Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Here are some tips for making your WMS Budget work (you can apply this thinking to an upgrade or other supply chain solution implementation too): List hardware costs – Examine what devices (voice picking, etc.), For example, monthly subscription fees, any software support charges, and data migration fees.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Fundamentally, the solutions to supply chain woes boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Data is a critical business asset. Trouble finding skilled labor”.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Slotting a warehouse product is the same, for example, as placing your umbrella close to your front door at home, so it’s easy to pick it up and run when it’s raining, and you’re late for work. Still, without a doubt, picking is the operational regimen that will see the most significant impact. Faster Picking – Fewer Mistakes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Of course, moving forward also sets the tone for discussions about how Manhattan Associates customers are moving their businesses forward and how Manhattan is moving forward with its product roadmap. But the worst of that appears to be behind us – making forward progress especially appealing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

And while I liked mechanical engineering, I was much more interested in operations research courses and even more in real-life material flow. I quickly found myself drawn to the customer facing engineering – ensuring that we met performance promises and sharing data visualizations when we didn’t.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

Of course, there is the migration from retail to ecommerce. [17:29] 19:57] One trend I’ve seen over the past ten years is that the shippers didn’t necessarily have to pick a 3PL based on technology and investment. A use case I’ve seen is training machines to look at invoices and picking off different pieces of information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A warehouse labor management (LMS) system can change all that because it feeds off your WMS information – number of picking transactions, UPCs, machine speeds, dimensional inputs, number of items and cases, size and weight of cases, case grab factors, racking heights and configurations, machine speeds and travel paths, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Having inventory in the best location for picking will enable an efficient service model. Slotting logic will keep required levels of stock in the picking locations, limiting the need to stop picking to replenish inventory needed to complete the orders. It also decreases the opportunity for errors with that reduced handling.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2021

Real-time visibility and data into all things freight shipping is a supply chain gold standard. And nearly one-half of the industry’s freight market participants can see their data in real-time. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always amount to capturing real-time data outside of an individual company’s four walls. Now consider this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

Of course, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting things as it is doubtful Girl Scouts will be going door-to-door or setting up outside of shopping centers this year. For some customers it is simply more convenient to order online and choose when and where they will pick up an order. So, the online route will likely take center stage.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

There’s another supervisor, and another over there, although you can hardly see her for all the operatives moving among the pick faces in that aisle. That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago – and of course it’s down to technology.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If yours is not one of those businesses, and you’re confident in your KPI suite and the relevance of the data it provides, congratulations! An example of this might be the implementation of a warehouse productivity KPI that encourages the workforce to pick more orders per hour. You’re in a good place.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These services include much more than finding a truck to pick up and deliver freight. This includes your process for accepting tenders, covering loads, pick up and delivery, visibility, appointment settings, document management, handling claims, and invoicing. . 3 Tips on How to Be a Successful Freight Broker. Bundling services.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is order picking always the same? Hardly any other field of activity in intralogistics is as diverse as goods picking. STILL – one of the leading suppliers of intralogistics solutions and a successful market player for more than 100 years – says it can provide the right order picking vehicle for any customer requirement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. Cardinal picks, packs, and ships orders the next day across the country. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Use Batch Pick to Carts. Warehouses had grown accustomed to picking orders individually , but the demand created by e-commerce requires faster picking of many different orders. Consequently, warehouses must create a strategy for picking different types of orders faster, such as zone pick-and-pass or multi-order pick to tote.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Niebur did not say which risk management solution provider they picked, but I suspect they implemented a solution from riskmethods. Implementing the solution involved cleaning up master data and mapping their complete global supply chain. Then of course, our own team needs constant training because our initiative is evolving over time.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This also includes all equipment that is not used in the routine picking of orders. Ditch Wave Picking. Wave picking was the standard in warehouse management and order picking for decades. Unfortunately, wave picking results in both periods of heightened activity and periods of no activity.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Picking and packing. It can of course also be used to make an already profitable relationship even more profitable!

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Of course, it would be possible to write an entire book on this particular subject, so for the sake of keeping this article relatively brief, I’ll stick to a short explanation of crucial factors to consider when planning a warehouse network (even if it is a network of one). It can go further than this, of course.

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

All while earnings at the best run trucking companies are better than they have ever been and OR rates are at record levels (the REAL data in their annual reports). These statements, of course, are designed to create the fear trade and to get the shippers to buy into a "fear premium" as they go into bid season. Let the data speak.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

Always accurate and real-time data on weight and possibly dimensions. Driving at a constant speed on a smooth floor, generates a real-time and reliable set of data on weight and volume that can be transferred to any ERP or WMS and can be used to invoice your customers by weight. Of course, this saves space. No stops involved.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

At its core, the IoT serves as a way of gathering data and information about a process, but applications of the IoT can detect potential problems within a machine before the machine falters. Automated Data Transfers. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The Importance of Real Time Data and Visibility in Technology Mirrors GEMBA and KANBAN Philosophies . Sit back and think of the automatic data flow that is possible, giving all employees visibility with on floor displays, mobile apps, and strategic meetings once all of your warehouse systems for the supply chain are interconnected.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

But don’t pick too quick! In the obvious sense that is evident in our expanding international presence , globally competitive shipping solutions , and of course our aforementioned import and export services. For your business to truly thrive you need a 3PL partner that brings everything you need to the table AND MORE.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. They had a little issue with their picking productivity in the warehouse. This helped us realise that their picking productivity should be three times better than it was. It’s exactly the same in business.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This includes: Matters of inventory management with advanced 3PL software Delivery speed with warehouse locations that bring products closer to customers Fulfillment: Order processing, picking, and packing Optimal shipping costs and options thanks to established relationships with major shipping carriers. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. million pallets per year from some 4,000 pick-up points. Local pick-up from production/storage facility.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Accuracy and Error Reduction Manual picking processes are prone to errors. Barcode scanning ensures nearly 100% picking accuracy by eliminating human error. Picking and Packing : Scanning barcodes during picking and packing ensures that the right items are selected and packed.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The main lack of talent is in middle management, especially in big data analytics and supply chain planning, where the shortage is around 54%. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you. Data Managers. This is expected to widen to 9 to 1 in the years ahead.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 18, 2013

The bottom line is either sales are going to have to pick up dramatically or the production machine is going to have to slow down. And, of course, the latter is not good for the transportation industry as a whole. Of course this data is for January and much has happened since then.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Conversely, there is no point at all in gathering data that will not help you see that progress. There are many possible reasons why companies make the mistake of using KPIs that don’t support strategy, some of which will be covered later in this article.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. It’s always a good idea to review your picking and packing operations, for example.

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