Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

The new facility would need to come online and get up to speed in concert with the repurposing of the previous one – and ultimately produce and distribute four times the volume of output. Opened in the fall of 2018, the La Crosse baking facility produces and distributes 19 types of bread and buns.

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LandLink

JUNE 2, 2021

Increasing demand and a looming labor shortage is forcing freight rates up and capacity down. Persistent labor shortage, particularly for warehousing and distribution, is slowing supply chain and logistics activities.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Increased demand on your distribution centers from improved e-commerce sales, changing seasons, or other shopping patterns can limit your throughput. Small improvements can have significant impacts on your distribution center. Staff members are the center of increasing throughput in your distribution center.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The expansion will almost double the storage capacity from the current 27,600 to 50,000 pallet spaces. Boosting capacity The iLogistics Centre in Dunajská Streda has been in operation since 2012, gradually expanding to meet growing customer demand for logistics solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The post New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Stord

JANUARY 2, 2020

January 3, 2020 Walmart To Leverage Supercenters in Distribution Strategy Walmart’s new distribution strategy, according to CEO Doug McMillon, is to leverage more of its own supercenters rather than e-commerce facilities. And the distribution material handling equipment market is expected to keep growing, forecasted to expand 5.2%

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Panduro has 96 stores distributed throughout six European countries. With a total assortment of 10,000 items, distributed through a hybrid retail model, the rapidly expanding organisation was seeking to replace existing outdated voice picking system with a next generation solution to meet rapidly growing market demands.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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Stord

JANUARY 22, 2018

Whether you are a small business owner or a corporate logistics manager, it’s crucial to stay attuned to the most innovative ways to optimize your distribution network. It’s imperative for corporations to achieve the same capacity to react to market demands by improving their distribution efficiencies. Is the capacity available?

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 8, 2020

[og_img] The increase in grocery volumes as a consequence of measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to significant increases in distribution costs at… The post Tesco adds home delivery capacity at COVID-19 increases distribution costs appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets. “We are delighted to embark upon this new chapter between Heppner and our company.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Demand on distribution centers and warehouses are greater than ever, and promises of more reshoring around the country indicate the strain will only grow tighter. of Distribution Center Management. Overhead space can be used more efficiently than adding to the floor space of your distribution centers. Analyze Current Processes.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 27, 2020

million people have drawn manufacturing capacity to the Bronx. They’ve drawn food distribution to the Bronx. And now, the e-commerce age… The post The Bronx braces for an e-commerce distribution revolution appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. New York City’s 8.6

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NGT News

APRIL 7, 2020

Hexagon Purus, a provider of Type 4 high-pressure cylinders and fuel systems for hydrogen, has been awarded an order from Everfuel to deliver two new generation X-STORE high-pressure hydrogen distribution modules. The post Everfuel Orders Hydrogen Distribution Systems From Hexagon Purus appeared first on NGT News.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 8, 2020

[og_img] The increase in grocery volumes as a consequence of measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to significant increases in distribution costs at… The post Tesco adds home delivery capacity at COVID-19 increases distribution costs – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

Spurred by the record-breaking growth of e-commerce and rising labor costs, robots can have a very positive impact in distribution centers when implemented correctly. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. Measure performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Narrow Aisle Ltd – the UK-based manufacturer of Flexi Truck space-saving intralogistics solutions – has announced that, through its US-based subsidiary, it is making a significant investment in its distribution capacity across the USA, South and Central America.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a l ogistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. Bill has over 30 years of experience in retail logistics, ecommerce, technology, store operations, and consulting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

This project, centred on the redesign of an old warehouse, represents a significant leap in storage capacity and efficiency for Fire Fighting Equipments. Álvaro Del Castillo, Sales Director at Fire Fighting Equipments, S.L.U., commented on the collaboration: “We are delighted with the transformation of our warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? Monitor Warehouse Capacity. Identify Peaks in Warehouse Capacity.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 25, 2021

From an operational point of view, the 2020 holiday season was more difficult than usual because businesses had to deal with the reality of limited carrier capacity which reduced their speed in processing orders. Inevitably, the rationing of delivery capacity created chaos throughout the holiday season. As the U.S.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. With luck, the shipper may find and contract with another carrier that has available space despite the driver shortage and scarce capacity. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 21, 2021

Air freight has been in nonstop peak-season mode despite pandemic-induced capacity decline, while other disruptions, such as the Suez Canal blockage, drove even more demand to air. Though vaccine distribution is increasing, and we are seeing a spike in passenger travel, capacity relief is not on the horizon.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The new production hub, where Gousto’s recipe boxes are created and sent out for delivery, will increase the company’s capacity beyond the 5 million meals per month currently being delivered to homes across the UK. Intended to come online in 2022, this Dematic-designed project is expected to more than double Gousto’s capacity again.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

High consumer expectations, a storage shortage and disruptions from trade tensions are increasingly revealing the shortcomings of traditional distribution models. Unfortunately, traditional distribution models lack the necessary footprint, and therefore, reach to achieve these goals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The site is home to its 80,000 sq m wine warehouse and distribution centre, the largest of its kind in Europe; with six packaging lines it has the capacity to produce 1,200 bottles of wine every minute. The post Wine packaging company increases on-site storage capacity appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Quality Scales Unlimited

MARCH 9, 2021

Accuracy, reliability and efficiency of data are key factors that affect both safety and performance in warehousing and distribution operations. These scales are available in various sizes and capacities, but are usually designed to fit into small areas and maximize workspace. They are capable of counting or checkweighing applications.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2021

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) like self-driving fork trucks, pallet trucks, and tuggers are now a key tool for material handling in most industries including Ecommerce, 3PL, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Medical Distribution. Could they help you too?

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Construction is underway close to the company’s site on a new distribution… The post Dachser Rheine expands capacity appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Dachser’s Rheine logistics centre is creating more space for storage and value-added services.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 15, 2019

The post Dollar General to build out distribution capacity for fresh foods appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Two new warehouses will bolster the company’s traditional ground game, but a move into refrigerated trucking in order to better support the company’s relatively new fresh […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Huge logistical efforts are needed to for the distribution Covid vaccines worldwide. “The upcoming distribution of vaccines will be a mammoth task that will tie up our capacities for many months,” says Stefan Reiss, Senior Operation Manager, Fraport.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 18, 2021

A continued increase in demand coupled with carrier constraints and a driver shortage has strained capacity, and carriers are getting more selective with the freight they will haul. Capacity is there, but it takes collaboration and planning, and shippers need to focus on being a shipper of choice," Coulter said.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. Historically speaking, the LTL market was seen as a way to mitigate the potential fallout from tight capacity in the truckload market. The LTL market, in particular, is becoming overwhelmed.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

The GCEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, said “It is a special honour for the entire Ethiopian Airlines family to be selected as logistics partner and distribution hub for Africa by the Jack Ma foundation, our Prime Minster, WFP and the African CDC.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. Historically speaking, the LTL market was seen as a way to mitigate the potential fallout from tight capacity in the truckload market. The LTL market, in particular, is becoming overwhelmed.

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