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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

The need for new omnichannel capabilities – particularly curb pick-up and ship-from-store – soared. Retailers’ understanding of these costs lags what has been achieved in other industries, or even that retailer’s understanding of their costs in their own upstream supply chain. There tend to be higher margins in this industry.

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5 Myths of Making Robots Work with People

Logistics Viewpoints

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. Myth #1 – Robots are well-suited for all picking styles Today there are AMR’s that can handle almost all styles of picking. 33% annually from 2022-2027.

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The Food Industry Needs Visibility In The Supply Chain

Trinity Logistics

Of all industries, the food industry needs data and visibility in the supply chain readily available when it comes to their shipping. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the rise of recalls adds in extra pressure for the food industry to have visibility. Visibility Is Important In The Food Industry.

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Let’s Talk Supply Chain! Envase Celebrates Growth, Drayage Impact on Leading Industry Podcast

Envase Technologies

Sarah cares a great deal about the industry, especially about solving the challenges that drivers face every day on the road. They have to handle every aspect of their businesses, from driving the trucks to picking out the loads to all the financial management. We created Envase TMS for them.”.

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Case Study: Tooling Up with Storage and Picking System

Logistics Business Magazine

Based in Yeovil, Somerset, the organisation operates from a purpose-built distribution centre and its philosophy of providing more than 6,000 tools ex-stock at low prices has earned the company an unrivalled industry reputation. Prior to this, picking was carried out using trolleys in very narrow aisle, adjustable pallet racking.

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Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Pactiv

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Foods) and consumer brands (Walmart, Sam’s Club).

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3 Tech Trends Reshaping the Logistics Industry

Now, That's Logistics

By optimizing workflows and order picking/packing accuracy; improving inventory management; and better utilizing human labor, technology is literally reshaping the logistics industry. In 2021, a recent study predicts market revenue for the global sector to reach $22.4 That’s about to change in a big way. Portuguese language.

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