Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 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 Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

To solve this problem effectively, the system must also proactively identify potential bottlenecks, resource constraints, and delivery delays. IT systems can be part of the problem. However, complex process manufacturing presents a much more difficult ATP problem than is typical in discrete industries.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home TPM24: Key Takeaways on Geopolitics, Technology and Other Drivers of Ocean Freight in 2024 Judah Levine March 27, 2024 S&P Global’s TPM24 is the major annual North American gathering of shippers, forwarders, carriers and logistic technology providers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Delta , a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, will be presenting a full range of automation products for the packaging industry at this year’s Hispack in Barcelona. The AX motion controllers includes models suited for both motion and logic control applications and provide multiple communication ports.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2019

The decision to invest in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) is often the result of sub-par systems in operation within the exclusive supply chain. Scalability of a Cloud-Based WMS Is Limitless The first issue presented by a non-purpose, traditional WMS solution is scalability.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. Light lunch: cold cuts, bread coffee, and soda: simple: this expenditure is up to you, of course.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This value and volume in the industry inspired the creation of the Centersource Digital Platform in Sweden with a view to eliminate manual processes from the industry and digitalise the entire gamut of manual processes. As part of the Product Reviews I do on this site, here is my review of this Platform. 25% sending offers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. What capabilities are most important, especially from a transportation management system?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Can you tell me about HEINEKEN’s AIMMS-based Brewing Capacity Model? I understand your team took ownership of this model. Yeah, so there was an existing Brewing Capacity Model which lived in a spreadsheet file. But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And in the intervening years — as we’ve leveraged real-time data, ML and AI to help countless companies answer the “where’s my truck” question — I’ve continued to underscore that visibility is a foundational technology. Moving data between systems was complex and laborious. In other words, visibility is an enabler. Lesson learned.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Click & Collect, has been gaining popularity as an omnichannel fulfillment model with high returns that can also preserve the in-store experience. Customers benefit from the speed, low cost, and convenience of the fulfillment model. Both fulfillment models can use existing staff, or require outsourced resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

And then there are the different freight broker business models. Most freight brokerages offer visibility, document management and payment tools for their customers and carriers. Most freight brokers include these services in their sales presentations as a list of features, instead of a comprehensive bundle of services. .

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. Digital transformation is not always about new technology.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Can you tell me about HEINEKEN’s AIMMS-based Brewing Capacity Model? I understand your team took ownership of this model. Yeah, so there was an existing Brewing Capacity Model which lived in an Excel file. But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Oracle’s Technology Value Proposition. From a technology perspective, Oracle’s value proposition is that applications hosted in a public Cloud leads to lower maintenance costs, quicker implementations, quicker development cycles, the ability for customers to add new functionality on a regular basis with agility, and better customer support.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. The new paradigm, underpinned by rapid changes to technology and increasing interconnectivity, will bring major benefits to SEA manufacturers. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Logistics and force posture National Defence requires the ADF to develop a north-Australia network of bases ‘to provide a platform for logistics support, denial and deterrence’ (p19).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. Forget what you knew about logistics. making a fast return on investment (ROI) fairly likely ?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

As has been proven over the last couple of decades, information technology is the key to managing the disparate and sometimes conflicting demands placed upon the 21 st century warehouse operator. WES systems are a little harder to define than WCS, mainly because they are developing so quickly. What is a WCS? What is a WES?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? The application of AI technologies has created the ability to understand, store and use product information in an entirely new way. AI is a controversy of deep, lasting dimensions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. How, for example, must future user interfaces or tools be designed? Our onsite teams only work with the best tools. Those days are over. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

The shareholders of viastore Group , a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and supporting services, have today (31st March 2022) signed an agreement to sell all shares in the company to Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). Dynamic growth prospects in automation.

Modeling Software 55

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Unless your company has already invested in the processes and technology to support the addition of online retail logistics to your channel strategy, attaining a single view of your inventory and customers could prove difficult. Why Modeling Makes Sense.

Cost Reduction 98

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. Pre-packaged solutions are for companies that prefer a “Samurai” model, while custom-built Apps are for companies that prefer to operate “Ninja” style.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Sources cite the resiliency of essential services , predictive recurring revenue and business model growth opportunities enabled by technology, training and development as being reasons behind the interest. WorkWave: How does your software play a part in a successful M&A transaction? How do you know your company is ready?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, KNAPP presented technologies that help companies meet these goals. The intelligent KiSoft software suite functions as the brain of Pick-it-Easy Robot. It is used to design made-to-order software solutions for all processes and across all levels.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 4, 2021

Whether you’re a business owner or an avid shopper, staying on top of trends is probably high up on your list of priorities, which is why we’re giving you the 411 on AR, VR, and how technological advancements can be positioned to maximize your success on and offscreen. What Are AR and VR? If these terms sound like Klingon to you, don’t worry.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

There is enough AI technology today for supply chain operations that can run unattended for long periods. New technology can sometimes be a solution looking for problem. Of course, it can also open new opportunities for tomorrow. Tools in the AI Toolbox. AI technology is not so new. Tools to make smart decisions.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. Pre-packaged solutions are for companies that prefer a “Samurai” model, while custom-built Apps are for companies that prefer to operate “Ninja” style.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. ” Advanced models can help with recruitment, asset procurement, scheduling enough drivers and trucks and generally increase profits by keeping error margins minimal. It also presents challenges for effective integration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

WEROCK Technologies GmbH, an innovative manufacturer of industrial computer technology, is expanding its industrial PC product portfolio with the Rocksmart RSC800 series. All three models are available with glove-operated touchscreens, with a choice of capacitive multi-touch or pressure-sensitive single-touch. ″, 12.1″

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

But this also means a door has opened for companies to walk through it and grab hold of new opportunities to optimise their business models. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. A: But of course on the customer!

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

But this also means a door has opened for companies to walk through it and grab hold of new opportunities to optimize their business models. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. BB: But if course on the customer!

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Importance of Time and Technology By gathering and analysing the data we’ve listed above, or as much of it as possible, you will gain credible intelligence to inform decisions about your distribution network design. Try to avoid introducing the need for backtracking and detours in transportation.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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Blog on Log

DECEMBER 17, 2007

“You have to have the courage to try out something new,” as Niels Stolberg, CEO of Beluga Shipping GmbH, comments the first application of the innovative SkySails towing kite propulsion system on a cargo vessel worldwide. Application of the towing kite propulsion system points to a sustainable way out of direct dependence on the oil price.

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