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Troubleshooting by Defining Standards

The Lean Thinker

A few years ago I posted Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize and talked in general terms about the sequence of thinking that gives reliable outcomes. Because if you (as an organization) don’t know how to reliably achieve the standard you are relying on luck. Question 3: Are the conditions required for success present?

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Why data source matters to accurately and objectively assess the over the road trucking market

FreightWaves SONAR

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources. Market volatility presents a logistical challenge for the trucking industry. The challenge with lagging data in logistics.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. Having more capacity as a freight forwarder will present the most competitive offer to the customer, always considering the shipper’s needs, requirements, and goals. Add Value to Your Business Finally, a freight forwarder is reliable.

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“Selling Baoli creates strong customer relationships”

Logistics Business Magazine

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. MV: Definitely. It definitely is. Baoli EMEA S.p.A. , MV: Of course! MV: Very important!

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It Takes Two: Shipping Two Private Jets Overseas in Record Time

Now, That's Logistics

Asked whether the airplane transport project presented unique challenges for DB Schenker Americas, Zanella said the logistics provider has conquered difficult requirements and beat short timelines in the past, but nothing quite like this. That’s a definite testament to our capabilities as a reliable, flexible logistics partner.”.

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Six supply chain predictions for 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

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. This clearly presents both an opportunity and challenge for retailers and last mile logistics companies.

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Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics

Logistics Business Magazine

It ensures transparency, reliability and flexibility, but also the greatest possible planning security. It is the reason we want to be a constant and reliable partner for our customers and support them in optimizing their supply chains with autonomous picking systems, data-based solutions and intelligent software systems. Q: Instead…?