Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

According to figures just released by the Office for National Statistics, online sales as a proportion of all retailing hit an all time high of 30.7% The fact is that outsourcing to a logistics company does allow online retailers to focus on their core business and usually presents an opportunity to reduce costs.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The names are suggestive, after all. As an example: The conference can be for larger amounts; Identification made by automatic software; The process of separation by areas, and so on. There might also be an exemption from tax on industrialized products at the federal level. Take a look at this quick overview of each.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. Not surprisingly, the company’s largest competitors announced that they too will be kicking off the holiday season with a fall sales event. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 17, 2023

The implications for the logistics industry Reports indicate that imports are sinking yet again. This is somewhat more optimistic than the data from the Census Bureau concerning the wholesale inventory-to-sales ratios in January, heralding even a bigger slump soon. For example, this category reported a 2.66 million TEUs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. More data is coming in than ever before.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Although the US economy is getting back on its feet, the supply chain industry continues to grapple with disruptions, some of which have been hampering operations since early 2020. During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for every industry, organisation and individual across the world. For example, despite warmer weather approaching, comfy tracksuits are booming as people are staying at home, rather than purchasing evening wear or prom dresses. Growth of ecommerce.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Government regulation that touches on aspects of volume and carriage is another force that’s in play in the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As society continues to mature, it brings a host of new challenges and opportunities for industry – forcing them to adapt to thrive. Much-like the business philosophy of Kaizen that came before it, Gemba Process Innovation presents an opportunity to benefit European businesses.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

of retail sales in the US were returned in 2021, and up to 10% of these returns were fraudulent. This number is expected to increase as more businesses enter the online space, presenting a critical and expensive problem for e-merchants. It is a common tactic used by customers in the fashion industry. billion to returns fraud.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Door-to-door sale techniques have become increasingly difficult in the era of online shopping. Still, there are particular tips and tricks for door-to-door salespeople that make connections, build networks, and, most importantly, boost sales. The first few words out of a salesman’s mouth can make or break the sale.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. These industries have been dealing with capacity challenges throughout the pandemic as they have remained in high-demand.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Rydale is a brand that has moved to the forefront of the country clothing industry in recent years. We’ve always been eager to grow the brand by attending events all over the country, but the rise of e-commerce presented an opportunity to expand our operation rapidly. For example, people will buy a shirt and jacket together.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Known as the Chinese New Year, this revered national holiday presents a unique set of challenges for importers and exporters alike. And during CNY, those facilities close down completely, with production generally back to normal one to two weeks after the holiday. This reality directly impacts China’s export environment.

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WorkWave

MARCH 29, 2023

While seasonal work can offer unique experiences and opportunities for employers and employees, it also presents its own challenges. Here are a couple of examples: Peak business seasons : Many businesses experience peak seasons during specific times of the year, such as holidays, festivals, or summer vacations.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

So, for example, if your business competes strongly on price, you might go heavy on the cost-reduction side of supply chain management, setting objectives centered on savings. Conflicting KPIs: A Brief Example. The Importance of Aligned Objectives. Nevertheless, service and cost should be the primary areas of concentration every time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

132m in sales per year, with almost 90% of the products being exported. 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. The Upper Austrian company earns approx. Retrofit during live operation.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What Other Industries Use RF Scanning? What Other Industries Use RF Scanning? It’s not just warehouses that use RF scanning – many other industries do as well. Sales and marketing: Administering customer loyalty and reward programs. The different types of RF scanners. How to choose an RF scanner. And LOTS more!

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 24, 2018

That involved planning, servicing and managing service operations for industrial and farm machinery. I moved to sales and later into marketing with multinational companies. For example, we could change a planning process or a depot operating practice and see major improvements in availability, cost or service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The intralogistics industry needs to keep pace with the rapidly changing markets and customer needs. For example, it is possible to run the DIN EN 16796 cycle with the new RXE 10- 16C in such a way that energy consumption is up to 17% lower than was possible with its predecessor, the RX 50 – despite the greater vehicle mass.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For example, how would you deal with the following situations in procurement? Read on for more about these examples in the text that follows. Bribes can occur before, during, or after (kickbacks) award of a contract. Stolen and black-market supplies are further examples. However, simple is not the same as easy.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On Black Friday and Cyber Monday alone, retailers in Germany reported a sales increases of 189% in 2020 compared to the previous year. These two days are the biggest sales days in annual e-commerce, and by now probably in retail as well. All of these events mean one in particular for retailers: lots of planning and preparation work.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 19, 2018

And as we have highlighted in our recent “Perfect Storm” presentations to C-Level executives, almost one third of CEOs in the S&P 500 cited transportation and freight issues as having a material, negative impact on their corporate earnings through April. For example, why not check out our C-Level Perfect Storm presentation?

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Locus

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The shopkeeper presented him with two sets of Nike shoes. Types of time to value Time to value varies between different industries, businesses, companies, and customer priorities. A sample product or free trial is the best example of this. These constraints can eat up the costs and disturb your margins if not looked after.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Nationally, the health care and technology industries have been especially hard hit by the staffing deficits.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Since the beginning of March 2020, when the first cases of Corvid-19 occurred in Germany, we have been experiencing a drastic slump in incoming orders for industrial trucks and spare parts. Our sales partners throughout the EMEA region are also reporting sharp declines in sales. We are naturally reducing our expenses.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". For example, in one Indiana case, Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc. Battle of the Forms: Will You Win, Lose or Draw?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In this regard, mobile technologies are the leading factors why companies, for example, in retail and logistics, need to keep abreast of this. Especially in any industrial environment, the question arises: what is better – consumer smartphone or classic data collection device? Smart, but short-lived. “In she asks and laughs. “I

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Bringg

MAY 5, 2021

As an industry term, the POD process applies to both cargo and freight shipments. POD is a vital part of both the sales process and ensuring the supply chain is working. Typically a driver or courier presents a document for recipients to endorse, with this signature acknowledging all expected shipment items are present and undamaged.

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Logistics in War

JULY 3, 2023

This is the second part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. Reports after the war sought a rethinking of assumptions about lean logistics and its relevance in contemporary, large scale, conflict. By David Beaumont. Part one can be found here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

The good news is: “All the prerequisites are at hand – from technologies to investment models to experienced implementation partners,” explains Hubertus Wabnitz, STILL’s Head of Sales Automated Solutions. Often, the last hurdle on the road to automated processes is the question “How do I tackle it?”

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

The more than 200 million migrant workers who have been sent into quarantine are slowly returning to their jobs, but an end to the crisis for the logistics industry is far from in sight. After all, it is also about the customer’s business, which comes under pressure if its partners don’t present options for action. .

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In these examples, FIFO is the term used to describe the physical flow of inventory through a business. Tracking inventory costs is critical because these numbers directly affect profitability—after all, profits are calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from revenues. Ending inventory values (assets) increase as costs rise.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This call was particularly challenging because, reading between the lines, two things became readily apparent after listening to Jim vent: Jim was questioning the competency of his transportation and logistics people. And after asking me: “How could they make such a big mistake?” I got the message. Compliance to U.S.

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