The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

A career business journalist, Peter has served as a maritime reporter, West Coast Bureau Chief, Editor in Chief and Publisher of The Journal of Commerce, over the course of his 30-year career with the JOC beginning as a maritime beat reporter in the early 1990s. JOC products include PIERS, the world’s most comprehensive database of U.S.

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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. Limited storage has presented opportunities for transportation providers to further partnerships and deploy additional resources.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

This year, BIG is celebrating 102 companies, executives, and products dedicated to getting customers the support they need and deserve. Customers who engage with or purchase a product/service at least 3 times are 2x more likely to remain loyal customers. This is ShipMonk’s fourth year in a row being honored with a win.

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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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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Of course that implies that we (our community) is still largely stuck in the same groove we were a decade ago. It took four 11×17 (A3 size) sheets taped together to depict what happened as raw steel came in one end of the building and was cut, bent, welded, painted, and assembled with purchased components into the final product.

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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 Cooperative members who register for one of the above-mentioned logistics courses by CIFFA will get free access to this Masterclass.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Assess profit across the production line. Monitor equipment effectiveness.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1-800-Flowers gave a presentation in which they talked about implementing Oracle warehouse management and transportation management systems in the Cloud. It is gradually being built into their solutions with the supply chain product group being one of the first to embrace this technology. From a Product Company to a Services Company.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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. The Archie was awarded to Calor for delivering the highest quality of services and products over the course of the year, as voted for by the UKMHA’s members.

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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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WorkWave

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Using a template also ensures consistency across your estimates, helping you to present a professional, cohesive brand to prospects and customers. Business information, including: Business name Address Website Phone number Customer information, including: Name Address Phone number And, of course, the estimate!

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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. The present Presently, logistics education has shifted towards a more comprehensive and integrated approach.

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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. In other words, takt time is the required rate of production. Think of it this way.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Lithium-ion battery technology has come of age at precisely the right time to meet the market’s environmental, productivity and safety demands,” Maguire, commented. Of course, lead acid batteries remain a highly efficient option for electric forklifts and many electric Flexi Truck lift trucks still feature this type of battery.

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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. Primary growing regions are southern Nayarit and Sinaloa, and experts note that supplies out of these regions are presently very short.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. Q: What would you describe as the most important quality features of a Baoli product? MV: Of course!

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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. The key was to determine which product to focus on. This ended up being high end products. He told me that there is generally 6 to 7 percent growth in chip production year-over-year.

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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. Production Planning and Scheduling : Will any inbound disruptions cause issues with production planning and firm schedules? In other words, visibility is an enabler. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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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 invention of steam-powered engines and the mechanization of factories revolutionized production and transportation. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And supply chain leaders need to know a few things about how these advancements impact supply chain intelligence, particularly efficacy and productivity. . Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Of course, even those capabilities hinge on AI to digest, interpret and act upon data. .

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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 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. Of course, every company with a distribution fleet to manage will have achieved some degree of maturity in the route optimisation journey.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Factories and production lines have always faced challenges when it comes to protecting workers and maintaining operations. Erik Dahllöf, Sales Manager at VPG, was visiting Lindab’s factory on another matter and during his visit an additional opportunity to improve safety, ergonomics and operations presented itself.

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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

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. Currently, each vehicle has to be charged for at least two to three hours over the course of 24 hours.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

Motorhome specialist Hymer uses a CO2 traffic light system from Werma to ensure the health and safety of all persons present in its Bad Waldsee, Germany maintenance facility. ” It is immediately obvious that the engineer is not only a fan of Hymer and their production processes, he adores the whole world of caravanning. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It explains which signalling is suitable for which application and how modern Andon systems can optimise manual production and logistics. Even in ancient times, wood-fired beacons kept seafarers on course. Optical and audible signals have always played an important role and have been continually developed over the centuries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

With its three business units, viastore completes TICO’s range of products and services and will enable an integrated intralogistics offering and customer-specific solutions in the future – from forklifts to fully automatic sorting systems. Today, the material flow specialist is present in 17 countries with around 600 employees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Sjoerd was even more of a techie than his father and shifted the company’s course towards mechanical engineering and construction. The knowledge and experience gained from these activities were also essential to the development of the company’s present achievements. New innovative products were introduced, such as KOOI®RollerForks.

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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.

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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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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

If so, you probably sell products through your online store (and perhaps other websites), social media platforms, and even physical sales outlets. Managing inventory in such a landscape can be challenging due to the complexity of tracking inventory levels across several channels and maintaining accurately synchronised records.

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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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Logistics Bureau

MAY 23, 2019

Of course, along with our readable posts, you’ve probably spotted the occasional video—and you may even have noticed that we’ve been posting a few more of those lately. Improving productivity. Here at Logistics Bureau, we’re delighted that our blog is attracting so many followers, and that our posts inspire lots of healthy dialogue.

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