Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All industries have their unique aspects which is why it is so important to select an ERP system that caters to your business’s specific challenges. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. What is automotive distribution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial and building automation products and services. They also produce industrial automation solutions that allow factories to monitor and control production. The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. billion Euros in revenues in fiscal 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. As strategic leaders, manufacturing and distribution CFOs need to increase the adoption of digital technology to improve operations, efficiency, customer experience, and control along the supply chain. Driving industry 4.0.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 22, 2025

What is Retail Distribution? Retail distribution is the process of moving products from manufacturers or suppliers through various touch points until they get to the end retail destinations (where consumers can buy them). Distribution centers (DCs) are the heart of retail distribution. How does Retail Distribution work?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Logistics is a confusing term that many people new to the industry have trouble with, not being entirely sure what it covers and what it doesn’t. Well, as Logistics Bureau has decades of experience in the industry, we’re in a pretty good position to give you a definition of what logistics really is. So what is logistics?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. As of 2019, the average sales price per square foot for Canadian industrial properties was $154 , and it has continued to rise since, according to the Globe and Mail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. For example, self-driving trucks could deliver shipments to regional hubs, where drones would then complete last-mile delivery.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Storage is a basic need for most companies involved in manufacturing, importing, exporting, distribution, or retail. For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. Which Type of Logistics Warehouse is Right for Your Business? The traditional warehouse model is more conventional and widely used.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. says Vivek.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Finally, we arrived at what we can consider today’s industry-leading software, which we’ll look at now in more detail.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. says Vivek.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. With the development of the digital wave, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology has gradually emerged as an important tool in the international logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We invest a huge amount of time and resources into our people and making sure that we have the best digital talent in the industry and that we’re doing the most innovative things in the supply chain. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Our goal is to make payments faster and simpler for the logistics industry. It’s a slower workflow because, for example, you might have to hand write things. Using paper can hurt your company’s perception because the industry is undergoing a technology makeover. [00:49] Please tell us about you and your company.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The reality is that when shippers have assets moving through various warehouses or distribution centres (DC), and a challenge arises, it will undoubtedly impact the final delivery of a shipment. Meanwhile, facilities or DCs often lack visibility into what goods are delivering to their warehouses and the estimated time of those deliveries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. However, smart eCommerce retailers are now turning to automated storage and tote handling systems in their distribution centres to ensure they can maintain service levels even during such volume peaks.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A set of guidelines that ensures the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products during storage, tra 100 8122 0 8122 0 0 6336 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6335nsport and distribution, good distribution practices (GDP) covers all activities from the time a product leaves the manufacturing site until it reaches the patient.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. Heavy Involvement in Test Distribution. We’re heavily involved.”. Making the Investment.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, in some instances simply adjusting delivery windows can save more than you can through rate negotiations. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry. Distribution Network Distribution networks need regular health checks to stay healthy.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Using AI and predictive analytics, we make it possible to anticipate and mitigate the impact of disruptions and delays, whether from bad weather, port shutdowns or overloaded distribution centers. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

You know how challenging it can be to manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and handle distribution all on your own? Robinson are great examples of major 3PLs that have transformed the industry. Examples of the Biggest 3PL Companies Which third party logistics providers are out there that you may have already heard of?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Some industries experience more returns than others.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

MetaExperts align with your industry and OpEx initiatives (i.e., Example: A surgery center or aviation company will focus more on effectiveness, while a company selling high-volume novelty items will focus on efficiency. successes in Lean, business process improvement, change management, etc.)

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Logistics in War

JUNE 10, 2020

Supply chains provide the transportation and production of raw materials into finished products and include producers, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution centers, and vendors. In the case of munitions, they are created in manufacturing plants and arsenals, and then stored and distributing from depots to armed forces.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns. Automotive and industrial manufacturing is expanding in states like Michigan and Ohio. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. I hired into Boeing in July of 1989.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. Retail Supply Chain Costs These costs will of course vary by company and sector and are just an example. These are the costs associated with getting product into the retailer’s distribution network from suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When new industrial technology emerges, it is large companies that implement them first. They run a 75,000-square-foot distribution center. The distribution center is critical to Fleet Feet’s product flow to their 80-plus company-owned stores. Building and opening that distribution center took a year and a half.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In industries like retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing, even a small mistake in stock levels can lead to major issues. Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data.

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ECW

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With its prime location, access to major highways, and impressive cargo handling capabilities, its no wonder so many industries rely on it. This setup was created to maximize efficiency in moving freight, especially for industries dealing with heavy or high-volume goods. Who Benefits from the Overweight Zone?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

And this occurred across industries. Companies in some industries took a wait and see approach, while others experienced a sudden and intense sense of urgency to adapt fulfillment processes immediately to meet the almost overnight shift in demand patterns. Companies in select industries experienced a rapid spike in overall demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Industries need to continuously bridge the skills gap whilst retaining their current workforce. For example, a controller is the person responsible for managing cash flow, overseeing budgets, and preparing financial statements. Distribution. Industry 4.0 Manufacturing. Business Processes. Digitalization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution. New AI/machine learning applications will provide DC managers and industrial engineers with insights to: Dramatically improve workforce planning and management.

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