The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Pairing advanced technologies with deep-seated industry expertise, Loadsmart fuels growth, simplifies operational complexity and bolsters efficiency for carriers and shippers alike. Of course, some of the industry leaders like Loadsmart are delivering these innovations today.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

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. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. But our approach goes even further. How can we pass this test?

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

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. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. But our approach goes even further. How can we pass this test?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

We continuously drive the industry forward with innovation, but our capacity to create tools and technology that make the complex world of ecommerce efficient, cost-effective, and much easier for brands, well, that’s where the heart of our business is.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Pairing advanced technologies with deep-seated industry expertise, Loadsmart fuels growth, simplifies operational complexity and bolsters efficiency for carriers and shippers alike. Of course, some of the industry leaders like Loadsmart are delivering these innovations today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Michelin Training and Information Centre (MTIC) in Stoke-on-Trent is running the new materials handling tyre fitting course, which also embraces management of solid wheels. Michelin says the course lays the foundation for training excellence internationally and is hoping to roll it out across Europe.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2024

SONAR itself is an amazing tool to help users see market trends, forecast for upcoming quarters and make more informed decisions, but we know that the true value is not just in the data itself, but also in understanding how to use it. Our experts can help you analyze your lanes and decide the best course of action.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 6, 2021

This has been especially true in both the tech and transportation industries where companies use contractors to avoid payroll taxes and deduct the cost of contractors as an expense. Before going into how this effects the trucking industry, let’s cover the core part of worker misclassification: the ABC test.

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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. Gamification is already proven across many industry sectors and has been shown to increase worker engagement by as much as 10% annually.

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes The leading PCOs recognize that their success depends on their ability to make full use of tools that address every facet of their business to attract, service and maintain customers. Of course, you can’t be standing by to pick up the phone or reply to a message immediately 24/7.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 14, 2023

The industry has been propelled forward at lightning speed in recent years, thanks in large part to an intensifying focus on technology. Fortunately, hopeful changemakers can look to several resources to broaden their understanding of both the freight market and the industry as a whole.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Does your existing software/ERP system have demand forecasting tools or data-analytics in the system? Set a Clear-Course Budget: Define a comprehensive budget for the ERP transition. Generic ERP systems do have their advantages, but for mid-market manufacturers, there are a lot of good reasons to consider an industry-specific solution.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2023

If you’re wondering how to become a handyman, the following steps will give you a better idea of how you can launch your career in the field service industry. Get Started With the Right Tools 1. In addition, some states require you to complete handyman courses to further your education. Table of Contents [Open] [Close] 1.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. If I need to make 96 units during the course of an 8 hour day, then I need to have made 48 units in four hours. Asking and answering these questions is the purpose of many of the “lean tools” – including takt time.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. In fact, many of the headwinds that the shipping industry faced in 2021—port congestion, equipment shortages, intermodal challenges and blank sailings, among other issues—are expected to remain a factor going into 2022.

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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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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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Of course, that all depends on seeing the activities that are occurring, benchmarking current carrier operations and continuously improving. Allocate assets based on market conditions.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

We’re talking the tools, technology, and team members who set you up for success on all fronts. When ShipMonk started, one of the driving forces was shaking up the long-static logistics industry with innovation that would allow ecommerce brands to grow and scale optimally. Overall, our 3PL is in the business of growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

His time abroad has given him the tools to understand not only the U.S. She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management. In this critical moment, the idea of freight foresight and prediction takes hold within shipping tools. New ways must be adopted.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

As a leading cloud-based transportation management platform, Transporeon provides modular applications that power a global network for more than 150,000 carriers and 1,400 shippers and retailers with an integrated suite of best-in-class sourcing, planning, execution, monitoring and settlement tools.

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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 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. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

Since the pandemic’s beginnings the logistics industry has endured numerous whipsaw moves in supply and demand, and the material handling business—plagued with labor shortages, both in the warehouse and in the cab of a semi—is looking for new ways to navigate them. The same could be said for metal fabricators farther up the supply chain.

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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. Transportation Management.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Email vs. Other Forms of Communication For many years, email has been the gold standard of communication tools for DTC businesses. Your products are different, your sales cycle might be longer or shorter, your customers are different — so it’s useless to compare your conversion rate, for example, to an industry average. The downside?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. As an analogy, DHL has established parameters that enable these technologies to be used like “a tool in a toolbox.” In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities.

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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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Some new IMO regulations in the shipping industry went into effect earlier this year. But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more. So why not use these tools to promote cleaner waterways and oceans. The goals are 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

We have an opportunity to revolutionize that industry for a lot of our customers that want to dispatch into neighborhoods in a cost-effective and environmentally effective way.”. Shortly after COVID-19 emerged, Carter said, the logistics company sent some 105,000 workers home in the course of just two days to ensure safety.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. It simply means checking your company’s rates paid for freight transportation against those borne by its peers in the same or similar industries and shipping scenarios. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. Indeed, it’s a very straightforward concept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Cognitive ergonomics is the challenge facing the industry. Here, WITRON was one of the pioneers in the industry, as we have been working intensively for more than 20 years on how to minimize the lifting and carrying of heavy loads for employees in the distribution centre. Our onsite teams only work with the best tools.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Business benchmarking is recognised as one of the best management tools around. You need to determine what your current performance is and how it measures up against other performances in your industry. The key bit of information is, in this case of course: How fast is the fastest person? What are people in your industry doing?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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