Stord

JULY 7, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 Meet Jamil, our first operations intern, and learn why he chose STORD and how his work here will leave a lasting impact. I was first introduced to the complex world of logistics and supply chain in one of my freshman courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Why did you choose to intern at STORD?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

Pressing needs and panic buying have created the equivalent to peak season demand in many industries. Of course, businesses normally know when their peak season will occur and they plan for it. The current situation was unexpected, requiring operations to safely ramp up staffing while also maintaining maximum throughput.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Of course, we wouldn’t be able to make this next-level event a reality without the help of our incredible sponsors, who include some of the leading names across field service. Greene County Fertilizer Company operates in their 30,000-sq. Being in the same industry for over 100 years is an achievement few family businesses can claim.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. The post TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward appeared first on Freightos. More (too much?)

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Just a few days ago, we previously reported on Operation Prosperity Guardian, which the U.S. That attack has caused shipping giant Maersk to reverse its decision to resume shipping operations in the Red Sea. That attack has caused shipping giant Maersk to reverse its decision to resume shipping operations in the Red Sea.

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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. In addition to his role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Stefan Budweit will assume responsibility for operations management as COO (Chief Operating Officer) with immediate effect.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. trade laws.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Keep reading to get the scoop on: What OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are How to assess prospective forklift trainers within your organization All your options for forklift instructor training How to set up your own in-house forklift operator training program And lots more! Let’s dive in! Be familiar with different models of forklifts.

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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. Growth of E-commerce: E-commerce kept growing, increasing the need for effective logistical services.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

It was easy to demonstrate that the oven actually had plenty of capacity, and could easily meet the need by operating it as it was designed. He was the manager of “Industrial Engineering” and was adamant that this scheme would tank the metrics of the company. Those printouts, of course, only showed output.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

INFORM, a leading provider of intelligent AI and optimization software solutions, will showcase its proven optimization add-on solutions for maritime and intermodal terminal operators at the upcoming TOC Europe conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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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. Simultaneously, companies can regulate the supply chain flow and unlock operational savings. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Seamlessly Usher in Organizational Change.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to the Food Industry Association, 15 percent of consumers are buying more frozen meat and seafood products, and 21 percent are buying less fresh meat and seafood products. The shift from fresh to frozen alternatives in the food and beverage industry has had significant implications for cold chain transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

These Operations Teams can both educate you and manage the freight! Our Teams Are Ready to Support Your Freight Agent Business Less Than Truckload (LTL) Trinity has a fully trained and equipped Operations Team to handle your customer’s LTL needs. It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rather than implementing bid events annually “because that is how we always did it in the past,” savvy shippers are scheduling bid events that meet their cyclical and business needs. This transparency allows shippers to focus on bids most likely to meet their requirements for service and price.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

These Operations Teams can both educate you and manage the freight! Our Teams Are Ready to Support Your Freight Agent Business Less Than Truckload (LTL) Trinity has a fully trained and equipped Operations Team to handle your customer’s LTL needs. It doesn’t stop at just educating our Freight Agents.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) bring a lot of value to companies across all industries, but the value proposition is particularly strong in the food industry when you consider the cost of transportation as a percent of revenue and the service challenges involved. TMS in the Food Industry: Time and Resources Now Available. “In

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

The difference of course is that business processes are more integrated and the Internet has enabled companies to become connected, both within the organization and between business partners. In the digital era, manufacturers rely on accurate data to operate faster and allocate resources more quickly and efficiently. In an Industry 4.0

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

On one hand it harks back to the Australian strategic policy of the post-Vietnam War years, but it has also been raised in recent debates about the limits of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) capability, or even the nations defence industrial capacity. It is, of course, prudent to be as self-reliant as practicable.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements?

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The space will mainly be utilized during Lincoln's Driving Your Performance course, which introduces students to various topics such as vehicle and engine systems, industry certifications and career opportunities in the industry. The trucking industry hauls more than 70% of all freight transported in the United States.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Here’s a look at some of the top industry stories making headlines in November. Potentially record-breaking holiday shipping is no surprise as retailers say they are on course to break sales records. EPA’s Proposal to Exempt Gliders from GHG Rule Meets Opposition. False Driver Log Violations on the Rise ahead of ELD Mandate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2020

It is here in the first mile, not the last mile, where brands evolve to meet the shifting behaviours of their customers, can maximise inventory to increase the bottom line and (crucially) ensure the wellbeing of many of their employees during the pandemic.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, where customer expectations are high and operational challenges are diverse, effective management of resources is essential. ERP systems provide a comprehensive solution by integrating various business processes, streamlining operations and optimizing resource utilization.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking.

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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. In fact, disruptions due to supply shortages (e.g., Add this year’s estimated 8.0%

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. This is our “supplier board”.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

Today they have become a pivotal part of surviving and thriving in the eCommerce industry, empowering 3PL fulfillment facilities to work more efficiently in spite of increasing demands and challenges, thus getting eCommerce orders out the door quickly and accurately. There are, of course, many types of AMRs to choose from.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Superior 3PL Software Omnichannel ecommerce order fulfillment is a complex, multi-tiered operation. Our 3PL software was designed with a user-friendly, one-stop-shop mindset so ecommerce business owners can easily manage all layers of their operation. With so many moving parts, it can be easy to get lost or overwhelmed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, the TCS&D Awards recognises individuals and companies achievements within the Cold Chain sector, where over 400 industry colleagues were in attendance. “We UniCarriers has won the Materials Handling Equipment Provider of the Year Award at the recent TCS&D Awards 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Now the company and its contractors have, with Volvo Trucks, agreed to plan for the deployment of 1,000 electric trucks across Holcim’s operations in Europe over the course of the next seven years. C above pre-industrial levels. Holcim is a global manufacturer of building solutions, with headquarters in Switzerland.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This is 27% above the Q1-Q3 2020 total and puts the UK industrial & logistics sector on course for a record year, as the unprecedented levels of occupier demand looks set to ensure that the industry will beat the 51.6m Knight Frank ’s preliminary data shows that take-up of UK warehouse space in Q3 2021 totalled 15.7

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