Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Sitma, which has long been acclaimed for its numerous research and collaboration activities with various universities, immediately identified an attractive topic of interest to them on which to base the business project. However, the company wanted to go a step further and look for tools able to provide objective data and values.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Boosting trade is one of the most powerful tools to lift people out of poverty. 2023 presents opportunities for new trading routes to open up as many markets are shifting from their traditional ones. The tools we develop are important to leverage digital technology and the solutions are of course what we are aiming to find.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan.

Material Savings 125

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Getting the Right Tools for the Job. Collaboration on product lifecycle management (PLM) data can provide advantages during initial costing and material acquisition. Proactive collaboration with mills, tanneries or other raw material suppliers is a built-in insurance policy.

Inventory Reduction 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

IoT capabilities have long helped to track the location of transportation assets, communicate with employees and support real-time collaboration in the warehouse. Extending visibility of available capacities in the market enables a more effective result, often delivering win-wins for collaborative trading partners. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2023

The Amazon name provided us with the huge power to product to be designed to our specs, often collaboratively. They didn’t allow Powerpoint presentations, which was great. Using collaboration tools, we have teams working seamlessly 24/7, around the globe. They were incredibly efficient. There is so much more to come.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks.

Modeling Software 117

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

In any case, an excellent place to start is by knowing what the most vital supply chain leaders’ skills are and, of course, why you need them. Supply chain leadership is all about people using technology as a tool. Of course, each industry and the niches within them are subject to unique and specific market dynamics.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. And that line is already being crossed. Acquisitions.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2020

In any case, an excellent place to start is by knowing what the most vital supply chain leaders’ skills are and, of course, why you need them. Supply chain leadership is all about people using technology as a tool. Of course, each industry and the niches within them are subject to unique and specific market dynamics.

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

As a first step, if you have access to historical data, look for a sales period with similar trends and market dynamics as the present day (if possible). For example, up-to-date information from your staff, customers, and, of course, industry bodies. For start ups, spreadsheets can be an efficient, low-cost tool.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Though they’ve always relied on internet load boards, posting services and other tools determine when and where loads are available, today they’re leveraging these technologies to “lie in wait” for opportunities to optimize their margins. Imagine how much each is saving over the course of a year! Consider the potential savings.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

While this may be seen on social media and across mainstream media, the present known to consumers will always be shrouded in darkness. For example, a transportation management system (TMS) May combine the big data analytics capabilities of a CRM tool with factors independent of that respective company's operation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

In particular, clamp attachments are great tools for moving bulky items, irregularly shaped objects, or those with unconventional packaging like carpet rolls. Product Damage Prevention Because of the gripping mechanism of the forklift, manipulating products with clamp attachments can present challenges.

Buyer Training 76

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. It provides us and our customers joint access to case management data and business intelligence tools so we can collaborate to make sure things get across the finish line.”. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations?

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As we collaborate with shippers on new approaches and strategies to reach their goals, we also apply best practices that hold true in any market. With data, analytics, and tools like dimensionalizers available to them, LTL carriers are paying more attention to accepting the right freight in the right lanes at the right time. .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

For many though, a warehouse management system (WMS)—once the only technological solution necessary for even the biggest operations—is no longer an adequate tool. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies. Again, technology will play an important role here. So What’s the Holdup with Blockchain Progress?…

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated. For companies wishing to decouple their supply chains from China but struggling to do so, the current situation presents an unsettling start to 2023. But with U.S./China

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Shipping and Freight Resource

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Well, these are just “some” of the things that timber customers must look out for in the course of global trade with other regulatory issues, also to be considered. 100% rely on free-tools (not always the most reliable) to track shipments. The platform also offers a Payment module, which is a friendly and useful tool.

Modeling Software 67

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

The platform encourages mentoring, community and education by allowing members to virtually connect and collaborate through distinct community groups. These webinars are free to both members and potential members, and the presenters are offering their expertise for your benefit. Monthly Webinars. Become a Mentor or Mentee.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Build strong, collaborative relationships with those suppliers. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales? Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

Inventory Reduction 89

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks.

Modeling Software 62

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

Of course, it can also open new opportunities for tomorrow. Tools in the AI Toolbox. We can put AI tools into three categories. Tools to make smart decisions. Tools to make smart decisions. This AI tool is based on data and rules. Tools to act like humans. Tools to think like humans.

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

After all, it is also about the customer’s business, which comes under pressure if its partners don’t present options for action. . We use company chats such as Slack and project management tools such as Asana. We all access Google Drive, which makes it easier for us to collaborate on documents at the same time.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. That presents an incredible opportunity to boost all operational aspects of a plant, as well as situational awareness for those inside. This is the core of Industry 4.0:

Optimization Software 60

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

At present, the primary drivers of supplier diversity are meeting CSR commitments (59%) and ‘doing the right thing’ (45%). For example, digital assessment tools are one way of benchmarking a firm’s room for improvement by enabling them to target specific areas and open opportunities for more diverse suppliers. Extending beyond CSR.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

We are witnessing a technological revolution as the freight industry finally moves to the present age. Of course, digitalization can do more than simply make the supply chain more efficient. For the last several decades, that has been the industry standard, until recently that is. . The Effects of Digitalization on Legislation .

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

At present, the primary drivers of supplier diversity are meeting CSR commitments (59%) and ‘doing the right thing’ (45%). For example, digital assessment tools are one way of benchmarking a firm’s room for improvement by enabling them to target specific areas and open opportunities for more diverse suppliers. Extending beyond CSR.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks.

Modeling Software 48

Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing Modeling 48

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

That in turn can assist with the next topic, that of efficient order picking, which of course has its own pathing and routeing issues. Effective deployment will become even more important as companies take up the use of robotics in the form of ‘cobots’ – machines working collaboratively with people.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This information can then be processed with root cause analysis that identifies the exact time and place of real-time problems and presents opportunities for future avoidance. With the tools to measure these exceptions, instead of just asking “Why are my parts rusted?” Holding logistics companies to account.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Take a proactive approach to collaborate with your Suppliers. Creating Collaboration: Supplier Day Conference Details of The Day. What is Value Analysis?

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

With no way to unlock the infected computers, Maersk had to rebuild its IT infrastructure almost from scratch, installing 4,000 new servers, 45,000 new PCs and 2,500 applications over the course of ten days. NotPetya used versions of hacking tools stolen from the US National Security Agency. But the best defence is really awareness.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. We have different tools to incorporate these trends in our program.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. He later co-founded the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Women in Trucking

JULY 23, 2019

One way you can encourage them to build stronger emotional resilience is by offering skills training, such as communication courses, technical skills development, soft skills classes, and more. Learning new tools and skills to help them carry out their daily role shows your employees that you care and support their overall well-being.

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