Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

But there’s an equally big story that’s just beginning: dealing with all the product returns. However, for e-commerce, that share ranges from 15 percent to 30 percent, depending on the product category.”. Of course, one company’s problem is another’s opportunity. How big of a problem is this?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Of course, this was an exaggeration, but it illustrated his point well. “ Of course, fiber optic land lines offer greater bandwidth. Most examples of warehouse robotics adoption in China are at operations in support of domestic consumption and these examples are predominantly consumer goods retail fulfillment operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. These solutions were proven to increase productivity significantly. For example, the auto industry embraced risk management after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. The most promising technologies enter the productization phase. There are currently more than 1500 go-lives of technologies that passed through the productization phase into commercialization and industrialization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article. OTM is a very mature application, for example. Oracle is moving from depth in an application, like transportation management, to adding industry specific functionality. What follows are my top take aways from the event.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. In total, around 300 individual components (production lines, systems and machines) were transported, dismantled and reassembled/installed.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures. The industry is unanimous: communication is the be-all and end-all. Flexible working models, paperless processes and digitalization are non-existent or a novelty in many places in the industry. How can logistics companies master them?

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures. The industry is unanimous: communication is the be-all and end-all. Flexible working models, paperless processes and digitalisation are non-existent or a novelty in many places in the industry. How can logistics companies master them?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

In this article, supplied by Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment , we look how a changed commercial and social environment is having an effect on talent recruitment and retention in the supply chain industry. Historically, the pace of strategic change in the food industry has been that of the escargot.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. As explained by Zvi Schreiber via Supply Chain Brief, decreasing profit margins and the demand for scalable technology will result in more carriers using digital channels to sell product directly to shippers.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Then, orders are delivered late, customers are unhappy and supply chains stagnate.

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Globalior

MARCH 29, 2021

Many Global Trade Compliance professionals complain that there are insufficient certifications and courses available that are relevant to the industry. One common drawback in the trade compliance industry is that while concepts can be universal, the focus can vary greatly from industry to industry.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. Most of the market share comes from content-related online learning products.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Then you must realize what is the best product for the job. Our goal is and always will be to provide content to those in the industrial space which provides value and allows you to gather ideas to make your work life easier. . For a business, buying industrial equipment can seem scary, especially if this is your first buy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. We’re currently on the cusp of a big incremental change in the industry’s transformation journey, as the value of real-time supply chain data is increasingly being felt far beyond transportation logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years. Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

The new “connect:charger” module as part of Linde Material Handling’s (MH) fleet management solution makes the charging processes of battery-powered industrial trucks transparent and reduces electricity costs while maintaining consistent, high vehicle availability through prioritization, defined charging time slots and power limits.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Mahan's Thermal Products. They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. Like IKEA, this company has taken the idea of renewable energy to heart.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are similar, but both function on the connection of equipment to the internet and applying data collected to consumer and business needs, including the needs of manufacturers. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. In a Nutshell.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“We luckily were never in a situation where our staff had to go without personal protection equipment or had to use makeshift products.” And then, trying to make sure we were getting quality products.” “Our Of course it would! This analysis surfaced the need for alternative suppliers for these products.

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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. Do We Understand Where Efficiency and Productivity Needs Improvement?

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

At its core, the nimble third-party logistics ( 3PL ) company was created to compete with shipping giants and disrupt an industry plagued by slow turnaround, inefficiencies, and labor constraints. “I They are a shining example of business ingenuity, and we are proud to honor them.”. About ShipMonk.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

Interroll has laid the groundwork for a significant expansion of its product portfolio at its site in Baal-Hückelhoven, Germany, near Düsseldorf, by acquiring a neighbouring plot of land. The new property, which is already home to an industrial building, covers a floor area of almost 13,000 sq m.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. The Fourth Industrial Revolution focuses on innovations that harness the potential of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics just to name a few.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. For example, carriers can learn how they compare against others bidding for specific lanes and make informed decisions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. These systems, such as the Cerasis Rater, are becoming more common in the industry. Warehouse Management.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. For instance, the usage of blockchain technology will grow in the supply chain to guarantee product traceability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

planet and the general consensus among industry leaders is that the ‘business as usual’ approach is simply no longer an option if a sustainable future is going to be achieved. Of course, with global energy prices soaring, the commercial incentive for operating in an environmentally conscious way has never been greater.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

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. Additionally, a large-scale supplier can typically spread fixed costs over a larger production volume, reducing the price per unit.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The war on packaging waste is fought on many fronts in the beverage industry – from the manufacturers of packaging materials to the bottler. The greatest challenge for us is the processability of the packaging materials,” says Karl-Heinz Klumpe, packaging product manager for KHS in Kleve. What can we do to counteract this?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2022

Of course, change is always occurring. Brian provided some specific omni-channel examples with easy to envision benefits. For example, when it is time to pull in the next trailer, they can see what is on it and where those items are going to be put away in the warehouse, and choose a plan that will minimize travel distance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

If you take a big consumer goods company, you don’t need to just model products and customers,” o9’s CEO explained. For example, for a yogurt company, decision of where to ship a short lifecycle product coming out of a factory is done daily because “demand can shift in very short time frames.”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

The price you pay your vendors for their products is a significant factor in your company’s ability to compete in its market. For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Consumer smartphones are being used more and more in the industry, but unlike handhelds, they cannot deliver what employees really need. In this regard, mobile technologies are the leading factors why companies, for example, in retail and logistics, need to keep abreast of this. Smart, but short-lived. “In she asks and laughs. “I

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