The Automation Project Ends at Go Live. That Is the Problem.
Go-live day gets the champagne and the case study. The research shows the real test, and the real risk to people and performance, starts the day after.
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Same System, Two Countries: What I Learned Harmonizing Two Warehouses Across a Border
What does it actually take to replicate a working warehouse operation across a border? This is the story of harmonizing two distribution centers in Sweden and Denmark, and why the hardest part had nothing to do with technology.
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How the pace of change has transformed organizations
In six years, the number of major changes the average employee experiences at work quintupled. History tells us this acceleration did not happen overnight and it shows no signs of stopping. Think back to 2016. Your organization may have gone through one or two significant changes that year perhaps a restructuring, a new IT system, […]
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Accelerating Change in Warehouse Logistics: Embracing Continuous Improvement
Introduction The pace of change and development in warehouse logistics has accelerated in recent years. It’s essential to shift the company mindset regarding warehouse operations and embrace continuous improvement. Critical evaluation of processes and working methods is vital for staying competitive. Conducting Regular Warehouse Assessments Regular screening of warehouse operations can be achieved through comprehensive […]
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Embracing Continuous Improvement in Warehouse Logistics
Introduction To run a successful and competitive warehouse, you need to constantly improve your flow and organization. Continuous improvement is key to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of warehouse logistics. Overcoming Analysis Paralysis Many warehouse organizations aim for continuous improvement but often get stuck in “analysis paralysis.” This occurs when fear of failure and […]
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The Importance of Good Leadership in Warehouse Logistics
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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Increased needs for competence in warehouse logistics
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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Agile warehouse management
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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Modern agile warehouses demands change management for success
Focus on Technology in Warehouse Logistics In many of my articles, the focus has been on technology such as automation and robotics or WMS. Actually, that is symptomatic of the whole warehouse business right now. Many logistics organizations are in transitions right now or will be soon. However, one thing is sure: humans will be […]
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First things first. In warehouse logistics, it means right location and facility
In my twenty years in warehouse logistics industry, I have visited a lot of companies and warehouses in Scandinavia. The view of warehouse logistics vary greatly between companies, also the degree of maturity in development and knowledge regarding warehouse logistics. The priorities regarding investments and focus of development can differ significantly from company to company […]
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