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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

Of course, the Internet of Things and the broader field of artificial intelligence have a host of potential supply chain applications. . Despite many attempts from a variety of organizations to apply various technologies to cut down on food waste, the problem persists. In all, 46% of total produce is lost each year, according to BCG.

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“A3” is an Obligation for the Coach

The Lean Thinker

” They teach “problem solving” courses so people can learn to do this properly. We had case studies, exercises, all in an effort to teach people to be better problem solvers. ” The thought was that because Toyota has good problem solvers, that their course must be really good. That, of course, is a start.

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Top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training Programs and Courses in 2016

GlobalTranz

Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. However, wrong understanding and usage of logistics management is just a waste of time. University Courses. 1) Course in E Logistics and Supply Chain Management by National University. 3) OnCampus Texas.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Kroger’s foundation is funding food waste research. The deal sets the lofty goal of deploying 12,000 of Wingcopter’s 198 drone systems over the course of the next 5 years. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households. To combat the problem, the Kroger Co.

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Manufacturing Blogging – great idea or waste of time?

GlobalTranz

So now we know what a blog is but why is manufacturing blogging a great idea and not a waste of time: To Help People. Google 'percent of B2B purchases that start with a search' and you'll see many studies showing that the number is somewhere around 66% to 93%, and many of these surveys are a year or two old.

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Warehouse Design – Rules of Thumb… And a Checklist

Logistics Bureau

Of course, in a brief guide like this one, we can only share some basic tips for warehouse planning and design. Waste disposal solutions. It features case studies of some of our successful projects and provides you with some easy options for getting in touch with us. Truck turning space 30-40 metres. Important Planning Points.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?