Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the United States, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has, for example, prohibited the import of goods manufactured in whole or in part by forced labour and originating from the autonomous region of Uyghur since June 21, 2022. For a Chinese supplier, for example, is the production plant close to a Uyghur forced labour camp?

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Some examples of these are: U.S. 21 CFR 211.150 Provides guidance on the written procedures for managing expirations and a reliable system for identifying the distribution of drug samples in the event of a recall. Minimum requirements for storage and handling of prescription drugs and maintenance of distribution records.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 1, 2022

Proper distribution of logistics flows is the first step for a company to differentiate itself from the competition and meet customer expectations. Source: Pragmatical Solving of Uncertainties on Production Flow, Mirela Teodorescu, July 2015. Excellent logistics and trade management can give companies a competitive advantage.

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IoT World Today

JANUARY 10, 2022

IMUZAK struck its first distribution partnership with an unnamed Japan-based auto firm. IMUZAK was founded in 2015 to perfect nano-scale printing and other optical design techniques. We’ve already successfully created a floating display for ATM machines, as well as an “air-floating speaker.” .

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

For example, 8 items – milk, peanuts, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish – account for 90% of allergic reactions in the U.S. exposure of one product to another) is therefore paramount at food and pharmaceutical warehouses and distribution centers. The prevention of cross contact (i.e., Use of proper labeling and signage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

For example, go to the Walmart, turn right, and it is the third house on the left. The solution can answer questions like where should new production or distribution capacity be located to optimally accommodate anticipated growth in demand? At this point, they do not include distribution reduction costs.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

If a package is large but lightweight, and the carrier were to charge by weight alone (like they all did prior to 2015), they would lose money. For example, ShipMonk runs every SKU through a dimensional scanner during the receiving process. You can distribute your inventory far and wide, reducing shipping speed and cost.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.”

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It also enables the 3PL to perform inventory management protocols like FIFO (first in first out; the oldest lots of items will be distributed first) and FEFO (first expired first out; the products closest to their expiration dates will be distributed first). If it is, our distribution services will proceed as normal.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2017

Although it’s difficult to get Canada-specific data, Ware shared these interesting stats about the Canadian transportation market: $45-$55 billion in transportation spend (2015 data). Ware shares some examples in the clip below, including collaborative shipping. In 2016, the transportation industry grew by 3.1

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

COP28, which begins today, will see global business leaders take stock of progress since the 2015 Paris Agreement, emphasising the need for action to drive forward net-zero goals.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In a single day in 2015, Alibaba handled an average of $9.9 According to Adobe research, total US online spend on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2015 hit a paltry $5.8 China’s middle class surpassed the US’s middle class in 2015, and is larger than the combined middle class population of Germany, Spain, UK and France.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

1] In a further example, the US Air Force has devised concepts to fuel and load fighter jets using C-17 aircraft in austere environments. [2] 2] These three examples illustrate that fuel can be delivered and quickly, eliminating long download times and shrinking the amount of equipment required to move the fuel off airplanes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Michael Lohscheller, President and CEO, Nikola Corporation, said, “The order from GP JOULE will be an example of how the Nikola Tre FCEV can further support commercial customers in Germany in their transition towards zero-emissions several years ahead of other OEMs, which helps to achieve the goal of decarbonising the transportation sector.”

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. So, after years of the survey reflecting growing investment in systems for distribution centers (DCs), what’s different this year?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

Utilizing smart parking solutions to optimize space utilization and reduce unnecessary driving in search of parking spots (Morganti & Gonzalez-Feliu, 2015). The handbook of logistics and distribution management: Understanding the supply chain. References Barth, M., Jugert, P., & Fritsche, I. Gavrilaş, M., & Sandu, I.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Blazing a trail for other food sectors to follow, Samey Robotics has revolutionised the fresh fish supply chain, with distribution handled by automated centres supported by robotics. During this time, the company has built a reputation for delivering robust robotic systems that promote the safe, efficient and fast handling of fresh fish.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For example, you may want to carry more items that consistently sell well and are cheap to stock, versus those that are expensive with intermittent demand. For example, items that are stocked well would potentially have high service level targets, while those with lower stock levels could have lower service level targets.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

The rapidly growing sector forecasts the global market for trucks of 6 tons and higher will increase from about $177 billion in 2015 to $283 billion in 2025. For example, mobile apps and data distribution can enable truck-sharing and smart automation platforms to help organize trans-shipment processes for carbon-neutral distribution services.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

The rapidly growing sector forecasts the global market for trucks of 6 tons and higher will increase from about $177 billion in 2015 to $283 billion in 2025. For example, mobile apps and data distribution can enable truck-sharing and smart automation platforms to help organize trans-shipment processes for carbon-neutral distribution services.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Having completed a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Wayne State in 2015, Jen uses many ideas she learned in her classes to implement team projects and bring new ideas to the HR department—for example, creating a new employee recognition program.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. The aim of this report is to establish a series of recommendations to fleet operators, industry and government, by examining the data and comparing it to the last report from 2015. Goods movement.

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3PL Insights

JULY 31, 2017

In 2015 the logistics and transportation industry cost $1.48 For example, at Evans, you might be working with liquor one day, pizza sauce the next, automotive parts the next day—needs are ever-changing and variety keeps the job interesting. appeared first on Evans Distribution. Have you ever considered a career in logistics?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Kenco Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) is a great example. The latest example is the news this week that Nestlé and XPO Logistics “are co-creating a 638,000-square-foot distribution center at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The Internet of Things platform integrated in the Almond Distributed Ledger Technology allows the company to digitise products and create a detailed profile for every unique item. According to a 2015 survey by Nielsen, globally, 66% of consumers are willing to spend more on a product if it comes from a sustainable brand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

In its special report called: ‘Shortfall in UK Labour Supply to Persist’ it detects a ‘curious movement in the UK work demographic’, with a significant proportion of over 50s having left the workforce, and estimates that had the UK’s labour force continued to grow at its 2015-2019 trend rate, it would be around 2.5% bigger than it is today.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2016

For example, UPS delivered around 15 million packages in quarter three of this year. This proved true in 2015, when UPS hired significantly more staff to handle the increased workload. appeared first on Evans Distribution. FedEx will probably deliver 385 million, and UPS will likely deliver at least 700 million.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Cereals registered a fall of 13% (7.6Mt) but this figure is 5% higher than the 2015-2019 five-year average (7.3Mt). in 2021, making Haropa Port France’s leading port for the energy transition (quayside electrification, electricity service points, carbon capture being notable examples).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). For example, both UPS and FedEx use the Postal Service to provide last-mile delivery for a significant portion of their ground parcels. distribution network.” distribution network.”

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Otherwise known as a distributed ledger, the automatic recording of data into the blockchain allows for cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum or Bitcoin to serve as way more than just a store of value. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory control is the process of managing and regulating the supply, storage and distribution of stock. For example, you should consider setting different service levels, safety stock levels and reordering parameters for each category. Blog post originally published Aug 2015; updated Oct 2020. What is stock optimization?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers. For my commentary about this patent, please read my March 2015 post, “ Amazon’s 3D Printing Trucks: A Quixotic Quest for Zero Delivery Time?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Here are a few examples: Maersk and IBM to Form Joint Venture Applying Blockchain to Improve Global Trade and Digitize Supply Chains. In short, blockchain by itself does not solve the “garbage in, garbage out” data quality problem; you’ll still have garbage data, but in a distributed ledger that’s better encrypted and traceable.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Today its supply chain analysts and designers continue to explore new initiatives, like the use of shared warehousing as a fast and flexible way to scale the distribution network as necessary. .

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The Logistics Academy

APRIL 18, 2018

The World Bank’s BridgeIT project in Tanzania , for example, provides access to digital video content in classrooms “on demand” via mobile phone technology. At its core, blockchain is an algorithm and distributed data structure that enables decentralized verification of any transaction, so that it is “hacker-proof.” Blockchain.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

How will Amazon leverage Whole Foods’ stores and distribution network? The competitive assets of Brick-and-Mortar are not just stores, but distribution and fulfillment centers too. In just a few days, I’ve seen countless articles addressing questions like: What will this deal mean for Walmart and other grocers?

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