Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. Looking at the example of route optimization, as a company takes more trucks off the road, or reduces the number of miles driven, it is better for carbon emissions, but also for profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

Lucas Systems, a seasoned player in the industry, is a prime example. Ken Ramoutar, a senior executive at Lucas, said that when the company started, there wasn’t good voice technology for industrial environments like warehousing. “So, Kyle Franklin, a senior solution consultant at Lucas, gave a simple example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

However, the disconnect can also occur because the supply plan not only lacks sufficient granularity in modeling the constraints that occur in manufacturing, but the model is also not granular enough in its understanding of warehousing and transportation constraints. The same disconnect can happen in the warehouse and in transportation.

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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 Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution. Naturally, you must identify and work with providers offering warehousing services in your chosen locations and the ability to scale their resources to meet your future operational needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust cybersecurity measures, especially in sectors as vital as warehousing and logistics. As warehouses evolve from manual to automated systems, the security of these solutions cannot be an afterthought.

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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. One example in the warehouse could be optimizing the path taken by pickers. our warehouse example, you would adjust the other elements of the picking process to support and align with the bottleneck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. For example, the rise of RaaS ( Robots as a Service ) within the warehouse means that 3rd party devices (robots) are integrated into your environment and actively streaming your data while actually owned and maintained by an outside party.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment. Let’s look at the example of an order that needs to go out by 5:00 pm, when FedEx or UPS is making a pickup. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. The result?

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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

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s also a great example of how the boundaries between what we traditional think of as “IT” and “OT” cybersecurity are blurring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It provides tailored insights on procurement, transportation, global trade, and warehousing, offering solutions that integrate data, analytics, and automation. For example, the South Carolina cooperative has about 2,000 downed power poles, and areas near the Savannah River and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains were affected.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I asked Manhattan about recent examples of customers utilizing the company’s WES functionality. I was informed of a recent customer case – an apparel retailer located in Denmark. This retailer is utilizing two heterogeneous automation systems in its facility – an Exotec system and a conveyor and sortation automation system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

For example, Mr. Tamma explained, “for the BMW X5 model, we have a specific corresponding products ranging from 19-inch to 22-inch rim sizes.” Higher warehousing costs? In the Prestige tire segment, the company has a market share of over 50% in the OEM channel. This is a complex supply chain. Was it higher raw material costs?

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