DC Velocity

Listen at https://lnkd.in/e7pY6N6 Labor continues to be in short supply, so it’s important for distributors and warehouse operators to hold on to the labor they do have. We spoke about ways to foster an environment of employee contentment with Kevin Ledversis, vice president of sales at Newcastle Systems. Also: Logistics companies respond to Mexico's manufacturing boom; generative AI in sourcing and procurement #labor #logistics #supplychain #manufacturing #Mexico #AI #GenAI #procurement #sourcing

Read the case study: https://lnkd.in/ec6yskhH Big gains for Big Lots: Since discount retailer Big Lots partnered with Ruan Transportation Management Systems to provide store deliveries from its Oklahoma DC, service levels have improved dramatically. Productivity has jumped since the company replaced a complex mix of transportation providers with one dedicated fleet. Trailers are now always available at the 40 outbound doors. #fleetmanagement #logistics

FREE webcast Thursday. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaY9W6Z9 Find out to enhance your distribution performance and reduce costs with automation and robotics. You’ll learn about: - Determining the “fit” for automation - Change management in an automation project - Where you can get help #automation #robotics #materialhandling #logistics #supplychain

Businesses worldwide are working to get their logistics operations back on track today after a global computer crash brought freight and shipping flows to a sudden halt on Friday, hitting the air cargo sector particularly hard. https://ow.ly/ss7N50SHI3J

Maritime ports, airports, and logistics businesses worldwide today are struggling to get freight flowing again after a software glitch froze Microsoft computer systems at companies worldwide. https://lnkd.in/epb4Gdqb

Listen at https://lnkd.in/e7pY6N6 The pandemic and the labor shortage have changed how logistics facilities operate. We talk about designing facilities to maintain supply chain continuity with former Macy’s chief supply chain officer Dennis Mullahy. He’s now a consultant for a number of startups and a senior advisor to Fortna. Also: Walmart invests in grocery DCs; computer vision systems see new warehouse applications. #supplychain #warehousedesign #logistics #labor #laborshortage #Walmart #grocery #computervision #warehousing

Read this automation case study: https://lnkd.in/eN82s7QG Medical supply manufacturer/distributor Medline, working with Swisslog, has implemented 20 AutoStore systems across its network, enabling a boost in order accuracy from an already outstanding starting point. Medline also improved its picking speed and delivery windows.

Bridging the labor gap through automation: Pet products supplier Hagen Group boosts order picking productivity with a little help from 6 River Systems’ autonomous mobile robots and SVT Robotics’ software. 6 River Systems, Part of Ocado Group https://ow.ly/bPkw50SxUWc

Congratulations to our final 2024 Rainmaker Zac Rogers. He's an associate professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University and also the founder and the lead author of the monthly Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report. Colorado State University https://ow.ly/kj6S50SCmbZ

Tech that transforms: Pasta giant Barilla is improving its supply chain visibility by leaps and bounds, thanks to a high-tech platform from FourKites. FourKites, Inc. https://ow.ly/rLyZ50SxUIJ