Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

In our picking example, you would begin by analyzing the entire warehouse to identify where the bottleneck or constraint occurs. They address these by maximizing up-time, by examining and optimizing batch sizes, and by moving quality control stations’ position in the workflow to before the constraints.

Optimization Software 130

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization Modeling Software 130

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. Additive Manufacturing refers to a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material. Functional Principle.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Video Modeling Software Optimization Software 98

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

The Munich-based robotics company robominds, founded in 2016, has reached the IFOY AWARD final with its neural robot operating system “robobrain.NEUROS” Different skills can be uploaded to the software platform, for example a palletising application for intralogistics. One skill, for example, is order picking.

Modeling Software 58

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training Purchasing Skills 58

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The supplier, after all, isn’t presenting a chaotic mix of items just to be awkward – they will have their own constraints, for example on batch sizes and times, or on their own storage capacities. There is a lot of data-driven software involved, but the benefits will be significant.

Inbound 51

Inbound Ordering Supply Chain Software Automation 51

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, warehouses can take advantage of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) to recover up to 85% of existing floor space when compared to standard shelving. BIRD technologies include Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Data Science. Batch Size and JIT.

Warehousing 62

Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Capacity Supply Chain Software 62

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

His analysis is based on conversations and data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA, e.g. more than 100 brands in the fashion industry alone. Analyses of automotive manufacturers, for example, may show that re- or nearshoring of certain products or components makes sense. Sourcing and purchasing models are being rethought.

Supply Chain Planning Software 50

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 50

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2016

Goods inspection is an example. Thus, the purchasing team may try to reduce unit prices, without thinking about batch sizes or delivery frequency, causing inventory levels to rise. Wage inflation in China for example has made outsourcing less attractive and eroded the previous landed cost advantage. Stage 2 – Anticipate.

Cost Reduction 53

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction 53