Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, the company that I work for, releases a number of market studies on a number of technologies. These studies utilize a comprehensive bottom-up process for evaluating markets. Our research focuses on the end-consumer receiving their product, whether from home delivery, in-store pick-up, or other means.

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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. That process had to be repeated across 10 different yard-truck drivers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 20, 2020

AMP decided to contact DW Reusables, formally DS Smith Injection Moulded Products, to design & develop a reusable box that would meet specific requirements. Full boxes with new magazines and newspapers are delivered at the same doorstep, where returned boxes with unsold copies of the previous day, are picked up. The Challenge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

At the upcoming LogiMAT in Stuttgart, March 19th to 21st, Dematic highlights how every solution they design and install is focused on taking customers beyond merely meeting targets and propels their businesses to a far-reaching future able to tackle any obstacles on their individual journeys. Under the motto, ‘Solved: Your Ambition.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 12, 2022

Warehouse workers in the US value technology so much that they are willing to take a pay cut and switch jobs to use tech to help them do their jobs better, according to market study insights by Lucas Systems. Other market study insights: Workers want to stay with their employer but feel improvements are necessary to make their jobs easier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With a presence in 35 different markets, the Danish company has a new 11,000 sq m operations centre to meet the growth experienced in recent years. In total, 4,000 pallet positions, of which 60% will be for picking. DK Company has become one of the main European suppliers of fashion brands for men and women.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Now, a year-and-a half since the pandemic started, activity has picked up, but the disruption has spawned a shortage of 80,000 drivers in the U.S. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. Can you meet and respond to changing business demands? ports to get backlogged.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Additionally, understanding the demands of particular customers, they can create “segmented experiential supply chains” to meet the ever-changing demands for a wide array of consumer needs. According to the annual Third Party Logistics Study, many shippers say they understand the need for agility.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

However, how can we aim for productivity, flexibility, and efficiency to meet the needs of a market that is expanding all the time? Because of its improved stock storage techniques, increased flexibility, and efficient management, the company can easily handle the surge in orders and always adjusts to meet demand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This requires efficient storage solutions for products held in stock as well as having defined useable space in which to pick, collate and assemble a large number of furniture orders dispatched on a daily basis. The post Case Study: Good Day at the Office for System Store Solutions appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Lucas Systems shows operators are optimistic about AI-based software, counting on quick and generous returns from their investment and expecting an average ROI of more than 60% within 5 years. Complicating the matter is that minimizing total travel time isn’t the only priority we need to take into consideration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 I picked a good time to cover what is now well-known to be a hot market. I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. Well, I am saying it. I underestimated the growth by $2 billion.

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

Meet Sarah , a hardworking professional who returns home after a long day at work to an empty fridge. The driver receives the notification, picks up the order, and heads to Sarah’s address. On-demand orders are usually placed via an online platform, often through a mobile app that picks up their location easily.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. This is all processed in the tool and then we match up the right planes with the right campers, so they fly to pick them up. We will often pick those airports arbitrarily, but we’re missing an opportunity to choose specific routes based on the availability of resources.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2020

Morris-Jenkins , founded in 1958 by Luther Morris with just a pick-up truck and a tool shed, is now one of the largest providers of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services in the nation. Read Our Case Study on Morris-Jenkins! DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY. Time To Read: 2 minutes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

A 2023 study of over 8,000 consumers across 10 geographies, including the UK, central Europe and North America reviewed the state of ecommerce and home delivery performance. They don’t have to go out of their way to pick up the items they need. They don’t have to go out of their way to pick up the items they need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Thanks to automation, picking and shipping of orders will also be possible during night shifts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

However, a recent SOTI study revealed that underwhelming in-store device experiences and frustrations with deliveries and returns processes are tempering consumer excitement for AI, with just one in five British shoppers looking forward to its arrival in the retail market. We have seen this in action through our work with DPD.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

However we were never really happy with the system and from a health and safety perspective, it was no longer meeting our requirements. The robot arm then individually picks up each bale and systematically places it onto the pallet. The conveyor line has been optimised to meet SCA Wood UK’s target of producing 51 pallets per day.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

David Buss, DB Schenker USA CEO explains, “With the right 3PL partner in place, organizations can effectively outsource tasks like order picking and packing; kitting and assembly; inventory management; returns management; rush deliveries; and other logistics-related activities.” Meeting Customer Demands. 6 Things to Look for in a 3PL.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

In addition, a positioning aid provides extra safety and speed when picking up load carriers. The new vehicle passed its first practical test in a field study at Bad Heilbrunner GmbH & Co. Variable load pick-up due to turret head fork. At storage heights of up to 13.8 KG with flying colours. This also applies to the new NXV.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

Studies show that more than 70% of fulfillment warehouses that use AMRs have reached double-digit improvements, which leads to immense growth for eCommerce merchants. Locus AMRs allow us to minimize pick time and cost while speeding up fulfillment times and living up to industry-leading quality standards. This is only the beginning.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. This is all processed in the tool and then we match up the right planes with the right campers, so they fly to pick them up. We will often pick those airports arbitrarily, but we’re missing an opportunity to choose specific routes based on the availability of resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation. with one of the highest costs of living.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 12, 2018

The post Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam appeared first on 247 Customs Broker. Contact a customs broker to file your ISF and issue any pre-alerts to avoid penalties and delays, and arrange your ocean freight and imports customs clearance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

The company takes care of everything in reverse, too, picking up rented pieces when the lease is up. The routing solution studies the GPS coordinates of all the deliveries planned for the day and groups orders together to minimize the fleet’s mileage and travel time. And trucks don’t just drop off furniture—they pick up as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Picked loads with products or packages of different sizes stacked on pallets must be stretch wrapped prior to strapping to ensure the required stability. According to a study conducted by software specialists at Inform, the deployment of AGVs nearly doubled from 2013 to 2021. Flexibility improves performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Well, I am saying it.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Another study by the EPA, titled Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions , noted that “according to the Inventory of U.S. Communication between the driver, shipper, and 3PL aids in optimizing warehouse pick-ups. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2018 (the national inventory that the U.S. Unify data streams.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. This type of technology includes voice-picking and similar innovations powered by the latest in WMS sophistication.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Last week, at the Four Seasons resort in Orlando, I attended a meeting organized by a leading logistics service provider for its sales executives. If all decent hotels can meet these basic customer expectations, then what separates the Four Seasons from your average hotel? One of the topics that we discussed was customer experience.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ensuring that your brand is the one they pick, and that you’re not just capturing their attention, but also delivering excellence straight to their doorstep. To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark. The playing field is wide open!

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LogiMAT is back in April 2023 with another excellent opportunity to network, forge important strategic alliances, and have face-to-face meetings with key national and international players from a wide range of industry sectors.” The products, systems, and solutions on display there meet the demands of today’s marketplace. “As

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The research is clear – meet your planned/communicated cadence for RFPs and awarded freight. These insights are backed by 15 years of commissioned research studying how attributes of freight and transportation strategies are correlated to performance and price paid. Segment your freight portfolio.

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