Introduction I write extensively about the importance of good leadership in warehouse logistics. One major reason is the significance of communication in warehouses. Transparent, clear, and reliable communication flow from top to bottom and vice versa is crucial for efficient operations. Different Leadership for Different Environments Modern warehouses, especially those dealing with omni-channel and e-commerce, […]
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Introduction Many companies struggle with increased costs in warehouse logistics because of e-commerce and omni-channel. One of the first steps companies often take is looking for technical solutions such as automation or voice-pick systems to increase efficiency and lower costs. However, this approach often addresses only the symptoms, not the root causes of inefficiency. Thinking […]
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High Interest in Warehouse Logistics There is still a very high interest in warehouse logistics. It started with increased e-commerce and a greater demand for better customer service, resulting in increased costs. Many companies invest in automation to meet these demands. Traditional View vs. Modern Needs However, the traditional view on warehouse logistics often presents […]
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Introduction to Agility and Resilience in Warehouse Logistics Recently, I have written about agility and resilience in warehouse logistics. I have received some questions about lean in warehouse logistics. Some people ask, why all this talk about agile? If you implement lean, you are also agile. The Proven Success of Lean Practices I couldn’t agree […]
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Increased Complexity in Warehouse Logistics Those of you who follow what is published about warehouse logistics and the rapid pace of development may have noticed a common thread through all the articles: increased complexity. Tackling Volatile Warehouse Logistics Flow The warehouse logistics flow is becoming more and more volatile, and to tackle this, we need […]
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Increasing Complexity in Warehouse Logistics We see increasingly complex flows in warehouse logistics, including several automation solutions, conveyor systems, and packing machines. It is extremely difficult to predict how these will work in practice and what the consequences will be with increased flow. How much growth can the solution handle before bottlenecks begin to appear? […]
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The Buzzword of Resilience in Warehouse Logistics In this very special situation with a pandemic, resilience has become a buzzword. Every business, not only the supply chain, is talking about resilience. However, what does resilience mean regarding warehouse logistics? Is it really something new in warehouse logistics? Automating Logistics for Resilience I subscribe to newsletters […]
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Introduction to Agility in Warehouse Logistics Goldman et al. introduced agility as a concept in 1995. It means “readiness to change.” If we look at the warehouse logistics challenges with, for example, e-commerce and e-grocery, I think everybody understands that we must be prepared for change. As I have said before, the static state belongs […]
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