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Intelligent Systems in the Modern Dynamic Warehouse

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditionally, slotting might be based on basic logic, placing fast movers near the front, grouping similar items together, or simply replicating past practices. Importantly, these recommendations arent a one-and-done exercise. But intelligent systems can take this to an entirely new level. Theyre part of an ongoing optimization cycle.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. But first, what is route optimisation? Is Your Fleet Routing the Best It Can Be?

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Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

Photo: WFP/Elizabeth Millership In less than 30 minutes, the group has been briefed on safety, given an overview of the training, divided into four groups. They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. Matt and Peter are purposefully informal to put their groups at ease.

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

The answer, of course, is yes. Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

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Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’

Logistics in War

Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

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Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions

GlobalTranz

Light lunch: cold cuts, bread coffee, and soda: simple: this expenditure is up to you, of course. Now that you know how to get a supplier day conference and are collaborating with your suppliers better, it’s time to have a value analysis exercise. The group may choose different secondary functions to realize the main function.