Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Körber is a leading provider of logistics software, material handling, voice, and consulting solutions. Technology Can Aid in Hiring the Disabled. Part of the story of this retailer’s employment of the disabled in their DCs is a story of technology adoption. There is a service level agreement that the system will be up 99.9%

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. The warehouse technologies for manual, semi- or fully automatic solutions are perfectly balanced, and all processes run smoothly. Logistics software is your ace in the hand, before, during and after the peaks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. Transportation management systems include 2 types of solutions. A Proven ROI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

When companies consider implementing enterprise software, standard operating procedure would be to look at a public company’s financials before deciding to implement the solution. If the software company is private, the prospective customer often asks for the right to view their financials. How can they be growing so fast?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management. Designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems through APIs and batch processes, the TMS facilitates smooth data flow and operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). For each of these options, software and service providers need to set a clear path for success. First are technology risks. Look to the Cloud.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” Warehouse management systems rely on RF scans of locations and products. trillion rows of data into the platform. “So

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Much of that investment is at the platform level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with sustainability, technology, and energy practices. The energy sector provides a compelling example of CSR-driven compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. SaaS or cloud will also influence this pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Essential Steps to Using Warehouse Modeling Software for Design 1) Understand the Design Objectives and Constraints The first step in your review should be to determine and prioritise the objectives for your warehouse facility and operation. Order and picking profiles should be examined too.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together. Read on for common use cases. .

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. Are neither necessary nor sufficient to implement [our operating system]. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. 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. Here are two examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology. The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. Supply Chain Collaboration Networks are a Key Technology. A Supply chain collaboration networks (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Additionally, the cost of implementing and maintaining blockchain systems can be prohibitive for smaller companies. For example, shifting from PoW to Proof of Stake (PoS) or delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) algorithms can drastically reduce energy consumption while speeding up transaction times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

It allows operations to remain competitive even in unpredictable market conditions and supports a variety of business models and client needs. As businesses grow or enter new markets, they need the ability to redeploy or adapt warehouse systems to minimize downtime and reduce reconfiguration costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. The model learns continuously and can adapt to changing conditions in the network.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. What to prioritize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. That is changing as companies like Lucas introduce machine learning tools to improve planning and decision-making in the DC. For example, the traditional approach to workforce planning is to use an engineered labor standards system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In this context, companies are looking for trusted solution providers that can help them design the most efficient plan and support them in the transition to ensure adoption of the new technologies. Aspen Technology is very well established in the chemical industry as a software provider for process optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. Simulation is the most widely used benefit of a digital twin. Physical change (i.e.,

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators and Warehouse Technology Welcome to our tour of a logistics warehouse in the late 20th century. Is your mind blown yet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

As part of my personal and professional development, I’ve been participating in our book club at Lucas Systems over the past several months. “The Goal” is a management-themed novel whose main message centers on identifying and addressing constraints within a system to improve overall efficiency. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

For it to be an optimal solution, a mathematical model needs to be used. That model can then be used to analyze every new situation that arises. The model will help a company find a solution that is best for their relocated employees as a whole. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Design and planning software has been utilized for the last several decades to manage these operational risks. fall under this category as well.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The last thing you want is to find yourself saddled with a software partner that does not have the resources to support your growing business. That’s why financial viability is such an important topic to have when evaluating which software vendor is the right one to partner alongside. For example, look into their IPO status.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Waiting times in ports contribute to pollution, as the engine of a vessel stays running as it continues to power its onboard systems. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. Marine optimization technologies help address all these issues. Weather conditions.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models. Matt was previously the founder/CEO of Catapult International, the industry leading ocean shipping rate management system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2024

At supply chain and enterprise application conferences, software companies have talked about using generative AI to create user manuals. They have also talked about the use of generative AI to improve supply chain system user interfaces. A good example is saying “What are my demurrage issues at the Port of Long Beach?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

During COVID, this more agile and resilient model allowed the firm to grow their market share. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective. I’m responsible for the overall digital transformation, including technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. This puts their SCP on the same microservices platform as their other solutions. Is this just standard PR hype?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example.

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