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. To transport the pallets of beer cans as efficiently as possible from A to B, Ottakringer relies on twelve electric forklift trucks manufactured by Still.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recent surveys have shown that companies that score highly on their employee development opportunities see 93% less attrition and this also tends to be a contributing factor within the businesses that rank highly in studies such as the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. 2: Upgrade Licences. 2: Upgrade Licences. 3: Specialist licences.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The site has been in trouble meeting its schedule, and the division president is on the call.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

In April 2016, a fleet of trucks – some of which had driven almost 2,000km – arrived in the Dutch port of Maasvlakte and made modest headlines around the world. A few months later, a three-strong convoy of Volvo trucks hauled three containers on the interstate highway from the port of Los Angeles , again attracting extensive media coverage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Cardinal Health Operates a Fleet of Trucks. Further, the distributor will save money based on fuller trucks and trucks that travel fewer miles. Transportation efficiencies, of course, are also good for the environment. The pharmaceutical segment alone makes more than 30,000 U.S. domestic deliveries every day.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes?

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Studying the market is vital at this phase. A good example of such a strategic decision could be choosing a warehouse’s location. For example, delayed shipping times or customer unavailability during delivery can disrupt the supply chain. A good example would be eliminating time buffers. More business, less waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

“We may not be on site at the customers’ premises right now, but we can still support them, for example with our BEUMER Smart Glasses,” says the cement expert. What happens if for example a packaging system in Indonesia or Peru fails? “Because different materials also have different calorific values.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Shippers unable to efficiently and effectively communicate with their carrier base are still “dialing for trucks” while the clock ticks down on their “must arrive by date” and they’re paying the highest premiums. Imagine how much each is saving over the course of a year! Consider the potential savings.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? 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).

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. 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. Kent Bowen. Sometimes it is huge.

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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.

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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? Retreaded Tyres: Are They Safe?

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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.

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

This is the time of year when people put their freight out to bid and as expected, and right on queue, some of the major transportation providers are putting out press releases and other statements to start the fear trade - make shippers fearful that truck capacity is magically disappearing and that trucking companies are suffering.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 5, 2013

I am starting to do a lot of work and study on the impact of the complete value chain on the environment. The answer, of course, is that it is due to both. A simple example is in fuel mileage of automobiles. Most users of large trucks (i.e., It is clear our environment is changing and changing rapidly.

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Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

Of course, logistics is far from immune. A White House report from 2016 estimated that 80%-100% of long-haul trucking jobs may be threatened by artificial intelligence. Technology takes jobs, and the classic example is bank tellers. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. It’s not only the manual jobs.

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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. Buyer or Purchasing Agent.

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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.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

LIFT TRUCK NETWORK. Collecting data from sensors to monitor activities in real time is valuable, of course. But the power of IoT doesn’t lie just in tracking a collection of discrete units, such as lift trucks in a warehouse. “The network effect is greater than any one thing inside it.”

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2018

By loading the cargo into a pod inside a low-pressure ‘hyperloop’ tube that passes via Columbus, Ohio, Virgin Hyperloop One reckons it can move freight along the 490-mile (785km) route in just 47 minutes – and for around the same cost as trucking it. Given that some 5.9m tonnes of freight worth $16.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. Saint-Gobain primarily uses truck transport, but sea shipments are also used. Is Saint-Gobain Making Progress on Sustainability?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. E-Commerce Continues to Surge.

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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.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Online forklift schools or forklift courses are legit and can get you trained to operate a forklift. Online forklift certification can be a legitimate way of learning forklift theory, but is insufficient for getting fully certified to operate a lift truck. Online forklift certification courses aren't different from in-person training.

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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.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

Meanwhile, Geely’s stake in Malaysian carmaker Proton may lead to further production and distribution of Volvo models in South-East Asia, for example. By combining freight more efficiently, the carmaker can better manage vehicle launches despite a growing driver and truck shortage in Europe and in China. Sensors or RFID?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

What is an Example of Internet of Things? IBM’s Smarter Planet team created a 5-minute video that wholly explains Internet of Things and provides a brilliant example. In fact, he said IoT had the potential to change the world, just like the internet did (or “even more so”). According to Gartner, Inc.,

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

For example, a French manager is now in charge of the company’s operations in France. That’s not to say the company hasn’t appointed local management for its branch offices. If NAFTA ends, it will, of course, change the way cargo moves across the [U.S.-Mexico] sales, has increased the company’s interface with American shippers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

The Kimberly-Clark factory in Switzerland exclusively trusts trucks supplied by Yale® dealer, Avesco. From heavy duty forklifts to platform pallet trucks, the Yale equipment onsite operates round-the-clock and continues to impress with its ergonomics and reliability. Andreas Nussbaum is not easily impressed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Of course, like other sectors, the beverage industry is also dealing with the fall-out from the pandemic and the surge in e-commerce sales. In the overwhelming majority of cases, responsibility for the mishap is initially deemed to lie with the truck operator. Cost saving.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Consider the clothing industry as an example. For example, this Statista article highlights how “nearly half of U.S. We have proof. We hope you do!

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

According to the findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends (Masters of Logistics)”, more companies are beginning to understand that new business models and new competition in the field are changing customer expectations. Cost is, of course, another important aspect of running a successful business.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. Kenco is a great example.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

Indeed, a study completed last year shows that only around 26% of companies were using a transportation management system. As recently as four or five years ago, the reason for the low adoption of TMS products would have been easier to understand.

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