Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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3PL Links

MARCH 11, 2024

Top 6 Most Important Inventory Optimization Strategies | Image source: Shipdepot Decreased output, unanticipated expenses, and delivery delays are just a few of the issues that can occur from a lack of inventory management. Discover six strategies for inventory optimization if your firm has been dealing with similar issues.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets. In this blog, we’re going to cover why every service business owner needs to prioritize pricing strategies and discuss three of the most common and strategic pricing models.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2021

Buying Better and Reducing Risk with Scott Evans. Scott Evans and Joe Lynch discuss buying better and reducing risk. Waybridge makes a tech platform that unlocks opportunities to make the raw materials supply chain more efficient, more resilient, and more sustainable. Learn More About Buying Better and Reducing Risk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP). The Greenscreens.ai

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

By carefully planning and scheduling maintenance before issues arise, businesses can avoid interruptions and reduce costs associated with emergency repairs and downtime. Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Let’s dive in!

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

ShipMonk combines the experience of our 3PL experts with the efficiency of time-saving automation so ecommerce brands of all sizes can scale and grow with our omnichannel fulfillment services. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Mosca is making its corporate commitment transparent and offering an overview of future goals with its first in-depth sustainability strategy report. It also includes a comprehensive materiality analysis and a detailed description of resource consumption along with numerous starting points/targets for new and ongoing sustainability projects.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Other departments of your organization will also save money and function more efficiently, too. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Fill Containers Wisely.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. By working closely with suppliers, organizations can improve the quality and reliability of their in-bound supply chains, reduce costs, and increase their overall efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 16, 2023

The overwhelming priority for executives in 2023 was to reduce supply risk for materials. So how do they get there?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition, mounting environmental concerns and sustainability goals push organizations to reduce their carbon footprint, which often entails optimizing transportation for efficiency. Organizations have turned to data-driven decision making as a cornerstone of transportation spend optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. It is a modern business strategy that lets company staff make decisions based on facts instead of biases. The volume and quality of data is important.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Driven by strong organic growth and a strategy of acquisitions to better meet market needs, the RAJA Group has become a key player in the field of business supplies and equipment. The post RAJA shares growth strategy with suppliers appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Conger

APRIL 19, 2024

With heaps of data right there for the taking, deciding on the best moves for your fleet becomes a breeze. Picture your material handling operation broken down into easy-to-understand data points. Pinpointing the perfect time for refueling or recharging and can reduce downtime and ramp up team productivity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In Data gives shippers insights. Efficient, sustainable supply chains go hand in hand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

SICK has launched an industry-first safety light curtain system for Smart Box Detection, designed to enable the continuous safe material flow of cartons or cuboid goods at the entry or exit points of protected areas, while safeguarding people from dangerous materials-handling, conveying or packaging machinery.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Logistics providers need to process large quantities of warehouse data every day to control their material flow efficiently. Timesquare reduces costs and minimises risks As its order volumes increased, Fressnapf was finding it increasing more time-consuming to obtain maximum transparency for material flows. “We

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Soon, it’ll almost be a guarantee that if you’re not leveraging modern data analytics properly, you’re losing money or leaving it on the table.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. CarrierDirect builds organizations and relationships, providing strategy and technology designed to maximize efficiency, reduce cost, and make your business stand out. About CarrierDirect.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. More data is coming in than ever before.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Tyre repair and replacement is in fact the second largest cost for most materials handling operations. This decreases friction when the operator selects the reduced angle, resulting in reduced tyre wear and cost. These trucks are sometimes required to work closely alongside materials and workers,” says van den Brand. “In

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. With that in mind, the application of freight data holds an additional value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Traditional slotting solutions require customized models, extensive engineering, measurement, and data collection. They learn the spatial characteristics of the DC, and predict task time based on activity-level data captured in the DC. Predictive analytics can inject some intelligence into this process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Soaring material costs, wavering customer demand, and disrupted shipping patterns are just some of the challenges businesses are continuing to face as a result. It can equip teams with better, more comprehensive data that can be used to make meaningful business decisions to maximise flexibility and opportunities for growth.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Proactively assessing the risks Taking risk assessment seriously and proactively by implementing technologies and insights into supply chain processes can help stay ahead of disruptions and concerns with data-driven decision making.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Is Our Warehouse Lighting Energy Efficient? Are We Lighting Our Warehouse Spaces Unnecessarily?

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

With the right strategy, data analytics can provide valuable visibility into your warehousing operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Large corporations often have thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, of direct material suppliers. The data, which is reported on the EcoVadis platform, highlights the supplier’s emissions.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This discussion centers on practical tactics for enhancing reverse packaging logistics, an insightful method for effectively repurposing spent materials back into the manufacturing process. This entails encouraging circularity, reducing waste, and designing packaging that is readily recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ) navigate through warehouses or production halls, they become real data collectors. Data that is, however, immediately deleted again. The data collected via sensors and cameras can be used in the ARIBIC cloud to create continuously updated 3D maps of warehouses or production facilities.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management. That’s one of the key questions I addressed with Jeff Burns, President of Kenco Material Handling Solutions , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. We find very few people are tracking data and spend on this equipment.”.

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