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Product placement in supermarkets – or: „eye level is buy level“

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Doing the research for an Unit Load analysis for products in supermarkets for the logistics course, I came over a really interested, related topic: the product placement in supermarkets. For example, there is baked goods area, bathroom area or a sweets area. Sometimes it is, sometimes not.

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The 4 major drawbacks of warehouse design

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Example; (The internal flows of your warehouse may vary as well as the type of unit load. . IV. Take into account that at some time the scope of the warehouse design is exceeded, so you can keep articles, boxes and pallets in the most unexpected places, but do not design to take everything that you do not have.

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Importance of declaring the correct cargo weight

Shipping and Freight Resource

In a recent article, I wrote about the basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important. In this article, I thought it would be worth reiterating the importance of being accurate in the declaration of the weights. For example, a client has some containers that weigh 27.5 instead of 27.5

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

Australian Army unit load ammunition containers in a warehouse ready for delivery to artillery soldiers for the safe transport and storage of projectiles in the field. The unit load ammunition containers (ULAC) are an essential support component of the Australian Army?s s 155mm M777A2 howitzer canons. 1] Beaumont, D.,

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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. For example, an automotive manufacturer introduced AGVs to streamline assembly line workflows and minimize errors and accidents. Let’s dive in!

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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. For example, an automotive manufacturer introduced AGVs to streamline assembly line workflows and minimize errors and accidents. Let’s dive in!

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AMRs vs. AGVs: The Differences Explained

Conger

This article explains everything you need to know about AGV vs. AMR material handling equipment. Don't have time to read the whole article? The main types of AGVs include carts, tuggers, forklifts, unit-load, and heavy haul. One thing that unites all AGVs is that they’re all wheeled vehicles. Unit-Load AGVs.