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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Articles of 2019

PINC

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? Transportation Trends: First Autonomous Spotters, Then Autonomous Trucks.

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Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program.

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Warehouse Safety: OSHA Guidelines, Statistics & 10 Top Tips

Conger

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. We’ll talk more about specific risks later in the article, but briefly, warehouse workers commonly face hazards associated with: Forklifts and other material handling equipment. Includes forklifts, cranes, slings, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT).

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Enhancing Forklift Safety with Blue Lights: A Comprehensive Guide

Conger

In this article, we will explore: The importance of forklift safety. However, if not handled correctly, they can present some potential risks in the workplace. They are commonly known as ‘safety lights’ because their design enhances the safety of the area surrounding a forklift truck. You are in the right place.

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Here’s The Problem: Your Procurement Driven Transportation Sourcing Process Stinks!

247 Customs Broker

The CEO of a major trucking company told me the other day, “I don’t mind you testing us. A slick sales rep gives a buzz word-filled presentation, and in your mind, their proposal allows you to check all the “Meets Requirements” boxes. Article Topics. Trucking Rates &middot. Want proof? Capacity &middot.

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Swinging into action – reflections on East Timor by a logistics Unit Commander Part Three

Logistics in War

Editor’s note – this article continues with the experiences of the then Commanding Officer, 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB), deploying to East Timor (now Timor Leste) as part of the INTERFET operation. I admit the problem was exacerbated by my decision to not allow 10 FSB Mack Trucks with trailers to travel east from Dili.