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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Read on for common use cases. . At the same time, they faced new constraints on the resource side. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations.

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Navigating the Produce Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Distribution Centers: Most produce passes through distribution centers where it may be further sorted and repackaged for regional or local distribution. These centers serve as key hubs in the supply chain. The regional distribution center then facilitates the movement of these quantities to the final customers.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

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. This automation safeguards employees and enhances productivity by allowing human resources to focus on more critical operations. Let’s dive in!

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Read on for common use cases. . At the same time, they faced new constraints on the resource side. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

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. This automation safeguards employees and enhances productivity by allowing human resources to focus on more critical operations. Let’s dive in!

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Different Freight Types, Different Risks and Rewards

Blue Grace Logistics

In this article, we will break down a major factor that affects transportation costs: the differences between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) services. The obvious examples are perishable products, like fresh produce and pharmaceutical products, which cannot sit for long periods of time in untempered conditions.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ). And that was the case again this week, with IBM and Maersk announcing “a new collaboration to use blockchain technology to help transform the global, cross-border supply chain.” Volvo Trucks demonstrates truck-platooning technology (Long Beach Post Telegram).