Impact of hydrogen on logistics

The future belongs to hydrogen, to green hydrogen – that’s what we frequently hear and read these days. Whether we believe it or not, it is true that hydrogen as an energy carrier can be used for many purposes and is even suitable for storing green electricity. We could use it to run the entire industry sustainably – at least politicians, scientists and economists all agree on this .

Furthermore, in some of the future scenarios, green hydrogen will power heavy-duty vehicles, aero planes and ships – with water vapor instead of exhaust gases. But, how far away is this brave new world? And who would benefit from this change of paradigm?

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Getting your groceries delivered in minutes- How does it work?

Picture this: I’d been travelling since 5:30 am after visiting family overseas for Christmas. After a car, plane and train journey to get me back to my destination, there’s one thing I really didn’t want to go out and do: grocery shopping. Thankfully, I was able to order my groceries from the comfort of my flat, and unbelievably, the goods were delivered in just 6 minutes. So, how is this possible?

Superfast grocery delivery apps have been popping up across the world since the rise of online commerce during the coronavirus pandemic. The apps, commonly used in places like Germany, the UK and the United States promise to have the contents of your virtual shopping cart delivered in just 20 minutes or less.

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Top 10: Disruptive supply chain technologies

Disruptive technology is advancement that changes the way consumers, industries, or businesses operate. From 'fog computing' and automated truck convoys, to robotics and 3D printing, the future's already here for supply chain, and it's very sci-fi.

Disruptive techs have the potential to replace age-old practices. Few areas of business are seeing more of such changes than supply chains. These are evolving to become digital networks that are on-demand and always-on. As such, they have the potential to deliver massive economic and environmental rewards, boosting productivity and sustainability, driving new markets, and encouraging innovation.

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Last mile delivery - drones can fly over people

Although delivery drones aren't quite crowding the skies as some anticipated a few years ago, interest in the transportation method has jumped from both a business and consumer perspective.

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked higher demand for quick delivery of food, everyday essentials and critical medical shipments like vaccines.

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Körber & KKR team up to build global supply chain software

Körber and KKR have announced that KKR has acquired a minority stake in Körber’s supply chain software business. 

This partnership will make Körber’s supply chain software business a global leader with enhanced end-to-end solutions.

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Supply chains adopt, invest millions in inventory optimization tech

Technology that provides insight into inventory and omnichannel has radically changed warehouse operations in the last five years.

Software can take data and automatically turning it into blueprints on how to move inventory in the most efficient and cost effective ways… read on

Supply Chain Trends 2022

After the year we had in 2020, everyone had hoped that 2021 would be the year for supply chains to bounce back and return to some kind of normality. This hasn’t quite been the case, as supply chains across the world are still experiencing knock-on effects from the pandemic. Here are some predictions for supply chain trends in 2022…read on

Ikea to build first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park

Ikea has been planning a New Zealand store for many years and in June said an announcement on future plans was imminent, however no further details were disclosed until this week when Kiwi revealed its land-sale plan.

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5 ways leading brands are developing partnerships with environmentally friendly suppliers

All trends follow a similar trajectory, known as the “adoption lifecycle” where a very small group of innovators and early adopters lead the way, solving the key challenges and paving a path for the rest of the world to follow. One example of this is the now ubiquitous technology of ecommerce. A few pioneers like Amazon and Ebay invented it, developing the key tools to make it possible. Then, over time, the rest of the world followed; now it’s a part of our daily lives.

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After years of 'Made in China,' supply chains consider alternatives

The "Made in China" label is ubiquitous, stamped on everything from industrial machinery to a pair of flip flops. But risks — from rising costs, to a trade war, to a pandemic — have prompted companies to rethink their relationships with suppliers and China.

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A Christmas Supply Chain Miracle: Can Christmas be saved this year?

Since the pandemic took charge, businesses have faced unprecedented challenges, with many factors disrupting supply chains. The fourth quarter is retail’s time to shine, so avoiding any potential supply chain issues ahead of the Christmas period is key. To add to this year’s difficulty, the pressure on retailers from consumers to perform well amid the challenges is mounting.

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Reshoring Takes a Concerted Effort and a Vision for the Future

Reshoring has been one of the tremulous buzzwords of 2021. With global supply chains still reeling from the pandemic, domestic companies are looking for ways to exercise more control over upstream operations. Reshoring is being touted as a way to bring reliability, expedience and transparency back to supply chains as companies seek to rebuild.

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Economists expect shipping problems to linger well into 2022

Some 77 ships are waiting outside docks in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, carrying $24 billion worth of goods looking to find their way into the American ecosystem, according to Goldman Sachs.

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NZ Post asks customers to change how they shop

NZ Post is asking customers to start planning their Christmas shopping now to relieve pressure on parcel delivery services, which are "busier than ever" in Auckland.

A 90 per cent surge in online shopping in Auckland because of lockdown restrictions has led to delivery services being pushed to the limit. In response to the demand, NZ Post has gone from delivering 440,000 parcels per week in Auckland to more than 740,000.

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Value of inner city logistics hubs to soar as e-commerce grows: CBRE

Sydney alone will need to increase its overall logistics footprint by at least 720,000 sqm over the next four years in order to keep up with the rising relevance of online shopping, according to a new report from property firm CBRE.

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Last Mile Delivery: The world’s first Domino’s container store to open in Tawa

“A key component to achieving this 10-minute delivery target is to reduce the distance from the store to your door. This means opening more stores, closer to our customers, for improved customer satisfaction.”

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How to Mitigate E-commerce Supply Chain Risks

Ecommerce customers expect quick and on-time deliveries, product availability, and competitive pricing. In order to meet new-age customer expectations, ecommerce businesses offer same-day delivery, provide personalized customer services, and broader product categories. However, to provide for these services, ecommerce businesses are highly dependent on their supply chains and therefore have stretched their supply chains beyond their geographical domains.

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Kiwis are spending more online than ever - is your business missing out?

As online sales boom, the fear of missing out is real for those businesses that have yet to embrace this technology. Whether a small, medium or large business Ecommerce is a must-have income stream to keep and grow your customer base, especially in today’s pandemic environment.

In 2000 Adore Beauty out of Melbourne started small and today is a multi-million dollar cosmetics and fashion accessory business powered by online sales and facilitated by Warehouse Advantage warehouse management system software. Over time, a manual warehouse operation simply cannot handle the order volume that comes from online sales and the need to dispatch product cost-effectively for last mile delivery.

In the case of Adore Beauty, using system directed workflows and sustainable practices such as Cartonization, pick accuracy and throughput increased with waste (and cost!) from packaging also minimized.

Additionally, with carrier arrangements now automated, the most cost-effective, fast and environmentally sustainable delivery outcome is now available improving customer satisfaction while also looking after the environment.

These are just a few of the benefits of Warehouse Advantage as our customers seek to optimize and gain the rewards from their eCom operations. Like them, we’ll be happy to ensure you don’t miss out too.

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The power of influence in the modern digital world

Technology plays a key role in helping companies deliver products that are relevant to a global market. Jeuneora uses a digital e-commerce platform, while a smart inventory and warehouse system enables them to keep up with demand and gain more control over their supply chain. For marketing, the company relies on social media networks and global influencers.

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Elevate Virtual Conference - a must for all Supply Chain Professionals

Oct 5-8, Elevate APAC offers a platform for supply chain distribution, logistics, and transport professionals, through to retail operations and ecommerce as well as emerging graduates, to learn, develop, and network.

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