Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read more Editor’s Pick: Seven Guidelines for API Security in a Digitized Supply Chain Network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The company’s robots are used to pick, pack, and sort items in warehouses and fulfillment centers. solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company’s individual buy and sell behavior.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The data from the research, combined with his military search and rescue experience, led to the creation of DroneUp. solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company’s individual buy and sell behavior.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this recent post from Descartes’ blog, Chris Jones analyzes July 2022 data related to U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Key Takeaways: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. In the podcast interview, Mark and Joe discuss alternatives to UPS and FedEx.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In warehouse environments, AI-powered robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are revolutionizing order fulfillment processes by handling tasks such as picking, packing, and sorting with unmatched efficiency. Data privacy concerns are paramount, as AI systems rely on vast amounts of sensitive information.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Imagine your inventory system automatically placing orders when stock runs low, your warehouse robots picking and packing orders 24/7, and your delivery routes optimizing themselves based on real-time traffic conditions. These smart robots talk to the WMS to optimise picking routes and cut order fulfillment time in half.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Table of Contents [Open] [Close] Significance of Last-Mile Delivery Optimization Implementing Innovative Strategies The Role of Data Analytics Sustainability: A Necessary Focus 1. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations. Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles 2.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

The division offers a wide range of products and solutions, including warehouse management systems, voice picking technology, and robotics automation. It focuses on providing innovative solutions and services for optimizing supply chain processes. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data. The data can be used to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain, improve inventory management, and streamline operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The updates include a dynamic picking control tower that provides real-time monitoring for picking operations in warehouses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

3 retail delivery trends discussed: The marketplace problem – the marketplaces that specialize in retail delivery and pick-up service (usually groceries) are not good for retailers because they: Define and own the customer relationship and all the data, instead of the retailer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

Trusted by 30 freight brands and growing, Digital Dispatch pricing starts as low as $90/month with solutions to connect all of your marketing and sales data to one place with bonus industry-specific marketing education for your whole team. 00:15:50] Picking podcast guests. [00:17:09] TIMESTAMPS [00:01:48] Joe’s career background. [00:03:51]

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data. Even if you invest in sophisticated inventory management systems, if your master data isn’t accurate, you’ll fail. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

This capability can also be used with existing customers whose pick volumes are changing to see whether adding new bots makes sense. Locus is one of the largest providers in the market in a press release last year, they announced that their bots had completed over 4 billion picks. The worker goes to that bot and picks onto it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With visibility into truck arrivals and detailed tracking of in and out times, Opendock helps facilities reduce detention times, identify dock bottlenecks, and leverage data to build programs that improve performance. Insights including: planned pick up vs actual, loading/unloading time, dwell time, and detention. Jeff Booth LinkedIn.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2021

In 2010, he transitioned to a career in sales, cutting his teeth in door-to-door office supply sales for 15 months before accepting an opportunity with a leading technology and data provider in the transportation industry. Among drivers, the turnover is very high, and a good driver has her pick of top carriers and lanes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One such advancement is the integration of warehouse robotics, which has revolutionized the way tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods are performed. These automated systems are designed to perform tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods with unparalleled efficiency and precision.

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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 Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A big part of the value proposition for AMRs is improved picking efficiency. Outfitters expertise, along with these data-driven insights allow customers to find their best-fitting footwear. But Locus eventually proved to be very flexible; it could handle both big store orders and single-item picks for an e-commerce order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Machine learning is a process by which learning algorithms are applied to large sets of data to create predictive models. First, DCs are a controlled environment for collecting and aggregating historical and real-time data – and data is a key to effective AI. AI For Robot and Human Orchestration.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Robotics in picking and packing: Picking and packing with robotics increases productivity and reduces errors. This entails assuring real-time data integration between physical stores, distribution hubs, and digital platforms, as well as developing efficient last-mile methods to match consumers’ demands for speed and convenience.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Getting all of this right isn’t just about looking at a map and picking the shortest route, it’s about making sure that everything works together perfectly. If youre choosing route planning software that integrates with vehicle tracking, you shouldnt let the valuable data go to waste.

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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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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

Top Time-Saving Fulfillment Center Solutions At a glance, for your ecommerce business to thrive you need a fulfillment center and fulfillment services outfitted with time-saving automation that make picking, packing, shipping, sorting, and managing more efficient.

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Conger

JANUARY 29, 2025

From automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to robotic picking systems , these technologies streamline operations and minimize human intervention. Goods-to-Person AMRs: Bring shelves or bins to workers for picking. Pick-Assist AMRs: Help human workers by carrying items during order fulfillment.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data. Real-time inventory tracking ensures that as soon as an order comes in, your team has accurate data on product availability, streamlining the entire fulfillment process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When the new distribution centre is up and running, the ramp-up was successful, and the first items are picked onto pallets or roll containers with the help of highly dynamic COM machines, then the ‘Grand Opening’ is celebrated, everyone involved congratulates each other, and there is a festive atmosphere.

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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. In our picking example, you would begin by analyzing the entire warehouse to identify where the bottleneck or constraint occurs. Is picking by paper slowing things down?

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Enhance Decision-Making with Data-Driven Insights In the modern 3PL warehouse, operational complexity is the norm. For instance, by analyzing historical order data, Camelot’s software can recommend optimal staffing levels and workflows for your busiest times. Inefficient utilization of these resources can erode profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

The ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time is invaluable for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency. Traditional slotting solutions require customized models, extensive engineering, measurement, and data collection. This leads us to the idea of Dynamic Slotting , an essential strategy for space optimization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Troy began his career building pick and pack systems for Kroger’s first online grocery shopping experience in the late 90’s. Using data to stay competitive. Structured data. Data is the new oil” – Troy Goode. Troy grew up in Virginia and studied computer science at Fairmont State University. Disrupters vs. enablers.

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