Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In fact, over 4 million robots will be installed in US warehouses by 2025. To truly capitalize on automation and robotics, companies need a solution that matches all resources to volatile demand, strategically balances tasks across labor and robots, and replans work in real time as conditions change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region. A robust supply chain has strong and reliable components, such as infrastructure, equipment, technology, and human resources, that can withstand shocks and stresses. The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Global risk’” is defined as the possibility of the occurrence of an event or condition which, if it occurs, would negatively impact a significant proportion of global GDP, population or natural resources. It is not listed as a top risk in the short term – two years from now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2024

The energy transition is driven by the goal to decarbonize the energy used for transportation , buildings, and industry. percent of the total electricity generated in the US. The US installed about 33 GW of Solar PV in 2023 which is up from 21GW in 2022, but the Chinese PV installations were a staggering 216.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Yet many continue to use outdated technology and processes leading to increased costs, supply chain risks and poor customer delivery experiences overall, costing them market share in an online retail environment where market share is increasingly hard to come by. Do you have the necessary resources to develop and maintain a platform in-house?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL. TMS reporting feeds While tender data may come from any existing system or ERP used to execute shipments, another key resource comes from the multitude of TMS platforms in the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. This means that pouring resources into better forecasting will not produce the anticipated result. Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 29, 2024

Delivery businesses operating in cities, for example, with consistent traffic patterns and stable delivery routes, rely on static routing to maintain predictability and allocate resources efficiently. Which Industries Benefit From Using a Dynamic Routing System? How Do Static & Real-Time Dynamic Routing Work?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Supply chain automation is the use of digital technologies to improve efficiencies, connect applications and streamline processes within supply chain operations. The goal of this step is to streamline manual operations to improve efficiency and use automation, where appropriate. What are the tasks for review? Who completes these tasks?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And over the last month+ of the year, that equates to over 3 billion packages in the US alone. Warehouse Management Systems A WMS ’s primary mission is to manage a warehouse’s resources, including inventory, space, labor, equipment, tasks, and material flows. trillion to $1.43

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

” Understanding Rolling in Freight Forwarding Rolling, a term coined by ocean carriers, describes scenarios where cargo is bumped or delayed from its scheduled voyage. This tactic, a bait and switch of sorts, is commonly used by low-cost freight forwarders. The allure of low-cost freight rates is compelling.

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3PL Links

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Supply Chain Management | Image source: mobisoftinfotech.com Through the use of technologies like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA) applications let you do operations for a set amount of time using software solutions or bots stored on servers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

I am coming to you from the sunny confines of San Diego, CA where I am attending the 2024 Körber Elevate conference. This is my first time attending Körber Elevate, and it did not disappoint, with over 800 attendees, 60 thought provoking sessions, and lots of networking and learning opportunities. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. Can I secure a dedicated ship to see me through near-term shortages? Empty grocery store shelves.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home March 27, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. According to Vespucci Maritime, the port handled 1.1

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Inform, the Aachen, Germany-based optimization specialist, is expanding its business relationship with AUTO1 Group, a digital automotive platform for buying and selling used cars. We expect similar improvements in the production centers by using the Workshop Optimization System.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How cloud computing is used in logistics. Using these technologies increases transparency in logistics networks and allows them to become more intelligent. Data can be monitored over the long term, and important trends and forecasts can then be derived. It is a great resource for making the right decisions in logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

From transportation to infrastructure, operations significantly contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption. The use of recycled materials not only promotes plastic recycling but also reduces carbon emissions by 70%. In the dynamic world of logistics, there’s growing pressure to address environmental impact.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JANUARY 26, 2020

For businesses that ship internationally, return of goods due to damage in transit can be a huge burden in terms of time and money. Here are six tips on how to prepare your cargo for part or full load shipments and prevent lost revenues when using worldwide parcel delivery services. Read more >>>.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes As a field service professional, you already invest all of your resources into your business. The last thing you want is to find yourself saddled with a software partner that does not have the resources to support your growing business. 5 ways to spot financial risk in your software partner 1.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Managing varying resource availability while meeting customer orders requires effective planning and scheduling. Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. For example, one of the main problems with Asian-US trade is that all container ship deliveries are now routed to the West Coast, even though the bulk of America’s manufacturers are based on the East Coast.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

It is underpinned by stockholding concepts that ensure sufficient resources are kept, transport management plans and policies and concepts for working with national partners when needed. The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts.

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Turvo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Avoid Heavily Customized Systems That Incur Long-Term High TCO. Businesses can re-evaluate their existing technology to avoid heavy customization that significantly increases their long-term costs. Focus on the Functionality Needed and Using APIs to Reduce the Hassle of Integration.

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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

More Resources Home March 6, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. In terms of air cargo labor, repeated strikes by ver.di

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home TPM24: Key Takeaways on Geopolitics, Technology and Other Drivers of Ocean Freight in 2024 Judah Levine March 27, 2024 S&P Global’s TPM24 is the major annual North American gathering of shippers, forwarders, carriers and logistic technology providers. 2X their long term average while diversions continue.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Upcycling involves using waste materials to create new products, thereby reducing overall consumption. Upcycling involves transforming “used” products into new and improved ones by modifying and combining materials, components, and items. Another benefit of upcycling is that it conserves natural resources.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

The concept of “Less than one Truck Load” or LTL, becomes a game-changing logistic trend in this context, offering significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, reduced carbon footprint and optimization of resources usage. But let us begin with the basic question: what is LTL?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Product design – use of appropriate materials; design the product for extended future use. Use digital technology – monitor resource and equipment use; use online platforms to connect with supply chain partners. Adopt regenerative processes – ensure renewable, reusable materials are used in an efficient way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

As defined by Oxford Languages, it is “a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.” Some might say, what’s really the difference between the usual temporary or agency staffing models that the industry has used for years, and the gig economy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The American Beverage Association adds that “PET plastic is not single-use — it is 100% recyclable, versatile, and made to be remade.” Plastic also degrades after one or two uses. We don’t know the long-term effects of breathing in and ingesting these particles. We have a plastic bottle problem. I am one of the culprits.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

With energy savings of 30 percent compared to conventional motor driven rollers, it also impresses in terms of sustainability. An example: in a logistics centre with 20 km of conveyor line and 20,000 motor driven rollers from Lenze in use, savings of up to 335 MWh of electricity or 145 t of CO2 would be possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2024

Although difficult to implement in the short term, enforcing a structured approach to maintenance and repairs among the FM team with rotas and checklists will help to break the cycle. On top of this, over a third (38%) regularly go over budget on urgent repair work to remove hazards.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a crucial role in enhancing profitability and efficiency for field service businesses. In today’s competitive business landscape, where customer expectations are high and operational challenges are diverse, effective management of resources is essential.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A range of reports prepared over the last decade have recommended Western militaries adopt new approaches to logistics, as well as point to the role of civilian resources in preparedness and crisis responses. By David Beaumont.

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 5, 2023

The circular economy offers a revolutionary method for resource management and sustainable growth in the fast-paced world of today. The circular economy is a production and consumption paradigm that promotes the reuse, reduction, and recycling of existing resources and goods for as long as feasible.

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