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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The call came on a Tuesday morning in February. A key client wanted delivery volumes up 40 percent for the spring campaign, starting in six weeks. We had the orders. We did not have the staff, the dock slots, or the racking capacity to handle the ramp. That moment, more than any market report, captures […]
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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 it the “3PL paradox”. Many companies choose to outsource their warehouse logistics to a 3PL company in the belief that they are more willing (because […]
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When you work with logistics and especially warehouse production, the conditions are completely controlled by the customers’ demands, it is important to understand and accept that. I regularly meet colleagues who is frustrated of their complex flow and order structures with no regard for efficiency. Often the warehouse management arguing with sales organizations and senior […]
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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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