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Fatigued operators are 7.3x greater accident risk

Logistics Business Magazine

The US DoT study, Fatigue Status of the US Railroad Industry , used data collected in the railroad industry in the US between 2003 and 2005. The analysis revealed the probability of a human factors accident (HFA) per 200,000 employee-hours, in cases with severe fatigue and, separately, in cases where no fatigue was present.

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BIFA award winners crowned

Logistics Business Magazine

Dawson said that all the winners demonstrated a clear understanding of overcoming last minute challenges to achieve success, which reminded him of his own final mile, or last minute, delivery to Jonny Wilkinson in 2003, who then scored a drop goal that enabled England to win the Rugby World Cup.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

By understanding the past, we gain valuable insights into the present and can shape a future where logistics continues to evolve and meet the ever-changing demands of our interconnected world. As we stand on the precipice of a technologically advanced future, it is important to recognize the roots from which logistics has grown.

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Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary

Logistics Business Magazine

The first was in Germany in 1971, followed by Great Britain (1990 – pictured ), France (1992), Poland (1997), USA (2003), China (2005) and Mexico (2017). Today, Utz employs almost a hundred times more people than the 16 who worked in the Zurich workshop all those years ago.

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The three biggest risks in logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Background: The Logistics Hall of Fame was founded in 2003 and honours leading figures who have made outstanding efforts to promote the further development of logistics and supply chain management. The Logistics Hall of Fame also presents the TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year Award to current pacesetters in logistics.

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Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin

Logistics Business Magazine

Both awards will be presented at the annual gala reception. The Logistics Hall of Fame was founded in 2003 and honours leading figures who have made outstanding efforts to promote the further development of logistics and supply chain management. The award is given by the Logistics Hall of Fame and donated by TRATON SE.

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Witron COM Picks Up 1000th Order

Logistics Business Magazine

Intralogistics specialist Witron has had its 1000th order for its breakthrough Case Order Machine (COM), which it first brought to the Order Picking arena in 2003. 13 years ago, we presented – for the first time – integrated automation from receiving down to dispatch,” recalls Helmut Prieschenk, CEO of Witron.

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