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AI’s Transformative Role in Warehousing

Logistics Business Magazine

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? The pace of development of AI is accelerating and we can already see some key areas in warehousing and logistics where it can be applied. A minor example is some work we recently did for Birlea.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary. For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? The implementation of warehouse automation can be expensive.

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How to Reduce the Impact of Supply Chain-Related Inflation in Logistics

MTS Logistics

Here are some tricks and examples of how businesses can benefit from inflation: Cost Savings: Consolidation and LCL shipping can help businesses save costs as they can share the cost of shipping and handling with other businesses. This can help to reduce the costs associated with warehousing and inventory holding.

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Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices

3PL Links

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. However, have you ever given any thought to how these processes can affect the environment?

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What Are Reorder Points and How to Calculate Them

Ship Monk

This article will explain what reorder points are and show you how to calculate them. How to Calculate a Reorder Point. How to Calculate Demand During Lead Time. Using the tea kettle example above, let’s say the maximum number of blue tea kettles you’ve ever sold in one day is 45. What is a Reorder Point? Safety Stock =.

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How to Find a Food-Grade Warehouse in Indiana

FW Logsitcs

For businesses searching for food-grade warehousing specifically, it’s essential to understand the factors that go into finding the perfect facility for their needs, products, and customers. Read on to learn more about how to find a food-grade warehouse in Indianapolis that meets your business’s needs. Click here to learn more.

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A Focus on Health and Safety in the Warehousing Environment

Now, That's Logistics

Take facility cleaning, for example. With data suggesting that viruses like COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days, for example, warehouse operators are putting more time and effort into ensuring cleanliness in all areas of their facilities. Creating a Safe Warehouse Environment.