Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Most companies employ one of the following three strategies: Strategy 1: “Hard Switching” from Your Previous 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak has worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs over the course of his career. About Burak Cendek. Learn More About The VC Perspective. Burak’s LinkedIn.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. 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

MAY 28, 2024

Distribution centers (DCs) play a crucial role in this context for businesses, as these physical locations allow for the strategic storing and management of product flow, which in turn provides other logistics chain operations with agility. Having stated that the following five strategies will help to enhance work in distribution centers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With this step, the industrial truck manufacturer wants to set the course for the upcoming generational change in good time. Here he demonstrated his skills in the design and development of industrial trucks and warehouse technology. Clark Europe GmbH, based in Duisburg, has expanded its management team.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

In this article, supplied by Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment , we look how a changed commercial and social environment is having an effect on talent recruitment and retention in the supply chain industry. Historically, the pace of strategic change in the food industry has been that of the escargot.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

But there’s an equally big story that’s just beginning: dealing with all the product returns. However, for e-commerce, that share ranges from 15 percent to 30 percent, depending on the product category.”. Of course, one company’s problem is another’s opportunity. How big of a problem is this?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Logistics Business’ David met with 3 namesakes, including Blue Yonder’s Senior Director for Global Retail Industry Strategy. Best-in-class is what we want,” he replies, “but we don’t have to provide every hardware product.” Of course, you cannot discuss all these areas without mentioning AI. “In

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

The shipping industry is currently dealing with severely strained container availability. Therefore, it is expected that at some point industry regulators will place restrictions on the stack height for vessels such as the ULCSs. This depends on the product cycles that are relevant to the cargo.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. As explained by Zvi Schreiber via Supply Chain Brief, decreasing profit margins and the demand for scalable technology will result in more carriers using digital channels to sell product directly to shippers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

Over the course of his career, he launched over 30 products and services in industrial B2B and technology markets. Today, he walks us through his start in the industry and shares a number of his valuable insights on new market entries. Develop strategies for controlling inputs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article the risks, considerations and best detection products when thinking about life safety for cold storage warehouses are considered. In the last year, the UK’s cold storage industry capacity has topped 40 million cubic meters, for the football fans amongst you that is the equivalent to the bowl volume of 35 Wembley Stadiums.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. The logistics industry has grown so complex, with so many challenges such as regulatory changes, capacity issues, pricing fluctuations, and worsening weather events, that customers are looking for a one-stop shop, backed by assets and technology, to help them navigate the current shipping environment.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employee scarcity and high worker turnover are of critical impact to the efficiency and productivity of the nation’s warehouses, particularly when factoring in the costs of continually replacing and training new employees –which can equate to almost 25% of a worker’s average annual salary.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

With 42 bespoke Logistics Services Provider Pods (Logpods), as well as BIFA’s own exhibition stand (2060), BIFA’s Forwarder Village will provide a networking marketplace for BIFA members and associate members to showcase the products and services they offer.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Business Intelligence Group BIG Awards are for entrepreneurs, products, and companies that are leading their respective industries. These are all qualities at the foundation of ShipMonk’s operation and strategy. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Then you must realize what is the best product for the job. Our goal is and always will be to provide content to those in the industrial space which provides value and allows you to gather ideas to make your work life easier. . For a business, buying industrial equipment can seem scary, especially if this is your first buy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

Pressing needs and panic buying have created the equivalent to peak season demand in many industries. Of course, businesses normally know when their peak season will occur and they plan for it. Distribution centres using intuitive interfaces have had an easier time turning new staff into productive workers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. In total, around 300 individual components (production lines, systems and machines) were transported, dismantled and reassembled/installed.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Mahan's Thermal Products. They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. Like IKEA, this company has taken the idea of renewable energy to heart.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In it, Daniel discusses the industrial Computing Revolution and how it effects the manufacturing industry. The industrial computing revolution has advanced the manufacturing industry, but at what cost? Industrial Computing in Manufacturing is Creating Jobs. Industrial Computing and the Workforce is the Future.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are similar, but both function on the connection of equipment to the internet and applying data collected to consumer and business needs, including the needs of manufacturers. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. In a Nutshell.

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Forto

JANUARY 10, 2020

This has laid a solid foundation for product innovation. Constant improvements in product quality have helped exporters to hold their own against international competition. Outsourcing production to countries with lower wage levels has also enabled companies to reduce costs. Start Thinking of Challenges as Opportunities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

In countries and industries all around the world, the assemble-to-order manufacturing business model is used as it provides the ability to quickly deliver customized goods to customers. A manufacturer stocks up on sub-assemblies and parts and assembles them into the final product according to a set of specifications selected by a customer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

Interroll has laid the groundwork for a significant expansion of its product portfolio at its site in Baal-Hückelhoven, Germany, near Düsseldorf, by acquiring a neighbouring plot of land. The new property, which is already home to an industrial building, covers a floor area of almost 13,000 sq m.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. These systems, such as the Cerasis Rater, are becoming more common in the industry. Warehouse Management.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years. Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Customer service, more often than not, is the backbone of any industry. Sending your employees on a customer service course can be beneficial to your customer relationships, but the question is, how? We’ve collected together a few reasons as to why customer service is important in the logistics industry. Customer Satisfaction.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2023

Nowadays, the fashion industry demands more and more creativity, versatility, and especially agility to compete in the market. This response by retailers to constant market changes takes place within a few weeks, as opposed to the industry average of six months. Purchasing and production 3. Distribution 4.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. Most of the market share comes from content-related online learning products.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Industrial weighing manufacturer Avery Weigh-Tronix has celebrated 200 years of innovation with a ‘Best of British’ themed birthday party for employees. As the Industrial Revolution gathered momentum, in 1818 the business was transferred to William Avery, soon joined by his brother Thomas, who traded under the name W&T Avery.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Private equity firms are showing an invested interest in field service industries like lawn care, pest control, cleaning and other sectors, while M&A activity is skyrocketing across these industries at the same time. Then, it’s important to stay informed about acquisition news through reputable industry publications.

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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. For instance, the usage of blockchain technology will grow in the supply chain to guarantee product traceability.

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