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Taking a Big Picture View of Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Viewpoints

Much of the industry at large simply isn’t seeing the forest for the trees. In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby coined the phrase “data is the new oil” to help make his point that corporate data has the potential to be an incredibly valuable resource. Data integrity. He lives in Chicago.

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Is bigger always better – Economies of scale and gigantism in shipping

Shipping and Freight Resource

In the pursuit of environmental sustainability, digitalization, operational and commercial efficiency, and collaborative practices the containerized fleet and the industries commercial practices have been radically modified over a significantly short period of time. This begs the question is bigger always better and what alternatives exist?

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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The 2000s to 2006: Warehouses Become More Advanced, Relying on Evolving Technology to Meet Increased Demand and Avoid Overstocking. Computers were gaining speed, and robotic systems were already being used by the auto industry. Databases grew dramatically between the late 1990s and early 2000s. Enter the Amazon Elastic Computer Cloud.

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Linde prepares to launch new-generation electric forklifts

Logistics Business Magazine

The German industrial trade fair held in Hanover in March 1971 saw the beginning of what has developed into a 50-year success story: Back then, Linde MH presented its first electric forklift truck. Conductor rails replaced long cable lines and ensured lower energy consumption in the new Linde E14 to E20 models from 2006.

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Exadis Migrates ERP to the Cloud

Logistics Business Magazine

Founded in 2006, Exadis underwent a capital reconstruction in 2019 with the entry of Mobivia Group (44.25%) alongside Renault Group (44.25%) and Groupement des Concessionnaires Renault, GCR (11.5%) present since 2016.

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Can Dispensaries Deliver Out of State? Which States Allow Delivery of Cannabis?

WorkWave

This legislation provided more clarity and oversight for the medical cannabis industry in the state. This legislation not only allowed Californians to possess and consume marijuana for non-medical purposes but also imposed regulations and taxation on the industry. Stay up-to-date with California cannabis law here.

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Perfect retrofit recipe for Almi

Logistics Business Magazine

However, success in the food industry has its price. This means that, unlike other industries in which production shuts down during vacation periods, Almi cannot afford lengthy breaks. In 2006, Almi built a warehouse on a parcel of land of approx. . €132m in sales per year, with almost 90% of the products being exported.