Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

The latest example: Walmart was issued a patent for “A Method to Carry an Item within a Retail Shopping Facility” — that method being a drone. percent increase from January 2016. billion from January 2016 to January 2017. If you can imagine it, no matter how dumb or farfetched, patent it. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

To date, energy policy pundits have been relatively silent to the 2016 Defence White Paper ’s acknowledgement of the strategic influence of energy supply chains and energy security on national defence. Examples of advanced fuel sources include biodiesel, hydrogen cell, electric-hybrid, ethanol, natural gas and propane. [2]

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

While it has always been possible to run incentive programs in the functions discussed above, digital technology has brought about the possibility of true gamification, which can be applied not only in the workplace proper, but also as an aid to training and education. Source: Findings of a 2016 survey conducted by TalentLMS.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

For example, value-added service may include perks when shipping a large quantity of products on a recurring basis. Other value-added services may include industry expertise and training programs for partners within the given network. Value added services are not necessarily reminiscent of logistics service providers.

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

For shipping paint, for example, hazardous transport regulations are applicable. The 2014 Edition of the IMDG code Incorporating Amendment 37-14, which became mandatory on 1 January 2016, is currently the latest edition. Train your people. There are several consequences of shipping undeclared hazardous materials.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

In 2017, finished vehicle sales in the EU increased by only 3% over the previous year, compared with growth of 7% in 2016 and more than 9% in 2015, Opala points out. For example, BLG Group and STS Logistic have announced plans to jointly operate and develop Auto Terminal Slask in Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland. .

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

A few weeks ahead of the December deadline, the FMCSA, responding in part to concerns from state authorities regarding enforcement training and the variety of ELD systems in the market, opted to have an initial phase-in period, with a deadline extension throughout the first quarter of 2018 for the installation of the devices.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

To meet with storage demand in the future, it is imperative that all stakeholders in the supply chain work together to smooth the nautical chain and enhance the terminal efficiency to create more flexibility and space.”. Automar Logistics, which is part-owned by the Grimaldi Group, took a 50% stake in BLG’s vehicle terminal in 2016.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

A common use case is the storage of electricity, for example in the home. By meeting these performance indicators, a battery will gain commercial preference through the value chain. The first of its second-life battery storage systems was launched in October 2016 at the company’s main Remondis site in Westphalia, Germany.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Requires training and skill to operate. For example, heavy products are placed in the bottom bins while light products are at the top. For example, if a warehouse has date-restricted or perishable stock, the WMS can identify the items that need to be picked first or those that need a sales push to minimize waste.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Jung adds that the decreasing availability of train drivers is also a factor, contributing to what he terms a “major bottleneck” in rail transport. Jung continues: “Some destinations, for example Koper in Slovenia, are only accessible via one rail track, which makes the route highly dependent on the condition and utilisation of this track.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Schöffel, for example, awarded the company “Supplier of the Year” in 2016 and 2018. This applies to production equipment just as much as it does to the software landscape, for example. Thanks to OSCA, there will also be no more discussions about who is to blame for a delay, for example,” reports Geuting.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

2] It is mentioned as the first of five priorities within the Australian Army’s ‘ Army in Motion ’ narrative, just as it’s virtually the only priority for the incoming US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Milley ( saying, in 2016, ‘there is no number two’ ). Galvin’s second question is ‘are the right capabilities on hand for X?’

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

. – General Angus Campbell, Chief of Defence Force (then Chief of Army), Chief of Army address to the Army Logistics Training Centre, 3 rd December 2016. His reflection of Army’s logisticians in the design and process of this system was, perhaps, more poignant. Preparedness is one of four key command themes.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Check out the highlights and photos from our 2016 , 2017 , and 2018 rides. If this sounds like it would be a fun and meaningful personal challenge for you (with the added benefits of meeting other supply chain and logistics professionals and raising money for a good cause), then sign up to join our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team!

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Forto

MAY 17, 2021

That does not only include long travel from business meetings, from a country to another or from city to city, it also relies on the employees daily commuting. Companies should always prefer train travels overflights, especially for domestics trips. Our tips in a nutshell: Minimize air travel and prefer train journeys.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 5, 2019

Most meet in the middle and predict that for the remainder of the year, and well into 2020, those rates will go up between 3-5%. But a recession in 2016 left carriers with new empty trucks and no cargo. New supply has made its way into the shipping system and is starting to help all parties meet demand.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 23, 2018

“Our solutions combine speed, mode, technology, and people to add value to the supply chain while meeting business objectives,” Anderson says. Once the ships dock, employees often work around the clock to meet their unloading deadline. From there, it would move back onto the train tracks and head north to Fairbanks.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. In fact, after reading Sheffi’s examples, I’m surprised more companies haven’t been forced to be zealous advocates.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 27, 2020

Big vessels are forbidden to meet in this area. To accommodate the evolution of “neo Panamax” ships, the Panama Canal Authority on June 26, 2016, the Panama Canal Authority doubled the capacity of the waterway by adding a third lane of locks. Culebra Cut was where most of the digging took place. metres) by 168 feet (51.2

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

As the pool of available talent continues to shrink in the United States, logistics and supply chain organizations are sharpening their skills and getting more creative about finding, recruiting and training new employees. For example, according to the U.S. Looking for new opportunities.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

President-elect Bolsonaro has already appointed Chicago-trained economist Paulo Guedes as finance minister, and he advocates market-friendly policies, large-scale privatisation, and a reduction in the fiscal deficit, messages that will appeal to most investors and businesses. This was caused by various external factors.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Global lithium-ion battery production capacity is set to increase by 521% between 2016 and 2020, according to digital media brand Visual Capitalist. For example, packaging requirements in China are different to those in the US, which in themselves differ from those in many European countries. . BMW supports cobalt miners in Congo.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla. But as we saw in our survey, exploration and implementation will continue to evolve to meet the needs of their shippers. They’ll only log in to the portal once,” Napralla explains. Top 30 U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla. But as we saw in our survey, exploration and implementation will continue to evolve to meet the needs of their shippers. They’ll only log in to the portal once,” Napralla explains. Top 30 U.S.

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Freightera

MAY 26, 2017

There was a study published in Nature in February of this year 2016 that annual sea transport is currently producing 15% of the nitrous oxides, global nitrous oxides emissions and 13% of the sulfur oxide emissions and growing rapidly. I want to give you an example of this. The second worst thing you can do is put it on a truck.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. This infographic, created by GT Nexus , also shows other ways the digital supply chain evolved in 2016. For example, an optimized supply chain is good, but it opens more opportunities for errors. Supply Chains Went Digital.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Lagos-based Andela trains programmers and facilitates their placement with software companies around the world. Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, stopped by in August 2016. Although the Dubai example is perhaps a long shot, the promoters of Smart City Lagos are right to aim that high.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

2016 Revenue ($ million). Overseeing the parent company of YRC Freight and three regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers (New Penn, Holland and Reddaway), Hawkins says that the LTL giant is well positioned for 2018’s surging demand—and meeting that demand with its youngest fleet in decades. 2016 Revenue ($ million).

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

The finished vehicle logistics sector needs to find better ways to communicate and collaborate to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, delegates at this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California were told in March. Marcus Williams reports. The move to develop an existing rail facility and 5.25-acre

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

The finished vehicle logistics sector needs to find better ways to communicate and collaborate to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, delegates at this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California were told in March. Marcus Williams reports. The move to develop an existing rail facility and 5.25-acre

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

For example, during supply chain improvement projects, it’s not uncommon for things to crop up, requiring plans to be changed. To elaborate: Personal organisation will be vital for keeping track of numerous projects for which you are likely to be a sponsor and meeting your obligations toward them.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2020

For example, during supply chain improvement projects, it’s not uncommon for things to crop up, requiring plans to be changed. To elaborate: Personal organisation will be vital for keeping track of numerous projects for which you are likely to be a sponsor and meeting your obligations toward them.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2019

Meetings and negotiations abound, jammed between piles of paperwork here and yet another checkpoint there. Syria,” he says unequivocally, “is an example where we show our strength.” The first airdrop we tried was in February 2016. Jakob, a jack of all trades and master of many roles. Deir Ezzor was under siege.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 18, 2016

On July 1, 2016, the Institute for Supply Management announced the manufacturing index rose to 53.2 The path toward recovery began in 2009 under President Obama, and 2016 marks seven years since it began. economy throughout 2016 by actually using resources within the U.S. manufacturers into beliefs of an impending recession.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 2, 2020

Director of Nutrition separates fact from fiction at a time when a healthy diet is more important than ever Participants in a WFP training programme in Satkhira district, Bangladesh, receive food for their families. Failing to meet these needs comes at a very high price?—?it For example, micronutrient deficiencies?—?also

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