Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today, a business footprint touches everything from growers and materials suppliers to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and consumers. As a result, there’s a growing need for end-to-end visibility and for rich data that points the business compass toward the right outcomes. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2023

With the launch of a new de-palletization system, Körber Supply Chain claims to be the first supplier of automated logistics solutions to offer a total turnkey solution for the separation of goods from pallet to tray. The goal is to fully automate and eliminate risks and sudden downtime in the sorting process.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” That end of our logistic bridge needs to start transforming. By Peter Layton. The Australian national support base is changing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

As data in transportation becomes more abundant and readily available, the question of “ What data is available ?” has changed to “ Is the data meaningful ?” If you are in search of meaningful data it is imperative to understand its building blocks or foundation. Where is the data coming from?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For the world of logistics, and in particular for e-commerce warehouses and postal hubs, the Black Friday period – which coincides with the beginning of the peak season – represents a challenge in the fields of packaging, labelling, sorting and shipping. The same goes for Cyber Monday, which is often stretched out to become Cyber Week.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The importance of maintenance to conveyor systems cannot be underestimated, as it directly impacts the bottom line of any logistics operation in the UK. Conveyor systems play a vital role in meeting the growing demand for efficient and reliable supply chain solutions in the UK’s ecommerce and logistics industry.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

Logistics is an essential aspect of the operations of non-profit organizations , such as food banks. Some key considerations for logistics and operations of these type of associations include: 1. Data Management : Data management is essential in tracking and reporting on the impact of food bank operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The Logistics Business Show – which is being held online from 20 th -24 th September 2021 – features a strong line-up of expert speakers across its four days. Who Wins When Humans & Robots Meet? Kicking off the panel discussions on Monday 20 th September at 11.00 On Monday 20 th September at 14.00 Tuesday’s middle session at 13.00

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

But without this information, your marketing team is shooting in the dark, your customer service reps have no idea who they’re talking to, and you are missing out on all sorts of opportunities to grow your business. Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. There is a known problem for manufacturers in synchronizing their supply chain.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

Digitalizing processes to incorporate artificial intelligence will deliver improved data accuracy and enhanced visibility to help quickly interpret and analyze information to make more informed decisions. With accurate data, businesses can adapt and drive improvements faster. Improving Demand Forecasting and Demand Planning.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

That’s the sort of thing that excites me: how you can use frameworks like that to achieve great things in your organisation, in your own departments. This is particularly so if management sets a big, hairy, audacious goal and motivates employees to strive to meet the challenge. How is all that possible? Motivators Get People Motivated.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Supply chain logistics is writing a new story, as companies have started taking a holistic approach by introducing new features to its process by understanding and taking the requirements of its customers. The freight forwarders today have the skills to manage any sort of emergencies and take the profession to the next level.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Visibility is vital in this new normal that the shipping and logistics industry finds itself in regarding managing transportation processes. Benefits of this sort of approach include but are not limited to:

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sorting, Packaging, and Cooling: Immediately after harvesting, the time sensitive journey to final consumer becomes a race against the clock. Produce is sorted by size, appearance, and quality to remove damaged or subpar items. Sustainable Practices in Produce Logistics Sustainability is at the forefront of the modern food industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

“This is a strategically important development that meets the needs of UK warehouse operators facing the combined challenges of a rapidly moving ecommerce marketplace, rising costs and a reducing pool of available labour.”. The post GreyOrange forms UK partnership with Logistex appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

With the high cost of human labour prompting more and more logistics companies to seek ways of working that rely less on people, interest in automation is greater than ever at this year’s IMHX , says Event Director, Rob Fisher. This represents some 12.5% of the total workforce required.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Dexory has secured $19 million in Series A funding led by leading European VC firm Atomico, with participation from existing investors Lakestar, Kindred, Capnamic, and Maersk Growth, the investment arm of the global logistics and container shipping company, Maersk.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

This includes the arduous task of manually sorting packages by size and address, as well as inefficient routing that results in delayed deliveries. Overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes improved logistics technology, optimized routing, and enhanced visibility throughout the supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. Failure to meet these requirements could mean a 3 percent chargeback per case value of each missing item.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2019

The technology has shown its great agility in this very demanding context and offered a customized automated logistics process meeting the very high level of safety required to handle the flows of more than one billion banknotes per year.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers. Unified data enables analytics to create efficiency and reduce emissions in several ways. Unify data streams. Eliminate deadheading.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2024

Shipping Method Same-day, next-day, two-day, 3-5 day, and 5-7 day shipping all have different rates depending on the carrier, and different criteria for meeting those rates, such as order cut-off times or weight and size limits. Sure, you can track all of this yourself, but working with ShipMonk can put this data at your fingertips.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. However, they also need to expand to meet the escalating demands of consumers. Seven Themes Recommended at the Gartner Symposium 1.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Find your Safety Data Sheet. So, how do you determine your product’s hazmat classification?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

With the new Smart Pallet Mover (SPM), Interroll has launched an awarded solution that can be adapted as a flexible and modular pallet management system to meet a wide range of application requirements in industrial manufacturing. The SPM is designed to transport, sort and buffer boxes or pallets weighing up to 1,000kg. environments.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2018

Shifting gears, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: CVS Adds Home Delivery With Help From Post Office (WSJ – sub. Nestlé and XPO Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK. CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report Shows Stronger U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

With the new Smart Pallet Mover (SPM), Interroll has launched a solution that can be adapted as a flexible and modular pallet management system to meet a wide range of application requirements in industrial manufacturing. The SPM is designed to transport, sort and buffer boxes or pallets weighing up to 1,000kg. environments.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

For example, simple demographic data will show you the most active age group and their activities or occupations. You can meet these expectations by organizing a professional support service. Such a variety will facilitate sorting out the requests to identify the most manageable ones and those requiring closer attention.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

Those are just some of the questions I addressed with John Martin, Vice President at MercuryGate , and Brian Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer at SMC 3 , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. There are many carriers and interaction points for each mode with a lot of data to share. Supply Chain Visibility Gaps.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Fortna, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, has announced the development of the FORTNA Last Mile Solution Center. A recent statistic from the United Nations estimates that by 2030, the population living in big cities will increase by 55%, making last mile delivery critical for logistic companies.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Trucking capacity is currently so tight that logistics service providers are turning away record amounts of freight. Sort through enormous amounts of data to meet strategic goals during bid valuation. Rates have been rising, and some shippers have even had to cut earnings outlooks due to rising transportation costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

And now let us examine the reasons why a career in logistics offers so much diversity to so many workers. The main lack of talent is in middle management, especially in big data analytics and supply chain planning, where the shortage is around 54%. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2021

This is where Bridgestone and Goodyear felt the need to create a national footprint of last mile distribution to deliver the item just in time when the need actually arises and predict what sort of demand they’ll have in local marketplaces as well. Focus on the Data. Other data is also important. For TireHub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Other shippers have caught on, understanding that being environmentally friendly can align with meeting consumer demand. Business intelligence sorts it all out.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Towards the end of 2019, CKF was approached by the Laithwaites team to develop and deliver a new automated palletising solution to meet its current and projected future requirements. This requires the filled cases of wine to be automatically sorted and placed onto the correct pallet to be shipped through the correct carrier.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Remember the old-time medicine shows , when showmen and storytellers posed as doctors and peddled miracle elixirs for all sorts of ailments? UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics. Blockchain doesn’t erase the fact that supply chains still suffer from crappy data.

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