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. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

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Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 107

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

Truck drivers can have jam-packed schedules with little time to think about their food choices. You can also make use of some resources at truck stops, such as a microwave to heat up a packed meal or the hot water at the coffee station to use for things like oatmeal or instant soups. Just keep the clean-up in mind. Does it love me?

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Trucking Tips Refrigeration Scenario Planning 90

Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind.

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How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

Hundreds of visitors to the Talent in Logistics Conference throughout the action-packed day watched the entertaining, themed tests, which used the UniCarriers TX model counterbalance truck, were specially designed to test the core abilities needed in real logistics and warehousing operations.

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Operations Buyer Training Modeling Software Material Savings 28

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Of course, it would be possible to write an entire book on this particular subject, so for the sake of keeping this article relatively brief, I’ll stick to a short explanation of crucial factors to consider when planning a warehouse network (even if it is a network of one). It can go further than this, of course.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 98

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. Those expenses can increase the cost to serve by a considerable amount.

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Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Of course we expect our people to be flexible, to ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’, and they did this magnificently. This allows supply elements and units appropriate time to stop their support in one location, pack up, relocate, set-up and recommence support. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area.

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