Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Finally, what wisdom can you provide to companies embarking on their automation journey today? Prior to the pandemic, labor shortages were a driver of warehouse automation investment. However, automation is also being adopted to bring down lead times and to be able to flex to changing demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Without appointment management capabilities in place, for example, facilities can easily become overwhelmed by a flood of phone calls and emails from carriers trying to schedule inbound or outbound pickups, as well as managing labour planning within the facility. It all starts with tracking the driver’s ETA en route to the facility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. Aera refers to its solutions as skill sets because this is a toolset approach to automating decisions.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

By adopting advanced tools, such as automated record-keeping software, businesses are unlocking opportunities for improved efficiency and precision. For example, commercial pest control operators benefit from centralized data management and scheduling tools, transforming everyday operations into more scalable and compliant processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The logistics landscape is constantly changing, and the debate between flexible and fixed warehouse automation is heating up. The Case for Flexible Automation Flexibility in logistics automation isn’t just a trend—it’s essential.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Black Friday only works as a great opportunity to offload discounted stock, for example, if the fulfilment process is super-efficient. With 58% of companies confirming that workforce shortages have impacted customer services, they are turning to automation. similar news Are you ready for Peak?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. 2- Automated warehouses While traditional warehouses rely primarily on human labor to perform product movement and organizational tasks, automated warehouses represent an evolution in the way workflows are operated. Reduction of manual errors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

It starts with your first form of Automation, Warehouse Management. An up-to-date WMS will capture, control and disperse your information, and provide the necessary instruction that modern, automated systems need to work effectively. So, how does automation fit in? SaaS and automation make a perfect match.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In warehouse environments, AI-powered robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are revolutionizing order fulfillment processes by handling tasks such as picking, packing, and sorting with unmatched efficiency. The post Empowering a Greener, Smarter Future in Logistics Through AI appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

Automation and artificial intelligence are a given, including in smaller, often older warehouses closer to customers but never configured for high-volume throughput. As they evaluate warehouse automation solutions, chief financial officers are rightly focused on short-term versus long-term financial impact, flexibility and risk mitigation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

Labor Challenges and the Push for Automation Labor constraints- exacerbated and revealed by the pandemic- have made automation a necessity. For example, Manhattan Associates’ WMS now includes “Action Assist,” an AI-powered chat interface that helps floor workers access SOPs and diagnostics instantly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Despite frequent discussions about AI’s potential impact on jobs, the majority of logistics workers are untroubled by automation, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture. The industry is already seeing successful applications of AI, which many workers believe will help tackle labor and skills shortages.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

That being said, for more monotonous and time-consuming routine tasks, automation can take the blooming flower of your ecommerce brand and turn it into a full bouquet. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Samsara’s platform helps us meet that obligation through technology and proactive safety measures,” Springs added. Beyond safety, customers spoke of how Samsara’s platform streamlines operations through real-time data and automation. Sysco was another example of using technology to boost safety and efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

The value of AI isn’t automation—it’s acceleration. Lippert Components is a clear example. Orchestration is how companies will meet it. A single policy shift can make suppliers unviable overnight. It empowers planners to get ahead of change, not just absorb it. Using them as a catalyst to build resilience is strategic.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 15, 2025

Meet the winners of this years Top Supply Chain Projects award. This years supply chain projects focused on sustainability, automation, streamlining manual processes, enhancing traceability, mitigating risk and optimizing the overall supply chain. Lets meet the overall winner for Food Logistics. GSF’s Opelika, Ala.,

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the new workforce comes of age, many worry that artificial intelligence (AI) and automation may eliminate jobs for human workers. While there may be an increase in the use of automation and AI, this technology will likely increase the number of jobs needed, not eliminate them. Examples of Automation in Skilled Trades.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow predefined routes and are well-suited for repetitive, fixed-path material transport. Learn More!

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries. With the development of the digital wave, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology has gradually emerged as an important tool in the international logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process. Automate: utilizes technologies such as RPA, IDP, and IPaaS. RPA automates manual and repetitive tasks. Infor calls this the Value Void.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? Let’s dive in! So what is the difference?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers. The ability to meet fulfillment goals is impeded by several issues. For suppliers, the penalties associated with missing OTIF goals can be significant.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? Let’s dive in! So what is the difference?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

Recent examples included the rollout of a new inventory planning application and the introduction of a hybrid AI-powered demand forecasting engine. Clark noted that these developments were designed to meet emerging customer needs, particularly in markets experiencing unpredictable demand and inventory constraints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For example, reduced emissions could result from streamlined routing or fewer trips due to improved demand forecasting. Manual intervention is less effective than automated planning, which is why TMS systems are so popular. Companies should evaluate it alongside cost, lead time, on-time delivery, and capacity utilization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

Thanks to new technologies like ERP manufacturers and distributors can now harness the power of automation in their supply chains. When correctly employed, supply chain automation can save precious money and time, improve your business’s productivity, and prepare it for the future. Increased productivity.

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Conger

JULY 1, 2025

Sortation systems are the silent workhorses of distribution centers—automated solutions that identify, classify, and route products to their appropriate destinations. This automated sorting dramatically reduces the need for employees to manually read labels and move items, which in turn reduces errors and workplace strain.

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Turvo

MARCH 6, 2025

Global logistics optimization software is transforming supply chains by enabling businesses to automate workflows, make data-driven decisions, and improve overall efficiency. Automating Logistics Workflows to Improve Efficiency Managing global supply chains manually is time-consuming and prone to human error.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The company in this example has tailored its fulfilment concept precisely to these demands and implemented it with state-of-the-art technology from its long-term intralogistics partner SSI Schaefer. Example contents include headache pills, nasal sprays, and adhesive bandages. Employees refill the A-Frames during lower-load periods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2025

The company has secured a large-scale order of 360 heavy-duty pallet trucks, specifically tailored to meet stringent MoD specifications, to be distributed to defence sites across the UK. Each truck had to meet strict technical requirements, down to the precise fork width, roller composition, and pallet compatibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

ML techniques like clustering, data similarity, and semantic tagging can automate master data management. The combination of natural language processing and expert systems has been used to automate and significantly improve the classification process. ML can also be used to generate labor standards for warehouse workers.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. Automation is focusing on risk management, driving innovation, improving cash and increasing revenue.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Establishing baselines, tracking reductions, or meeting compliance requirements without having accurate, standardized data becomes nearly impossible. The beverage industry offers a valuable example. Artificial intelligence-driven platforms are transforming carbon accounting by automating data collection and analysis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In his latest byline, Simon Jones (pictured), UK Sales Executive at Exotec , a global warehouse robotics provider, outlines how automated systems help mitigate against inefficient warehouse processes and shortfalls in times of fluctuating demand. October 2023, for example, saw high streets slump to a 2.7%

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Josh Dritz, VP of Operations Technology and Automation at Messen Medical Surgical, pointed out, Geopolitical factors, extreme weather events, labor issues, and pandemics are just a few of the challenges that constantly threaten supply chains. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

A responsive supply chain can help to ensure that you always meet customer demand, even if you face inevitable obstances. Many companies are undergoing a digital transformation , switching from manual processes to automating routine tasks. what we found was shocking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations. For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions.

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