Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
February 09, 2020
…By combining the right hardware, software, processes and people, Best Buy has achieved a better supply chain operation, from inventory management and increased order accuracy, to improved lead times for superior customer service and an overall reduction in costs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.07
February 06, 2020
…works” the uninitiated think, assuming that an integrator or inventory management supplier will. “Maybe I’m living under a rock, but I don’t see an appropriate amount of attention paid to the nitty-gritty parts of putting a system together,” Hill says. “A lot of folks with technology like augmented reality, machine learning and robotics come to us to explain what they’re doing. When they start at the high level it’s very intriguing. Then when it gets down to what is available today, and how to start down the path to total integration and total visibility of inventory, the reality is that’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.10
February 05, 2020
…as marketplaces, e-commerce shopping carts, and of course brick-and-mortar inventory management systems. While some shippers may have one or more of these integration capabilities today, only the full set of integration can ensure success. 5. Dynamic Workflows Embedded in System Resources Will Enable More Continuous Improvement There was a time when standardized rule sets governed supply chain management. Unfortunately, the continuing evolution of the supply chain and growing demand for more e-commerce maturity and capabilities require shippers and other supply chain partners work together to automate and process more orders faster. In other words, systems must evolve, leveraging artificial intelligence,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
February 04, 2020
…central system to continuously recalculate order fulfillment priorities and inventory movement patterns. The entire mechanism is based on real-time factors such as order fulfillment commitments, factual fulfillment speeds, available resources, and time remaining in dispatch windows. “Material handling efficiency inside the distribution center is a key issue faced by the supply chain teams, especially at retail companies,” said Subhodip Bandyopadhyay, General Manager - Emerging Digital Retail Technology, UST Global, “GreyOrange offers a robust yet flexible solution, where we will see a rise in our positive customer experience leading to a 3X gain in productivity. This is applicable even for complex…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.76
February 04, 2020
…is true whether the activity is order fulfillment or inventory replenishment in the DC or the micro-fulfillment center. Filling those orders faster than ever has an end game—compete with Amazon. “It is now in consumer’s minds that two-hour order delivery is not out of the ordinary, thanks to Amazon,” says Marc Wulfraat, founder and president of MWPVL International. “If you try to fight their strategy, you will lose,” he warns. Micro-fulfillment, filling e-orders in the back of existing retail space, is expected to be a $1 billion segment of the materials handling industry less than 24 months from now. Once…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.63
February 01, 2020
…the worker. Essentially, 3D printers can replace your just-in-time inventory. Already a reality, virtual warehouses can send 3D model files digitally to the nearest 3D printer. Logistics companies like DHL and UPS are already using 3D printing to supplement their “end-of-runway” services when specific parts are needed in the fastest time possible. Not everything should be 3D printed. But with its multiple benefits, 3D printing technology can improve the supply chain in ways that shouldn’t be overlooked. Jamie Howard is president of Ultimaker Americas, where he is responsible for the company’s commercial strategy and business execution in the Americas region.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.38
January 09, 2020
…identification and location. This can significantly improve warehouse shelving, inventory management, and picking and packing operations, with a detailed understanding of exactly where a specific product is at all times. In addition, tracking technology will enhance warehouse management, while streamlining inbound logistics and outbound distribution. Detailed Product Monitoring When in Transport or Storage 5G IoT devices aren’t just limited to location and related data. Items can be environmentally monitored at the product level by dedicated IoT sensors. Subsequently, real-time information on measures like temperature, humidity, light levels, gas levels and any other areas that could impact the quality or safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
December 16, 2019
…digital yard management system can help your company move inventory faster throughout the entire supply chain. Smart and Scalable: Advanced Yard Management System #1 Solution To Gain Visibility And Effectively Manage Gate, Dock, Assets, Yard, Shipments, And Network Operations. Yard Management Systems: From A Single Site to the Entire Organization It doesn’t matter the size of your facility or the complexity of your yard operations. PINC Yard Management System easily scales from a single location to enterprise-wide. Powerful Yard Management Software: INVENTORY - Real-time yard counts and history accessible 24/7 from any device AUTOMATION - Automate workflows and seamlessly integrate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
December 03, 2019
…connected to the Internet. Meeting this demand requires real-time inventory understanding throughout a supply chain, including options to turn almost any point in a supply chain to a distribution node. If an e-commerce retailer could work with 3PLs that guarantee this reach or make arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers to ship both individual items as well as in bulk, they’re able to flex the supply chain and make same-day options possible in a broader set of customer locations. Adapting to quick customer-demand changes The evolved supply chain is one that prioritizes flexibility alongside the customer experience. E-commerce tools already prioritize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.52
December 02, 2019
…real-time product visibility, strategic sourcing and optimization, end-to-end visibility, inventory visibility and optimization, real-time manufacturing asset intelligence, micro fulfillment, efficient last mile delivery and dynamic demand and supply synchronization are some of the major benefits of a digital supply chain. According to the report, the proliferation of technologies and opportunities around the digital supply chain means companies need to look seriously at outsourcing these functions. This is going to be a major shift towards a new business models as supply chain as a service (SCaaS), the report’s authors noted. In the report, titled “Next-Gen Supply Chain Market – Global Forecast…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
December 01, 2019
…can address these issues. The process of developing an inventory of materials that can bring soft robotics to their full potential, however, has its own challenges. One of the greatest of these is that developers have yet to fully analyze the materials being used. Developers must attain a better understanding of the materials in use before optimizing for soft robot construction. Another obstacle is the nonlinearity of soft materials. “Because soft materials do not behave linearly to applied forces, unlike hard materials, new design and testing tools need to be developed to analyze soft materials,” says Rothemund. “In addition, soft…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
November 22, 2019
…old model of keeping trains running through expensive physical inventory or slow and costly traditional manufacturing is being replaced by digital inventory and on-demand 3D printing. Indeed, this is exemplified by some of the biggest names in European passenger rail.” Part of Deutsche Bahn, DB ESG, based in Derby, U.K., helps train operators and rolling stock owners keep trains in service by reverse engineering obsolete components. “Additive manufacturing allows us to efficiently produce parts for the passenger environment that are indistinguishable from the existing parts,” said Martin Stevens, mechanical engineering manager at DB ESG. “The Stratasys range of EN45545-2-compliant materials…
