Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions. By adhering to these industry standards, logistics companies ensure safer, more efficient, and compliant operations that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives. Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

This reflects manufacturers’ difficulty in synching the plans finalized in an integrated business planning executive meeting with what the shop floor is capable of manufacturing in the short-term time planning horizon. A supply planning solution may only be able to achieve rough-cut capacity planning for a large, complex supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This was my chance to obtain a deep dive into OTTO’s decision to focus on production logistics – in contrast to the numerous autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) companies that focus on warehousing and fulfillment processes. And OTTO’s founders, Matt Rendall and Ryan Gariepy were available to tell all facets of the company story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Fixed systems like conveyor belts and sortation machines have long been the backbone of warehousing, prized for their efficiency in environments with predictable demand, but their rigidity is a serious limitation. For example, an AMR fleet can focus on picking operations during peak seasons and then shift to returns processing post-holiday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. I asked Manhattan about recent examples of customers utilizing the company’s WES functionality. ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I was informed of a recent customer case – an apparel retailer located in Denmark.

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