Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. So, what is quality data?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

The literal definition of entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.” Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of forward movement in every industry; they are the movers, shakers, idea creators, and changemakers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

The order picking truck with articulated mast has been developed for use in narrow aisles and is available with load capacities of 1.5 Thanks to its unique steering and drive system, its striking appearance is definitely advantageous in narrow aisles. OP stands for Order Picker, and this is exactly what the IFOY truck is designed for.

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Locus

MARCH 27, 2024

To put it in perspective: according to the National Retail Federation, the total amount of returns in the US retail industry hits a staggering $743 billion in merchandise. Imagine a customer browsing online, then picking up their order in-store, or vice versa. Read Also: The Definitive Guide to Logistics Route Optimization 4.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” emails Expensive shipping Lengthy shipping windows Customs and tariffs on orders What is the solution to all these shared issues? Strategically located fulfillment centers. Well, for starters there’s an issue with that question.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity. Perfect Order Performance : It is often represented as a ratio that indicates measured change against a base change value for each measured process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2022

The industrial truck manufacturer Baoli EMEA , part of the KION Group, aims to become one of the top suppliers in the entry-level segment in all 53 countries where it is currently represented with its products. According to my estimates, the entry-level industrial truck segment has at least doubled in the past 12 months.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

MEWPs are now classified according to Group and Type. There are Group A and Group B MEWPs, as well as Types 1, 2, and 3. All operators must now be trained according to the new ANSI standards in order to be certified to operate a MEWP. ANSI is the organization that sets industry standards for aerial lifts.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

Digital transformation is impacting Australia’s major seaports, supermarket chains, package distribution, construction industry and even deep into our homes. The path that such transformation can take is becoming evident in Australia’s mining industry, a world-leader in digital transformation. Problem definition. Collaboration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Even despite the pandemic-related challenges that have still not lost their relevance in the road freight transport industry, the new regulations are set to make very significant changes to how cargo travels on the road in Europe. We are ready”.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

4] The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, too, has brought national industrial mobilisation to the fore in terms of Ukraine responses to Russian aggression, but also in the context of European, US and other logistics support to Ukraine. The unit load ammunition containers (ULAC) are an essential support component of the Australian Army?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

Definitely not. What these diverse groupings all have in common is how they’re protected within the US by the FDA’s high standards for them, and the facilities that handle them (like ecommerce fulfillment centers). Exaggeration? As you can imagine, the list of products that fall under FDA regulation is extensive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. The Great Resignation will accelerate the existing driver exodus, increasing the focus on retention.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

meters and a load capacity of two tonnes, combines the advantages of a narrow-aisle forklift and an order picker. The forklift shows its strength in the high-performance segment as well as in narrow aisles, for rack delivery and bulk order picking. The completely redesigned order picker with a reach height of 11.2

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

Being at the top of the ecommerce game for peak season means understanding every aspect of inventory management, shipping, order fulfillment, delivery, claims, customer experience, and much, much more. A lot goes into those two days, including picking, packing, shipping, and delivery of ordered product(s). What is a Reorder Point?

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A directorate exists within a Joint Logistics Command’s Strategic Logistics Branch to deal with national support issues; with other tasks performed within the Strategic and Intelligence, and International Policy Divisions of the Department; Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and a variety of other across Defence.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, industry experts and observers suggested that e-Commerce was the next big thing and that it’s here to stay. During the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a definite shift toward online shopping. The current signs are not encouraging for freight industry investors. Other affected companies include Wayfair and Shopify.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Conclusion.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Conclusion.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It’s a humbling thought and one that raises some incredible questions about the technology that awaits the industry in the years ahead. The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. What is your industry’s analog camera story? What fundamental aspect is poised for a jolt of tech disruption? To Sum It Up.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The three industries reporting contraction in November are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Primary Metals. New orders which are commonly referred to as the engine that drives manufacturing, essentially erased October’s 4.4% Things are definitely closing strong,” said Fiore in an interview.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Parcel Mentality : Typical parcel deliveries are fast, but not necessarily time definite at the point of purchase. Half said that they were quite/very interested in grouping orders for delivery on a specific day of the week (50%) or when the retailer had deliveries in the area (47%).

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2019

A directorate exists within a Joint Logistics Command’s Strategic Logistics Branch to deal with national support issues; with other tasks performed within the Strategic and Intelligence, and International Policy Divisions of the Department; Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and a variety of other across Defence.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

With a reliance on just-in-time and just-in-sequence supply chains, the automotive industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors to disruption caused by a disorderly British exit from the EU. Brexit preparations at German tyre and technology group Continental include stockpiling. That has already happened at parts supplier Bosch.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

It’s incredibly complex and subject to the unique view of each person and how they perceive the industry. Whether you are new to the transportation industry, are a seasoned veteran, or just want to better understand transportation and logistics terminology, this comprehensive reference guide is for you.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). War Manpower Commission. It still does today.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And for carriers that goal is to move deliver all of the aforementioned consumers’ orders delivered where to need to go, without a high level of stress and disturbances. When events like that happen, you cannot blame anyone for it other than yourself for waiting for the last day or week to order something you knew you would need.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Freight Audit doesn’t require additional customer input as it uses existing platform data, such as rates and transport orders. It taps into Transporeon’s extensive network of 1,400+ shippers and 158,000+ carriers for instant scale, creating a definitive catalogue of buyers and sellers.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Can I order my medication online? Same-day prescription delivery is the delivery of prescription products within 24 hours of when a consumer orders medicines. Also, this is the most preferred delivery method for selling time-sensitive products in the pharmaceutical industry. Saves time and money.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 10, 2018

industrial markets. The inland port role has advanced and modernized significantly throughout the current economic expansion period, and its impact on industrial real estate development will only increase in the years to come, especially if the United States moves to more export-oriented growth,” the report stated. About the Author.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Freeports will provide what the government describes as “a supportive planning environment for the development of tax and customs sites through an extension of permitted development rights and incentivising use of local development orders”. But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Toll Group has implemented Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at Mars Wrigley’s new national distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia. Toll Group is a leading Australian transportation and logistics (T&L) company, with operations in road, rail, sea, air transportation, and warehousing. Shift to automated operations.

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Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

Industry figures illustrate the potential scale of the savings: for example, according to the European Commission some 20% of international transports and 25% of national transports currently represent empty runs. There is no clear scientific definition of how to measure the sustainability of transport.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The four industries reporting contraction in October are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Fabricated Metal Products. New orders, which are commonly referred to as the engine that drives manufacturing, fell 4.4% October also marks the first month new orders have dropped below 60 since April 2017’s 57.1

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When you’re in the market for a TMS, it’s important to look beyond terms like SaaS or cloud in order to really understand your hosting options, how the data model will enable better business efficiencies and service, and the ease of integrations. When on a multi-tenant system, you must follow the timing of the group.

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