Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It collects information on motor drives, laser scanners, localisation, traffic, and obstacle interference, thus finding trends and patterns which help it to improve products and system configurations. For example, pedestrians getting in the way of the AGVs, or manual forklifts driving in areas originally planned primarily for the AGVs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

I asked Du Preez to comment on other key trends in automation. The company’s IT solutions create demand for its automated materials handling products and vice-versa. This provides visibility, for example if there’s a blockage we stop the next process.” Tech Trends Will conveyors continue to play a key role in warehousing?

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MTS Logistics

JULY 15, 2020

Keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends isn’t an easy task, as many of these workers are prime targets for cybercriminals. These training courses will cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics and help employees understand the best way to avoid these cyber attacks. Consider Outsourcing IT Security.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to the exchange of information, it is of course problematic.”. Plus, most booking platforms allow shippers to book online and also handle invoicing, but they can’t track the entire transaction lifecycle from price discovery to final settlement. with even further complicating the shipping process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

” This means: recognising trends and offering the right solutions. “We may not be on site at the customers’ premises right now, but we can still support them, for example with our BEUMER Smart Glasses,” says the cement expert. What happens if for example a packaging system in Indonesia or Peru fails?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Change can be a good thing, particularly when it comes to getting a better handle on your supply chain spend. It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. Digitization is Your Friend. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. How do you do that?

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

For an eCommerce business owner, the answer is obvious: How the heck do I get a handle on my inventory management ?! We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. The COVID-19 pandemic was a prominent example. #5 Let’s dive in.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Having less inventory on-hand increases liquidation, allowing for a more agile response to shifting consumer trends. However, a technology solution that only provides visibility without a means to right the course isn’t enough to ensure reliability.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2023

Meanwhile, if a shipping label is incorrect (in terms of sender or receiver information), blurred, or even peeled slightly, an order can easily veer off course. Of course (see what we did there?) If there is no consistent trend, it’s best to speak to your shipping carrier directly to see if lost packages are part of a larger issue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

Of course, other forms of robotic and automated intralogistics technology are taking off too. Covering key industry themes and trends, the line-up of influencers, innovators and pioneers among the conference speakers will reflect the growing role of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics within the modern supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. For example, if you operate in an area prone to bushfires, you need to consider how this will affect the roads and infrastructure. This means you need a supply chain manager who has the knowledge and expertise to handle such circumstances.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Its examination of data over five years suggests that the spike in online sales in 2020, which required a further 30 million square feet of space, will increase to 92 million square feet over the next three years, as the trend towards online shopping accelerates, irrespective of the anticipated end to the pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. Freight benchmarking enables you, over time, to get a handle on pricing norms for the trade lanes you use. It will also make it easier to determine, for example, if you should opt for contract rates over spot rates or vice versa.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

According to Youssef, other factors driving uncertainty include the ongoing global energy transition, structural shifts in economies (China for example) as well as shifts in global supply chain development. “If and Sparx Logistic to chart its own blockchain course by introducing paperless documentation. Compliance to U.S.

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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. Motional’s will handle longer distance deliveries in Santa Monica.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

For example, operations managers may use advanced analytics to analyze historical data of prices for raw materials, identify trends in raw material availability and accommodate changes to make the most efficient use of these resources. Imagine the scenario mentioned above applied to the forecasting process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

E-commerce sales were harder hit during the holidays with the IMRG Online Retail Index showing sales fell by 12% in December, marking 2022 as the year that bucked a trend of growth for online retail. However, not all retailers were hit equally.

Automation 48

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. The Dark Store Trend. Just-in-Time Just Doesn’t Work.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time. This may lead to any number of follow-up actions, for example: Redesigning sourcing or material strategies. Manufacturing KPIs.

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LandLink

MARCH 8, 2019

Unlike printing a flat picture for example on a piece of paper, a 3D printer actually builds something in 3 dimensions. Then warehousing, inventory management and, of course, transportation arrangements. Simple examples of this mass customization may be common consumer products like earphone buds, cell phone cases or sunglasses.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. Sometimes smaller players prove to be more nimble than the big guys in adjusting to market trends.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Of course, keeping up with those order volumes on the manufacturing side isn’t easy. That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. Everything from high-tech electronics to consumer goods are being buoyed by the healthy economy and higher consumer confidence.”.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Meanwhile, stakeholders do not get to reap the rewards of this new tech trend , and the overall enterprise suffers without realizing it. For example, supply procurement, manufacturing processes and warehousing information should be the first considerations. Bluetooth-connected sensors. Hand-held scanners.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Starting in July 2020, the impact of this trend became obvious when ocean freight prices shot up, and have continued rising. For example, if we look at recent peak seasons, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from Asia to the US West Coast in September 2019 was $1,437 according to the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). “We’re

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Specifics can vary by industry, of course, but for the most part this takeaway is a good summation. Since Covid, the trend of shipping surcharges during peak season has continued with major carriers hiking up shipping fees in terms of price and timelines. Common Challenges & Solutions During Peak Season. 2) Shipping Costs.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2017

One area, for example, is trading partner and system integration. Of course, the problem with more data is that you might end up with more poor quality data , which I view as the Achilles’ heel of supply chain visibility. How are today’s technologies helping in this area?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, as much as retailers are struggling to keep up with the rapid growth of e-commerce and fulfilling online orders on time and profitably, they’re struggling even more with handling returns. The bottom line is that product returns is yet another example of how “the way we’ve always done it” is just not going to cut it any more.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

The big questions now are whether the current downward trend will last and if new approaches in the outbound logistics segment can help support the domestic finished vehicle industry. . The Central Port that is being built in the port of Gdansk should allow for over 1m vehicles a year to be handled. mpu_ad]A challenging period.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

As the push towards sustainability in logistics continues, those involved in modern manufacturing and shipping, especially shippers, must understand why this trend is taking place, its potential costs, obstacles, and benefits, and what it means for the future of manufacturing and logistics. Of course, other obstacles will continue to exist.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

Is it possible to reverse the offshoring trend to protect Australia from similar situations in the future, and if so, at what cost? Before attempting to answer such questions, it’s helpful to look in a little detail at the drivers behind the offshore manufacturing trend. Can a Re-shoring Drive Reverse the Outsourcing Trend?

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Specific aspects of warehouse safety include: Material handling equipment operation and maintenance. Ergonomic handling and movement of goods. We’ll talk more about specific risks later in the article, but briefly, warehouse workers commonly face hazards associated with: Forklifts and other material handling equipment.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dr. Schreiber concludes by covering the players (from startups to billion-dollar companies) and the trends changing the industry. One recent example is CMA CGM’s recently-launched Freddie platform. One example, albeit in the domestic freight space, is Turvo, which closed a $25 million series A round in March 2017.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Gerard Burke, Georgia Southern University: A continuing trend is the challenge to attract students to pursue a career often perceived as humdrum. Experiential learning is another trend seen as valuable to both hiring companies and students.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dr. Schreiber concludes by covering the players (from startups to billion-dollar companies) and the trends changing the industry. One recent example is CMA CGM’s recently-launched Freddie platform. One example, albeit in the domestic freight space, is Turvo, which closed a $25 million series A round in March 2017.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Meanwhile, warehouse robotic solutions are developing apace, as you’ll know if you’ve been reading some of my posts on supply chain trends to watch in 2017 and 2018. Of course that’s really not such a bold prediction to make, since some warehouses are already running dark today. Robots Run the Warehouse.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

Of course, it can also open new opportunities for tomorrow. The following are examples. A key example is the expert system. Image processing is an example. Create a knowledge base that new workers can access, and based on the knowhow of older workers, as in the Campbell Soup Company example.

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