Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Netherlands-based Desch Plantpak has modernised its internal transport fleet by selecting UniCarriers to supply ten electric forklift trucks from its new TX series. Pellets are supplied for the production of rolls of film, which are transported to an intermediate storage facility. Of course, availability remained crucial.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2019

To transport the pallets of beer cans as efficiently as possible from A to B, Ottakringer relies on twelve electric forklift trucks manufactured by Still. Back in the summer of 2015, Ottakringer kitted out its subsidiary Trinkservice GmbH (which specialises in warehousing and transport services) with Fronius battery charging systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

Parcel shipping is growing worldwide, and Austria is no exception of course. It transports the packages, which vary in shape and weight onto a Beumer Parcel Belt Conveyor. The post Sortation Case Study: Prepared for Peak Times appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. BG Sorter: adjustable, quiet, reliable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2019

The business operates its own ships – and transports goods from the near continent to Northfleet for discharge, store and then onward distribution. Of course, I knew of the construction equipment, cars and shipbuilding – but not the range of material handling machines.”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Indeed, during our CTS work with clients, we’ve encountered many cases where products or customers drive losses rather than profits—always an eye-opener, but more common than you might ever expect.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’ve ever paid $10 for an Uber ride to the cocktail lounge in the evening and then a “surge priced” $50 for the same distance Uber ride back to your home only a few hours later around closing time, you understand the dynamics troubling shippers in today’s capacity constrained transportation market. Consider the potential savings.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. of domestic freight transportation, including raw materials for manufacturing, finished manufacturing, and retail goods. Grocery stores would struggle to keep products in stock and materials like medical supplies and gas would be in short supply if truck drivers stopped transporting these essentials.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved. million U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Ours is the kind of success story that is not unheard of: we started from scratch (two-bedroom apartment, to be precise) and over the course of seven years have managed to expand to over 30 countries with offices all over the world. Delve into the details of it in this case study here. Deep dive into Unilever’s case study here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

While some facilities in Mexico do transport goods by barge to Galveston, the vast majority move from Mexico by truck or train and nearshoring will provide relief to those ports of the West Coast that had weekslong logjams during the height of Covid-related shutdowns. How will you and can you support us?” Schara said.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. Order volumes will pick back up once companies work through existing inventories and as prices for transportation and fuel continue to decline.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Reporting a revenue increase of 27%, 117 new customers and a 20% rise in staff over the last year, he is bullish, unveiling two new product lines: Transport Spend Optimisation and OMS. The company is looking to extend its software offerings to include planning and more TMS (transport management). “We But it’s not a big value-add.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

In this case your supply chain service policy will need to support that promise , perhaps by specifying automatic use of expedited last-mile transportation as a response to upstream supply delays. Costs associated with transportation. It’s also about the trade-off between warehouse and transportation costs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

What the hell is going on over there in transportation?!” Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. barks the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) into the phone.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology .

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

They talk about taking inventory out, moving to cheaper modes of transportation, consolidating warehouses or, God forbid, outsourcing to get cheaper labor. It generally means, buffering inventory, slower transportation modes, conducting mode shifts by "trapping freight" and building truckloads etc. Speed wins!

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Transportation procurement, the process of identifying and evaluating logistics providers, is a game of options. The business asks, “Who will transport our goods this year?” and, in turn, you have to ask, “What are the options?” Once you receive offers, you may wonder how many options are on the table.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Every month, we’ll be sharing some of the top stories in logistics and transportation right here on our blog. A surge in freight tonnage in October set the stage for what economists believe will be a record-breaking holiday shipping season, according to Transport Topics. False Driver Log Violations on the Rise ahead of ELD Mandate.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. various banks). various banks).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable can be defined as: A container or pallet that is reused at least three times to transport or contain the same products, parts or goods. More Efficient Transport. The packaging can be loaded more efficiently reducing the cost of multiple transportation costs. The Evidence. Reduced Waste Management Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Putting it all together: a case study. Upon realizing the extent of Kanban’s capabilities, however, that simple request for warehousing space expanded into a request for a comprehensive inbound logistics solution, including inventory management, kitting, packaging and transportation.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are primarily used by two types of companies: shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). He explains, “Of course we wanted the TMS to have the full list of capabilities you expect from a Tier 1 solution, but the number one factor for us was the integration hub. Checking off the boxes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Questions to ask include, what modes of transportation and what services you will need? Is there a system in place to alert management when drivers divert course? Some 3PLs specialize in specific modes of transportation, commodities, dealing with regulations and origin/destinations. What volumes do you plan to ship and where?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. What capabilities are most important, especially from a transportation management system? What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations? How are logistics service providers responding? How are logistics service providers responding?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Transport Service Selection. Tell tale signs of a network problem will be increasing inventory, warehousing and transport costs, stock outs and rising customer complaints. Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician [1] , there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. It all seemed, in a diagrammatic sense, wonderfully simple.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. We came up with an action plan of having a MDM Quality Report based on Product-Locations master data, Transportation Lanes & Production Process Models (PPM) master data from APO Production environment. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management.

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