Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 87

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Well over half of Black Friday shoppers visited brick-and-mortar stores in 2017, according to Deb Gabor, chief executive officer of Sol Marketing , a brand strategy consultancy. As Amazon has shown, e-tailers can play the brick-and-mortar game, too, while combining that strategy with their mastery of online merchandising.

Price Reduction 40

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategy Buyer Training 40

Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management. business relationships to “What’s in it for WE?”.

Supply Chain Design Software 65

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Mates in Mind was established in 2017 to address mental ill health in the construction sector and more recently, has partnered with an increasing number of logistic and transport companies. Our new partnership with Mates in Mind is an important step in providing extra support and training to our employees.

Training 73

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2019

Bovy, as part of a training seminar for the organization of the event. FIFA 2018 World Cup transport planning challenges and strategy. All this article explanations are going to be based on this official document, presented by a Honorary Professor of the Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne, Philippe H.

Strategy 40

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Its strongest presence is in Europe, where it does a lot of trucking, warehousing, logistics and distribution. In 2017, Dachser posted record revenues of 6.12 Simon also said the company systematically pursued its “successful export strategy for European overland transport and gained an additional tailwind from invigorated global trade.”

Training 28

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Or is it further proof that Amazon’s logistics strategy is a customer focused one — that is, Amazon is not making these moves to compete directly with entrenched players like UPS, FedEx, and other 3PLs, but rather it’s aiming to deliver the best overall customer experience possible? Have a happy weekend!

Supply Chain Planning Software 61

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says. That makes on-going training and support critical for success. Companies are recognizing the value of women drivers. More than a quarter of fleets participating in the WIT Index reported a 28.7 She sees a trend toward formalized outreach programs.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Strategy Survey Study 52

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

They forecast that revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, up from only 18% who projected this level of increase in 2017. Over the last 12 months, many exporters changed their exporting strategy due to trade agreements and policies (32%) as well as political instability (28%).

Resource Reduction 126

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

According to the new “Global Freight Forwarding 2017 Report” compiled by the London-based think tank Transport Intelligence (Ti) , a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices in 2016 led rates to fall in both air and sea freight, meaning most forwarders reported lower year-on-year revenues.

Freight forwarding 56

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Dachser’s revenues soar in 2017. Its strongest presence is in Europe, where it does a lot of trucking, warehousing, logistics and distribution. In 2017, Dachser posted record revenues of 6.12 Dachser expanding less-than-container load services. billion euros (U.S. billion), up 7.2 percent from 2016. billion euros (U.S.

Training 28

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. The report found that by 2017, about 77 percent of US corporations were making use of online learning.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s corporate strategy. There is a clear commitment to sustainable business practices, and this goal, together with customer satisfaction and profitable growth, forms a triad within the 2027 corporate strategy.

Material Savings 68

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

An innovative strategy to alleviate congestion on San Francisco Bay freeways, bridges, and cargo-centric arteries by extending nighttime operations was implemented by Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) two years ago. That’s the critical supply chain intersection where ships, trucks and trains hand-off containerized shipments.

Expense Reduction 28

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Prior to that, she was Head of Business Development at Linde MH, where she played a key role in developing the company’s corporate strategy. Most recently, Ulrike Just was responsible for the sales and service business of KION Industrial Trucks & Services (ITS) in the UK and Ireland.

Materials Handling 58

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Bringg

JULY 4, 2018

Or, as TechCrunch described it , Amazon just launched its own UPS competitor of sorts, by offering leased vans, training and resources to those who want to drive for Amazon instead of Uber. As the volume for deliveries grows, this new franchise model is yet another strategy for Amazon to expand their delivery logistics network.

Resource Reduction 59

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

They forecast that revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, up from only 18% who projected this level of increase in 2017. Over the last 12 months, many exporters changed their exporting strategy due to trade agreements and policies (32%) as well as political instability (28%).

Resource Reduction 60

Resource Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 60

Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Wendt, who trained as a mechanical engineer, has been Dingolfing’s head since 2017. He began his career at BMW in 2002, as head of strategy development production and, among other roles, spent three years as director of the group’s largest engine plant in Steyr, Austria.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 44

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That shifted slightly from the 2017 results, which showed 81% strongly agreed and 19% agreed that the supply chain is a good career choice. In 2017, 69% strongly agreed and 31% agreed that they would recommend that others consider supply chain as a career. A full report will be available in Supply Chain Quarterly this December.

Supply Chain Planning Software 25

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2018

Summing up Dachser’s achievement, they reported: “Recruiting bright, dedicated, and motivated young people, and then nurturing and developing their talent in a highly-supportive environment to release their fullest potential, is at the heart of Dachser’s strategy.”.

Buyer Training 28

Buyer Training Training Strategy Warehousing 28

Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Shippers leveraged optimization strategies such as converting truckload shipments to intermodal, using specialized equipment to increase weight/cube capacity, increase their use of dedicated fleet capacity and more, to reduce demand for over-the-road capacity. Optimization initiatives reduced over-the-road truckload demand.

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Transportation Price Reduction Capacity 83

Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

percent higher than 2017), according to BlackFriday.com.“Last From the logistics perspective, these two shopping days alone will account for a lot of trucks, trains, ships, and inter-modal carriers scrambling to 1) fill retail shelves for Black Friday and 2) fill customer shipments for Cyber Monday. billion(15.3 billion to $720.8

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement After-sales Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 60

Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That shifted slightly from the 2017 results, which showed 81% strongly agreed and 19% agreed that the supply chain is a good career choice. In 2017, 69% strongly agreed and 31% agreed that they would recommend that others consider supply chain as a career. A full report will be available in Supply Chain Quarterly this December.

Supply Chain Planning Software 20

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Millennials are important, put a strategy in place to attract and retain . 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Invest in training programs to upskill people and build a leadership development program to drive engagement. .

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] ULAC are used by artillery soldiers in the field for the safe transport and storage of propellant and projectiles in training and operational environments. South Australian workshop. 1] Beaumont, D.,

Military 99

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Operations 99

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

billion, and initial findings suggest 2017 will surpass last year’s sales, reports Scott Stone. This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. If outsourcing any labor resources, remember to give proper training and orientation to your facility. In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9

Optimization Software 69

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] Networks and effective integration, as described throughout 2017 on Logistics in War , will be critical to this end.

Military 110

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

In ‘Burning incense at a new altar’ and closing Logistics In War for 2017, I reflected on the state of interest in military logistics and why it was important to the profession of arms right now. Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

That is the primary question all competitive runners face before each race, and the answer dictates your strategy. I believe, however, that focusing on place is the wrong strategy for most companies today. Seven more laps to go. Do you run for place or do you run for time? The 2-mile race is a good fit for my son.

Supply Chain Software 67

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak laid out the broad outlines of a three-pronged investment strategy, involving mega-projects, development of the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and creation of digital infrastructures. The EEC is a special investment zone targeted by the government for aggressive development.

Seminar 40

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

With new management, port upgrades and expansion, and a record year in 2017, things are looking good for Mexico’s #1 port. Million TEUs in 2017, up some 10% over the previous year. Currently, trains are allowed to enter the port only at certain times due to congestion caused when passing through the city center.

Food and Agriculture 60

Food and Agriculture Capacity Government Availability 60

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

It’s a blessing because the company, whose strategy is focused on diversification and internationalisation, has experienced constant growth since its founding in 1931. In 2017, the seasoning specialist commissioned TGW to update the warehouse management system (WMS). Intensive employee training. Develop a structured plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 55

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Millennials are important, put a strategy in place to attract and retain. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. Invest in training programs to upskill people and build a leadership development program to drive engagement.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

But over the course of 2017 since Harrison took the helm at CSX, things have not been quite as smooth in terms of the PSR implementation. slowing train speed and increasing dwell time along with numbers of cars online. slowing train speed and increasing dwell time along with numbers of cars online.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes. WFP currently provides capacity development support to the country’s School Meals and Nutrition Strategy 2017–2022. Additionally, each school received training materials to disseminate the knowledge.

Government 40

Government Food and Agriculture Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 40

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The plan was to start in the UK in 2016, Germany and France in 2017 and Italy and Spain in 2018. The supply chain strategy selected Strasbourg as the hub. The idea was to create something quite new in order to fulfill the needs of the new market. Our Client chose 14 products from its portfolio plus 3 new ones.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The event’s theme was ACT – Aspire-Challenge-Transform in a dis ruptive world , a call to action to recognize the impact of disruptions and define a digital supply chain strategy to improve performance. You need to train and motivate your employees to embrace the technology as well.

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains AIMMS Gartner 69