The Lucas Podcast

Get the right product, to the right person, at the right time. Stay informed and educated on the wonderful world of logistics.

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@SCNRadio @MHLeditor @UKWarehouse @WSJTech @LearnShareBuild

[Lucas Systems, Inc. @Lucas_Systems]

Interest in so-called #visionpicking has waned as initial pilots have not let to large scale roll outs. The #technology is promising, but there are still obstacles to widespread adoption.

Read our take on smart glasses and AR for the DC.
https://t.co/L9CXKqVE6T

#smartglasses

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Amazing post on the impacts ecommerce has on warehouse productivity.

@urbanlogistics @supplychnqueen @SupplyChainD @SupplyChainHost @SupplyChainHost @ecommerce @SGLogisticsHub @Warehouse_News

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Warehouse labor productivity is declining... Or is it?

Check out this great post on the impact ecommerce shipments have on warehouse productivity. (https://t.co/EarHOMjg4E )

#ecommerce #trends #productivity #innovation

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@SupplyChainD @SCJunction @scdigest @LogisticsMatter @Warehouse_News

[Lucas Systems, Inc. @Lucas_Systems]

Worker's at #Amazons Minnesota fulfillment center have gone on strike because of the 2-day #primeday. Amazon has responded to the employees demands. However, frustration still spikes with unreasonable workloads.

How does Ecommerce impact warehouses?

https://t.co/JH4u8yTwcM

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Worker's at #Amazons Minnesota fulfillment center have gone on strike because of the 2-day #primeday. Amazon has responded to the employees demands. However, frustration still spikes with unreasonable workloads.

How does Ecommerce impact warehouses?

https://t.co/JH4u8yTwcM

[Martijn Graat @LogisticsMatter]

State of Logistics in 2019: What’s next? https://t.co/0AH0QciapD #logistics

[Lucas Systems, Inc. @Lucas_Systems]

What's the most overlooked technology in warehouse operations that you're missing out on?
https://t.co/HnqkKheuq9

#mobiledevices #technology #wirelesscommunications #WMS #warehouseoperations #logistics

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#News: Amazon warehouse workers in Minnesota are planning to strike on Amazon's Prime day despite Amazon committing to paying all employees at least $15 per hour.
#logistics #breakingnews #amazon #employment #warehouse

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#News: Faculty members at SUNY Binghamton are developing new energy storage processes. This project is funded by the NYSERDA.

Implementing lithium-ion batteries into forklifts allow for fast charging helping warehouses meet demands during peak hours.

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#News: Prime Inc has been providing trucking services since 1970. They filed a trademark for "Prime Inc", but were turned down multiple times.

Prime Inc. has filed a complaint that Amazon Prime trucks create confusion. They seek cancellation of Amazon's trademark registration.

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#News: Performance Food Group Co. (A distributor for retailers and resultants) has agreed to buy Reinhardt Foodservice for $2 billion.

Performance is looking to save $50 million in costs annually hoping to deal with the pressure of climbing costs.

#logistics #distribution

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#News: Rakuten has been tracking Amazon products for the last 2.5 years & discovered Amazon is shipping 48% of its own products compared to 16% in 2017. Amazon products are also shipped by USPS (33%), UPS (17%), and FedEx (2%). #logistics #Amazon

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@PurolatorInc, a part of Canadians postal service, will invest more than C$1 billion in the next five years to build a 60-acre #shipping hub in Toronto, upgrade its fleet and develop its network in Canada to reach more customers faster and more efficiently. #CanadaDay2019

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#news: @Ford is eliminating close to 20% of its workforce across Europe and even closing 6 of its factories. They have continued to struggle in the mature & crowded European market.

Ford is cutting cost to pour billions in to the electric and self-driving vehicle trend.

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One podcast can change everything...

News.
Trends.
Insights.
Everything logistics.
In one place...

Coming this July. Stay tuned.

#StrangerThings #podcast #logistics #NEWS #trends

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@FedEx expected to report 4th quarter numbers on June 25th. The package delivery company is investing significantly in upgrading facilities and continuously integrating TNT Express. Therefore their capital expenses are on a heavy upswing. Can they survive the #amazoneffect?

[Logistics Management @LogisticsMgmt]

Shopify Fulfillment Network aims to help U.S. merchants handle logistics pain points.

#shopify

https://t.co/AsWA0CsX8H

[The Lucas Podcast @TheLucasPodcast]

Great article discussing the effects that ecommerce has on warehouse picking productivity.
#warehousemanagement #SupplyChain #logistics #workexecutionsoftware

https://t.co/Mfvj5Dmu1q

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@shopify extends its services by offering a #fulfillment service to its users. Now competes with companies like @RadialCorp which offers tech and ecommerce fulfillment for retailers like @DICKS

#news #ecommerce #logistics #supplychains

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The rise in #ecommerce spending is great. However, distribution centers and warehouse managers will need to look for new ways to fulfill the rising demand in shipments.

https://t.co/4MvTkOXVzz

#logistics #digitalautomation #news