Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Xpediator , a leading provider of freight management services across the UK and Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that its subsidiary, Delamode International Logistics Limited, has signed a 10-year lease for a new, purpose-built 180,000 sq ft (35,000 pallet spaces) storage, fulfilment and distribution warehouse in Roosendaal, Netherlands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Many warehouse employees walk long distances and maneuver heavy items all day long; these innovative technologies have the potential to streamline manual tasks; increase employee productivity; maintain on-the-job satisfaction; facilitate a safer, highly skilled working environment; and reduce overall error.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This, of course, leads to the expansion of cold storage facilities at various points in the supply chain as well, which includes warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. The construction and operation of these facilities require additional investments and resources.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 24, 2023

I was surprised by the quality-price of the menu (which included starter, main course, dessert and drink) as well as the good service of the staff. Although the food preparation processes are not automated, they have developed an efficient production line while maintaining the ‘homemade’ flavor.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, the industry was relied on for the distribution of crucial vaccines, which proved a useful gauge of the effectiveness – and weaknesses – of supply chains. signals the further evolution of distributed ledger technologies, most notably blockchain. The advent of Web 3.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Of course, any reputable company has processes and procedures designed to assure quality performance. First, we were named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services. What will this mean for Bis Henderson Space?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

General Ledger Business accounting, of course, comes into play in any discussion of profitability. Inventory & Assets Efficiency is often associated with how much work gets done in a given period, but the reality is that it also applies to your distribution of materials and resources. Read on to find out.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

From an inventory perspective then, service means maintaining an appropriate level of stock to meet your promises to your customers. Of course, the aim should always be to serve customers proactively, and that’s where the third element of service alignment—planning—comes to the fore. Distribution Network Costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

E-commerce volumes skyrocketed due to lockdowns, with sales figures increasing by an astounding 44% over the course of 2020. In addition to the driver shortage, there’s also the vaccine rollout to consider, as distribution of the vaccine will be a considerable undertaking in logistics and supply-chain capabilities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

KG and talks about ergonomics in logistics and the distribution centre. In the past, many companies associated ergonomics primarily with the issue of maintaining the performance of older employees. A know-how transfer that benefits our logistics designers, design engineers, developers, and of course our customers.”

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

You may have leased warehouses or opted for shared warehousing facilities while engaging several different forwarders for shipping and a range of carriers for distribution and delivery. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you can abstain from logistics management entirely.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2018

This year 24 teams participated in the 4-person scramble held at Heritage Shores’ Golf Course in Bridgeville, Del. This event is our largest fundraiser that supports us to be able to maintain a strong presence in our community. We look forward to seeing you for next year’s event on September 28, 2019, at Heritage Shores Golf Course.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2018

This year 24 teams participated in the 4-person scramble held at Heritage Shores’ Golf Course in Bridgeville, Del. This event is our largest fundraiser that supports us to be able to maintain a strong presence in our community. We look forward to seeing you for next year’s event on September 28, 2019, at Heritage Shores Golf Course.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

If so, you probably sell products through your online store (and perhaps other websites), social media platforms, and even physical sales outlets. Managing inventory in such a landscape can be challenging due to the complexity of tracking inventory levels across several channels and maintaining accurately synchronised records.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

In the course of one year, roughly €55bn in freight is being processed on our platform. Transporeon is headquartered in Ulm, Germany, and maintains 18 offices around the globe with over 1,400 employees across 27 countries. A leading transportation management platform connects all actors along the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

There were 10 fatal injuries in 2020/21 – a period that of course includes the Covid pandemic – which compares with the annual average number of 13 fatalities for 2016/17-2020/21. A distribution centre typically operates with a mixed fleet of counterbalance, narrow aisle and order picking trucks rushing around it.

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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. Excessive costs can hide anywhere in your company’s service provision or supply chain functions, including manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and customer service.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 17, 2020

A contingency plan can be considered a “plan B” or alternate course of action to deal with emergencies if expected results fail to occur. Developing and maintaining a contingency plan may incur costs, however, when compared to the cost of operational loss, these costs become insignificant. Benefits of a Contingency Plan.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. If professionally designed and installed, they can be incredibly simple to maintain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), for example, can perform many tasks in warehouse or distribution center settings (including moving pallets, product picking and fulfillment) that are typically viewed as repetitive or non value-added, thereby freeing the workforce to perform other activities and ultimately increasing productivity.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

With the help of this system, the operator can maintain load stability during transportation, thus preventing the load from shifting or falling off the forks. This valve helps maintain a consistent clamping force by releasing excess pressure when the force exceeds a limit, preventing damage to the forklift and its components.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Anything worth noting and sharing should be included in the routing guide and distributed to all members. The guide ensures data and information protection with cloud-based storage and distribution methods too. Of course, it’s also beneficial to have additional ways to use technology . Download the White Paper.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

exposure of one product to another) is therefore paramount at food and pharmaceutical warehouses and distribution centers. Training should be updated with regular refresher courses and meetings. Equipment and storage areas must be maintained and cleaned in accordance with facility and/or regulatory requirements.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The majority of distribution centers have enacted small process changes to handle increased demand due to e-commerce. Since 80 percent of distribution centers operate on manual processes, lost opportunities become a major issue. Brick-and-mortar stores can be used for pickup centers and as a distribution center.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But, of course, the overall costs and other outsourcing pros and cons require careful consideration before making such a move. It’s a fair question.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2018

Many companies penalize customers who go from shipping 10,000 packages to 1,000 packages in the course of a few months, but many are happy to scale up and down as your growth dictates. Many subscription box companies generate huge numbers at first but can’t maintain repeat subscribers. Set Up a Generous Schedule.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. It’s a good idea to begin by gathering knowledge about the areas of high energy consumption in your warehouse or distribution centre.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

When Davies Turner looked to replace the forklift truck fleet at its Dartford regional distribution centre, the selection criteria went beyond securing the best possible equipment… the company was looking for commitment. Our operations are extremely intense,” explains Edward Stephenson, Group Operations Director at Davies Turner.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. To guarantee the highest quality service, each vehicle must be equipped with the necessary tools and maintained to meet safety regulations. Think about the initial outlay you’ll need to begin your venture. Plan wisely.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 1, 2023

MILITARY LOGISTICS: WESTERN LOGISTICS PRINCIPLES The logistical planning at the operational level involves prioritizing and distributing resources to logistics hubs, which are then transferred to tactical logistics units to support combat units.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

On arrival, the shipments were unloaded, sorted and palletized by GEFCO at Bratislava Airport for overland distribution to Penta’s network of Dr. Max pharmacies and Svet Zdravia / Pro Care hospitals in the two countries. Their safety is of course paramount and we’re doing everything we can to maintain this.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

“Office work alone wouldn’t make me happy; I need to be in direct contact with my colleagues – and, of course, with the technology.” She leads her team, is en route in the facility four to five times per week, and actively maintains the conveyor system and stacker cranes, including all components. After a week, I had arrived.”.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

The five primary-school Sections of the École Publique de Meme are partly opened today, this time not for training but for food distributing WFP’s take-home ration?—?an Impossible choices: Bolivia’s coronavirus conundrum Oumar, headteacher of Section 1B, which has 996 pupils, is busy monitoring the distribution of food commodities to parents.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

Collaboration underway to make sure nutritious food reaches people who need it most WFP meets project beneficiaries to explain safety measures during food distribution: Photo: WFP/Mariia Babieva WFP is working around the clock to maintain food assistance programmes in Kyrgyzstan while monitoring the socioeconomic situation across the country.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Importance of Compliance with OSHA Regulations Compliance with OSHA regulations is fundamental for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for workers and forklift operators. The condition and maintenance of the forklift itself have to be effectively maintained and in good shape.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. The Executive Sponsor.

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