IKEA has been using drones to count inventory for some time now. In 2023, more than 100 drones were already counting inventory in warehouses in Belgium and the Netherlands, among other places. There are now 250 drones flying around in 73 stores in 9 countries. The...
Billions of pounds of stretch film are consumed annually, wrapping tens of billions of loads based on the original Lantech concept for stretch wrapping . This packaging method significantly impacts our planet due to its material consumption. Packaging material is...
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to that question in this episode is Brian Gaunt, Vice President of Accelerated Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain. Brian and I spoke about the latest developments in automation and robotics, the benefits of using robotics in the...
The Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Business Development Specialist Julija Stensgaard Kristensen and Product Manager Johan Thunberg of KRONUS. Wooden Packaging to Optimize Your...
KRONUS is a company that, with more than 27 years of experience and its customized wooden packaging, has helped companies all over the world to optimize their various logistics chains and storage problems. KRONUS produces wooden pallet collars, wooden pallets,...
Attracting talents is still one of the biggest challenges for logistics companies. Several significant supply chain disruptions have marked the past few years. The pandemic caused major disruptions in production and logistics, and the Ever Given caused enormous delays...
There is no shortage of ways that the continued shift to eCommerce has changed the retail business landscape. From digital storefronts to same-day delivery, increased automation to 24/7 customer service, the unique and rapidly evolving demands placed on modern...
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Karin Hoogvliet, Client Executive at NYCE.LOGIC. In this episode, Karin and I talk about the latest retail supply chains and what they mean...
Herbert ten Have The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Herbert ten Have, CEO at Fizyr. In this episode, Herbert and I talk about robots in the warehouse, specifically picking robots....
Demand for warehouse facilities in urban areas has increased as e-commerce giants launch same-day delivery services. This eventually fueled the industrial racking systems’ demand in North America. The acceleration during COVID and now with higher gas prices ensures...
My passion for logistics didn't reveal itself until I visited a warehouse during a Logistics Management course when I studied Business Administration at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. That and my reading of Eliyahu Goldratt's book The Goal sealed it for me. I...
Carsten Funke has been working for Picavi since 2016. Since 2018, the Chief Sales Officer has also been a shareholder of the Aachen-based company. At the beginning of 2019, the trained businessman also took over the position of CEO at the US subsidiary Picavi U.S....
With the growth of large footprint warehouses, distribution centers, and large 3PLs, one of the most crucial decisions in the initial design phase of a machine is the selection of the control system. Traditionally, PLCs have been used for the automation of...
There are many reasons for outsourcing your logistics. Fluctuating demand or seasonality, risk management, efficiency gains, focusing on core business. There are different ways to outsource your logistics. You can outsource to a logistics partner that will use one of...
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Didier Duponselle, Business Unit Director at Ahlers. In Episode 008 I spoke to Didier's colleague Johan Elzes about the challenges of...
We live in challenging times that require supply chains to be agile and respond fast to changes in supply and demand. On the B2C and B2B sides, customers demand higher standards than before. This requires a razor-sharp focus, but can you be focused on everything? We...
A logistics company’s two most important things are its employees and its customers. Our employees are our most valuable assets, which sets us apart from other logistics service providers. Next on the list are our customers. Customer intimacy is part of our DNA,...
Historic levels of online spending, an import surge and growing business investment in safety stock may be behind a growing warehouse shortage in the U.S. Over the past few months, rents have begun to soar as part of a bidding war between major retailers and...
Effective warehouse management relies on various systems to reduce errors, boost efficiency and avoid downtime. Most of today’s advanced warehouses feature broad assortments of cutting-edge technology. Here are some of the benefits managers can anticipate by including...
