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The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network

Logistics Bureau

Maybe it’s because the tools are out there to do it now, but I’d like to highlight other approaches that are less time-consuming and resource-hungry. We did it all on spreadsheets in the early days because there were no specialist tools around. Now there are great tools, such as Supply Chain Guru and others. Specialist Tools.

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10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Logistics Bureau

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. 3) Triadic Warehousing. Business benchmarking is seen as one of the smartest management tools around. 8) Know Your Data. Medium-moving product.

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Warehouse 5S: The Ultimate Guide [FREE 5S Checklist Inside!]

Conger

For example, it avoids clutter, needless stock build-ups, tools and products on the way, wasted time looking for parts, and the creation of safety hazards. By removing debris, dirt, broken tools, excess stock, scrap, etc., It may involve: Cleaning the whole facility, including shelves and racking, tools, equipment, and machinery.

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Technology to cut workplace injuries

Logistics Business Magazine

This cloud-based solution combines video captured through a mobile application with AI-driven data analysis to accurately measure risk movements in the workplace, and help with ?implementing implementing tools that keep workers safe.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Below are some key points from our discussion as well as the full video interview. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. And finally, what warehouse technologies can help improve associates’ job satisfaction, productivity, and safety?

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Forewarned is Forearmed in Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

In concert with the rise in m-commerce is the increasing popularity of live shopping, whereby retailers can digitally broadcast their products via video and connect directly with consumers online. And by 2025 social commerce sales – those taking place on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – are estimated to triple. “In

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New Smart Pallet Mover promises performance boost

Logistics Business Magazine

A user-friendly 3D online tool, the SPM Layout Configurator & Pallet Flow Simulator, makes it possible to configure a system quickly and easily as well as simulate planned operation on the computer.”. Networking capabilities based on global data standards such as REST API and JSON ensure maximum compatibility and ease of use.