-homogeneous with people of different ages and interests. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast?

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Programmable automation is code-based, allowing for excellent precision Programmable automation is most used in systems that produce similar items using the same automated steps and tools.

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OTTO Motors Commits to Production Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Many of my ARC Advisory Group colleagues were in attendance due to our company’s strong focus on manufacturing automation. However, it was a different experience for me due to my focus on logistics technologies. Production logistics has different requirements with respect to variability by operation and integration needs.

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Modular Automation for Efficient Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Smart automation solutions for the entire inbound and outbound logistics and intralogistics process are the key to increasing efficiency while reducing complexity for customized implementation. The free MTpro planning software speeds up engineering, for example with quickly adaptable models.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. Design of the logistics network.

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Logistics Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy

Logistics Viewpoints

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. The result is often a peak sales volume for a specific group of items. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. Peaks are all so different.

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Programming Languages Applied to Logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Programming languages are very useful tools for companies when it comes to automating boring and repetitive tasks to focus on more creative ones. The field of logistics is no exception, with the need to automate the recollection, cleaning and preparation of forecast and inventory data, as well as to program robots in warehouses.