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. How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain With KPIs. The Right KPIs Don’t Counter One Another. Bean, Inc.,

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s a strategy worth considering before looking at external benchmarking, because it might allow you to reduce the scope of an external benchmarking exercise, and narrow the gaps between your company and its peers. As beneficial as it may be, it’s rare for internal benchmarking to take a company all the way to best-in-class in its industry.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Tereos , the second biggest sugar producer worldwide, is an important stakeholder in this market, with 49 industry units in 4 continents. Prescriptive analytics : to define how and when to take action (production, stock, sales) in order to maximize the overall profitability of the business. But technology is only part of the process.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

Except for state-of-the-art manufacturing plants built in the past five years, most facilities have industrial equipment that is 20 to 25 years old, or even older. How to instrument older plant equipment for MOM. Flexible, low-cost sensors can be deployed in industrial scenarios. Implementing low-cost equipment sensors.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For any company, the next big disruption does not have to be a pandemic; it can be something minuscule on a global scale yet have the same devastating effect on the ill-prepared, in particular trade lanes or in a particular industry. As mentioned, this should not be an exercise limited to supply chain professionals.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

But beyond the business implications of growing profitability in urban environments, industry leaders have a responsibility to think sustainably when tackling megacity challenges. How can we cater to the expectation of services such as same-day-delivery, without overcrowding roads in residential areas and narrow shopping districts?

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Chapter 6: How to Get a Job as a Forklift Driver. Part I: How to Get a Forklift License. How to construct, transport, stack, and unstack loads. Hands-on training and evaluation.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

That being said, it’s not sustainable for a business long-term, so we urge small trucking companies to accelerate their cash flow so they can exercise the option of not factoring. Newly developed technology in our industry facilitates this significantly by helping users to invoice jobs more quickly by automating much of the process.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

an increasingly stable and growing industry , and increasing demand for new brokers, you have all the external conditions to become a successful freight broker. Before you take the first steps to launching your freight brokerage, it’s a good idea to review the role of the broker in the industry. How to start a freight brokerage.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. Teamwork makes the dream work.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment. Industries need to continuously bridge the skills gap whilst retaining their current workforce. Industry 4.0 Business Processes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Organizations have addressed and responded to the situation in various ways and the adaptations have been unique to each market and industry served. The industry saw more parcel shipment related movements and trucking kept the economy afloat. Predictive Analytics.

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Locus

APRIL 26, 2024

How to resolve this conundrum? Speaking of brand recognition, companies that are trusted by industry experts like Gartner are organizations worth shortlisting while sending RFPs. How important is customization of the solution? Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Certain industry professionals have come up with clever ways to reduce or remove PCS altogether. What is the port congestion surcharge?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 15, 2022

But to understand how to do that requires information, and therefore the question is how to get accurate data to check that the plant, and the people on the shop floor, are performing? In other words, VSM was an exercise, not part of a plan for improvement with a deployment strategy. The importance of digital manufacturing.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you’re an e-tailer that sells a variety of brands, or a startup brand trying to make a name for itself, your niche will help you figure out how to present yourself to the world (and what parts of the world you can safely ignore). Finding your niche is a good start. If you’re a brand startup, what makes your product special?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Factors such as inflation-induced price hikes, media warnings of an impending recession, and steady industry layoffs have shifted consumer habits. Economic uncertainty has altered consumer shopping habits from previous peak seasons.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Certain industry professionals have come up with clever ways to reduce or remove PCS altogether. What is the port congestion surcharge?

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10xLogistics

MARCH 22, 2020

Similiar exercises were done in Korea and other places. We would have needs for coordination with civilian industry, you would run a huge reserve of trucks, trailers and drivers and you would work for a leader of this organization. By being trained we don't take months to just figure out "how things work". We should follow it.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Freight is one of the most critical parts of a product-based industry. How to Create an Effective Inbound Freight Management Strategy To ensure that your inbound freight systems are seamless and efficient, you will have to pour time and energy into implementing the new processes into your business. Communicate in a timely manner.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Understanding contract versus spot rates can help companies make better decisions about how to move freight, saving both time and money, while keeping operations flowing smoothly. But what is the difference between the two, and should businesses be more focused one versus the other? Contract rates can offer peace of mind for both parties.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Factors such as inflation-induced price hikes, media warnings of an impending recession, and steady industry layoffs have shifted consumer habits. Economic uncertainty has altered consumer shopping habits from previous peak seasons.

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Freight Center

JULY 9, 2019

Awareness of the job’s health concerns, how to avoid them and how to balance life behind and away from the wheel is essential to morale, both for the drivers and everyone they are driving for! Logistics is an industry which the world and our economy relies on to keep things flowing and truckers make the industry strong.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

There are two different terms that are sometimes used interchangeably – the Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Exercise trackers like Fitbit or Garmin are part of an IoT network that collects and analyzes data from objects – people. How to implement an IIoT project. What is IoT and IIoT?

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? How to calculate forklift capacities.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. More data is coming in than ever before.

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Globalior

MAY 11, 2020

You will find more information on how to do so on our article about determining an ECCN. Hence you may still need to reach out to the Bureau of Industry and Security to confirm the ECCN and licensing requirements of your shipment, in order to receive payment. Can I ship EAR99 products to embargoed countries?

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Women in Trucking

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Few people in the transportation industry would argue with the statement that professional driving can be a very unhealthy occupation. The transportation industry needs to focus more on the behavioral health aspects of driver well-being. However, what often goes unnoticed is the condition of professional driver mental health.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

In 2020 companies across virtually every industry faced supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. Wholesale food distributors and producers had to figure out how to sell directly to the public. Broadline food distributors learned how to price restaurant-quality meat in family-sized packages and coordinate curbside pickup.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

On the one hand, the practice has become more sophisticated as people explore and learn application in contexts other than the original industrial examples. Learning a skill requires practice, plus knowing what and how to practice. The book devotes several pages to how to carry out each of these steps. More Sophistication.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Let’s embark together on an exciting journey exploring lucrative ideas in the booming pet industry. The potential customer base in this industry is massive. Key Takeaway: The pet industry is a thriving sector that lets you turn your love for animals into profitable business ventures.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This includes demonstrations by the qualified trainer and practical exercises by the trainee. Hands-on training involves “demonstrations performed by a qualified trainer and the trainee performing practical exercises” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii)]. How Do You Get Forklift Certified? Pros of Online Forklift Training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. This alone will have a tremendous impact on the industry. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.

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Compactor Management Company

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But how to do that? You can include a beach clean-up exercise along with your picnic once in a while. Most of them are used in the paper industry. This post will make it easier for you. Following is the list of 15 fun and engaging sustainability activities for kids. Plan Volunteering Weekends. Recycle Paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2020

The Freight Unit is part of the NaVCIS, a national police unit that acts as a bridge between the police and industry. As restrictions on movement are lifted in the UK, stakeholders need to be ever more vigilant, exercising due diligence to ensure that they maintain security, in what is predicted to be a very active period of cargo theft.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

How to Measure Warehouse Safety. How Safe Are Warehouses? With many on-site activities, warehouses can be dangerous places to work compared to other, less dynamic industries. How to Measure Warehouse Safety. Otherwise, how will you know if things got better, worse, or stayed the same? How Safe Are Warehouses?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary. Since even the latest types of heating and cooling units are costly to run, especially on an industrial scale, the savings gained from an insulated building should be considerable.

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