Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Today’s truck capacity shortage can be linked to several market forces, some that the transportation industry has dealt with for years and others that are new and unfolding. Market Review: Past, Present and Future. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The decision to opt for frozen products over fresh ones is not just about convenience; it is a calculated strategy to strike a harmonious balance between buyers’ wallets and taste buds. 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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article. 1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. What follows are my top take aways from the event. This demo’d beautifully.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

To this end, the E-Learning Platform has been inaugurated with two courses specialised in international logistics and freight forwarding and a SOC Masterclass focused on Shipper Owned Containers. The future of the freight forwarding sector is constantly evolving. These training programmes can be completed at the students’ suitable pace.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

based BlueGrace Logistics, who presented at this year’s MODEX , the material handling and supply chain show held in Atlanta in March. His presentation related to allocating resources in commercial trucking. [Data that answers] those questions can become incredibly powerful.”.

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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. You don’t see suburban roads lined with telephone polls and wires strung between them like you do in the US ,” he explained. But bandwidth is one dimension.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog, we critically examine the transformation of logistics education in higher institutions, comparing past, present, and future developments in this field. It will incorporated relevant statistics and facts to highlight the implications of these changes on the global supply chain industry. Rodrigue, J. Taylor & Francis.

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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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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

By visiting INFORM’s booth at TOC Europe 2023 , terminal operators can discover how advanced optimization modules can help them improve their operational efficiency, optimize their resource utilization, and increase overall productivity. INFORM is a market leader in AI and optimization software to facilitate improved decision making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. Within the semiconductor industry, especially as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, execution is key. The key was to determine which product to focus on. This ended up being high end products.

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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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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

Patented magnetizable concrete in combination with proprietary winding and casting technologies enables production of robust wireless charging pads which integration of wireless charging infrastructure in industrial floors makes possible. But what exactly is concrete charging all about?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

It is a complex discipline that touches every aspect of our lives, from the products we purchase to the way they are delivered to our doorsteps. The Industrial Revolution: Powered by Innovation The Industrial Revolution in the 18th century transformed societies and kick-started the modern era of logistics.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The National Award was presented during a celebration held at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. Jan notes it’s a great privilege to collaborate with like-minded business leaders who actively drive their industries forward. About ShipMonk.

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United World Transporation

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Mexico’s agricultural industry is an important sector for the country’s economy, and produce exports are of course critical. Let’s look at a few of the popular products at the retail level right now. Shortages can be attributed to viruses and weather that are affecting quality when product goes for inspection. Watermelon.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For the first time, STILL is also supporting the dual course of study in ‘Computer Engineering & IT Engineering’ The STILL training team welcomes new recruits to the company with the traditional Welcome Day at the Hamburg head office and via video streaming to all branches. Post-pandemic challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Werma has published a free white paper, available for free download, to help understand how important the choice of the right signal is for the safety of everyone in industrial environments. It explains which signalling is suitable for which application and how modern Andon systems can optimise manual production and logistics.

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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 Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

The shareholders of viastore Group , a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and supporting services, have today (31st March 2022) signed an agreement to sell all shares in the company to Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). For the 2021 financial year, the Group reported sales of around €140m.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

This means that they can be used from production right through to distribution in one smooth, easy stream and then can be reused for multiple trips. The post Industry View: How Nestable Pallets in Racking Transform Warehouse Space appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts. He’s proven go-to-market and growth leadership across industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. Do they have reason to believe it has run its course? It also breaks out end-user industries. Honeywell includes Intelligrated within its Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) segment.

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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 Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

We are a logistics partner of choice for the growing number of online channels and platforms which entrepreneurs are using to sell their own designs and products, including global e-commerce shipping platforms, and are heavily involved in the Fulfilled by Amazon programme in several countries. “In

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Finally, we arrived at what we can consider today’s industry-leading software, which we’ll look at now in more detail.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Government regulation that touches on aspects of volume and carriage is another force that’s in play in the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 24, 2020

This awful state of affairs was, of course, caused by coronavirus lockdowns that have seen so many confined to ships indefinitely, and long beyond their legal contracts. So it is difficult to understand why, even as they deliver the products we need to survive the current crisis, seafarers are being denied basic human rights.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

These clamps are customized to ensure the safe transportation of such products. Now, let us look at their importance in various industries and how they help in material handling. In industries such as warehousing and logistics, clamp trucks and forklift attachments help operators move large, heavy, and bulky loads.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

The shareholders of viastore Group , a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and supporting services, have today (31st March 2022) signed an agreement to sell all shares in the company to Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). For the 2021 financial year, the Group reported sales of around €140m.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

Autonomous Mobile Robots will contribute significantly to efficient and productive use of increasingly vital cold storage. But with design features addressing many of these issues, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) offer a way forward in applying automation to improve cold store efficiency and productivity. Typical maximum speed is 1.7m/s

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably remember “ the moments of truth ” that former P&G President and CEO A.G.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Product bar codes may also be scanned to verify the right number of products were selected. Product bar codes may also be scanned to verify the right number of products were selected. But all these scans across all the pick locations and picked products generates truly massive data. Overcoming the Objections of IT.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

In this regard, we focus both on our own sustainable business practices and on the products and solutions we manufacture.”. In the year under review, the company employed 334 apprentices training in 14 occupations all over Europe and 30 students pursuing 10 for-credit dual-course college programmes in Germany.

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