The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CTL offers a range of educational programs, including a master’s program in supply chain management, executive education courses, and online courses, all of which focus on preparing students for careers in the transportation and logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

RTITB has released updated training materials to help improve rider-operated Pivot Steer truck safety through high-quality training. The new Pivot Steer training materials have been designed to give qualified Instructors and Trainers everything they need to deliver high quality, standardised training. A practical test is also required.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

It will be interesting to see how these smugglers will change course when fossil fuels are completely replaced by renewables. per month on orders over $35 from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and other local grocery and specialty retailers on the platform, including Save Mart, Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid and Pet Food Express.

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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. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Compactor Management Company

JULY 20, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the non-hazardous materials and waste management hierarchy with the understanding that a universal waste management approach may not be appropriate for handling all materials and waste streams under every circumstance. The advantages of reducing sources are numerous.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Addressing global warming and reducing one’s carbon footprint are now primary concerns for many industries. The logistics industry, in particular, has a unique position in this context. On the front of expanding industries and supply chains, fossil fuels’ predominant role correlates to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Calor has been awarded Supplier of the Year at the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) Awards for Excellence – The Archies. Chosen by the membership of UKMHA for the quality of its support for the industry, the Award was presented at a special evening held at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.)

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? How to prioritize supply chain strategy for business expansion.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? Amazon did not invent the random storage approach. Book your free consultation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. Space constraints. Improved safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With this step, the industrial truck manufacturer wants to set the course for the upcoming generational change in good time. Budweit has been with Clark Europe since 2012 and can look back on more than 30 years of national and international experience in the field of material handling.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Get ready to explore the world of clamp trucks and discover how they can revolutionize your material handling operations! Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the last year, the UK’s cold storage industry capacity has topped 40 million cubic meters, for the football fans amongst you that is the equivalent to the bowl volume of 35 Wembley Stadiums. Plus, the very nature of the materials used in cold storage, means it presents a higher risk factor when it comes to fire.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

Material Requirements Planning for a modern manufacturing environment Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is software that helps companies estimate the required quantities of raw materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure manufacturing has all the items needed to make products to satisfy demand.

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3PL Links

APRIL 23, 2024

Applications Artificial Intelligence in The Supply Chain The significance of the supply chain has led to the emergence of numerous innovative technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency in the logistics industry. inventory management helps the company not lose sales, prevents/reduces waste, and reduces expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2021

There is of course a system of checks and balances for global corporations when looking at supply chain sustainability, as even though they may have the best intentions, profitability is still the main business driver. It is asking for country level goals to reduce emissions by 50 percent of more by the end of 2030. According to Ms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Crucially, for users of The Pallet LOOP, the information will also prove invaluable – revealing fascinating insights about the financial and carbon savings they are achieving. The system also provides information about the amount of carbon saved and trees repurposed, which can be used in sustainability reporting.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

Beginning mid-afternoon on Monday and continuing into Tuesday morning was “walk the process” – mainly looking at material flow, where things bunched up, and things that wasted people’s time (there was no shortage of that). Those printouts, of course, only showed output. Math was on our side.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. Transportation is pervasive across the value chain all the way back to the raw materials movements to the final mile.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet. We have proof.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

With current events in mind, managing future supply chain disruptions will be an integral component of corporate strategy. How then to build a strategy? Like any other strategy, the process seems logical: review, assess, and mitigate. Like any other strategy, the process seems logical: review, assess, and mitigate.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For field service businesses in industries like HVAC and plumbing, which often involve mobile teams and complex logistical operations, ERP software becomes a cornerstone for success. General Ledger Business accounting, of course, comes into play in any discussion of profitability. Read on to find out.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

She is a sought after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Circular supply chains are interconnected systems that use secondary and regenerative inputs to generate value by reducing and extending resource use. Circular Supply Chain.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Discounts According to Adobe , discounts peaked at 31% in the electronics category, toys (27%), computers (24%), and apparel (23%). Extended Weekend Discounts are appearing earlier and earlier in November, and consumers are okay with that. Were they discounted and by how much? What were your best-selling products?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Despite their size, few people outside their industry have heard of them. of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. A single study can drive millions in savings while maintaining or even improving service levels.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For supply chain executives, this is a good time to start contemplating stock keeping unit (SKU) reductions (reducing the number of products and product variations manufactured). The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade. COVID was a Fukushima category event that applied to all industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

In countries and industries all around the world, the assemble-to-order manufacturing business model is used as it provides the ability to quickly deliver customized goods to customers. It requires less capital investment as companies only stock up on materials and assemblies that are needed. What is Assemble-to-Order Manufacturing.

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Conger

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the world of forklift brakes, from their fundamental mechanics to sophisticated maintenance strategies, equipping you with vital insights and knowledge. A professional maintenance plan ensures everything operates smoothly and reduces downtime caused by unexpected breakdowns. Far from perfect.

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