Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. A regional supply chain does not mean supply chain operations are not impacted by global events. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example.

Supply Chain Planning Software 129

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains 129

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

Sales of autonomous mobile robots and driverless lift trucks are taking off but the game-changing intralogistics technologies we will see at IMHX 2022 go much further than the simple replacement of man by machine, says event director, Rob Fisher. Across the intralogistics sector sales of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are booming.

Supply Chain Software 58

Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Seminar 58

Conger

JANUARY 11, 2022

Sit-down forklifts are those where the operator is seated and facing forward when driving the truck. As opposed to other types of lift trucks , counterbalance forklifts feature a large weight placed at the lift truck's rear to balance the load it carries at the front. capacity, these trucks come in 4-wheel designs.

Buyer Training 52

Buyer Training Tips Training Trucking 52

Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Billions of dollars’ worth of cargo is damaged or stolen every year, and insurance will mitigate your loss in the event of an incident. In the event that a ship suffers a major catastrophe, such as a fire, there is the principal of maritime law known as General Average. Payment or collection failure. Abandoned cargo. Cargo Ship Fire

Cost Reduction 91

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Cargo Maritime 91

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhanced route planning Up to now a driver has set off with a fixed route, perhaps a regular round, or one planned a day or two earlier, and it is up to him/her to work out the best response to an accident, traffic jam or other event as and when these arise. A minor example is some work we recently did for Birlea.

Warehousing 65

Warehousing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 65

Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. Basically, any training program should cover: How to operate the different types of truck the operator will be using (instructions, safety precautions, limitations, etc.). How to refuel (internal combustion trucks) and/or charge batteries (electric trucks). You came here for the short, sweet answer.

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. However, the flight path and structural characteristics made it dissimilar from those which have typically been used for meteorological research.

Supply Chain Planning Software 123

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 123

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

eCommerce 140

eCommerce Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 140

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 115

Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. In this way, we ensure that our contact persons are available for our customers and partners at the usual times, and especially in the event of a quarantine. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 52

The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc.

Waste Reduction 397

Waste Reduction Buyer Training Document Production 397

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Dumping or eliminating waste and debris produced during the event is another. Of course, the modern supply chain ties into all of this, as well. Food, water, fuel — it all ends up scarce just before and after a major event. Then, of course, there’s the facilitation of hazardous chemicals before, during and after the disaster.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 49

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

forklift, truck, order picking robot) is not sold, but is accessed by an end-user through a multi-year fixed-fee outcome-based service-contract. For example, a public warehouse forklift user could be charged a fee of $3.75/ton Servitization is a business model in which a machine (i.e., Solutions are supplied to maintain (i.e.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Modeling Modeling Software 100

Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Billions of dollars’ worth of cargo is damaged or stolen every year, and insurance will mitigate your loss in the event of an incident. In the event that a ship suffers a major catastrophe, such as a fire, there is the principal of maritime law known as General Average. Marine cargo insurance safeguards you from financial liability.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Cargo Purchasing Skills Maritime 52

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy?

Cost Reduction 73

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Waste Reduction 73

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Featuring BYD Iron-Phosphate battery technology, BYD’s comprehensive range of warehouse trucks will be shown for the first time in Iberia. They will be joined at SIL by BYD’s IFOY Award-nominated ECB50 counterbalance forklift truck, as well as one example of its zero-emissions pure electric commercial vehicles.

Manufacturing Procurement 28

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Reliability 28

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process.

Supply Chain Software 103

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Scenario Planning 103

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Throughput of ‘high & heavy’ rolling stock increased by 9.6%, while throughput of used cars and trucks decreased by 13.2% Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges: “2022 was, once again, an eventful year, with many logistical and geopolitical challenges. More than 3.26 respectively.

Price Reduction 59

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cargo Digital 59

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Most shippers don’t spend much time worrying about who is driving the trucks carrying their goods, but choosing a 3PL with the right carrier network makes all the difference when your business is expanding. Not all trucking companies handle door-to-door deliveries and some don’t have to. Are trucks secured? Experience matters.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Price Reduction 3PL Strategy 48

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

For example, pre-crisis supply chain mapping and post-crisis visibility may enable better management of resources. The port of Wilmington, for example, and the port of Charleston, just to the south, only recently reopened and resumed intermodal travel for freight. Ocean transportation can be seriously disrupted by major storms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 48

Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is in the light of these facts that the commander expects to shape his course during the supervision of the planned action.’ [1]. The first part of this paper applies examples to articulate concepts and ideas relevant to understanding the reality of war. From Sound Military Decision , United States Naval College, 1942.

Military 79

Military Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 79

Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

Take XYZ Retail for example, juggling 100 diverse orders ranging from on-demand to next-day deliveries. These aren’t just any routes; they’re meticulously calculated courses designed to dodge delays, cut costs on fuel, and ensure timely deliveries across the board.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

There are other programs which are designed to train you in the basics of how to operate a more basic trucking-focused freight brokerage. So if you're making a career switch and need to learn the ins and outs of freight brokering quickly, definitely consider taking a course. 10 Powerful Mobile Apps for Freight Brokers & Agents.

Resource Reduction 84

Resource Reduction Freight Training Blog 84

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

For example, a shipper should consider fuel cost forecasts when creating a budget for LTL transport. For example, a manufacturer is unable to produce products without raw materials. If an event arises while in-transit, the shipper needs to have a means of locating the driver and altering the planned course.

Material Savings 94

Material Savings Cost Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 94

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The European Commission has issued a notice on the introduction of border checks for goods moving from the UK into the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Some licences and certificates, for example, drivers’ licences or pet passports, may also no longer be valid.”.

Scenario Planning 28

Scenario Planning Events Freight Supply Chains 28

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2019

To ensure that all processes run smoothly, one of the things Ottakringer relies on is its electric forklift trucks, as well as Fronius charging technology and expertise. With over 200,000 visitors and more than 5,000 events each year, this concept has developed into a core feature of Viennese city life.

Case Study 28

Case Study Study Logistics Network Optimization Software Scenario Planning 28

WorkWave

AUGUST 21, 2021

Whether it is truck fleet management or car fleet management, overseeing company vehicles includes all actions taken to ensure that the fleet runs legally, effectively, and within a budget. . Less time is wasted on drivers and trucks waiting for services or repairs. What is Fleet Management? Easier Vehicle Acquisitions and Disposal.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Disposal Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The following examples bear some exploration to see if they might be for you. Transportation Planner: A job in transportation planning will see you working closely with logistics managers and, if you work for a logistics provider, with warehouse staff and truck drivers. They don’t necessarily have to be supply chain events either.

Supply Chains 67

Supply Chains Security Purchasing Skills Scenario Planning 67

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

For example, an injured employee may have to miss work, spills and debris need to be cleaned up, and damaged equipment needs to be repaired. Employee input is a great way for decision-makers to identify how safe workers feel, if they’re getting enough rest, and how sore or tired they get, for example. Employee Feedback.

Tips 52

Tips Material Savings Training Materials Handling 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

At distribution centers, Walmart uses cross-docking, a process in which product is exchanged between trucks so that each truck going to a retail store has products from different suppliers. These events can throw off production schedules even creating idle labor or eventual lost sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 100

WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

For example, a majority of veterans possess skills that would be perfect for a career in truck driving. Truck driving is a career that isn’t for everyone, but is a perfect match for veterans who are seeking excellent benefits, a flexible work schedule, and job security. Military Veteran Skills Valued by the Trucking Industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trucking Buyer Training Purchasing Skills 52

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 12, 2018

Compliance, for example, is becoming a big concern. Trucking companies are being hit with some heavy rules and regulations, such as the ELD and the HoS mandates, which can limit the efficiency of freight transportation. Crossing over borders and oceans creates a new level of difficulty that we haven’t seen in the past.

Supply Chain Design Software 48

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 48

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure.

Supply Chain Planning Software 171

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 171

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

This time last year, the trucking industry and its customers were just settling into compliance with a mandate from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that required electronic logging devices (ELDs) on commercial vehicles with a gross weight of over 10,000 pounds (4,500kg). Measuring time. Counting the cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Compliance 48

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Recall capabilities: In the event of a product recall, the WMS will assign the flagged items to a segregated hold location and prevent them from being distributed. With cross docking, goods are delivered to a 3PL loading dock for temporary storage or direct transfer to another truck. Examples include: Shipping the wrong product.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Negotiating Skills Modeling Software 52

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2018

Pay particular attention to the roof — leaks will wreak havoc with safety, stock security, and more — as well as parking lot issues, which could cause damage to truck suspensions or even cause accidents. Pay Attention to Your Warehouse Lease. Anything Else I Need to Know About Warehouse Leasing?

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 3PL 60

Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. EasyJet, for example, uses dynamic pricing. It is still common practice to negotiate tenders privately at industry events. They’re coming. Actually they’re here.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60