Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 26, 2019

Visitors to IMHX 2019 – the UK’s largest intralogistics and supply chain event – will be able to see the developments in automation and robotics technology that are reshaping the way orders are picked, packed and dispatched, says event director, Rob Fisher. The technology deployed within these facilities is evolving too.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Sweden’s investment in winter road maintenance, including regular snow plowing and de-icing, is a prime example of how to keep transport running smoothly during harsh winters. This kind of forward-thinking approach should be the norm, not the exception, in the logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2019

With the growth in the global supply chain expected to continue, shippers need to understand the trends in blockchain for 2019 and how they will shape the future of the industry. As the capabilities of blockchain expand, companies will grow more connected, and contract adherence will be standard operations.

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. This is great, but when taking a closer look one thing becomes clear: We are missing female talent in operations and P&L positions.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Walmart, for example, has moved some shipments to the United States earlier than normal. For example, many shippers have accrued fines by leaving full containers at the port for too long or failing to return them promptly after moving inventory. Target is evaluating its options as well (though it didn’t offer any specific information).

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 8, 2020

Kalmar , part of Cargotec, is to supply a total of six fully electric forklift trucks to leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2019 Q4 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2020. All six machines will be powered by lead-acid battery technology.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Some of those issues prevailed this year, others lessened in importance, and still, others reared their heads as 2019 progressed. The concern hasn’t waned at all in 2019.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

The latest example is Walmart “raising its delivery goal posts for suppliers, asking them to deliver more goods on time,” as reported by Jennifer Smith and Sarah Nassauer in the Wall Street Journal. P&G and Wayfair: More Shippers Taking Direct Control of Logistics Operations. threshold for food consumables.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In addition, research on AI adoption found that, By 2023, at least 50% of large global companies will be using AI, advanced analytics and IoT in supply chain operations. In fact, by 2023 collaborative robotics will supplement ‘over 30% of operational warehouse workers’. Robotics & Machine Learning.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2019

There are periods of intense growth followed by a lull and then there are periodic seasonalities which may vary from one industry to another. How long each period lasts depends on the internal and external factors that greatly impact the trucking industry. What Factors are Contributing to The Industry’s Concerns?

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

As a pest control owner/operator (sometimes wearing a sales-hat), a dedicated salesperson or a technician/salesperson combo it’s important that you help yourself by adopting and executing some key selling methods. Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Embrace Your Brand.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

For those operating on the Asia-West Coast, it is back to normal. For example, the Freightos Baltic Daily Index (FBX) indicated that the China-West Coast rates were $1,378 per 40-foot equivalent unit on Monday. The pandemic heralded a consumer boom which greatly benefitted the shipping and logistics industries.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). For example, both UPS and FedEx use the Postal Service to provide last-mile delivery for a significant portion of their ground parcels. ” This is just stating the obvious. distribution network.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 12, 2021

Besides, the industry is dealing with operational challenges such as a spike in congestion. Spot rates are also rising because of operational decisions and an outlook that is not yet clear for the shipping industry. The forty-foot equivalent unit was charged $1,868 per FEU previously in 2019 but is now charged $3,038.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

We see this all the time with weather storms and the havoc they create on transportation and distribution operations. Industry is most affected by this situation, due to the millions in fines they have to pay when deliveries arrive late to clients,” said Manuel Sotelo, head of the truckers union in Ciudad Juarez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. This is our “supplier board”.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

The year 2018 was challenging for shippers in all industries, including chemical, due to capacity constraints in the marketplace that inflated costs. Better ways to manage transport operations emerge, from how we plan and strategize, to how we ultimately execute and drive continuous improvement. So, what happens after a year like that?

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2019

The industrial availability rate for warehouses fell to its lowest rate since 2000 in the third quarter of 2018. Finally, the industry is growing. Through scalability, flexibility, and nationwide reach, new approaches to distribution are making their mark on the industry. billion by 2023.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

For example, you may want to consider how your operations have gone over the last 12 months. Meanwhile the shipping industry is struggling to cope with the demands that have been placed on it. For example, container costs have risen ten-fold when compared to statistics recorded two years ago. The trends are here to stay.

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Radius Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Here’s what you can expect for 2019. While most establishments operate by the guidelines of “ No shirt, no shoes, no service ”, online shopping proudly says, “ No shirt, no shoes, no problem ”. The reality is that the shipping industry demands more drivers, which means more trucks, more fuel, and even more unique shipping lanes.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 29, 2019

The ATA estimates the industry as a whole is short anywhere between fifty thousand and sixty thousand drivers for companies to meet optimal performance. And with the current generation of drivers set to retire soon, this could spell trouble for the shipping industry. They prefer avocado toast and air-conditioned desks.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

We analyzed 6,220 forklift repair service calls to answer the question: What are the most common forklift issues in 2019? Overall, we counted 1,269 leak-related issues in all of 2019, accounting for 20.4% Every leak issue listed here is a potential safety issue for operations that have a zero-tolerance policy for fluids on the floor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Companies were able to see that these long global supply chains involved a lot of points of failure and, potentially, introduced a lot of risk into their operations.” billion volume of 2019. companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate. That was down from a record $5.6 Kearney Inc.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 14, 2020

In the constantly changing economic environment, the Port has always worked to improve their management systems as well as their facilities, while constantly striving to improve standards and operating efficiency. . RECAPING 2019. In 2019, cars were one of the cargos which dramatically reduced in numbers, according to Lt.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years. Virtual Reality Has Taken Over Consumer-Facing and Business-Facing Operations. This reduces overhead while reducing costs and issues experienced by the consumers.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

From Henry Ford’s assembly line to the emergence of electric cars decades later, the automotive industry has always been defined by change and industry 4.0 – the fourth industrial revolution – is poised to bring the next big wave. Industry 4.0 Many innovations sparked by industry 4.0 Reshaping future vehicles.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

At LogiMAT 2019 in Stuttgart from 19 to 21 February 2019, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present decentralised and innovative drive solutions for digital, modular intralogistic systems. The post NORD to Show Modular Intelligent Drive Systems at LogiMAT 2019 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Companies like Einride, for example, provide fully-autonomous electric vehicles which are already starting to be installed and commercially operational. Less headline-worthy, but no less impactful, are a myriad of other technologies already changing the industry today. The post Drone Operator Wanted: apply within?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2019

Industry analyst Gartner has named its top 8 supply chain technology trends in 2019. Within the next five years, if half of large global companies are using some of these technologies in their supply chain operations, it’s safe to say that the technologies will disrupt people, business objectives and IT systems.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With the continuous development of the express delivery industry, the demands and requirements of various platforms for automated logistics and transportation is also increasing. An intelligent sorting and conveying system has become rigid requirements for companies in various industries to enhance their competitiveness.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 3, 2019

WorkWave Route Manager Receives Recognition by FeaturedCustomers and The 2019 SaaS Awards. They enable route planners and fleet managers to streamline operations, deliver and coordinate orders seamlessly, and help them provide the best customer experience in their industries.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The global airline industry is back on the track to profitability next year as the pent-up demand for travel keeps booking and airline websites busy. Bloomberg reports that the industry will post a cumulative $9.7 billion loss for 2022 and that industry-wide profitability will emerge at some point in 2023. “We below 2019 levels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

The amount of industrial space taken up by manufacturers in key European markets is rapidly increasing – up 28% last year – as they ‘nearshore’ operations closer to their consumer markets to improve the flexibility and sustainability of their supply chains, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Manufacturers responded by taking 9.6

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Procurement Operations Became Decentralized and Adaptable.

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