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Rajant Launches Credit Card-Sized Wireless Node

Logistics Business Magazine

The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and notably the smallest within Rajant’s portfolio of industrial wireless nodes. Orders for this first-ever BreadCrumb module specifically tailored to the needs of robotic automation in the warehouse market and Industry 4.0 will be taken starting next week.

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Understanding Distributed Order Management with Dan Gilmore

The Logistics of Logistics

Earlier in his career, he led the implementation of two major WMS projects for Forte Industries. WMS stands for warehouse management system, which is a set of policies and processes intended to organize the work of a warehouse or distribution center and ensure that the facility can operate efficiently and effectively. About Softeon.

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Supply Chain Mapping (Insights from Indago)

Talking Logistics

In the post Hidden Suppliers Can Make or Break Your Operations (Harvard Business Review, May 2015), the authors write, “With the size and complexity of supply chains soaring, a daunting challenge is confronting companies: identifying the critical nodes hidden within the vast expanse of their supply networks.”

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

And although the operational costs of online returns may cause headaches for managers, it is the cost of losing customers due to poor returns experiences that threatens companies most. Jorge Lopera is Vice President Latin America & Industry at FarEye.

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ASCM Connect Brussels

Logistics Business Magazine

ASCM, the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership, provides industry professionals with essential insights about the global technologies, trends and innovations. Throughout the event, attendees will have a variety of opportunities to connect with other industry leaders from around the world.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events. Look at the big picture.

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