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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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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Locus Robotics , a market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has surpassed the one billion units picked milestone. This new achievement was attained just 59 days after Locus registered 900 million units picked. 5000 for the second successive year.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 2, 2020

They’re competing for sunlight beside a tree that’s groaning under the weight of dozens of plump papayas ready to be picked. She was given basic gardening tools and seeds in exchange for attending practical and theoretical agriculture classes. Nyangun with one of her tools. The garden didn’t exist a year ago.

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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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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The short of it is that yes, some routine tactical work, like cleaning floors or picking in a warehouse, will be jobs lost to robots. And, we can only do that if we step up to the plate as companies and people with great training, great technology, and great leadership. Training Best Practices.

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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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Stord

APRIL 30, 2024

What’s worse, is a poorly planned pack station doesn’t just create the occasional errors…it creates a cascading runaway train of errors, leaving your team in a terrible predicament of compounding issues, with no Spider-Man to help slow things down. It is here where you can catch and correct any problems that occurred in the picking process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. But online ordering supports in-store pickups of already picked and packed products or curbside pickups. Training is also clearly important. The annual report mentions a variety of different types of training offered by the company.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Let me explain why: Think about all the hidden costs of doing it yourself: warehouse space, packaging materials, staff time, training, benefits, equipment maintenance, and the opportunity cost of not focusing on growth. The right 3PL partner should offer technology that plays nicely with your existing tools.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Cache Cache , a leading retailer in China, was able to improve productivity by 10% and reduce their picking path lengths by 15% by leveraging AIMMS’ advanced analytics capabilities. . Look for tools that require minimal data scientist resources, so you can implement and scale without depending on specialists. Sounds enticing?

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Dynamic slotting modules and workflow organization systems are also important tools for streamlining your warehouse operations. A good WMS system has a number of other useful tools for managing orders, inventory, and shipments. What are the picking methods that achieve the most efficient results? Organize Your Warehouse.

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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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Blog on Log

OCTOBER 12, 2006

Companies often think their picking operation is efficient as long as products roll out on time and customers are happy. But most picking operations in warehouses across America could use a re-organization, and its all about the process you know.and training, and people, and systems! Analyze your current picking methodology.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

It’s usually obvious when you’re using the wrong tool. So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? So then why do logistics professionals go on using the wrong procurement tool? Why use the wrong procurement tool? So which tool is the right procurement tool?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. This can reduce the time and effort required for picking and packing, ultimately leading to improved productivity. Do they purchase a 3D warehouse simulation and modeling tool?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the first things people ask when investigating voice picking and other mobile applications for their DC is “how will the new applications work with my existing systems?” These management tools often fill gaps in existing systems, giving managers better insight and control of their operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This retailer’s challenge was specifically its direct-to-consumer (DTC) picking inefficiency. Batch picking (multiple orders on carts). Supply chain planning tools. Once it’s implemented, you have all the training to consider. For example, processes will be different from picking to receiving to reporting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Any problems, from inaccurate picking to product damage or delivery errors, will rapidly wipe out any margin on a discounted item. Tools such as real-time shipment tracking can release knowledge workers from time wasted chasing information to focus on the analysis and planning required to optimise the business.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

My goal is to build a Supply Chain Center of Excellence here at Peapod that holds the expertise to leverage prescriptive analytics, utilize optimization tools, manage tactical control and parameters and drive forecasting throughout the business. Items can be picked from the wareroom itself, or if needed, from the store.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2021

The goal was to start with the “what” – how workers receive, pick, and ship goods and ensure that the same processes and tools were being used across the DC network. For example, it should take this long to reach up to the third shelf in this location and pick three items. There is high turnover in warehouses.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

You need processes that support flexibility, especially with regard to picking. For example, you will probably need to enable all of the following process variants: Dividing large orders among multiple picking operatives. There is no space for an empty pick face or storage location errors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As reported by The Wall Street Journal , “Those jobs weren’t likely to return even when business picks up,” UPS said, adding that the reductions are part of what would be “ new ways of working.” Take onboarding and training new employees. What stood out even more was the “subhead” of UPS’ announcement. Emphasis mine.)

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. The tool Willem built with his students allows us to put the data in, click a button and wait a few seconds to get a feasible plan. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. The tool Willem built with his students allows us to put the data in, click a button and wait a few seconds to get a feasible plan. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2023

The ERP system at the forward DCs (service centers) assigned paper-based pick slips without consideration for efficiency rules. Warehouse Advantage, too, was a highly-adaptable solution with the tools necessary to adapt the WMS to its business requirements.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

My goal is to build a Supply Chain Center of Excellence here at Peapod that holds the expertise to leverage prescriptive analytics, utilize optimization tools, manage tactical control and parameters and drive forecasting throughout the business. Items can be picked from the wareroom itself, or if needed, from the store.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the recent Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker survey, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers were at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job. User-defined training is a wave of the future that workers are embracing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

BES Operations Manager Steve Standley explains the before and after set-up for picking and ecommerce and what benefits automation, WMS and voice tech have brought. DC in central Birmingham, with 15000 SKUs and 1500 orders per day is a challenge in terms of suitable storage, picking and despatch. Training is easy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Mr. Niebur did not say which risk management solution provider they picked, but I suspect they implemented a solution from riskmethods. Steve: You mentioned your people were swamped and that they needed better tools to do their jobs. Steve: You had engaged in extensive training but mentioned that more needed to be done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation. In addition to product design, training is another opportunity to involve your frontline workers.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How Brick and Mortar Stores can Help Ecommerce Brands Many ecommerce brands look at brick and mortar stores as just one more notch in their multichannel-sales tool belt, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Take advantage of this direct feedback by training your retail team members to value and encourage these interactions.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

From enhanced design and manufacturing processes to novel staff training and apprenticeship programmes, the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in industrial applications is growing. Besides innovative pilot projects, some are even moving towards the establishment of AR systems in full operation. .

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WorkWave

JANUARY 23, 2020

Get Your Pest Control Gear in Order There’s not much that throws a wrench into the works like an unexpected technical issue just as business is starting to pick back up. Ensuring that everything is in good shape before business picks up can help avoid unhappy customers and interruptions to your revenue stream.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

The Cooperative Logistics Network – an international alliance of more than 320 hand-picked freight forwarders – has launched its Online Logistics Academy. The second course, Essentials of Freight Forwarding, will train members on basic topics such as packaging, documentation, cargo insurance or cargo security.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

Körber is working with Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies to the trade, home improvers and self-builders, to evolve its multichannel capabilities to meet consumer demands. Innovative multi-order picking logic enables picking for multiple customers.

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