Warehouse Management Archives - Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez https://talkinglogistics.com/category/warehouse-management/ Conversations with Thought Leaders and Newsmakers in the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:04:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://talkinglogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-tl_fav-32x32.jpg Warehouse Management Archives - Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez https://talkinglogistics.com/category/warehouse-management/ 32 32 Warehouse Management Archives - Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez false Warehouse Management Archives - Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez adrian@adelantescm.com podcast Warehouse Management Archives - Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez http://talkinglogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TalkingLogistics_PodcastLogo_3000.jpg https://talkinglogistics.com/category/warehouse-management/ 42996531 Robotic Trailer Loading/Unloading: High Interest, Limited Adoption https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/11/robotic-trailer-loading-unloading-high-interest-limited-adoption/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/11/robotic-trailer-loading-unloading-high-interest-limited-adoption/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:02:21 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=31378 Last June in The Wall Street Journal, Esther Fung reported how “new advances in robotics are [enabling the automation of truck loading and unloading]. Improved sensors and algorithms, advancements in AI and faster image-processing technology are making these robots proficient players in tasks that are like a game of 3-D Tetris.”  The article prompted us ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/11/robotic-trailer-loading-unloading-high-interest-limited-adoption/feed/ 0 31378 How Big is the ‘Zombie Inventory’ Problem? https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/03/how-big-is-the-zombie-inventory-problem/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/03/how-big-is-the-zombie-inventory-problem/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:31 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=31361 In response to the Covid pandemic and other disruptions, many companies shifted from Just-in-Time to Just-in-Case inventory strategies. But as demand normalized, many warehouses were left with growing amounts of “Zombie Inventory” — slow-moving, obsolete, or no-longer-needed items that tie up valuable warehouse space, working capital, and management attention. Just how big is the zombie ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2026/06/03/how-big-is-the-zombie-inventory-problem/feed/ 0 31361 Humanoid Robots in Logistics: Early Curiosity, Lingering Skepticism https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/10/01/humanoid-robots-in-logistics-early-curiosity-lingering-skepticism/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/10/01/humanoid-robots-in-logistics-early-curiosity-lingering-skepticism/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:36:21 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=30615 In a February 2025 Wall Street Journal article titled, “Humanoid Robots Finally Get Real Jobs,” Christopher Mims writes, “As global demand for new kinds of robots has shot up, mass manufacturing and falling costs for components are making [humanoid robots] cheaper to produce. Just as important, new kinds of AI — some close kin to ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/10/01/humanoid-robots-in-logistics-early-curiosity-lingering-skepticism/feed/ 0 30615 How Good Is Your Dock Appointment Scheduling Process? https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/04/28/how-good-is-your-dock-appointment-scheduling-process/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/04/28/how-good-is-your-dock-appointment-scheduling-process/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:48:48 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=28869 In December 2022, The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) was formed “to simplify the integration of systems across the fragmented ecosystem between shippers, carriers and intermediaries and create a more efficient appointment scheduling process.” According to the press release at the time: The primary objectives of the SSC are to (1) define an API standard for ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2025/04/28/how-good-is-your-dock-appointment-scheduling-process/feed/ 0 28869 Key Takeaways from SAP Logistics Info Days 2023 https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/11/15/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2023/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/11/15/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2023/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:07:14 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=26835 During 2020 and 2021, most companies were focused on managing the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. In 2022, having a bit more room to breathe, companies started to reflect on the lessons learned from the previous two years (e.g., we need to make our supply chains more resilient). This year, it seems like companies ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/11/15/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2023/feed/ 0 26835 The Tipping Point and Business Case for Warehouse Robots https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/08/07/the-tipping-point-and-business-case-for-warehouse-robots/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/08/07/the-tipping-point-and-business-case-for-warehouse-robots/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:33:31 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=26475 Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research. You can download the Indago research ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2023/08/07/the-tipping-point-and-business-case-for-warehouse-robots/feed/ 0 26475 Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022 https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/11/09/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2022/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/11/09/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2022/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:49:56 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=25248 Many people still equate SAP with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other solutions for “inside the four walls” business processes. The reality, however, is that SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has a significant presence in the logistics realm too, and logistics remains an important focus area for the company moving forward. This was one of ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/11/09/key-takeaways-from-sap-logistics-info-days-2022/feed/ 0 25248 The Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/02/03/role-benefits-warehouse-execution-systems/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/02/03/role-benefits-warehouse-execution-systems/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:08:10 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=23635 Like in so many other areas of supply chain management, warehousing operations today are much more complex, dynamic, and automated than ever before. As a result, the technology landscape within warehouses continues to expand and evolve. One example is the growing role and importance of Warehouse Execution Systems. What is a WES and why is ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2022/02/03/role-benefits-warehouse-execution-systems/feed/ 0 full 23635 Using Data and Predictive Analytics to Drive Labor Management Solutions in the Warehouse https://talkinglogistics.com/2020/02/18/using-data-and-predictive-analytics-to-drive-labor-management-solutions-in-the-warehouse/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2020/02/18/using-data-and-predictive-analytics-to-drive-labor-management-solutions-in-the-warehouse/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:01:49 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=19262 Data intelligence and predictive analytics are key terms in supply chain management today, but how do you harness these new technologies to deliver business value, especially in labor management? This is the important topic I discussed with Jason Judd, Group Director of Analytics at Ryder System, during an episode of Talking Logistics. The role of ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2020/02/18/using-data-and-predictive-analytics-to-drive-labor-management-solutions-in-the-warehouse/feed/ 0 19262 Editor’s Pick: 6 Warehouse Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/07/16/editors-pick-6-warehouse-metrics-you-cant-ignore/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/07/16/editors-pick-6-warehouse-metrics-you-cant-ignore/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:40:20 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=17552 Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from PINC’s blog highlights six warehouse metrics that all companies should be tracking, monitoring, and acting upon. In this ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/07/16/editors-pick-6-warehouse-metrics-you-cant-ignore/feed/ 0 17552 The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap” https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/05/06/inventory-accuracy-confidence-gap/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/05/06/inventory-accuracy-confidence-gap/#respond Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:17 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=16145 As highlighted in our previous Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders report, many companies are still not performing to their full potential when it comes to omni-channel fulfillment, and they continue to experience challenges related to inventory visibility and optimization.

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/05/06/inventory-accuracy-confidence-gap/feed/ 0 16719 Three Ways Material Handling Equipment Is Changing with Rise of E-Commerce https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/04/25/material-handling-equipment-changing-rise-e-commerce/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/04/25/material-handling-equipment-changing-rise-e-commerce/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:31:04 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=16073 As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, and material handling equipment (MHE) and fleet services are no different. With more and more brands looking to develop their e-commerce capabilities, their needs for moving and handling inventory are shifting as well.

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2019/04/25/material-handling-equipment-changing-rise-e-commerce/feed/ 0 16714 Mobile Robotics in the Warehouse https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/11/15/mobile-robotics-warehouse/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/11/15/mobile-robotics-warehouse/#respond Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:26:58 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=15120 The concept of mobile robotics is not a new one. From Grey Walter’s Tortoises to Shakey the Robot, scientists have been working for years to automate processes and alleviate hard labor on humans. While these older mobile robotics were technologically restricted to follow a path from point A to point B, today’s robots are becoming ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/11/15/mobile-robotics-warehouse/feed/ 0 15120 Material Handling and Fleet Management: Uncovering Opportunities for Cost Savings and Other Business Benefits https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/09/05/fleet-management-material-handling-uncovering-cost-savings-benefits/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/09/05/fleet-management-material-handling-uncovering-cost-savings-benefits/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:20:35 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=14672 Supply Chain and Logistics executives are under a great deal of pressure to not only meet today’s more demanding customer expectations, but to do so in a cost-effective manner. Therefore, finding opportunities to minimize costs and improve productivity are more important than ever. One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/09/05/fleet-management-material-handling-uncovering-cost-savings-benefits/feed/ 0 14672 Finding a Warehouse in Today’s High-Demand Market https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/08/30/finding-warehouse-todays-market/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/08/30/finding-warehouse-todays-market/#respond Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:19:42 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=14641 Finding the right warehouse is arguably one of the most important decisions your company will make. It has the potential to be not only be a powerful, industry-leading storage and shipping center, but also the literal hub of your logistics — including returns, reshipments, and other nuanced supply chain tasks. It needs the ability to ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/08/30/finding-warehouse-todays-market/feed/ 0 14641 Uncovering Cost Savings in Material Handling and Fleet Management https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/07/27/cost-savings-material-handling-fleet/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/07/27/cost-savings-material-handling-fleet/#respond Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:16:32 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=15273 Jeff Burns, President at Kenco Material Handling Solutions discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What does “fleet management” mean for material handling and distribution folks? What are some of the main challenges companies face related to fleet management? How do you determine whether to buy, lease, or rent equipment? ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/07/27/cost-savings-material-handling-fleet/feed/ 0 full 35:53 15273 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Warehouse https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/05/08/important-factors-choosing-warehouse/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/05/08/important-factors-choosing-warehouse/#respond Tue, 08 May 2018 11:39:30 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=13996 The right warehouse for your company is similar to a tailored suit: it should make your company look in control and professional, it should fit perfectly, and it should be comfortable and easy to “wear.” So what do you do if your current warehouse is ill-fitting? For most businesses, the answer is either expanding or ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2018/05/08/important-factors-choosing-warehouse/feed/ 0 13996 Inventory Checks Powered By Drones https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/11/21/inventory-checks-powered-drones/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/11/21/inventory-checks-powered-drones/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:20:37 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=12878 Drones are enabling organizations to use employees more efficiently and improve inventory accuracy in a world where consumers want everything cheap and now. Every company on the planet that has a significant supply chain operation is plagued by inventory reconciliation problems. It’s the nature of the game, and to overcome this challenge, companies have historically ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/11/21/inventory-checks-powered-drones/feed/ 0 12878 Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Batory Foods https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/10/25/editors-pick-profiles-in-yard-management-excellence-batory-foods/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/10/25/editors-pick-profiles-in-yard-management-excellence-batory-foods/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:59:48 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=12693 Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/10/25/editors-pick-profiles-in-yard-management-excellence-batory-foods/feed/ 0 12693 Overcoming Complacency: How to Drive Even More Supply Chain Metric Success https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/09/12/overcoming-complacency-how-to-drive-even-more-supply-chain-metric-success/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/09/12/overcoming-complacency-how-to-drive-even-more-supply-chain-metric-success/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:35:52 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=12441 A sense of complacency can lurk behind benchmarks. Once you hit your monthly warehouse goals, there can be a pull toward maintaining rather than gaining on your goals. Simply maintaining your goal patterns instead of gaining on your goals will keep your growth at a standstill if you don’t actively and routinely work to overcome ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/09/12/overcoming-complacency-how-to-drive-even-more-supply-chain-metric-success/feed/ 0 12441 Editor’s Pick: How To Implement Visual Control In Your Warehouse https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/06/13/editors-pick-how-to-implement-visual-control-in-your-warehouse/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/06/13/editors-pick-how-to-implement-visual-control-in-your-warehouse/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:06:48 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=11430 Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Joel Holt, Corporate Director of Engineering at Kenco Group, discusses the value and benefits of visual control in ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/06/13/editors-pick-how-to-implement-visual-control-in-your-warehouse/feed/ 0 11430 Bucking the 80/20 Trend: 4 Key Benefits of Adopting a Digital Yard https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/05/17/bucking-the-8020-trend-4-key-benefits-of-adopting-a-digital-yard/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/05/17/bucking-the-8020-trend-4-key-benefits-of-adopting-a-digital-yard/#respond Wed, 17 May 2017 12:58:36 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=10790 Also known as “the 80/20 rule,” the Pareto Principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.  Management consultant Joseph M. Juran suggested the principle and named it after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who noted the 80/20 connection while at the University of Lausanne in 1896, as published ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/05/17/bucking-the-8020-trend-4-key-benefits-of-adopting-a-digital-yard/feed/ 0 10790 This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017) https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/04/21/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-17-21-2017/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/04/21/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-17-21-2017/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:51:18 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=10046 In case you’re wondering, my daughter did pass her driving test a couple of weeks ago. And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door. So all is good in my little slice of the world. Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/04/21/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-17-21-2017/feed/ 0 10046 Augmenting Your Logistics Operations with Digital Yards https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/28/augmenting-your-logistics-operations-with-digital-yards/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/28/augmenting-your-logistics-operations-with-digital-yards/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:22:01 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=9334 Thanks to advancements in technology including cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), drones, and mobile, yard visibility and management are now reaching new heights as the picture of the “Digital Yard” comes into very clear focus. No longer relegated to using clipboards, spreadsheets, and manual systems to manage their yard assets, companies are asking themselves ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/28/augmenting-your-logistics-operations-with-digital-yards/feed/ 0 9334 Embrace Lean Warehousing Practices in 2017 https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/14/embrace-lean-warehousing-practices-in-2017/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/14/embrace-lean-warehousing-practices-in-2017/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:49:53 +0000 https://talkinglogistics.com/?p=8944 Even the most determined business optimist would be hard-pressed not to find a warehousing cost that isn’t creeping skyward. From the electricity powering the lights to the labor costs of each order picked, embracing “lean” principles is one of the few proven ways that a company can fight back from its bottom line. Upholding stagnant ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2017/03/14/embrace-lean-warehousing-practices-in-2017/feed/ 0 8944 The Big Bear in the Room (Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2016) https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/28/the-big-bear-in-the-room-insights-from-kenco-customer-summit-2016/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/28/the-big-bear-in-the-room-insights-from-kenco-customer-summit-2016/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:24:39 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=7435 We’ve all heard about the big elephant in the room. But how about the big bear? During his presentation at Kenco’s Customer Summit a few weeks ago, Fab Brasca from JDA Software referenced the giant 7 ft. 9 in. stuffed teddy bear that Costo sells, and although it was just a passing comment, the bear ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/28/the-big-bear-in-the-room-insights-from-kenco-customer-summit-2016/feed/ 0 7435 This Week in Logistics News (November 7-11, 2016) https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/11/this-week-in-logistics-news-november-7-11-2016/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/11/this-week-in-logistics-news-november-7-11-2016/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:11:30 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=7378 Brexit passed. The Cubs won the World Series. Donald Trump won the presidency. What’s next? In each case, the sun rose and set the next day, and it rose again today. There are already countless “What Will the Trump Presidency Mean for [Fill in the Blank]?” articles and blog posts being written. In the case ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/11/11/this-week-in-logistics-news-november-7-11-2016/feed/ 0 7378 What Does a Car Service Have to Do with Cycle Counting? https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/10/31/what-does-a-car-service-have-to-do-with-cycle-counting/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/10/31/what-does-a-car-service-have-to-do-with-cycle-counting/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:26:31 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=7305 The simple answer is – EVERYTHING! Let me briefly describe my recent car service experience and then you’ll understand why I say this and why an alternative approach to the problem is required. I dropped off my car for a routine service and stated to the service manager that the headlights on one side of ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/10/31/what-does-a-car-service-have-to-do-with-cycle-counting/feed/ 0 7305 This Week in Logistics News (September 5-9, 2016) https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/09/09/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-5-9-2016/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/09/09/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-5-9-2016/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:55:17 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=7018 Everything is back to normal. The kids are back at school, we have air conditioning again, and North Korea tested a nuclear bomb yesterday. “If it’s not love, then it’s the bomb that will bring us together,” Morrissey sings in this week’s Song of the Week. I’m rooting for love. Moving on to the supply ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/09/09/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-5-9-2016/feed/ 0 7018 Operational Excellence: Streamlining the Warehouse Layout Process https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/04/12/operational-excellence-streamlining-warehouse-layout-process/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/04/12/operational-excellence-streamlining-warehouse-layout-process/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:53:19 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=6099 Companies moving into new warehouse space need to take an honest assessment of their current and expected business to maximize their operations. While that may seem obvious, there are potential pitfalls along the way that can create less than desirable conditions, decrease efficiency, and possibly endanger the safety of warehouse workers. A new warehouse is ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/04/12/operational-excellence-streamlining-warehouse-layout-process/feed/ 0 6099 Why Use Augmented Reality in Your Warehouse or DC? https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/26/why-use-augmented-reality-in-your-warehouse-or-dc/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/26/why-use-augmented-reality-in-your-warehouse-or-dc/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:42:06 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=5527 While most everyone has heard of an augmented reality (AR) eyeglass-type product, many have only seen it being used for consumer applications. Now, the trend is to use this technology commercially; for the logistics industry, there are many potential use cases in a warehouse. First, let’s discuss the basic definition of AR, then we can ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/26/why-use-augmented-reality-in-your-warehouse-or-dc/feed/ 3 5527 This Week in Logistics News (January 11-15, 2016) https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/15/this-week-in-logistics-news-january-11-15-2016/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/15/this-week-in-logistics-news-january-11-15-2016/#respond Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:01:07 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=5493 I didn’t win the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. And if you’re reading this, neither did you. So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times) Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2016/01/15/this-week-in-logistics-news-january-11-15-2016/feed/ 0 5493 Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/12/09/aligning-warehouse-labor-management-with-omni-channel-strategy/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/12/09/aligning-warehouse-labor-management-with-omni-channel-strategy/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:16:06 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=5260 How are e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment impacting warehouse operations and labor requirements? That was my opening question to Tom Kozenski, VP of Solution Strategy at JDA Software, in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Here’s a snippet of his response: In my opinion, it’s the reason why there are so many growth initiatives in this space ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/12/09/aligning-warehouse-labor-management-with-omni-channel-strategy/feed/ 0 5260 This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 2, 2015) https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/10/02/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-28-october-2-2015/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/10/02/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-28-october-2-2015/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:43:24 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=4865 There was plenty of learning and networking at the CSCMP Annual Conference this week, which I’ll write about in a future post. Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/10/02/this-week-in-logistics-news-september-28-october-2-2015/feed/ 0 4865 The Case for Less Silos, More Intelligence in Supply Chain Management https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/07/01/the-case-for-less-silos-more-intelligence-in-supply-chain-management/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/07/01/the-case-for-less-silos-more-intelligence-in-supply-chain-management/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:45:39 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=4363 Break down your supply chain functional silos. This advice is not new. Analysts, consultants, and others have been telling companies to break down their supply chain functional silos for as long as I’ve been in the business, yet those silos still remain tall and strong at many companies. Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Marketing — ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/07/01/the-case-for-less-silos-more-intelligence-in-supply-chain-management/feed/ 0 4363 This Week in Logistics News (June 8-12, 2015) https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/12/this-week-in-logistics-news-june-8-12-2015/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/12/this-week-in-logistics-news-june-8-12-2015/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:27:52 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=4270 I was at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference earlier this week. Great learning and networking at the event (stay tuned for my takeaways in a future post). As I was leaving, I noticed this at the hotel and had to take a photo: How long until the last one disappears? What would a poet ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/12/this-week-in-logistics-news-june-8-12-2015/feed/ 2 4270 Are Your Labor Management Capabilities Aligned With Your Omni-Channel Strategy? https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/02/are-your-labor-management-capabilities-aligned-with-your-omni-channel-strategy/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/02/are-your-labor-management-capabilities-aligned-with-your-omni-channel-strategy/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:12:52 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=4245 As many retailers, manufacturers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs),  and others are discovering, pursuing an omni-channel strategy impacts all supply chain and logistics processes, and that is certainly the case with warehouse labor management. How is e-commerce and omni-channel impacting warehouse operations and labor requirements? What actions are leading companies taking to improve warehouse efficiency and lower ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/06/02/are-your-labor-management-capabilities-aligned-with-your-omni-channel-strategy/feed/ 0 full 36:58 4245 This Week in Logistics News (April 20-24, 2015) https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/04/24/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-20-24-2015/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/04/24/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-20-24-2015/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:51:16 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=4117 Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk (USA Today) Amazon Reveals Just How Huge the Cloud Is for Its Business (Wired) UPS Brings Technology and Logistics Expertise to Study of Drone Use in Humanitarian Response ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/04/24/this-week-in-logistics-news-april-20-24-2015/feed/ 0 4117 Supply Chain Redesign: A Conversation with Lennox International’s Keith Nash https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/02/17/supply-chain-redesign-conversation-lennox-internationals-keith-nash/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/02/17/supply-chain-redesign-conversation-lennox-internationals-keith-nash/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:00:36 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=3819 Last month on Talking Logistics, Adrian Gonzalez, Keith Nash (VP Supply Chain Logistics at Lennox International) and I discussed “Lennox International’s Complete Supply Chain Redesign.” If you missed the live episode, you can watch it now on demand. Here are some of the questions that we discussed, along with a summary of Keith’s responses. What ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/02/17/supply-chain-redesign-conversation-lennox-internationals-keith-nash/feed/ 0 3819 This Week in Logistics News (January 26-30, 2015) https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/30/week-logistics-news-january-26-30-2015/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/30/week-logistics-news-january-26-30-2015/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:29:57 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=3693 With almost 2 feet of snow on the ground, the Blizzard of 2015 hit us hard here in Boston, but I was prepared with my “Made in Cuba” snow shovels. With more snow in the forecast for this weekend, I’m ordering a few more pairs for my neighbors right now. #CubanLivingInNewEngland. In other news this week… ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/30/week-logistics-news-january-26-30-2015/feed/ 0 3693 This Week in Logistics News (January 5-9, 2015) https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/09/week-logistics-news-january-5-9-2015/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/09/week-logistics-news-january-5-9-2015/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:44:43 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=3551 Happy New Year! I hope 2015 is off to a great start for you. Mine began with a crick in my neck, a little angry fist holding on tight to the muscle, causing me to pop Advils and walk around the house with a heating pad draped over my neck and shoulder. Should I attribute ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2015/01/09/week-logistics-news-january-5-9-2015/feed/ 0 3551 The Time is Right to Focus on Yard Management https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/12/21/time-right-focus-yard-management/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/12/21/time-right-focus-yard-management/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:05:28 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=3498 Yard Management Systems (YMS) have been misunderstood in the marketplace for a long time– is it part of a TMS, WMS, or a standalone application? As a result, many companies have a limited perspective of its role and value proposition, and so they’re missing out on big opportunities to improve visibility, reduce costs, and increase productivity. ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/12/21/time-right-focus-yard-management/feed/ 0 3498 This Week in Logistics News (July 7-11, 2014) https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/07/11/week-logistics-news-july-7-11-2014/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/07/11/week-logistics-news-july-7-11-2014/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:46:33 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=2820 Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s dive right in. Accellos and HighJump Software Merge Legislators Move to Replenish Highway Trust Fund (WSJ – sub. req’d) Turnover at For-Hire Carriers Largely Unchanged During the First Quarter Amazon wants an exemption from the FAA’s drone restrictions (Washington Post) May 2014 Freight Transportation Services ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/07/11/week-logistics-news-july-7-11-2014/feed/ 0 2820 Wearable Devices: The New User Interface for Logistics Software https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/01/08/wearable-devices-new-user-interface-logistics-software/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/01/08/wearable-devices-new-user-interface-logistics-software/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:00:15 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=1971 We’re only a few days into 2014, but “wearables” — as in wearable computers or devices — seems to be the early contender for buzz term of the year. At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), wearables are dominating the headlines (along with “Internet of Things,” a related topic that I’ll discuss in a future ... Read more

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]]> https://talkinglogistics.com/2014/01/08/wearable-devices-new-user-interface-logistics-software/feed/ 0 1971 The Google Robot, Your Future Logistics Worker https://talkinglogistics.com/2013/12/16/google-robot-future-logistics-worker/ https://talkinglogistics.com/2013/12/16/google-robot-future-logistics-worker/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:39:02 +0000 http://talkinglogistics.com/?p=1881 Last Friday, news came out that Google bought Boston Dynamics, a robotics company based in Waltham, MA. Boston Dynamics’ tagline is “Changing Your Idea of What Robots Can Do,” and when I watched the videos below demonstrating some of their robots, I realized that the line between what humans and robots can do is becoming ... Read more

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