The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A few years ago I was working with a company that was ramping up a complex highly-automated production process. How do you respond when someone presents an idea? A group of technicians had an idea for an improvement. The nature of what they were trying to improve, or their idea is irrelevant here. Do you critique it?

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Logistics in War

APRIL 25, 2021

Beaumont, Director of the Australian Army Research Centre, focused on the intersection between logistics and support innovation and automation and autonomous systems. He expanded upon his presentation and provided a two part series of articles, which we put together into a single piece , which brought together his core argument.

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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. Data-driven decision making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. Source: GXO Logistics Q3 2021 Investor Presentation. Warehouse Automation Unbound. Warehouse Automation Unbound. It says that roughly 30 percent of its revenue is from automated sites.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The platform provides automated tracking, document management, alerts to create and add structure to your business, and communication for you and your client. 4. Present and obtain quote confirmation to win business and proceed with booking. Cargologik is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Receive initial quote request.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 5, 2020

Another concept Billy brought out in his presentation was the difference between what he calls “Key Actions” (KA) and “Key Indicators” (KI) – often called Key Performance Indicators (KPI). It is so important that some systems have automated tracking to ensure compliance with this simple rule. (It

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. This application included automated load and route planning processes. So, what more can be done from a planning-software perspective?

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Senior executives from the logistics industry presented their sustainability goals and investments, while innovative players from the industry showcased their product offerings that will enable a carbon neutral future. Sustainability is gaining momentum in the logistics space.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad brings it all to the table from characterizing Emerge’s brand and culture, presenting Emerge’s value proposition to the industry, and determining pivotal insights to enhance customer experience. The goal is to let the technology automate the process, while humans are building relationships with their fellow humans.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, expect your relationship with the CEO to present both unique career-building opportunities as well as daunting and over-whelming challenges at times. was built from the ground up to help teams prepare for the business impact of weather by automating decision-making and enabling climate adaptation at scale. Tomorrow.io

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In my words, BG provides integrated warehouse automation solutions based on robotics, AI, and other modern technologies. The operator places items to one of the two induction points (two induction points allow the workstation to maximize presentations). Berkshire Grey describes itself as an Intelligent Enterprise Robotics company.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The automation of hand scanning processes increases productivity at inbound and outbound areas of logistics hubs dramatically. With a SICK Lector654 matrix camera installed above their workstation, operators can instead present the package to the scanner at the most ergonomic height, confident of highly-reliable read rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

This is no ordinary automation system. Brands with complex, high-throughput operations in healthcare, retail apparel/footwear, consumer packaged goods, plus their third-party logistics operators can now access this automated fulfillment technology from Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA). We’re going for the larger systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Leading Finnish logistics services provider Inex Partners Oy has partnered with SEE to enhance packaging automation, as part of its strategy to further improve efficiencies, customer satisfaction and capacity for managing sales peaks. An automated solution To achieve Inex’s goal, SEE specified its I-Pack® Void Reduction System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Presentation Layer: Translates between data formats. Interoperability at this level involves ensuring that all hardware and equipment, such as conveyors or automated guided vehicles (AGVs), can communicate through standardized interfaces. • Data Link Layer: Handles data transfer between connected nodes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fives will present its complete ecosystem of smart and automated solutions at the LogiMAT tradeshow in Stuttgart, Germany (Hall 1 at Booth 1A61 & Hall 3 at Booth 3A30) from March 19 to 21st. This event will also be the opportunity to showcase its innovations designed to optimize the performance in material handling and automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. The Role of 5G in Enhancing Supply Chain Automation The real-time connectivity that 5G provides allows vehicles, drones, and warehouse systems to communicate instantly with control centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Companies like Apple and GM have invested in advanced manufacturing technologies to offset these costs, enabling greater automation and efficiency. Automation can offset labor shortages, but the initial costs of implementing such technologies are substantial. Compliance with U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Mr. Moore described the automation this way: “Shoppers will come in and create a shopping cart from one of our 40 online catalogs. This automation speeds the process and reduces costs associated with tedious, manual labor. The automation makes it feasible for BU to get early payment discounts on a significant amount of their spending.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Lödige Industries, a global supplier of logistics systems, has recently completed the installation of an automated storage and retrieval system at The Hongkong Electric Co., The new fully automated 4-level system serviced by an ETV enables the customer to store significantly more stock on the same footprint in a safe and damage-free manner.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

STILL, the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider, is systematically expanding its service concept and will soon be offering fast and flexible on-site service for automated trucks. In addition, the centralised STILL spare parts supply ensures a high level of parts availability in the automation sector.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Outsourcing invoice reconciliation to a bank is more common , but that presents its own host of problems: Banks typically require a 3PL or freight broker to use the bank’s own payment network, charging a fee of up to 5% per invoice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

But when he presents this to many companies, they don’t believe it. “I I presented this at Home Depot, and an executive looked me right in the eye and said that’s too good to be true. Planners that do not accept the plan presented to them need to select a reason code for why the plan was not good enough.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. The five stages of visibility maturity are: react; see and respond; predict and prevent; connect and collaborate; and automate and optimize. AUTOMATE and OPTIMIZE: go from actual to optimal. This is how you can knock down silos. Be Inspired.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. Automation offers military logisticians tremendous advantages and has to be a part of their future. Automated and autonomy in logistics. By David Beaumont.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 18, 2024

Produced for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, the annual report offers a snapshot of the American economy via the lens of the logistics sector and its role in overall supply chains. The 2024 State of Logistics Report revealed that U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. You name the provider, and they are present. And still others provide the best learning opportunities. This year I am especially looking forward to ProMat.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

” Further, according to Fast Company magazine, July 2015: “While automation can replace many routine tasks and while customers are increasingly willing to buy direct with or without the aid of a salesperson, the human touch is still critical. About the presenter: Ann C. October 4, 2017 1pm EDT [link].

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 9, 2021

A region made up of over 30 countries, each of which has its own unique culture, customs, dialects, federal regulations, currency, tariffs, and customer preferences, Latin America or “LATAM” presents new opportunities for shippers to expand their cross-border operations and serve a broader audience of global buyers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

Daily Automated Segmentation Enter the realm of automated segmentation, a solution that streamlines inventory management by taking demand variability into account daily. It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. In the following paragraphs, we’ll discuss the process of using technology and automation to improve the workplace culture and environment. Let’s explore how: Use automation to alleviate workers’ tasks.

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