Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Businesses across all sectors are looking to AI, whether it’s to improve productivity and efficiencies within their operations or to offer a more personalised experience to customers, writes Faki Saadi (pictured), Director of Sales, UK, Ireland and France at SOTI. We have seen this in action through our work with DPD.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

TMS (Transport Management System) is one such automation that is helping manage and automate the operations by providing visibility into the transportation activities. Operational efficiency: With TMS, one can easily consolidate order and optimize route plan and schedule accordingly. Why TMS is needed?

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

These integrated devices depend on various components in a fleet management system that provide efficiency and safety. Telematics : With telematics, operators can display real-time vehicle diagnostics that help to enhance efficiency and decision-making. It helps in promoting safer driving practices and reducing breakdowns.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 25, 2022

Processes such as order-to-delivery, sometimes called order-to-cash, is key to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. It is important for ATO manufacturers to monitor the status of their inventory. Before product changes are finalized, old inventory must be disposed of. Advantages of ATO Manufacturing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

To date, 20 facilities have benefited from the introduction of RCP’s effective and space-efficient recycling system, as part of a staged installation process, which will continue through 2022. Every month, at each site it’s installed, the recycling system diverts 0.5 tonnes away from general waste disposal.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

To date, 20 facilities have benefited from the introduction of RCP’s effective and space-efficient recycling system, as part of a staged installation process, which will continue through 2022. Every month, at each site it’s installed, the recycling system diverts 0.5 tonnes away from general waste disposal.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. Effective Cost Management Driven By Reverse Logistics Systems. reverse logistic cycle time control.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Reverse logistics stands for all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. The manufacturing firm would then have to organize shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling, or disposing of the product. What Is Reverse Logistics.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In this post, we deep dive into the world of inbound and outbound logistics, dissecting their key differences, their significance in the broader spectrum of supply chain operations, and their critical role in the last mile of delivery. Accurate demand forecasting and efficient inventory control systems are vital.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It doesn’t have fleets of airplanes and trucks at its disposal, multiple warehouse locations, capital to invest in technology, or sufficient order volume to leverage discounts with third-party shipping carriers. ShipMonk owns and operates eight fulfillment centers across the US, plus others in the UK , Europe , Mexico and Canada.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 5, 2023

Once these businesses realize the true cost of a return, the pressure is on their sales, merchandising, and fulfillment teams to provide customers with accurate information, prevent mistakes, and improve operations to reduce their return rate. Returnly is an RMA system that issues a store credit even before the item is scanned.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 14, 2023

Receiving — Whether an ecommerce brand manages their own fulfillment operations or partners with a fulfillment company (3PL), the final stop in the inbound supply chain is the fulfillment center. Invest in an ERP system. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems can help small manufacturing businesses manage their supply chain.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

The short answer is: If you are a medium to large-size operation running multiple shifts, lithium-ion forklift batteries could be a very good option for you. Multi-shift operations tend to benefit the most from switching to lithium-ion forklift batteries Lithium forklift battery's ROI is also often achievable within 36 months.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

The modular booth system and its entire equipment, including LED lighting, company branding and rental furniture, is standardised and can be used as often as desired. Individual catering in the booth and disposable crockery are prohibited. Only reusable aluminium trusses are used for the standardised company boxes.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 27, 2020

Recently, a driverless transport system (DTS) has been introduced to handle all floor-level pallet transport jobs for the healthcare sector at the Harsewinkel distribution center. The source and destination for the automatic system are generated via the respective source and destination storage locations.

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CLX Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Rising customer expectations for shorter transportation times and increased transparency lead increasing businesses to seek systems that can better collect and share all types of tracking information and data across the supply chain. Receive Real-Time Delivery Status Updates. Want to go deeper into transportation visibility?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In addition to the chargebacks, too many violations could cause a shipper to fall out of favor with Walmart and lose supplier status, which would be a major financial hit for most companies. Shippers need better tools at their disposal to keep things running smoothly, and that’s where data analytics comes into play.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL —a simple abbreviation for one of the most complex, integrated, helpful entities operating in the eCommerce landscape. A fourth-party logistics situation means your eCommerce brand works with a provider that has 3PL capabilities plus an additional outside contractor who oversees your company’s overarching supply chain operation.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Presented at 6th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Bali, 2014. .

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Inventory (MRO) Items that are used during the production process that are not part of the actual product, such as machine lubricant, disposable gloves, uniforms, machinery depreciation, batteries, utilities, cleaning supplies, etc. There are three main MOQ types: 1.) Here’s how it works.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2015

By working closely with its suppliers to receive the best sales terms, fluctuating manufacturing capacity when needed and first access to the latest innovations, Raytheon secured its status as a leader in the defense systems market. Connect your supply chain. Connect your supply chain.

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Ship Monk

MAY 31, 2023

Order Tracking — Tracking systems have become so common that customers expect to know, within a few hours, when their package will arrive. Have the systems in place to automate transactional emails, clearly communicate expected shipping and delivery dates, enable order tracking, and quickly follow up on any delays or issues.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. From there, you’ll need to staff it, pay for the equipment, the warehouse management system and other technologies. The Warehouse Management System.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

We have cars with A pps , watches running A pps , TVs that operate with A pps …as the phrase goes “There’s an App for That.” Pre-packaged solutions are for companies that prefer a “Samurai” model, while custom-built Apps are for companies that prefer to operate “Ninja” style.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

We have cars with A pps , watches running A pps , TVs that operate with A pps …as the phrase goes “There’s an App for That.” Pre-packaged solutions are for companies that prefer a “Samurai” model, while custom-built Apps are for companies that prefer to operate “Ninja” style.

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

One of the biggest moves for Turkish Cargo this year was the commencement of operations at their new home in Istanbul Airport. In the interim, cargo transportation operations have been operating via passenger flights at a temporary satellite facility, with no loss in quality of service. Maintaining Steady Growth.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Depending on their status as certified/tested, prototype or damaged/end of life, there are varying risks associated with safe handling, storage and shipping of the batteries,” confirms Christopher Fuchs, MD at Nefab Packaging. Air cargo operators are very reluctant to take lithium batteries on board,” he says. “At

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