More and more products are getting “smart” and uses IoT (Internet of things). There are many definitions of IoT but I like the McKinsey Global Institute definition: IoT devices are those that “can monitor their environment, report their status, receive instructions, and even take action based on the information they receive.” McKinsey further notes that […]
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In my article “Importance of standardization in warehouse production” (see link below) I discuss the importance of standardization. Something that is equally important is communication and follow-up on the standardization. I like to network and meet colleagues in the logistics business, often when I walk around in other warehouses and look at walls and racks […]
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If you want to use continuous improvement and develop your warehouse production you need to take risks. You will not make any progress if you do not dare to take calculated risks. This applies in most business areas. Otherwise you will end up in a state where you only manage your current operations. It is […]
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A popular subject in every business is to predict and describe trends about future technology and future challenges. Logistics is no exception, if you google, you will find many articles regarding future logistics. This article is my contribution about future trends regarding automation and technology in warehouse. When it comes to automation, I believe more […]
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Warehousing is a major cost in every company. I have noticed during my twenty years in the industry that companies usually have two different attitudes to warehouse production. The first attitude: “Warehousing is a big cost therefor we need to do everything to cut the budget and keep the costs down, no investments at all” […]
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Leadership culture differs considerably between countries and continents. It is very interesting to study this. I have seen in the statistics from my blog that I have readers from just about all continents. I am very curious how people and organizations look at leadership over the world. For example, what are the strengths and what […]
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Logistics and statistical data are inseparable. To conduct an efficient logistics you need qualitative statistical data. Everything is connected in the supply chain, what you do on one end has consequences at the other end. Now that many companies has e-commerce and omni channel, it is even more important to have qualitative statistical data as […]
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As I have written in previous articles, for an efficient and successful warehouse you need two very important things. First, is leadership and a strong organization the second thing is good and competent WMS, a tool that many companies invest a lot of money in but few make use of their full potential. I will […]
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Today’s modern approach to warehousing or as I want to call it warehouse production put high demands not only on continuous improvement but also continuous cost reduction. One of the greatest tools in my opinion to meet those demands is lean. Lean is a great tool, you can use it in almost every business from […]
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We live in an ever-changing world, which also applies to warehouse production. The pace of warehouse evolution is going faster and faster. We need to adapt to new technology and customer behaviors for example. What many leaders forget is the importance of change management in the organization. If you make a major change in warehouse production […]
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