Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

Sourcing Strategies 133

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Price Reduction Efficiency 133

Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

For my son, it’s on to swimming, where he competes in the butterfly and IM, with his first meets next week. But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. ACT Research: N.A.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills 0

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2020

Wilson James, a leading provider of specialist construction logistics services, has announced that it has expanded its warehousing and consolidation capacity into the Port of Tilbury, a London port. ” The post Construction Logistics Operation Expands into Port appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Construction 40

Construction Operations Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

This change is necessary to maintain strong company growth and meet the challenges of the market, optimally positioning the company for the future. He began his Gebhardt career in 1993, taking a short hiatus as Head of Project Management at ICM Airport Technics GmbH from 2005 – 2012. Nicolai is no stranger to the company.

After-sales 57

After-sales Groups Optimization Software Reliability 57

Trinity Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

FSMA finalized in April 2017 and built upon the 2005 Sanitary Food Transportation Act (SFTA). Transportation and Logistics? Carriers are responsible for making sure the equipment meets the shipper’s requirements and are able to maintain the temperatures needed to keep food safe. Thus, came the addition of FSMA to regulations.

Temperature 74

Temperature Refrigeration Training Maintainability 74

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

The RAKO: a game changer in logistics. Today, close co-operation with customers results in a constant stream of new products to meet their varied logistics requirements. The first was in Germany in 1971, followed by Great Britain (1990 – pictured ), France (1992), Poland (1997), USA (2003), China (2005) and Mexico (2017).

Groups 62

Groups Packaging Workshop Production 62

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

The company has a particular focus on cost-effective solution design, which has been developed to help it achieve its goals of improved loading and unloading efficiency, optimised logistics costs, improved worker ergonomics, and the elimination product damage. Ancra Systems says its future is summed up in one word: success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 1, 2019

Meet Theresia Laura?—?the the World Food Programme Indonesia’s logistics superstar. and she’s been stretching her logistics career ever since. In 2005, I was living in Aceh and was working with CARE International, one of WFP’s implementing partners. Women, logistics, trucks, warehouses… very cool!

Trucking 40

Trucking Logistics Scenario Planning Strategy 40

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls. The Gold Bond Group is an Israeli logistics service provider. The Kiva style AMR first emerged in about 2005. Pictures of the keystrokes were taken.

eCommerce 111

eCommerce Conference Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 111

Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2018

As I look for my gloves and earmuffs, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trade dispute escalates as Trump threatens $100 billion more in China tariffs (Reuters). The post This Week in Logistics News (April 2-6, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Negotiate Pricing Vendor Strategies 60

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The current issues with the ports, waterways, bridges, and roadways impact large-scale project cargo logistics. many repairs and updates are needed to meet the current need of modern-day commerce. The present conditions of bridges are one key aspect. These bridges would need significant maintenance or even replacement.

Cargo 85

Cargo Supply Chains Capacity Examples 85

GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. The prices of fuel continued to drop, and growth in the logistics industry slowed to a painstaking crawl of less than So, let’s take a closer look at what findings were released within the 2016 State of Logistics (SOL) report and how they impact current and future logistics processes.

Inventory Reduction 50

Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Logistics 50

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Lafley defined back in 2005. The post Delivery: A New Moment of Truth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Supply Chain Design Software 61

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Webinar Supply Chains 61

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. When I saw Team Hoyt cross the finish line in 2005, I turned to my now-wife and said “I want to run next year.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 22

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 22

World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

but you and the team still have to meet the goals and make sure people are able to communicate,” he says. It means that the blood, sweat and tears, and the tight deadlines and the meetings were all worth it.” Habib’s first duty station was in Ad-Damazin, the sweltering capital of the Blue Nile State on 13 March 2005?—?his

Meeting 52

Meeting Training Security Sorting 52

Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

Sulfur, pollutants, and especially pollution is incredibly hazardous for the environment, and they are rampant in the logistics industry. Sulfur, pollutants, and especially pollution is incredibly hazardous for the environment, and they are rampant in the logistics industry. CO 2 emissions in the logistics sector.

Cost Reduction 40

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 40

Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

For Gonzales, now an operations manager with Penske Logistics, and other veterans, including Ronald Shun, a health and safety manager for the company’s central region, the experience of meeting the supply needs of their units laid the foundation for their future roles in the logistics space.

Military 24

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 24

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A risk assessment, when carried out properly and thoroughly according to law (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), is the first place to start. With this growth, the risk of fire also increases, so it is important for logistics companies and cold warehouse managers to understand the risk.

Material Savings 63

Material Savings Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 63

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2020

AUT didn’t stop there and in 2005 and 2006, they signed further agreements to become exclusive UK agents for global manufacturers RWM Casters and Vulkoprin, before launching their very own utility range of wheels and castors in 2009. AUT are striving to not only meet, but exceed, the needs and expectations of their customers.

Manufacturing Procurement 36

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing After-sales Price Reduction 36

World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2020

Photo: Nicola Parfitt Meet Nicola Parfitt , aged 20, born in Sweden. It was obvious that there had been a huge decline in many animal populations since we were last there, in 2005. Moved by the tragedy in Yemen, 20-year-old Nicola Parfitt decided to make her voice heard?—?and Posted on 07/07/2020.

Study 52

Study Collaboration Government Security 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

shale gas began in 2005. In some nations with low direct-manufacturing costs, BCG found that competitiveness could be undermined by other factors, such as a difficult business environment or poor logistical infrastructure. You can download the entire study and the eBook now for FREE on your kindle at Amazon here.

Cost Reduction 123

Cost Reduction Material Savings Factories Price Reduction 123

Automotive Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

Russia adopted the industrial assembly regulation in 2005 to attract foreign investments into its domestic automotive industry. It gave carmakers setting up in Russia substantial breaks on duties on automotive components imported for assembly, in exchange for meeting certain localisation requirements.

Industry 28

Industry After-sales Government Course 28

Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2018

A report from the American Trucking Association notes that the industry has struggled with the driver shortage for the past 15 years and will need to hire almost 900,000 drivers in the next decade to meet rising demands. This ratio is the lowest it has been since 2005 after Hurricane Katrina. Holiday Crunch & Post-Holiday Returns.

Capacity 48

Capacity Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Reverse logistics 48

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: Logistics Comes of Age.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 134

World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

There were several such programmes, adapted to meet specific nutritional needs, which are sometimes overlooked during severe hardships. I joined WFP in 2005 and started work as a Programme Assistant at one of the field offices in Sri Lanka. In 2005, we provided support to communities ravaged by the tsunami.

Distribution 52

Distribution Security Transportation Supply Chains 52

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

and its partner World Class Logistics (WCL) Consulting Inc. The original OffPeak program was an innovative and highly effective solution to the challenges we faced in 2005. But it was fairly inflexible, whereas an appointment-based model is scalable and can evolve to meet changing industry needs, technology and practices.”.

Modeling Software 28

Modeling Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

World Food Programme Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

I managed to push the red button on the WFP radio handset and called for emergency help’ In one instance, in 2005, a driver on duty was tasked to deliver medicine to a colleague who had contracted malaria. In 2005, armed criminals tried to break into my house. I witnessed, on multiple occasions, colleagues being carjacked.

Workshop 52

Workshop Security Distribution Study 52

247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Earlier today, global transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx said that it is upping its FedEx Ground U.S. The FedEx executive also stated that the rise in demand for e-commerce goes beyond peak, observing it is a “year-round phenomenon” and prepared to meet that demand. Subscribe to Logistics Management Magazine!

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Rates: According to an article in Logistics Management, the US trucking industry showed a rate increase at 6.2 According to the GDP forecast shared at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, as reported by The Balance, the GDP is expected to be 3 percent in 2018. Long distance full truckload rates showed a growth rate of 7.8

Negotiating Skills 48

Negotiating Skills Industry Trucking Trends 48

Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

We needed increased readiness, enhanced mobilisation capabilities, more and better strategic lift, improved logistics, improved engineering capability, better mobility, improved long-range communications and an ability to win water, distribute fuel over the shore as well as improved stevedoring and medical services.’.

Military 90

Military Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 90

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Editor's Note: This guest contribution the Cerasis blog comes from our friends over at Fronetics an inbound and content marketing company who specializes in marketing for companies with a keen value adding business model for those in the supply chain and logistics industries. technique we referenced in our logistics KPIs series. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 92

247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Future steps include waiving the annual PDTR registration fee for near-zero and zero-emissions trucks and charging a rate for cargo moves by trucks with exemptions for trucks that meet near-zero and zero-emissions standards, the ports said. The latter is envisioned to begin in mid-2020. Compliance to U.S.

Inventory Reduction 28

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Modeling Trucking 28

Blog on Log

JANUARY 11, 2007

One of today's trends to solve this problem is outsourcing logistics or using third-party logistics (3PL) to manage complex distribution requirements. Organizations have developed strategic alliances with 3PL companies all over the world to manage their logistics operations network. Why Choose to Partner with a 3PL?

3PL 40

3PL Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Outsourcing 40

GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. Since 2005, U.S. Reverse logistics (returns, warranties) are more manageable closer to market. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post 31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

Cost Reduction 104

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings 104

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Danish company Universal Robots, founded in 2005, introduced cobots for industrial applications in late 2008, closely working with major German automakers such as Volkswagen ( VOWG_p.DE ). We have the capacity to better meet such demands,” Ogawa said. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

Industry 28

Industry Factories Cost Reduction Collaboration 28

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Such an approach results in unnecessary cost, a lack of resilience, and unwanted challenges in meeting customer service requirements – yet sadly, it’s still the approach most commonly taken. . Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 123

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 123

GlobalTranz

MARCH 31, 2015

When last we met, I had given a brief account of a speech that I was invited to give at a National Logistics event recently. As much of a rise as I get out of getting to visit with a big group, the REAL fun is sometimes in the very small – dare I say intimate –meetings, usually no more than 2 or 4 people, that take place afterwards.

3PL 83

3PL Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 83