Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to the Food Industry Association, 15 percent of consumers are buying more frozen meat and seafood products, and 21 percent are buying less fresh meat and seafood products. The shift from fresh to frozen alternatives in the food and beverage industry has had significant implications for cold chain transportation.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. The Fourth Industrial Revolution focuses on innovations that harness the potential of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics just to name a few.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Finally, we arrived at what we can consider today’s industry-leading software, which we’ll look at now in more detail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. Within the semiconductor industry, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, execution is key. Another disruption facing the company, and the industry, was the face mask shortage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

KG and talks about ergonomics in logistics and the distribution centre. Cognitive ergonomics is the challenge facing the industry. Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. Those days are over. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

This means that they can be used from production right through to distribution in one smooth, easy stream and then can be reused for multiple trips. The post Industry View: How Nestable Pallets in Racking Transform Warehouse Space appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

That mirrors the U-Freight Group’s experience over the last 12 months where changes in demand patterns associated with the ongoing emergence of e-commerce, is also driving development in merchandising, warehousing, and distribution patterns. “It Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics market grew by 27.3%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably remember “ the moments of truth ” that former P&G President and CEO A.G.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

As the logistics industry in Vietnam becomes more liberalised, opportunities are opening up for new enterprises to cash in on a growing domestic and international demand for locally produced or manufactured products. A Land of Logistics Opportunity. The Outlook for Foreign and Domestic Firms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2019

That’s always been the case, of course, between the U.S. The models we see today that use major hubs for air and ocean freight with distribution either via road or other intermodal means, is pretty common even in Europe which may be even more advanced in its usage. That, in itself presents significant challenges for our industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Companies who embrace these changes can stay ahead of shipping needs, coordinate the arrival and departure of shipments at distribution facilities and offer customers full transparency regarding product tracking.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Over the course of three days, the event welcomed visitors from more than 30 countries. Companies such as Cargomind, CEVA Logistics, Packeta Group, GLS Slovakia, FEDEX, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Cargo, Budapest Airport, and many others presented themselves at the exhibition. In 2023, Bucharest will be waiting for the WOF Expo.

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ShipLilly

JULY 23, 2019

Fulfillment for your products deserves a great deal of attention and needs to be done well but as a startup or an entrepreneur, it may behoove you to focus more on your company and allow existing distribution networks to fulfill your sales regardless of volume. Costs, of course, are the first and most important component here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

“In the same way self-driving and electric cars are transforming mobility and transportation, the combination of cloud-based video surveillance and AI is revolutionising the video surveillance industry and will be very impactful in the logistics industry.”. And of course, if the cameras are switched off, nothing gets recorded anyway.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Have they hit the mainstream in major industries though? Media coverage of the supply chain sector, and indeed, industry in general, is abuzz with hype about the latest and greatest technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Is the Industry Ready for Blockchain? Are Businesses Busy with Blockchain?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

Critically, many of these attritional incidents could be avoided; these are calculated to cost MAT [1] insurers in excess of USD500 million each year, resulting in a probable economic loss to the industry of at least USD6 billion annually. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer and more secure.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2018

Logistics offer a key component of ACHEMA 2018, which opens on Monday week (June 11) in Frankfurt, specialising in the chemical and pharma industries. A presentation stage is embedded in the special exhibition zone where the pros will share inside stories. Good distribution practice GDP has caused upheaval in the logistics business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Forklift innovator BYD is presenting its technology solutions at SIL Barcelona, with a line-up of pure electric vehicles for intralogistics and transportation at stand D458. Both forklifts and commercial vehicles are distributed by BYD’s selected forklift dealers, ensuring customers are never far from their single-source supplier.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, has only increased competition for warehouse talent. Industries such as food service, hospitality and construction also have severe talent gaps and are luring potential warehouse workers away with attractive wages, benefits and even perks like free iPhones. in 2019 – before the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2018

Logistics offer a key component of ACHEMA 2018, which opens on Monday week (June 11) in Frankfurt, specialising in the chemical and pharma industries. A presentation stage is embedded in the special exhibition zone where the pros will share inside stories. Good distribution practice GDP has caused upheaval in the logistics business.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You can also select KPIs to monitor performance in other aspects of supply chain activity, such as safety and health, sustainability, and regulatory compliance if that is a critical feature of your industry. Of course, you can have as many other metrics as you like, but the KPIs are the ones that should form a catalyst for action.

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LandLink

MARCH 8, 2019

The automotive industry represents the largest opportunity globally with $148 billion in additive manufacturing product value forecast for 2030, but it is closely followed by the machinery markets, and these figures differ from country to country. Then warehousing, inventory management and, of course, transportation arrangements.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

More personnel – whether military or partners from industry – were engaged in sustaining battle than participating in front-line combat. 3] The need to secure supply-routes and distribution tasks restricted the frequency of combat patrols, and entrenched forces into ‘forward operating bases’ thus reducing the tactical mobility of the force.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As society continues to mature, it brings a host of new challenges and opportunities for industry – forcing them to adapt to thrive. Much-like the business philosophy of Kaizen that came before it, Gemba Process Innovation presents an opportunity to benefit European businesses. It all begins with deep business understanding.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2018

At Schneider Electric , the global purveyor of energy management and industrial automation systems, the cloud presented an opportunity to undertake a wholesale digital transformation of its supply chain. The company’s array of WMS software presents a particular challenge.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Now, let us look at their importance in various industries and how they help in material handling. In industries such as warehousing and logistics, clamp trucks and forklift attachments help operators move large, heavy, and bulky loads. Clamp trucks are used in the paper industry to move paper rolls and other related materials.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

Military partnerships exponentially improve the depth of logistics capacity available, creating force posture options that may not have existed before, shape regional capability, and influence long-term commitment through the sharing of organic and non-organic national industrial capability. The Australian and U.S.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’ll be riding shotgun as we delve deep into each twist and turn along this path – from understanding industry growth potential to ensuring ADA compliance in our vehicles to choosing the right legal structure for your company and managing insurance costs for profitability. So, buckle up! Let’s get moving! Plan wisely.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2019

He went on: “But, of course, the ‘Digital Genie’ is out of the bottle and the retail sector’s ongoing need to service today’s technology-enabled consumer means that the logistics industry is under greater pressure than ever before to develop new working practices and adopt technology-led solutions that allow it to keep pace in the digital age.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators. 5 Tips for Warehouse and Distribution Center Management Success You MUST Instill Today.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That way, the oldest merchandise is picked first, whether by a customer in a brick and mortar store, a forklift at a wholesale distribution center, or a picker at an eCommerce order fulfillment center. Of course, plenty of companies choose other accounting methods, but they are the exceptions rather than the rule.

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Radius Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

This process often includes manufacturers, vendors, warehouses, carriers, distribution centers, and retailers. As famous time management expert, Alan Lakein, said, “ Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” Thriving supply chains often have a lot of moving parts… literally.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. Distributed Order Management (DOM) Evolves. Predictive Analytics.

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