MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Maersk, one of the biggest ocean carriers and global leaders in integrated container logistics, has just launched a brand new innovative online air freight tool tailored to meet the needs of Indian shippers/customers. The post Maersk Launches an Online Air Freight Tool Aimed at Changing the Industry appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What is Supply Chain Automation?

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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

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

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. 00:15:50] Picking podcast guests. [00:17:09] Blythe Brumleve and Joe Lynch discuss the state of logistics podcasting. 00:36:05] Starting a Podcast.

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United World Transporation

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

If you’re a trucker, you know that Citizens Band Radio Service (CB radio) is a vital tool when you’re on the road. What makes a great CB radio, and how do I pick the best one? The post How to Pick the Best CB Radio (Ultimate Guide for Truckers) appeared first on United World Transportation.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

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. AI-driven procurement tools analyze pricing trends and supplier performance to negotiate better contract terms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Facilities managing diverse workflowssuch as picking, packing, kitting, returns processing, and cross-dockingrequire highly flexible WMS functionality. Level of Automation and Integration Needs Highly automated warehouses with robotics, conveyors, AS/RS, or automated picking systems depend on seamless WMS-MHE integration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

13:20] Dedicated Customer Service: The ability to pick up the phone and talk to someone who is dedicated to your account. LinkedIn is another tool to find information from their company page and even the pages of their employees. [22:10] At the end of the day, people are going to be moving your product; the labor rate in L.A.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

iPaaS provides a comprehensive set of tools for connecting applications. The sessions covered the strategic vision, the underlying technology platform, the specific innovation tools, and the methodology for ensuring customers realize value. Automate: utilizes technologies such as RPA, IDP, and IPaaS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

To support this, many logistics companies are adopting AI model optimization tools designed for edge deployments, such as Googles TensorFlow Lite and NVIDIA Jetson platforms. DHL has deployed smart glasses in warehouse operations as part of its Vision Picking project.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Smart Lockers and Pick-Up Points As e-commerce continues to rise, integrating smart lockers and designated pick-up points into last-mile logistics becomes essential. By integrating GPS navigation tools that leverage real-time data, drivers can receive timely updates and reroute as necessary, ensuring they adhere to delivery schedules.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time. The Role of Technology: How Digital Twins Solve Real Problems A digital twin is not just a 3D model, its a strategic tool for forecasting outcomes, validating decisions, and enhancing cross-functional coordination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

These systems, often utilizing vertical space and intricate robotic movements, reduce the need for extensive aisle space and manual picking, thereby minimizing labor requirements and increasing throughput.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Most supply chain and logistics teams have recognized that the only way to combat todays incredible level of uncertainty is by adopting and applying digital tools. The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools.

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Stord

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When brands begin tracking everything, including instances of damage, loss, and theft - that data becomes a critical new tool to improve your consumer experience repeatedly. Carrier diversity has huge advantages, but how do you intelligently pick the right carrier? When you track all of your data you are either empowered or paralyzed.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With Camelot 3PL Software’s analytics tools, you can quickly identify trends such as seasonal demand fluctuations, peak processing times, or areas of inefficiency. Reduce Errors and Improve Accuracy Mistakes in inventory management, order picking, or shipment scheduling can lead to customer dissatisfaction and increased costs.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This approach requires advanced planning and reliable forecasting tools, but it can transform inventory into a more fluid, cost-effective part of your supply chain. Embrace Automation for Efficiency Automation has proven to be a powerful tool for cutting supply chain costs across various industries.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Barcode Scanners — Barcode scanners are used at multiple checkpoints to make sure the right items are picked, packed, and loaded onto the right truck. Forecasting — Third-party data analysis and AI tools combine current inventory and sales data with historical data, competitive data, and current trends to improve forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. Help achieve better speed in item picking. Help achieve better accuracy in item picking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

It’s never been easier to develop software and technology than it is right now because there are so many tools and platforms. The tools used to find out where people are clicking on a website or on an app have gotten a lot better. [19:57] The new entrants understand technology far better than the incumbents do.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2022

We took a deep dive into KiSoft Analytics , the company’s multi-site BI tool. I found it interesting how Körber is using the tool to assist clients in determining opportunities for performance improvements at their warehouses. FastPick combines the Adapto shuttle and a manual pick station.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

From their model I think I picked out a fundamental failure mode of what we like to call “change initiatives” regardless of what tool set of operational models we are trying to deploy. introduced me to Ronald Heifetz and Martin Linsky’s body of work under the umbrella of “Adaptive Leadership.”

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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We pick up containers from the terminal, bring them to our facility, and after customs completes the inspections, we reload the cargo back into containers for further transportation. This visibility allows us to pick up and present containers to customs more efficiently, reducing turnaround times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2024

Slotting improves picking efficiency by putting the most popular items in locations closer to the shipping docks and at a height on the rack that is easy for a picker to reach. In the more manual part of a warehouse, WMS waving is the key optimization tool. With gray box AMRs, the WMS can send order lines.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Establish a layout based on order picking. Read on for a couple of techniques to help operators pick more efficiently: Pick by bin location.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

As an analogy, DHL has established parameters that enable these technologies to be used like “a tool in a toolbox.” These are categorical technologies such as “assisted picking robots” or “robotic arms” rather than the technologies of specific technology providers. However, I did not realize the extent of its robotics deployment.

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Stord

APRIL 30, 2024

It is here where you can catch and correct any problems that occurred in the picking process. A picked order comes down the belt, you scan the item(s) and… now what? Having all of these amazing tools and capabilities is only as useful as it is easy-to-use. Your Warehouse’s Last Line of Defense This seems obvious.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Technology – In order for a healthcare system to successfully implement a self-distribution approach, it will need access to a wide range of technologies including supply chain management software, automated tracking systems, and advanced analytics tools. Their picking accuracy actually increased to 100%.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. Throughput rates: The processing capacity of distribution centres.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 18, 2018

So we just picked one. As the level of scientific thinking deepens, the more the various tools and structures simply become fluid extensions to make it easier to express. So I tried something more drastic: I let go of the format and the structure. Instead, let’s work on solving problems. Then what happens, then what happens.

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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. Email and Microsoft Excel as unstructured tools. Troy grew up in Virginia and studied computer science at Fairmont State University. Internet tracking and analytics. Using data to stay competitive.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

A transportation management system (TMS) , specifically one that includes a freight optimization tool, is one way to analyze and take your load planning process from hours of manual work to minutes through automation and technology. Some may not even offer load planning tools. The word to remember here is “tool”.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Usually, this happens once a driver has made a delivery to the receiver, and they don’t have freight to pick up until their next destination. This is a nearby shipment that needs to be picked up and delivered close to or at their next destination, so either their pickup origin or next pickup.

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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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