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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. For example, the curing process can take a couple of days. For example, minimizing overhead is the key for many online retailers to remain in business. Be aware of the downsides of converting pneumatic forklift tires to solid.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – December

Ship Monk

She definitely gets sh*t done! Francheska is a great coworker, team player, and example to follow. He is always punctual and reliable. He definitely gets sh*t done! She definitely gets sh*t done! Her dedication is recognized by management with a loud and cheerful Thank You! Thank you, Francheska!!

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DCSA Publishes Complete Framework of Just-in-Time Standards for Main Port Call Activities

Shipping and Freight Resource

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. To provide a global industry framework that preserves investments, DCSA collaborated with ITPCO¹ and IMO² to align port call data definitions to existing standards.

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Mobile Warehouse Robotics Market to Continue Its Explosive Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. A number of ARC Advisory Group research initiatives have shown that the lack of available labor, rising labor costs, and limited labor reliability are widespread concerns for warehouse operators.

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5 Tips for Navigating Global Port Congestion and the Ocean Container Shortage

Now, That's Logistics

During the week of May 30 th , for example, Yantian’s container dwell times rose to eight days and were expected to reach as high as 18-21 days by early-June. For example, if you’ve always used ocean freight and have customers that are frustrated by the long lead times, consider using air freight for those clients who have more urgent needs.

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What does ‘on-time, in-full’ (OTIF) mean in the consumer sector?

PINC

With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and carriers to work together to create efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chains. The problem is that there is no standard definition for OTIF.

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Shipping Carriers and Services Overview

Ship Monk

However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example Priority Mail Cubic, which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight. Another example of an area UPS shines is in the shipment of high-value items.