Study: operational costs of trucking climbed 6 percent in 2017
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Increase caused by rise in fuel prices, maintenance on more complex vehicles, higher driver wages, ATRI says.
Study reveals good air quality around Port of Tyne
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
The study, conducted by highly regarded air quality expert Ove Arup and Partners, has also verified that Port -related activity accounts for just 1-2% of total air pollutant concentrations and that levels can be officially classified as ‘minor’ when compared to existing background concentrations of air pollutants.
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BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Ariana Villanueva to Vice President of People Strategy and Operations
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 5, 2023
Ariana Villanueva VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 5, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Ariana Villanueva to Vice President of People Strategy and Operations TAMPA, FL (Apr.
Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q3 2017)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. I’ll share my takeaways in a future post, but in the meantime, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q3 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1 and Q2, you can read/watch them here and here , respectively). New Episodes.
Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. a provider of integrated material handling and storage systems for industrial operations.
Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 3, 2023
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the average cost of a US grid-scale battery has fallen by about 75% since 2017. million in 2017. million in 2022, up from $1.2
Driving the Mission with Graig Morin
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Graig has safely operated tractor trailers of all types, logging over 1.5 For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company. He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. million miles.
The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017
Logistics in War
DECEMBER 26, 2017
With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. That being said, there should be no surprises for regular readers …… #5 – ‘Thinking small – the importance of small team logistics operations’ by Steven Mencshelyi. By David Beaumont. Why is this important?
Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations
Logistics in War
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.
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E-Commerce Sales Continue to Grow, Changing Trucking Operations
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 28, 2020
What's more, from 1999-2017, e-commerce sales increased from less than 1% of total U.S. retail sales to more than 9%, reflecting a 3,000% increase in e-commerce sales, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute. year over year. ATRI said this has changed equipment requirements.
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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company embarked on an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction over a four-year period.
Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. Operations.
One-tenth of UK goods pass through Prologis portfolio
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate , in partnership with independent advisory firm Oxford Economics has released an updated study on the economic impact of its global operations. The study is the third to be conducted by Oxford Economics – the first was published in 2017 and followed up in 2020.
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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. In 2017, a billion-dollar extension contract worth $1 billion and covering 30 years was signed between Boeing and Dassault. Recent investigations have revealed serious production control problems within Boeing’s supply chain operations.
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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2021
His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey.
Streamlining University Logistics: The Path to Efficiency and Sustainability
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 15, 2023
According to a study by Barth et al. A case study of the University of California, Berkeley, showed that implementing a green procurement policy resulted in an estimated annual cost savings of over $200,000 (Marrone, 2010). Streamlining supply chain management can lead to significant cost savings and reduced environmental impact.
Case Study: CKF Systems Robots Pick Fragile Snack Product at High Speed
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
After one software issue that cost the company a substantial sum due to lost production, the decision was made in late 2017 to replace the line with a new and upgraded alternative. With production going into tens of thousands per day, the client was keen to minimise the time needed to get the new system installed and operational.
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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. In the future, DOT may require additional route surveys and bridge studies for weight distribution.
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BlueGrace Logistics Establishes Mexico Office as Businesses Reroute Supply Chains
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 18, 2023
BlueGrace Establishes Mexico Office Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 18, 2023 Mexico, the seventh largest automotive producer in the world, has seen recent growth in its manufacturing sector. Mexico is the world’s No.
As coronavirus spreads, technology keeps humanitarian operations going
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 15, 2020
Meet some of the women behind WFP’s technology department in South Sudan Story by Musa Mahadi and Tomson Phiri More and more females are powering WFP’s complex operations in South Sudan. In 2017 only one female worked in its IT department, now there are 10 and is likely to increase. I was motivated by WFP’s large operations.
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Logistics Property a Major Contribution to UK economy, Report Reveals
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The study’s economic impact model found that activities carried out by customers operating across the entire Prologis UK portfolio, which includes 22 Prologis Parks in the Midlands, South East and London, make a significant contribution to the national economy , with goods flowing through the buildings equivalent to approximately 2.6%
Foreign Trade Zone Update: Two Developments You Must Watch Today
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Last year the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) asked CBP to delay the planned September 16, 2017 transition of the Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation from the agency’s legacy computer system to the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform, American Shipper reports.
Case Study: Roll Out the Barrel for Tailored Materials Handling
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
For an operation dealing with diverse loads of different shapes and sizes, a one-size-fits-all approach to its materials handling needs is unlikely to deliver the levels of productivity required. Marston’s has a history that dates back to 1890 when it originally operated as Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries. Trusted dealer service.
Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 2, 2023
To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent study by the World Bank (2020) found that SMEs face higher logistics costs as a percentage of sales (21.3%) compared to larger firms (16.9%).
Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin? (Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 29, 2017
It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use. Today, Supply Chain Design is becoming more operational and real-time, as companies have to respond more quickly and intelligently to fast-changing forces impacting their business (e.g.,
Case Study: Demand Management Efficiency for Brandt Group
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The manufacturer operates four factories, two in France and two in Algeria and has three warehouses around the world. The business later plans to implement FuturMaster’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) tool to help co-ordinate information and reporting between each entity. The solution.
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Walmart in a World on Fire
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
By 2017, Walmart had met its goal of doubling the transportation’s fleets efficiency. Henderson sums up the Walmart case study by saying, “Walmart’s breakthrough came from focusing on the everyday operational details of the business – from a profoundly different perspective.”.
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Sortation Case Study: Prepared for Peak Times
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 11, 2018
Put into operation in the summer of 2017, it distributes and delivers packages in Austria’s southernmost state and East Tyrol. “Different operating modes are also easily implemented. “The BG sorter operates very quietly, is highly reliable, and extremely precise and fast when it comes to sorting the products.”
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Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 31, 2019
Ottakringer has been operating twelve Selectiva battery charging systems since the autumn of 2017. It only took a day to complete the installation – and that was without any interruptions to our ongoing business operations. Once again, the decision to opt for battery charging technology from Fronius had not been difficult.
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Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management
Carter Logistics
JUNE 12, 2019
According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. Here are some potential benefits that come with integrating weather data into supply chain strategy: Reduced annual operating costs. Automation for operational processes.
Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 The process involves an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s Warehouse Automation & Control Market Research Study.
How a Leading MENA-based B2B Food and Grocery Platform Saves 45% Distance Travelled With Locus Solutions
Locus
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
In 2017, two entrepreneurs observed that Cairo’s food and grocery supply chain was riddled with inefficiencies, piling up unnecessary expenses and missed growth opportunities for both retailers and suppliers. It soon aims to bring end-to-end operations visibility with its Track and Trace feature.
Logistics Property Firm Appoint Poland MD
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
Jarek Wnuk graduated from the Faculty of Finance and Banking at the Warsaw School of Economics, along with completing a year of study at the College of Estate Management in Reading. operates in six European countries, where it invests in modern and sustainable infrastructure for global e-commerce, manufacturing and logistics brands.
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Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Paul Callaghan, Chief Operating Officer, at pi-top, comments, “We knew we needed a warehouse in the UK, but we didn’t have a huge amount of knowledge about the costs and availability of warehouses. The post Case Study: Optimizing Supply Chain via On-Demand Warehousing appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The new 5500 sq.
Case Study: Global Beauty Brand Proves Two Into One Will Go
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2018
through streamlining and merging its fulfilment operations for both retail stores and eCommerce orders. The business wanted to consolidate both operations into one building. and Enhancements division of Dematic centred on using a manual trolley pick operation, which was conceived to fit the budget. of 142,500 items per day.
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What’s Driving the Increase in Transportation Management Technology Spend?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2018
DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).
Planning for an Unprecedented Holiday Shopping & Home Delivery Season
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
According to a study from Deloitte, around 38% of shoppers are planning to spend less during the holidays this year than they did in 2019. Thanksgiving Eve: $1.82B spent in 2017, $2.9B spent in 2017, $4.2B spent in 2019 Black Friday: $5B spent in 2017, $7.4B spent in 2017, $3B in 2019 Cyber Monday: $6.6B
Mondelez Joins P&G, Colgate-Palmolive to Make Packaging Recyclable
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2018
As far as back 2015 a study estimated that 8 million tons of plastics are swept into waterways annually — equivalent to a garbage truckload every minute. pledged to make packaging recyclable in three of four operating divisions, both by 2020. In 2017, Unilever agreed to a similar commitment by 2025. Colgate-Palmolive?pledged
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Top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training Programs and Courses in 2016
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 10, 2016
It gives you a unique opportunity to study at the great institution by the program that was created by world’s leading professionals, which develops strong analyzing, creative thinking, and logistic skills to raise the most efficient workers for this field. There are three offered starting dates - August 2016, January 2017 or May 2017.
Integrated Programming and Population Displacement: Addressing the Complexities of Migration…
World Food Programme Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Studies have indicated that countries with the highest level of food insecurity, coupled with armed conflict, have the highest levels of outward migration. A series of studies that explore the linkages between food security and emigration are offered as food-for-thought in preparation to the session. [2] million asylum seekers. [1]
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This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 6, 2023
The Amazon drones have a sense-and-avoid system that will enable operations without visual observers, allowing them to operate at greater distances while reliably avoiding other aircraft, people, pets, and obstacles. percent from 2017 through 2021 and will have a CAGR of 11.8 percent from 2022 through 2025.
IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking
Talking Logistics
JULY 9, 2018
According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.
Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management
Carter Logistics
JUNE 12, 2019
According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”
The 2019 Outlook on the Trucking Industry from Owner-Operator’s Point of View
United World Transporation
MARCH 21, 2019
As you’re probably already aware, the income for owner-operators tended to hit a bit of a slump toward the end of 2018 as temperatures cooled down and US/Canadian roads became more hazardous to drive on. The post The 2019 Outlook on the Trucking Industry from Owner-Operator’s Point of View appeared first on United World Transportation.
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