Talking Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

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. This presented some key challenges in such a high-velocity operation,” Spata says.

Picking 67

Picking Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 67

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Work has been completed to turn one of the five freight hubs operated by U-Freight Logistics in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse. When there are no operations staff at the EFC, the non-sleeping AGVs still execute instructions and pre-arrange the required goods to be ready for pick/pack when the operations staff return to work.

eCommerce 40

eCommerce Operations Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 40

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

Cimcorp helped Kwik Trip automate order fulfilment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at over 700 locations daily. Kwik Trip also uses a “pick-by-light” system for picking less-than-full trays in outbound orders.

Distribution 63

Distribution Optimization Software Modeling Software Automation 63

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. The HAI autonomous case handling robots clearly show a value proposition of flexible automation providing throughput for high storage density facilities and operations. I decided to (virtually) pick boxes from a shelf onto a Locus robot.

Supply Chain Software 174

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 174

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2019

The patented BattPack technology is a state-of-the-art battery concept where the robot will pick up a fully charged battery whenever needed. The BattPack ejection tray can drop and pick up battery-units at BattPack stations placed around the grid. This modular workstation consists of a picking module and buffer modules.

Meeting 46

Meeting Production Picking Presentation 46

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Locus Robotics is presenting a European premiere at LogiMAT 2023. Locus Vector, the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) has a payload of up to 272 kg, can move autonomously in any direction (omnidirectional) and is therefore particularly suitable for picking items with higher weights and those that require special handling. Named to the Inc.

Cost Reduction 66

Cost Reduction Picking Automation Presentation 66

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

CKF Systems utilises ABB high speed robots to help customer perfectly pick and pack snack product. The system replaces a previously installed robotic picking line which used older versions of ABB’s FlexPicker, the IRB340. Since it started operating in 2019, the new system has delivered accurate, high-speed performance.

Case Study 36

Case Study Picking Study Production 36

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

The logistics company picks, packs and sends a variety of products from its distribution centre in Sipoo, Finland to consumers right across the country. These factors can also increase operating costs and cause packaging inconsistencies that risk product damage and unhappy consumers.

Packing 60

Packing Packaging Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 60

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

Materials Handling 79

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 79

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The all-in-one dashboard serves as a cockpit for process monitoring, displays all relevant figures and thus helps to ensure greater flexibility during everyday logistics operations. A forwarding system handles picking, carrying the boxes to different picking stations automatically once an order has been placed.

Data 57

Data Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 57

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

Materials Handling 75

Materials Handling Material Savings Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 75

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

One such business is Vincent Timber, who have been operating from the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham since 1923. Briggs Equipment , alongside its partners Combilift and FTC Safety Solutions, were able to present a solution that ticked every box, through from operator comfort, advanced fleet management to on-site safety and productivity.

Waste Reduction 59

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Negotiating Skills Material Savings 59

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These high-quality systems have been meticulously designed to meet the requirements of global and regional customers from all industries and to ensure swift and easy installation. We are looking forward to presenting all our expertise at this year’s LogiMAT, and to greeting all our valued customers on the booth.”

Reliability 56

Reliability Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Groups 56

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It’s been trending for a while actually, but the global pandemic and associated ‘stay at home’ orders, plus restrictions on business operations and occupancy of brick-and-mortar establishments has accelerated it beyond even the most hardened analyst expectations – says Tony Dobson, SnapFulfil CEO for UK & Europe.

Purchasing Skills 80

Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Purchasing Modeling Software 80

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year.

Production 56

Production Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 56

Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Challenge: More specifically, InterChange needed to integrate their new fleet of semi-automated fork-lifts with the Camelot Excalibur Warehouse Management System and increase the pick and replenishment operations of the warehouse. Video of the InterChange Cold Storage Operation. .

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Groups Replenishment 52

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2022

The system is operated by Wincanton on behalf of B&Q and represents a long-term strategic alliance between the two companies. Working closely with B&Q, the Logistex Solution Design Engineers developed a solution that would meet these expansion needs whilst also improving site efficiency.

Automation 61

Automation Picking Replenishment Logistics Network Optimization Software 61

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Attended by some 150 visitors, the three open days gave guests the opportunity to see some of the recent additions to the Flexi Truck range of articulated warehouse trucks and hear how the latest generation of Flexi Truck models are helping today’s logistics operations meet their sustainability goals.

Manufacturing Procurement 61

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Materials Handling Sourcing Strategies 61

Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Market demands brought on by COVID-19 are creating new challenges, and opportunities, for third-party logistics providers and the shippers that rely on them as they work to meet increasing customer expectations and minimize supply chain disruptions. The report was introduced by CSCMP and presented by Penske Logistics on June 23.

Presentation 54

Presentation Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Warehousing 54

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, KNAPP presented technologies that help companies meet these goals. There is no zero-touch fulfilment without robotic picking. KNAPP’s Pick-it-Easy Robot (pictured) will pack and pick diverse items into different containers in a live demonstration.

Modeling Software 58

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Picking Handling 58

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed,” said Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of Operations Science and Advanced Technologies for FedEx. Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

Logistics Network Optimization Software Packing Collaboration Handling 41

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ]. She was suffering from ovarian cancer and needed to get there for treatment. Donate today.

Optimization Software 62

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization AIMMS 62

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. For a small manufacturing operation, with limited inventory items, a small storage area, and a few customer orders, a spreadsheet might manage inventory sufficiently. The role of inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory ERP 111

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As introduced by conference moderator, Flemish TV presenter Anne De Baetzelier: “The Handelsbeurs in Antwerp has been hosting progressive business discussions for over 400 years, so what better place to continue insightful discussions today?”. This includes a Logiconomi TV channel which can be explored via the company website.

Sourcing Strategies 67

Sourcing Strategies Materials Handling Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 67

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

reduction in the weight lifted in manual picking of more than 50,000 tonnes p.a., Superdry with Invar Systems and Hikrobot (UK): Warehouse Operations: Superdry with Hikrobot and Invar Systems. Together both teams developed a method of delivering a warehouse solution to enable the business to succeed to meet ever changing demands.

Resource Reduction 47

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 47

CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The research is clear – meet your planned/communicated cadence for RFPs and awarded freight. While the nationwide average tells one story, we will always see pockets of variation present in regions and individual lanes. But for lanes that have demand pattern variability, the spot market may provide a better solution.

Price Reduction 90

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategy Purchasing Skills 90

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Therefore, the cold chain turns to automation to meet internal productivity needs and customer expectations and that’s where mobile robots play an essential role. But demand for cold space, from private companies’ own facilities to ‘public’ stores operated by a 3PL for multiple customers, is increasing. from 2023 to 2030.

Expense Reduction 56

Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 56

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Websites and ecommerce engines need to be fully functioning, able to accept orders and fulfil deliveries – and warehouses and fulfilment centres need to be ready to meet customers’ delivery needs fast. Alongside this, last mile delivery operators need to ensure they have the right processes and systems in place to ship goods on time.

Efficiency 61

Efficiency Supply Chain Design Software Disposal Waste 61

247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 19, 2018

RightHand Robotics , a leader in providing integrated robotic piece-picking solutions, announced that it has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures , an active investor in the robotics sector. RightHand is picking up where we left off,” said Mountz. Investment in Robotics. cpurchase@peerlessmedia.com.

Picking 28

Picking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Packing 28

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions. These vehicles can enable operating companies to reduce their number of required vehicles and lower cost structures.

Data 150

Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 150

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation.

Vendor Strategies 109

Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Optimization Software 109

Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The prestigious Technology Fast 500 list (now in its 28th year) presents a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Further qualifications that companies must meet to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, include: 1.)

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software eCommerce 3PL Picking 52

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

But demand for cold space, from private companies’ own facilities to ‘public’ stores operated by a 3PL for multiple customers, is increasing. Cold stores must also be efficient in operation, which is key at a time of gas and electricity bills rising remorselessly. There is the efficient use of the available space.

Expense Reduction 64

Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Temperature 64

AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ]. She was suffering from ovarian cancer and needed to get there for treatment.

Optimization Software 59

Optimization Software AIMMS Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These retailers are relying on a mix of social media posts and ads that also tout the fact that people can save money by picking up their items in stores. If the address produced a low score, then a package recipient can then recommend in-store collection or a UPS pick-up point.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Packaging Logistics Price Reduction 134

3PL Links

MARCH 1, 2024

Ensuring predictability and reliability in operations is crucial. The sector is undergoing a major transformation, and the incorporation of innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is modernizing warehousing operations, offering predictive insights, and improving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Refrigeration 48

Refrigeration Trends Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 48

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

IMHX 2022 event director, Rob Fisher, commented: “Nothing compares with the power of face-to-face meetings and the opportunity to engage with product demonstrations and interactive displays that a ‘live’, in-person event provides. Warehouse automation. E-commerce technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Materials Handling Manufacturing Procurement 57