This document summarizes key technologies and trends in warehouse and logistics management. It discusses how warehouse management systems and mobility solutions can optimize warehouse operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. It also outlines several emerging technologies like robots, autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, vision picking, and drones that aim to further automate processes and improve productivity in warehouses.
The document provides information about a presentation by LNConsult GmbH for their client Savacoop regarding designing a new central warehouse. It summarizes Savacoop's current warehouse situation with multiple smaller locations and outlines LNConsult's consulting services to develop an integrated logistics concept. Key findings from 2015 to 2020 led Savacoop to work with LNConsult, including realizing an architect cannot design a warehouse alone. The presentation outlines the strategic planning, concept design, and implementation that resulted in the new distribution center starting operations in 2020 to support Savacoop's business needs through 2028.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Lier discusses using business games like "Supply Chain Master" in logistics education. Business games allow students to experience real-life business problems in a risk-free environment, learn teamwork and receive feedback on decisions. Specifically, Supply Chain Master maps the main logistics processes of supplier, customer, and manufacturer workplaces to help students question and change processes. Students play the business game as part of coursework or for company projects to gain insight into logistics concepts and processes.
1. There are three easy ways to save money while improving logistics sustainability: stop using wooden pallets and switch to roll containers; stop using plastic stretch film and use roll containers and Flex doors instead; stop driving trucks that are only half full and use roll containers to increase filling.
2. A case study found that using roll containers and Flex doors instead of pallets and stretch film led to a 30% faster replacement time in stores, 25% reduced labor costs, and a return on investment in less than a year for the Flex doors.
3. Another case study found that using roll containers instead of half-filled trucks increased truck filling by 25% and resulted in total annual savings of 740,000
This document summarizes key technologies and trends in warehouse and logistics management. It discusses how warehouse management systems and mobility solutions can optimize warehouse operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. It also outlines several emerging technologies like robots, autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, vision picking, and drones that aim to further automate processes and improve productivity in warehouses.
The document provides information about a presentation by LNConsult GmbH for their client Savacoop regarding designing a new central warehouse. It summarizes Savacoop's current warehouse situation with multiple smaller locations and outlines LNConsult's consulting services to develop an integrated logistics concept. Key findings from 2015 to 2020 led Savacoop to work with LNConsult, including realizing an architect cannot design a warehouse alone. The presentation outlines the strategic planning, concept design, and implementation that resulted in the new distribution center starting operations in 2020 to support Savacoop's business needs through 2028.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Lier discusses using business games like "Supply Chain Master" in logistics education. Business games allow students to experience real-life business problems in a risk-free environment, learn teamwork and receive feedback on decisions. Specifically, Supply Chain Master maps the main logistics processes of supplier, customer, and manufacturer workplaces to help students question and change processes. Students play the business game as part of coursework or for company projects to gain insight into logistics concepts and processes.
1. There are three easy ways to save money while improving logistics sustainability: stop using wooden pallets and switch to roll containers; stop using plastic stretch film and use roll containers and Flex doors instead; stop driving trucks that are only half full and use roll containers to increase filling.
2. A case study found that using roll containers and Flex doors instead of pallets and stretch film led to a 30% faster replacement time in stores, 25% reduced labor costs, and a return on investment in less than a year for the Flex doors.
3. Another case study found that using roll containers instead of half-filled trucks increased truck filling by 25% and resulted in total annual savings of 740,000
The document discusses innovations in logistics to maximize efficiency. It summarizes Gebrüder Weiss's digitalization efforts, including using predictive analytics to forecast inbound volumes, providing real-time visibility into shipments, developing a fully digitized process for transport orders, and creating a customer portal and chatbot for improved communication. The goal is to better understand customer needs and provide operational excellence through automation and reliable services.
The document discusses a complex issue with many factors to consider and different possible solutions or outcomes that are unclear. It references various points and ideas without providing specific details, and seems to raise more questions than it answers about the topic being addressed.
The document discusses improving warehouse productivity, customer satisfaction, and future directions. It notes challenges around language barriers, increasing costs, reverse logistics, omni-channel complexity, seasonal demand strains, and labor turnover. It proposes addressing these issues through supply chain and distribution center reorganization, process upgrades, technology innovation, and automation. Specific solutions mentioned include real-time visibility via web-based middleware, smarter workflows to increase efficiency, optimized throughput, and reporting/dashboards to measure performance. The overall goal is to standardize processes, optimize operations, and create "the good future" through connecting functions, planning commissioning tasks, and a customer satisfaction program focused on employee wellbeing.
This document provides steps to optimize inventory management and increase profits through improved stock management. It discusses aligning inventory strategy with company strategy, using a six-stage product lifecycle model to classify items as new, mature, or end-of-life, and whether they should be stocked or non-stocked. It also addresses optimizing order quantities, service level differentiation, lead times, and data quality. The key recommendations are to start by checking stocking rules and analyzing top items, and to improve data quality as the foundation for further optimization.
Customer benefits and new opportunities for logistics services,
Achim Glass,
Head of Global Automotive Vertical
2018 Serbian Logistics Association Conference
Belgrade, November 6th 2018
The document discusses how digital innovation is transforming supply chain operations at the enterprise edge. It describes how Zebra's SmartPack and SmartFreight solutions provide real-time visibility and analytics to optimize workflows in areas like loading docks, cross-dock operations, and trailer utilization. These solutions help reduce issues like lost or misplaced freight, shipping by air instead of truck, and idle times. The document argues that with tools like dimensioning and location tracking, companies can improve operational efficiencies, increase revenue opportunities, and achieve ROI within 6 months.
This document discusses Gebrüder Weiss, the oldest transport company in the world. It highlights the company's focus on new technologies and concepts through its GW Lab, including projects on blockchain, robotics, and start-ups. It also describes Gebrüder Weiss' partnership with Bosch to create a sharing economy approach for secure truck parking through an online reservation platform. The document emphasizes Gebrüder Weiss' goals of generating value for customers through efficiency gains from new technologies and concepts.
This document provides an overview of LNConsult GmbH, an Austrian consulting firm that specializes in supply chain consulting and IT solutions. It summarizes the company's history since 2003, goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction, and full service approach. The company operates in two divisions, supply chain consulting and IT solutions, to offer strategic consulting, design, implementation, and support services. It describes the philosophy of preparing clients for a future they cannot predict. The document also includes examples of past clients and projects the company has completed to transform clients' logistics operations and capabilities over time.
The document discusses innovations in logistics to maximize efficiency. It summarizes Gebrüder Weiss's digitalization efforts, including using predictive analytics to forecast inbound volumes, providing real-time visibility into shipments, developing a fully digitized process for transport orders, and creating a customer portal and chatbot for improved communication. The goal is to better understand customer needs and provide operational excellence through automation and reliable services.
The document discusses a complex issue with many factors to consider and different possible solutions or outcomes that are unclear. It references various points and ideas without providing specific details, and seems to raise more questions than it answers about the topic being addressed.
The document discusses improving warehouse productivity, customer satisfaction, and future directions. It notes challenges around language barriers, increasing costs, reverse logistics, omni-channel complexity, seasonal demand strains, and labor turnover. It proposes addressing these issues through supply chain and distribution center reorganization, process upgrades, technology innovation, and automation. Specific solutions mentioned include real-time visibility via web-based middleware, smarter workflows to increase efficiency, optimized throughput, and reporting/dashboards to measure performance. The overall goal is to standardize processes, optimize operations, and create "the good future" through connecting functions, planning commissioning tasks, and a customer satisfaction program focused on employee wellbeing.
This document provides steps to optimize inventory management and increase profits through improved stock management. It discusses aligning inventory strategy with company strategy, using a six-stage product lifecycle model to classify items as new, mature, or end-of-life, and whether they should be stocked or non-stocked. It also addresses optimizing order quantities, service level differentiation, lead times, and data quality. The key recommendations are to start by checking stocking rules and analyzing top items, and to improve data quality as the foundation for further optimization.
Customer benefits and new opportunities for logistics services,
Achim Glass,
Head of Global Automotive Vertical
2018 Serbian Logistics Association Conference
Belgrade, November 6th 2018
The document discusses how digital innovation is transforming supply chain operations at the enterprise edge. It describes how Zebra's SmartPack and SmartFreight solutions provide real-time visibility and analytics to optimize workflows in areas like loading docks, cross-dock operations, and trailer utilization. These solutions help reduce issues like lost or misplaced freight, shipping by air instead of truck, and idle times. The document argues that with tools like dimensioning and location tracking, companies can improve operational efficiencies, increase revenue opportunities, and achieve ROI within 6 months.
This document discusses Gebrüder Weiss, the oldest transport company in the world. It highlights the company's focus on new technologies and concepts through its GW Lab, including projects on blockchain, robotics, and start-ups. It also describes Gebrüder Weiss' partnership with Bosch to create a sharing economy approach for secure truck parking through an online reservation platform. The document emphasizes Gebrüder Weiss' goals of generating value for customers through efficiency gains from new technologies and concepts.
This document provides an overview of LNConsult GmbH, an Austrian consulting firm that specializes in supply chain consulting and IT solutions. It summarizes the company's history since 2003, goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction, and full service approach. The company operates in two divisions, supply chain consulting and IT solutions, to offer strategic consulting, design, implementation, and support services. It describes the philosophy of preparing clients for a future they cannot predict. The document also includes examples of past clients and projects the company has completed to transform clients' logistics operations and capabilities over time.