Benchmarking Digitization and Process Automation in today’s supply chains

In this blog article, we talk about our findings regarding the importance of Digitization and Process Automation for businesses in the supply chain and how strategy and software come into play.

Five ways to improve your online shopping experience

How innovation in warehouse operations set Parts Town up for success

The business improved inventory accuracy by over 30% and picking rates by over 20% implementing a warehouse management system.

Benchmarking Labor Engagement in today’s supply chains

Körber set to find out how successful companies are incorporating Labor Engagement, Safety and Efficiency in their supply chain operations to overcome the global labor shortage with its Benchmarking Report.

The value behind a parcel audit

With shipping and fulfillment costs representing between 15 to 20% of a business’ operational costs, small changes can have a big impact – which this blog article investigates.

The state of retail: best practices to ease the returns process for retailers

Retailers and consumers agree – returns are a pain. In this interview, Natalie Walkley, Marketing Director OMS, discusses how smart strategies and modern tech can ease the burden of reverse logistics and optimize the process for both businesses and consumers.

Benchmarking agility and resilience in today’s supply chains

Körber set to find out how successful companies are incorporating supply chain agility and resilience to meet customer demands and conquer supply chain complexity with its Benchmarking Report.

Although not quite the new game in town, gamification takes off

Companies implementing the technology aim to improve employee engagement and retention.

How an OMS provides a competitive advantage

Despite becoming commonplace in commerce in recent years, companies have yet to unlock the full competitive advantage an Order Management System (OMS) can bring to their operations.

Barriers to achieving supply chain agility and resilience

Both resiliency and agility are crucial to a business' ability to survive when disruptions hit to successfully mitigate their risk. Especially since COVID, their importance has become even more prominent.

Delivering Agility, Visibility and Resiliency through End-to-End Supply Chain Integration

Roderick Gaines, Research Director, Warehousing, Inventory & Order Management elaborates on the importance of end-to-end supply chain technology for improved operations.

How can cold supply chains help ease the global problem of food waste?

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain that involves transportation of perishable or temperature-sensitive products. Through refrigerated storage and distribution, the required temperature is maintained to preserve quality and increase shelf life of perishable products, and thus reduce food waste.

Five options for order management: pros and cons of each approach

Order management can be handled by different systems - we take a look at the options.

Future Proof Your Supply Chain with Körber Supply Chain and BALYO

As the supply chain environment rapidly evolves, automation should be the top agenda item for global logistics leaders. We sat down with Josh Couturier, BALYO Sales Engineer ANZ, to learn how businesses can future proof their supply chains by partnering with Körber Supply Chain and BALYO – technological leaders in the design and development of innovative robotic solutions for material handling forklifts.

Advanced strategies for parcel rate shopping in an evolving supply chain era

This video blog article goes beyond the basics of parcel rate shopping to understand best practices when using advanced methodology for rate shopping.

Rising inflation: Establishing a resilient supply chain is key to weathering the storm

The cost of living is rapidly rising in Australia and around the world. With the price of household goods, energy and materials soaring, how can supply chains navigate the current financial pressures and mitigate risk in such a disruptive environment?

What is sustainability for your supply chain?

The 6R Perspective goes beyond "reduce, reuse, recycle". In this blog, we look at the more comprehensive understanding of sustainability in the supply chain.

Investing in the Future: Putting sustainability at the heart of the supply chain

Over the past few years, Australian companies and their supply chains have been inundated with a growing number of disruptions, fuelled by mega trends such as globalisation, technological advancements and, most concerningly, climate change. No longer something we can ignore; sustainability has become the key driver for business success and is essential to the positive public image of any organisation.

Partner Perspectives: Key Trends in Supply Chain

In this video interview with one of Körber’s top partners, Brandon Gzehoviak, Director of North America Partner Ecosystem at Körber, sits down with Bricz CEO Ram Gopalakrishnan to talk about current supply chain trends.

Reimagine your approach to facility optimization

Körber set to find out how successful companies are incorporating facility optimization in their supply chain to meet customer demands and conquer supply chain complexity with its Benchmarking Report.

Industry Ecosystems Power Digital-First, Sustainable Supply Chain Operations

Jeff Hojlo, Research Vice President, Future of Industry Ecosystems, investigates the impact of climate change on supply chains and how this promotes a green, collective ecosystems.

Face-to-face networking returns at CeMAT Australia!

Körber Supply Chain’s ANZ team returned to in-person events last month at CeMAT Australia, one of the world’s leading trade shows for intralogistics, materials handling and supply chain management. Discover the key pain points and challenges discussed by attendees. 

Supply Chain Resiliency: What It Means and Why It's Imperative

Simon Ellis, Program Vice President, Supply Chain Strategies, IDC, explains what resiliency means in a supply chain context and why it's crucial in this day and age.

How leaders are addressing supply chain complexity, by the numbers

Körber set to find out how successful companies are acting differently in the supply chain to meet customer demands and face the challenges of tomorrow head-on with its Benchmarking Report.

How rising consumer expectations impact the supply chain

Rising rates of consumer expectations in eCommerce has shifted how retailers approach their supply chain operations.

Learn how to increase your efficiency with the Palletizing Robot PA15

A common goal among supply chain operations all around the world is to achieve top palletizing efficiency. Palletizing systems play a crucial role in the overall performance of entire operations and can no longer be looked at as independent or isolated parts.

Labor Engagement in the COVID age

How to keep your labor workforce engaged and efficient while navigating rising eCommerce trends in the COVID era.

Garden State Cold Storage increases daily shipped orders by 650% with Körber warehouse management system

The cold storage and packaging logistics company experiences phenomenal growth after implementing supply chain software.

Congratulations to our Elevate Americas 2022 Customer Award winners!

Every year, we celebrate the successes of our customers as part of our annual Elevate conference. Now, it is time to present this year’s winners who have gone above and beyond to meet and exceed today’s demands.

Finding safety and security in the cloud

How a warehouse management system in the cloud keeps your data and business safe and flexible. Scott Brask, Vice President Cloud and Security Operations, elaborates.

Smart warehouses are on the rise – here’s why and how to get yours there

Digitization helps meet supply chain complexities to better enable efficiency, accuracy, scalability and predictability. Richard Stewart, Executive Vice President Americas, Körber Supply Chain Software, elaborates.

Why the time for supply chain resiliency is now

How to prepare your supply chain for unexpected disruption in an increasingly complex logistics world. Zubair Amla, Director, Presales, elaborates.

Build a more sustainable supply chain using robust warehouse technology

Food and beverage retailers, including those in the cold chain, tackle challenges with award-winning technology.

Optimize inventory flow from your material handling equipment using a warehouse control system

How to get automation equipment to harmoniously work together? That’s where software in form of a warehouse control system comes into play.How to get automation equipment to harmoniously work together? That’s where software in form of a warehouse control system comes into play.

Unleash your potential with these top 10 warehouse simulation design tips

Simon Shore, Managing Director of Supply Chain Modelling & Maritime, covers the crucial points you should consider to make the best of warehouse simulation software.

California port gridlock significantly impacts U.S. supply chain

Nearing two years since the pandemic's beginning, the global supply chain is still experiencing repercussions. Dive deeper into the current crisis in the American supply chain.

How technology optimization helps mitigate retail execution challenges

Perishable-food distributors’ productivity and inventory visibility improve with a mobile solution - Derek Curtis elaborates.

Post COVID-19 lessons learned: retail supply chain success depends on adaptability to anything

The pandemic has shown us that adaptability is key to overcome disruption. Derek Curtis elaborates on the learnings for the supply chain from these special circumstances.

How 3PLs can use automation to succeed in a growing e-commerce economy

Highly fluctuating e-commerce volume, global staffing challenges that include current workers not showing up, and rising labor costs, automation is key for 3PLs.

Congratulations to our Elevate EMEA Award winners!

We have recognized some of our customers and partners for their excellent achievements in conquering supply chain complexity.

Join our user conferences!

Our digital events start from 21st September with Elevate EMEA - sign up now!

Guest blog article:UKWA CEO Clare Bottle - Growing our own warehouse talent

According to Microsoft’s latest research, more than 40% of the global workforce are thinking of changing their job this year.

Optimizing your supply chain network

Using software to create thoughtful design can help you manage capacity

Improve your supply chain resilience with the cloud

If nothing else, 2020 taught us to expect the unexpected and make lemonade out of lemons.

How retailers can streamline curbside pickup

Curbside pickup offers enhanced convenience for customers, but poses unique challenges for retail employees and supply chain managers.

Tackling India’s supply chain challenges: Godrej Group and Körber create joint venture

At Körber, we are always looking to expand our global reach to deliver the best solutions to customers worldwide. For this reason, we have entered a joint venture with Godrej & Boyce (G&B), flagship company of the Godrej Group.

Smoother sailing ahead for ports and terminals embracing digitization

Optimizing the marine supply chain with specialized software.

Reducing waste in the $210.49 billion cold chain market

Changing customer habits and pharma requirements put pressure on cold supply chains to become greener.

Congratulations to our Elevate Award winners

Our five-day virtual user conference, Elevate Americas, is coming to an end.  We’re excited to present the winners of this year’s Elevate Awards, our annual recognition of customer and partner achievements throughout the year.

SKU proliferation in FMCG: How automation can help

How optimizing picking processes with automation technology can help FMCG companies increase efficiency and lower cost, while supplementing the human workforce.

Kӧrber Elevate – Supply chain technology from software to materials handling automation

Discover our breadth of technology solutions covering the entire supply chain at our user conference

Don’t miss the in-depth customer sessions at Körber Elevate 2021

Körber’s first-ever virtual customer conference, Elevate Americas, is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to see the sessions we’ve lined up.

Evaluating innovative technology with warehouse simulation

We investigate how the use of simulation software allows optimizing your warehouse and making further business decisions before any physical changes are made.

The supply chain complexities that drove us to “reimagine” Elevate

Change is inevitable. The changes the supply chain faced in 2020, however, were extraordinary.

Five reasons to get excited about Körber Elevate 2021

Reimagine. There really could be no more apt theme for this year’s Elevate customer conference.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges - part 2: cold chain and security

In the first part of this two-part blog series, we looked at the overall challenges the COVID-19 vaccine distribution poses due to its diverse requirements:

COVID-19 vaccine distribution challenges - part 1: traceability

FDA Emergency Use Authorization approval for the first COVID-19 vaccines marks a major step towards ending the pandemic.

Blog series | Trends and issues in the supply chain: workplace safety

Warehouses are held to a high level of safety standards by OSHA in the United States and many other safety protocols worldwide.

Blog series | Trends and issues in the supply chain: cold chain storage

Cold chain is one of the most complex – and booming – divisions of supply chain logistics.

Leveraging warehouse management software to create superior customer experiences across all channels

Product and service offerings of global giants of commerce such as Amazon, Zalando, Alibaba, and Otto have shaped the expectations of customers.

Blog series | Trends and issues in the supply chain: disaster mitigation and crisis management

The global pandemic is an example of a health crisis which has impacted all areas of everyday life and the economy. It has also caused major disruptions to the global supply chain.

Looking ahead: what 2020 has taught us and what to expect from next year

If 2020 has shown us anything, it is that agility in the supply chain and business model are crucial.

2020 – a year like no other

This year has certainly been exceptional. It is rare to see something affecting people worldwide at the same time and in a similar fashion as what we have experienced with the coronavirus.

Local fulfillment – then and now

Especially since the start of the pandemic, we have seen how local fulfillment has changed.

Blog series | Trends and issues in the supply chain: sustainability

Especially in recent years, sustainability has been one of the buzzwords across all industries.

Preparing for Brexit in the face of uncertainty

The Brexit deadline is looming at the beginning of the new year.

Assessing the Return on Investment of enterprise WMS solutions

With a constrained budget, it is often hard to justify significant investments in new supply chain software, especially when applying a standard ROI analysis.

Innovative tech to cope with peak seasons

It is part of the yearly cycle: demand comes and goes, but seasonal peaks are something experienced by every sector in some way and at some time.

Logistics innovation without risk: why digital twins are so important

What could you do with the power to test technologies and operational strategies before making changes?

Technologies and Strategies to Maximize Seasonal and Temporary Workers

Implementing adaptable supply chain software and technology can help boost seasonal worker productivity while decreasing training costs and safety risks.

Körber Master Class Wrap-Up: Disruption Mitigation

In our master class, we addressed how the latest technologies and processes can help prepare your operation for whatever challenges it may face.

From Web to Doorstep: A Successful Order Fulfilment Strategy (Part 1)

By: Louis Kok, Head of Marketing & Sales, Körber Supply Chain Automation

How Can Körber Help Latin American Supply Chain Challenges?

Here we take a high-level look at how Körber can offer unique opportunities to overcome supply chain complexity in Latin America.

In Response the US-China Trade War, Retailers Are Relying More on 3PLs

Navigating an ever-changing political landscape can prove challenging for even the most seasoned manufacturers and retailers. Here’s how working with a third-party logistics partner can help.

Sign Up Now for Our Supply Chain Workforce Efficiencies & Safety Master Class Series

Warehouses are held to high safety standards, and for good reason – they have plenty of potential hazards like machines with moving parts or falling objects.

Global Leader Perspective on the Körber Rebrand: Europe

The newly integrated Körber brand empowers businesses across Europe to solve supply chain complexity and boost end-to-end efficiency.

CEO Views - Solving APAC’s Supply Chain Challenges with Collaboration

Due to more products, more changing hands, and quicker fulfillment through more channels, businesses need to find new ways to streamline.

Sign Up Now for Our Warehouse Technology Excellence Master Class Series

Today’s warehouses are under tremendous pressure to meet demand – and for many, warehouse management technologies are their only chance of keeping up. 

Taking the Temperature of Today’s Top Cold Storage Trends

The challenges companies face in the modern cold storage arena are not only prevalent – they’re also continually changing.

COVID-19 Impact: Latin America, Asia, Africa, Asia-Pacific Supply Chains

The varying international responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed a number of supply chain vulnerabilities while also showing incredible resiliency in certain areas.

Sign Up Now for Our Cold Storage Trends Master Class Series

Körber Named 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for WMS

Within the first few months after coming together as a single brand, Körber has been listed as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Series: Global Impact of COVID-19: European Supply Chain

As the pandemic causes shutdowns around the world, it’s revealing vulnerabilities within the global supply chain — as well as new opportunities for growth and development.

Series: Global Impact of COVID-19: North American Supply Chain

To support changing consumer priorities, supply chains in North America are emphasizing safety and automation.

Join us for our first Master Class

Tackling today’s newest, most pressing warehouse labor challenges.

Let’s Talk Supply Chains: Register Now for Our Upcoming Master Class Series

They say you never stop learning. And as a supply chain professional in the midst of great change, you know learning comes with the territory. 

Körber Announces InSight Contact Tracer for Warehouse Safety

Employees and customers are counting on you to keep orders moving through the warehouse. They’re also counting on you for safety, and with the high risks of COVID-19, balancing these needs is extremely difficult.

6 Traceability Tips for Cold Storage

Traceability in the cold chain is essential to ensuring that products maintain their quality throughout storage and transport. Here’s how supply chain managers can improve visibility in the warehouse and beyond.

Conquering Supply Chain Complexity Together as Körber

With the recent announcement that our company will officially rebrand to Körber, we close one remarkable chapter of our story and start another. It’s incredibly exciting, and this change comes at a perfect time. Here’s a short video to give you a feel for.

Why 12 Supply Chain Technology Companies will Become Körber

By now, you’ve likely heard the news: Körber Supply Chain’s 12 sister companies will be charting a bold new course in supply chain technology.

The Role of Supply Chain Robotics and Voice Technology in Airline MRO

Advances in supply chain technology can help keep planes in the air and ensure that passengers arrive at their intended destinations on time.

Transportation Solutions Bringing Easter Treats to Homes Each Spring

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring chocolate eggs and other sweets into Easter baskets each spring.

How 3PL Providers Can Promote Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Customers increasingly expect companies to maintain ethical business practices. Here’s how partnering with 3PL providers can help build a sustainable and transparent supply chain.

Why It’s Time for Human Augmentation in Your Warehouse Management

Human Augmentation Series, Part One: Challenges