Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?” Take EDI, for example.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 14, 2016

The best presentation I have seen in a long time was given last year at the CSCMP Annual Conference and it was given by Amazon. For example, Amazon delivers on Sunday through the US Postal Service. Of course, there are other items but these are the big three in my book. His answer was clear: " We don't trade off.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

If managers embrace the idea of giving employees responsibility and decision-making autonomy in their respective areas of expertise – in agile teams, for example – then the parameters can also be defined together. Bohlmann: By eliminating ineffective communication loops, for example. And how do you deal with the holdouts?

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. Huston, Sinews of War. 1] See Eccles, H.,

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. Huston, Sinews of War. 1] See Eccles, H.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2019

For example, AI can enhance risk mitigation by analysing large sets of data, continuously identifying evolving patterns, and predicting disruptive events along with potential resolutions.”. Analysts Will Explore Top Industry Trends at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, 17-19 June in Barcelona, Spain. Blockchain in Supply Chain.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

However, some of them are better than others for gaining the essential all-around supply chain knowledge that will not only help you identify where you would like to specialize going forward, but will also boost your value to your employer and present opportunities for advancement. Supply Chain Analyst. Buyer or Purchasing Agent.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It has created a wireless product for tracking inventory on car dealers’ sites, but earlier this year spotted even bigger opportunities in finished vehicle logistics. “We were invited to a logistics conference,” recalls Mark Sargeant, vice-president of business development at AutoMap. It’s like crowd-sourcing,” Sargeant says.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

At the press conference in Paris in January, Nadal said the company was opening up to new industrial sectors including aviation, manufacturing, energy, life sciences and healthcare, among others. “I And we are setting the course on innovation in a rapidly changing world; we need to innovate more – and organise with innovation in mind.”

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Of course, dangerous goods (aka hazardous materials) is not just limited to lithium-ion batteries; it also includes other classes of materials, such as flammable and combustible liquids, flammable and poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and corrosive substances. For example, CEOs and CFOs are very focused on growth these days.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

You may read my post on holding a supplier’s day conference at your facility so that you may increase collaboration. Creating Collaboration: Supplier Day Conference Details of The Day. Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. It is time sensitive.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 24, 2018

Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. He gave examples of how large companies are acquiring digital startups.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

Take the basic question of the distance to be maintained between platooned vehicles, for example. . Connected vehicles in a platoon require a closer separation distance – for example, 15 metres, but in Germany, the legal minimum distance is 50 metres,” says Zeilinger. “In

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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.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

I think political uncertainty, and where this will take the economy, is the biggest risk, but it looks at the moment as if OEMs that are already present are going to stick with Turkey,” says LMC’s Thomas. Of course, such plans could always be disrupted by forces outside the industry’s control. Luc Nadal, CEO, Gefco.

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Go Hire- Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

Share career growth opportunities, the company's culture, company's values, or examples of work life balance. Building a Business Case for TikTok Recruiting Videos To gain buy-in from stakeholders, Jess suggests showing examples of successful recruitment videos. Her TikTok playlist features numerous examples that have worked well.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Although the Dubai example is perhaps a long shot, the promoters of Smart City Lagos are right to aim that high. The smart city vision of the state government was discussed extensively at a conference it sponsored during its “Lagos at 50” celebrations in May 2017. This is an exaggeration, of course. An example is Lara.ng

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

I was fortunate to be able to attend again this year, and, though I couldn’t sit in on all the sessions or meetings I would’ve liked, here are my key takeaways: Geopolitical challenges, Red Sea especially Geopolitics were, of course, on people’s minds.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. For example, the NIST demonstration shows an assembly operation. Once in, you’ve got to stay the course.

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