automation… The challenges with packaging operations in warehouse logistics 2019-11-142019-11-14 In warehouse logistics, many companies are working with several challenges at the moment. Especially in B2C but the same challenges come in B2B but often with some delay. The first…
3PL… Modern agile warehouses demands change management for success 2019-10-082021-03-24 In many of my articles focus have been on technology such as automation and robotics or WMS. Actually, that is symptomatic for the whole warehouse business right now. Many logistics…
lean… Know your main drivers before investing in warehouse automation 2019-09-292020-02-25 Warehouse automation is on everybody’s lips. You almost believe automation is the answer to everything. There is of course a natural reason behind the automation hype. McKinsey Global Institute estimates…
automation… Cobots, maybe your new colleagues in warehouse logistics 2019-08-082019-11-01 It is getting old but I repeat it again, many companies working with e-commerce and omni-channel see their logistics costs increase in an unhealthy manner. Due to the increased pressure…
3PL… Importance of increased digitalization and transparency in transport sector 2019-02-222021-05-28 I have received questions why I do not write more about transportation. It certainly is a critical part of successful logistics. Therefore, here is some of my thoughts about transports.…
3PL… Importance of an optimal warehouse design and facility 2018-10-242019-11-01 I love networking and discussing with other people. You can learn so much from just listen to other peoples experience and knowledge. It is also interesting to visit colleagues in…
Warehouse management The 3PL paradox 2018-06-192019-11-01 In my networking, I have met many manufacturers of warehouse automation and WMS vendors. They have all confirmed something I think many of us believed a long time. I call…
Warehouse management… Keep your warehouse flow as simple as possible (KISS) 2018-04-092019-11-01 U.S. Navy created in the sixties KISS “Keep It Simple, Stupid” a design principle. The KISS principle states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than…
Supply chain… Big data for analytics and prediction in warehouse production. 2018-02-132019-11-01 In order to increase efficiency and/ quality, you need to analyze the current workflow and working methods. For that, you must be able to collect and work with clear and…
Warehouse management Stop micromanaging the warehouse 2018-02-082019-12-08 As I have written in previous articles, a warehouse requires good leadership to be successful. In particular, if the warehouse largely is manual. A manual warehouse is not like a…
