article thumbnail

The three biggest risks in logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

More than ever, current trends and global political developments are creating new challenges and putting pressure on supply chains. Interested parties can be added to the distribution list by sending an e-mail to stefanie.nonnenmann@impact.mp. Logistics is a volatile business worldwide.

article thumbnail

RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Two Specific Examples of RFID in the Supply Chain?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Briton joins pallet pioneers in Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

In the mid-1970s, the Gütegemeinschaft Paletten, today’s National Committee of EPAL, partially took over the distribution and quality assurance of the Euro pallet. The European Pallet Association e.V. EPAL), which was formed from this in 1991, has successfully developed the pool idea and ensured the quality of the Euro pallet.

article thumbnail

Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

xiv] By divesting logistics to contractors, the US military is also acceding some loss of control over supply chain and distribution systems. ix] Molly Dunigan, “The Future of US Military Contracting: Current Trends and Future Implications,” International Journal 69, no. vii] Mandel, “American Government Expeditionary Operations,” 13.

article thumbnail

Should My Warehouse Be Automated?

Logistics Business Magazine

A WMS usually begins as a software application that is specifically designed to optimise and support distribution centre and warehouse functionality. Trends of the global warehouse automation market. WMS – An Overview. between 2019 and 2025. FLS has a Certified Solution Development Department and a Certified Implementation Department.

article thumbnail

Integrated Supply Chain Technology: What Does It Mean?

Talking Logistics

Back in 2003, for example, Larry Ellison, Oracle’s CEO at the time, emailed a colleague that “within the year every analyst will agree that best of breed is dead — except at dog shows.” The Old ERP vs. Best-of-Breed Debate. The conversation reminded me of the old ERP vs. Best-of-Breed debate.

article thumbnail

Port of Oakland project seen as key to future about to begin

247 Customs Broker

A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway at the Port of Oakland begins this fall. . Currently a West Coast terminus for Transpacific trade vessels, Oakland could eventually double as a major freight distribution point. About the Author. Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor.