Order picking is one of the most important processes in a warehouse or distribution center, making up the majority of operating costs and directly impacting service levels. Selecting and implementing the right picking strategy will ensure accurate on-time deliveries and cost-effective labor. In this article, we will review some different order picking strategies and how […]
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Supply Chains in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022
The year 2020 presented the world with some incredible challenges, especially in the world of supply chain. Almost two years later, the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues remain a major challenge for the entire globe. Now that 2021 has come to an end, we want to look back on what happened last year and […]
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The Lean and Agile Supply Chain Webinar Series!
Establish Inc., in cooperation with best-selling author Paul Myerson, presents The Lean and Agile Supply Chain Webinar Series! The subject couldn’t be more timely as company’s try to use their Supply Chains to achieve a competitive advantage while at the same time dealing with the added pressures of the Pandemic, the emergence of Omni Channel retail […]
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An Introduction to Voice Directed Picking (VDP) – Pick-By-Voice
What is Voice Picking? Voice picking technology is equipment that allows for hands-free and eyes-free capability in the warehouse. It is currently becoming a new standard in distribution centers, used primarily for outbound operations but can be applied to any process in a warehouse. This is because for outbound operations, voice-directed picking (VDP) increases overall […]
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Logistiksektorn växer och ställer nya kompetenskrav!
Utvecklingen sker snabbt inom logistik och Supply Chain-området och får allt större betydelse för företag och organisationers konkurrenskraft. Behovet av kompetent arbetskraft inom området ökar i grunden av förändrade handelsmönster såväl mellan företag (B2B) som till konsumenter (B2C). Covid-19 pandemin har drivit på förändringstakten, ökat utmaningarna och möjligheterna för hur varuflöden, betalningar och information i […]
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Digital Twin Technology – From Concept to Reality
Digital twins are the next step in the evolution of simulation technology. Early developments began in the 21st-century, starting from computer-driven simulations to the creation of AutoCAD and other simulation applications that have grown to current system design programs. Technology such as increased computing power and reliable sensors has made digital twins a real possibility. […]
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Ensuring a Successful Supply Chain Network Optimization Study
We previously wrote about some of the reasons and incentives for why a company would want to execute a supply chain network optimization study. Now, we would like to discuss some of the key contributing factors to consider when completing the supply chain network optimization study that will ensure both realistic and usable results. Modeling […]
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Considerations When Designing a Warehouse
Whether you are opening a new warehouse or distribution center, adding a product line, exploring automation, or just running out of space, there are many different considerations when optimizing a warehouse layout and associated processes. We wanted to share some insight regarding the Establish methodology for warehouse design projects, specifically the inputs we like to […]
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What are the Benefits When Completing a Supply Chain Network Study?
It does not matter if a company is business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B) or direct-to-consumer (DTC), if the company distributes goods, then the supply chain will play a vital role. That being said, it is important for companies to be active when reviewing their supply chain network to ensure that it is set up optimally to […]
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Self-Driving Trucks – A New Age for Ground Shipping
Self-driving commercial trucks have been a hot topic for the past few years as several companies have joined this sector in an innovative movement to become the first to establish a fully disengaged trucking network. A fully disengaged trucking network would negate the need for the driver to interact with the vehicle, but still be […]
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