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Express Cargo Sorting

Logistics Business Magazine

Import sorting Managing Director of Ramp and Gateways Operations for Northern Europe, Alun Cornish, has been with the company for 20 years. The import sort facility is adjacent to the airside apron at Stansted, with ULD (unit load device) air containers fed directly on to a castor floor. The tour started with the customs hold ‘cage’.

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry

Logistics Business Magazine

Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. As a result, we’re seeing some developing trends heading into the second half of the year.”. Specifically, Honeywell sees six trends emerging in the warehouse and DC industries. Increasingly aggressive adoption of proven automation technologies.

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The Importance of Clear Data When Planning for Your Business’s Success

WorkWave

All of the knowledge in the world though, won’t do you any good if you’re not able to sort through it to gain insights into your business’s performance and make plans for a stronger future for your company. In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive.

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10 Best Practices for a Successful 3PL Warehouse Business

Camelot 3PL Software

This real-time data can help prevent stockouts and overstock situations, improving customer satisfaction and reducing carrying costs. These technologies can automate repetitive tasks such as picking, packing, and sorting, reducing manual labor and minimizing errors. Training should also cover safety procedures to prevent accidents.

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11 Warehouse Automation Trends in 2021

Conger

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. The trends that we cover below include a mix of both digital and physical automation.

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Conveyor Maintenance and Success in Ecommerce

Logistics Business Magazine

Train staff on maintenance procedures It’s crucial that staff members are well-trained in conveyor system maintenance and understand the importance of reporting and addressing potential issues in a timely fashion. This will help reduce the likelihood of missed issues and extend the life of your equipment.