Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The LiBiao sortation robots process around 2,000 parcels per hour, however, if required, additional AMRs can be introduced to increase handling capacity at the site to 7000 parcels every hour. The post Mini Yellow’ sortation robots help ZTO meet the demands of ‘singles day’ appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Modeling Software 49

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

Of course, businesses normally know when their peak season will occur and they plan for it. Capacity once used for store shipments (even fully dedicated retail DCs) is being temporarily converted to deal with the surge in ecommerce volumes.

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Meeting Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Industry 38

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

While expanding capacity with new construction is certainly one solution, other ways exist to get more throughput and capacity in distribution centers without major overhauls to existing operations. This idea can be a double-edged sword in the arsenal to improve throughput and capacity in your distribution centers.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Distribution Inventory Reduction 60

Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Covering the Demand. Planning is obviously key,” says Chrapko.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 145

Stord

JULY 7, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 Meet Jamil, our first operations intern, and learn why he chose STORD and how his work here will leave a lasting impact. I was first introduced to the complex world of logistics and supply chain in one of my freshman courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Why did you choose to intern at STORD?

Operations 78

Operations Optimal Sourcing Inventory Procurement 78

MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

Last year was marked with capacity issues and high prices, but today, freight prices have decreased, while capacity has increased. Many of these large retailers have big wallets and volume, so in the future they will get the return on their investments by taking steps to secure capacity with carriers. Let’s not forget U.S.

Global logistics 85

Global logistics Analysis Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 85

Trinity Logistics

JULY 8, 2022

At its core, the bill was passed to decide if a worker meets the classification of an employee or maintains independent contractor status. Perform work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business. declined to hear the appeal, thus rendering the injunction defunct and AB5 cleared to be enacted. STAY UP TO DATE.

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Trucking Capacity Course Operations 94

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

Optimization Software 60

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization Negotiating Skills 60

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Technological advancements for procurement in the shipping industry make it easier to meet a client’s expectations and satisfy all needs. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Attended by some 150 visitors, the three open days gave guests the opportunity to see some of the recent additions to the Flexi Truck range of articulated warehouse trucks and hear how the latest generation of Flexi Truck models are helping today’s logistics operations meet their sustainability goals.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Materials Handling Sourcing Strategies 58

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 16, 2021

While Roadcheck week is an important safety measure to ensure unfit vehicles and drivers aren’t in operation (and a risk to the public) it does pose a serious issue in terms of how it affects the available capacity and market spot rates. Roadcheck Week Causes Volume Drop and Capacity Fluctuation. 2021 Inspection Criteria.

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Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Availability 62

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

That’s even more true since transportation capacity, indicated by LMI.TPCP, is at 46.34, well below prior years’ averages in the above image. Some things to consider regarding shipping demand management are critical to staying informed and expanding the network to meet demand constraints.

Price Reduction 97

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction 97

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” We hope the report helps you identify new technologies and approaches to accelerate growth and meet the hurdles ahead. Prescriptive Analytics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Between hard to predict consumer behavior and the erratic flow of goods, outlooks on capacity continue to vary and become more heavily influenced by urgency. . Ideal Capacity for Profitability . Of course, the implication of this outlook is positive strides in the industrial sector. Strengthening Capacity Foresight.

Industry 62

Industry Trucking Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 62

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The state-of-the-art heated cold store cabins, high-capacity batteries, quality steel, and leading ergonomic design, combine for optimum performance. Of course, the truck is not the only TCS&D star – UniCarriers solutions and levels of service not only meets, but also exceeds customer expectations.

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Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software Temperature Course 45

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

The difference of course is that business processes are more integrated and the Internet has enabled companies to become connected, both within the organization and between business partners. Improving capacity planning and streamlining production processes to meet customer demands efficiently.

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MRP Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing ERP 52

FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking. Download the White Paper.

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Data Price Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 88

Envase Technologies

JULY 27, 2021

Maybe it’s something informal like a backyard barbecue or an official “business meeting”, but you’re talking about how your company could help them with their intermodal transport needs. Of course I can do it!” Or you’re already booked in meetings until lunch? With Envase you always know your capacity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But electric vans today don’t meet the needs of the market and even Euro VI diesel vans are still responsible for a disproportionate amount of carbon emissions. With the RE-100 we have created a new category of hybrid that not only meets the needs of the market but also accelerates transport decarbonisation.”

Waste Reduction 58

Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Modeling Software Cost Reduction 58

ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Utilizing outsourcing to fill the gaps that exist within your own supply capacity may be the key. Is your business model struggling with stock space and capacity? Of course, there are those who have an aggressive business strategy right from the outset. Key indicators that you need to start outsourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The robots provide helpful information along the workflow cycle, they travel to employees, meet employees at work locations, or move material without associate intervention. By leveraging AMRs, an organization can easily add or remove robots to maintain optimal capacity, and limit adjustments to base labor staffing requirements.

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Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Material Savings 151

Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. Ships that WERE sailing were stuck in backlogs before unloading due to COVID outbreaks at the ports and not enough capacity to handle record container volumes at the ports. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes.

Supply Chains 158

Supply Chains Price Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 158

Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to calculate forklift capacities. Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing. Online courses. In-person courses. Online Courses. Thus, online courses only get operators partially qualified.

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Buyer Training Training Course Operations 94

Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. What just happened??? More (too much?)

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Industry Cost Reduction 62

Forto

MARCH 24, 2021

So what this is likely to „set in motion“ as well is the following course of events: Transit Times: Possible delays in transit times by a few days, due to the blockade and/or possible rerouting of vessels on the route around South Africa. Rate development: Monetary effects might be caused by the reduced capacities.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Events Handling Capacity 52

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The other critical role of the Supply Chain Head is to execute and lead the monthly S&OP meetings. The first of these is the pre-S&OP meeting , during which teams on the supply and demand side, typically comprising sales, marketing, finance, operations, and logistics representatives, will reconcile the demand and supply plans.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. This requirement, in turn, will influence decisions about the number of warehouses required, and their capacity. Planning Individual Warehouse Design and Capacity.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 98

Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

In the obvious sense that is evident in our expanding international presence , globally competitive shipping solutions , and of course our aforementioned import and export services. However, underneath those elements are the day-to-day ways our software and staff meet your 3PL needs so you can grow globally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Meanwhile decisions like how much production capacity needs to be added, or what raw materials need to be purchased, don’t change on a daily basis. In the monthly business planning meeting, a plan can be created, that if executed, will generate a certain profit, cash flow, or even keep greenhouse gas emissions below a certain targeted level.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. Transforming your supply chain for greater resilience requires a 3PL partner with technology, expertise, access to multimodal capacity, communication, partnerships, and more. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement 75

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it is important to measure how well these suppliers meet the expected high level of quality. Return Material Authorizations (RMAs): RMAs measure how many products or deliveries are returned and whether a product meets customer requirements. It is important to note that capacity may have seasonal or temporary variation.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 105

Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

On January 17th, 2019, Morai Logistics discussed the current capacity crunch impacting transportation supply chains. Logistics Solution Providers (LSPs) have now turned to technology to push through the crunch, and develop solutions to find capacity that meet consumer demands. Digital Freight Matching.

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Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains Digital 60

Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2019

The year ahead will shake up the long-held standards for controlling freight spend and meeting customer expectations. While it provides a substantial boost to all carriers, it comes at the cost of less capacity in the industry. This will place massive pressure on LTL carriers and shippers seeking to find available capacity.

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Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 64

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 23, 2020

It’s a mega ship of course, or more precisely, an Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV). The increase in TEU capacity in the last 6 years within this ULCV class is around 5,964 TEU which is the size of a regular container vessel still operating in many of the world’s trades now.

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