Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Geek+ , a global AMR leader, has announced the successful deployment of smart sorting robots in the warehouse of Athinaiki S.A., Jackson Zhang, VP of Geek+ Europe, says: “We are very excited to see our sorting robots provide Athinaiki S.A. a logistics and transport service provider specialising in last-mile delivery in Greece.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 14, 2021

And if they have the right tools for their job, they can become even more effective. In this article, we will cover some of the essential garage door tools that will help your team of technicians succeed. While there is a general list of tools you’ll need, there are also some specific garage door spring repair tools.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

But without this information, your marketing team is shooting in the dark, your customer service reps have no idea who they’re talking to, and you are missing out on all sorts of opportunities to grow your business. Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses.

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Trucker Dump

JULY 16, 2020

Maybe we’re seeing the beginning of a zombie apocalypse of sorts? Not the laughably slow Dawn of the Dead zombies, but those really scary fast ones from 28 Days Later that are infected by some sort. Maybe we’re seeing the beginning of a zombie apocalypse of sorts? We are living in a world full of nut-jobs.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

Survey: Product Management Tools. What tools and technologies do you use for product management? Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now ! Buyer personas are great so long as they include the sort of info that helps product, marketing or sales actually do something different pic.twitter.com/1Og4lvc13O.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A big part of what FarEye was demonstrating at NRF was is customer experience tool kit, which focuses on visibility and flexibility. The Return Hub then sorts, labels, palletizes returns to be bulk-shipped back to the merchant, saving money on shipping. However, FarEye has also launched a returns management initiative.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

The former translates into a need for high quality data at the decisionmaker’s fingertips, while the latter incorporates a need for analytics tools and machine learning systems that can provide broad and deep insights into factors as diverse as supply chain, financial planning, human capital, and sustainability.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

Using digital tools to help deliver great customer experience. . Robinson all rolled out new digital tools in 2019. What does the oldest company on the top ten global technology companies have to do with freight? Here’s What This Has To Do With Freight. DB Schenker, Hapag-Lloyd and C. But What Happens After the RFQ?

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Logistics in War

APRIL 25, 2021

As Beaumont started the discussion: “The new automation and autonomous systems technologies offer great promise and provide valuable tools which will be adopted more widely over time. You don’t want to get seduced by technology to the point that you’re taken down some rabbit warrens that create risks in themselves.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The five S’s are translated into English as “Sort”, “Set In order”, “Shine”, “Standardize” and “Sustain”. It is the regular removal of materials, equipment and tools that are not needed in the work area. Performing the sorting step is very important for the other steps to be effective.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

Hub Operation Exceptions: Manually sorting packages at warehouses, and fulfillment and distribution centers by various criteria (zip code, package size, or vehicle type) can result in errors, especially as order volumes scale. Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2019

High-speed sorting equipment. For the dark warehouse to function, a high-speed sorting system would operate independent of human input and move products and freight throughout the warehouse. The design of automatic storage and retrieval systems, ranging from conveyors to racks, leave no room for human operators.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have complete visibility of the performance of the entire supply chain in one tool. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo. Then, the tool drills down and looks at real-time performance on late orders or parts. Supporting the complexity of the business in somebody else’s tool is difficult.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

It’s impossible these days to run a business without using any sort of technology. There are plenty of solutions for shipping software, or small business customer management systems, which let you integrate other services and tools you are using for shipping. You should definitely have your own personally unique shipping strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

Many manufacturing companies still rely on Excel for all sorts of tasks including scheduling, inventory management and data analysis. However, today’s manufacturers need a more robust, effective, connected, and specialised tool to run their businesses. Collecting data for effective usage with business intelligence.

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes The leading PCOs recognize that their success depends on their ability to make full use of tools that address every facet of their business to attract, service and maintain customers.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Shippers need to work with strategic vendors who can provide them the technology tools needed for full visibility. They need to choose vendors who can put into place those tools and manage control when necessary to keep operations moving and to stay competitive in the market. But technology comes at a price.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Robotics can sort through incoming and outgoing packages faster, place them on the appropriate shelves, or shipping containers, and ensure the packages do not have any defects, which would cause unnecessary returns or delays in the order fulfillment process. If Amazon can shrink the time it takes to sort and pack goods at its roughly 80 U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

How an ERP system can improve order fulfilment An ERP system has the set of tools that can manage the entire order fulfilment process by integrating the various processes and departments involved. An ERP system has various production planning and monitoring tools that can optimize the process of putting the product together.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Sort of like my PHD thesis. Why are these types of tools important? I am hoping that companies think more seriously about hiring people that are naturally curious and try tools that will help them understand the metrics tradeoffs and embed those analytics in the their everyday life. Can you expand on that?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Honeywell has launched its latest family of rugged enterprise mobile devices designed for workers that pick, pack, sort and deliver e-commerce orders to keep the retail supply chain moving smoothly from factory to consumer. The post Honeywell launches new line of rugged computers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 26, 2021

However, with modern, interoperable logistics technology , managers can easily automate tasks traditionally performed manually or those that need separate interfaces and tools. RPA falls into place alongside other digital tools that promote automation and digitization of standard processes.

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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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Parade

MARCH 2, 2022

Lots of capacity management tools offer access to a new pool of capacity, but that pool is rarely made up of pre-vetted prospects who are already buying what you’re selling. You don’t have to worry about inputting, storing, and sorting carrier preferences or capacity data. This Parade feature makes the CRM almost completely obsolete.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A multipurpose network enables carriers and shippers to take advantage of technology, training, tools, innovations, and modernization in powerful ways. Modern automated tools and hosting platforms for logistics planning. It is the tool that helps create strong freight carrier networks and versatile platforms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Key elements of the solution include: Advanced Route Planning and Optimization: The solution will provide advanced planning and optimization tools for managing routes efficiently, supporting seamless transitions between networks, and adapting to changes in delivery attributes throughout the shipment process.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Warehouse Order Picking Tools To make the order picking process more efficient, accurate and productive you can use: Barcode Scanners and Printers: For tracking and verifying items during picking. Conveyor Belts and Sorting Systems: Moves and sorts items around the warehouse.

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Picking Ordering Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 75

Parade

MARCH 10, 2022

Digital quoting tools make collecting, organizing, evaluating, and auditing quotes simple. Parade’s digital quoting tools can streamline the process and make it easier than ever to find the right carrier for a load. Here are just a few of the advantages Parade’s digital quoting tools offer brokers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Finally, there is also resources needed in your transportation department, since there no longer has to be an employee present to handle these sorts of tasks. Errors due to illegible faxes, lost orders or incorrectly taken phone orders are eliminated, saving your staff valuable time from handling data disputes with carriers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

How many temporary workers will you hire, and what sort of tasks will you allow them to handle? If you aim to keep your workers happy, you should also think about some sort of incentive plan that pays bonuses for workers who thrive during a very active time. How many shifts do you plan to run during peak holiday logistics season?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 97

WorkWave

OCTOBER 26, 2022

“As economic uncertainty continues, and the job market continues to put pressure on our customers, software will play an increasingly pivotal role in helping field service business owners sort through the challenges they may face,” said Giannetto.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When printing your packing slips, simply sort by bin location. You know immediately when a pallet is removed (a powerful tool for preventing theft). Read on for a couple of techniques to help operators pick more efficiently: Pick by bin location. Sales orders will appear in a logical flow for picking. Group multiple orders.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Consequently, companies are looking for tools to mitigate uncertainty and assist in contingency planning. Whenever a parcel or letter travels through a sorting centre , it is photographed, scanned and tracked by a wide array of equipment. If not, is investment in a new sorting centre, equipment or staff required?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Companies like UPS are addressing these challenges by incorporating machine learning into package sorting and route planning, cutting costs and improving workflow efficiency. Beyond logistics giants, smaller companies are also capitalizing on AI for competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

Amazon had announced its plans to acquire Kiva at this point, and the Amazon name also gave us greater influence with all sorts of materials suppliers and contract manufacturers. Using collaboration tools, we have teams working seamlessly 24/7, around the globe. Kiva put supply chain and design together.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

There are large investments in sortation equipment; sortation systems automatically sort products down the correct shute as they move through a warehouse on a conveyor. There are also new tools and applications for the cab of a truck. The retailer is also investing in the use of automation for picking/putting to and from containers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Many governments, for example, are making formerly hard-to-access export tools and guidance available to all via resource sections of their various agencies’ websites. E-commerce software providers are increasingly offering integrated marketing and sales solutions to extend SMEs reach and ease the business of selling across borders.

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