Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. And now on to this week’s logistics news. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

We needed to identify nuanced patterns, anomalies, and automation opportunities in near real-time and enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Available-to-promise functionality seeks to ensure a company has the requisite manufacturing and logistics capacity to deliver an order to a customer on the date they want it.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

four years, the belt of the almost 3.5km-long overland conveyor had to be replaced quickly and efficiently. “Of course this would be very time consuming if the employees perform this work in one go,” says Unruh. I wouldn’t plan a belt change during a Monsoon in India for example.” After approx.

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures. We set up an internal crisis management team, the “Coronavirus Task Force,” at the beginning of January to keep a constant eye on the current news situation and its significance for international logistics. How can we pass this test?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures. We set up an internal crisis management team, the „Coronavirus Task Force,” at the beginning of January to keep a constant eye on the current news situation and its significance for international logistics. How can we pass this test?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Some items on a shipper’s “Wish List” for freight procurement are flexibility, visibility, and efficiency. For example, carriers can learn how they compare against others bidding for specific lanes and make informed decisions. Efficiency in freight procurement allows companies to engage in other value-added work.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? 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.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. In this article, we will revisit the logistics outsourcing topic by looking at the various reasons companies fall back on to justify a decision to outsource logistics or keep it in-house.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A question that often arises, especially in logistics contexts, is “Man or machine?” Forklift-free production logistics using automated tugger train systems is a clear example of how the one does not exclude the other. Perfect interaction between trolley and frame is an essential key to success in this respect.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Updated: 12/03/2023 Logistics and the transportation of goods are very diverse and complex industries. What Are the Modes of Transportation in Logistics? These modes of transport are fundamental and play a significant role in the logistics industry. The ocean is much more cost-efficient than air but is also relatively slow.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Is Our Warehouse Lighting Energy Efficient?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employee scarcity and high worker turnover are of critical impact to the efficiency and productivity of the nation’s warehouses, particularly when factoring in the costs of continually replacing and training new employees –which can equate to almost 25% of a worker’s average annual salary. Shining The Light On The Forgotten Worker.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH is continuing its expansion course. In Bollberg near Jena (Thuringia, DE), the Hamburg-based real estate developer will build a logistics centre with a total area of 35,500 sq m on a 65,000 sq m site. That’s why we decided to develop the logistics centre with a view to the future.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

International logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is transporting an innovative solar car to Australia for the aCentauri Solar Racing Team of Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich (ETH). Designed for durability and maximum energy efficiency, it is emblematic of a future in which the environment takes centre stage.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 19, 2020

That said, a future in which smart machines can make decisions on their own (with a touch of human guidance, of course) could be closer than we think. Yes, both can decrease human error, streamline operations, and lead to smarter and more efficient supply chains. Enter cognitive automation. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics market grew by 27.3% in 2020 and will hit EUR557 billion by 2025, Simon Wong, CEO of the U-Freight Group , says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this rapidly expanding sector of global trade.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. If you’re a leader in a startup, you know that logistics services are likely to be a key requirement.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. Supply Chain and Logistics Knowledge. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Product Availability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The result is that instead of being so singularly focused on labor efficiencies, companies need to consider morale. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. For example, the auto industry embraced risk management after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima. They are not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Of course, moving forward also sets the tone for discussions about how Manhattan Associates customers are moving their businesses forward and how Manhattan is moving forward with its product roadmap. A number of unification examples and their benefits were provided.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

The target of Simon Hegele, a globally operating logistics specialist with 50 locations, was clear from the very beginning: The effort for service recording and invoicing for its customers from a wide range of industries was to be significantly reduced – from several days per month to just a few hours.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

E-Commerce Fulfillment Needs Remain Paramount Of course, the need to run warehouse operations more effectively and efficiently is the primary and ongoing reason for WMS sales. For example, warehouse labor management has consistently been an important add-on to WMS.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The logistics industry, in particular, has a unique position in this context. That does not mean one should not continue to improve logistics , but only that one should entertain greener ideas on how to do so. . Reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics sector. Guest Author: Betty White. A brief word on the environment.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. We’ll cover all that and more in this guide, starting with an explanation of the difference between a 3PL and other types of logistics and fulfillment avenues available. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Also, I felt a natural curiosity to learn more since I have a professional interest in the use of technology to improve logistics. So I decided to learn more about Amazon’s anticipatory shipping patent and share my learnings and perspective with Logistics Viewpoints readers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Schultz of Logistics Management with sales expected to surpass $3.2 As a result, shippers across the globe are looking for ways to keep up with the Amazon’s unrelenting approach, and these trends in trucking and freight reflect a few of the key ways shippers, third-party logistics providers and truckers will respond 2018.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 5, 2023

Anyone who owns an ecommerce brand has unwittingly been through a crash course in ecommerce logistics. Forward logistics, or the process of moving a product through the supply chain from the manufacturer to the end customer, is a process most startups don’t worry about until it becomes a problem. What is Reverse Logistics?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

A third-party logistics provider like ShipMonk can help online retailers keep costs and resources down with kitting. An example of this could be ordering a custom car. Reduced Fulfillment Costs ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider that offers competitive, customized services with reasonable fees to match your needs.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. For logistics companies, ease of use matters.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

Even the best logistics operations incur errors, and they come in different shapes and sizes. Visual insights, the way to flawless logistics. It helps you move beyond blame games and assure long-term customer and supplier relations without unnecessary friction related to logistics shortcomings. Says Persson. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

Helmut Prieschenk, CEO of Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH, explains how sustainability is changing in logistics, why this topic is facing a paradigm shift, and why ecology, economy, and social factors are not contradictory. Even there, space for logistics property is becoming scarce. This is mandatory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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