Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

We believe that our industry can make a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the areas of heating and cooling and food loss,” said Claudio Zanframundo (pictured), president, Thermo King EMEA, Trane Technologies. “We The session was aligned to the EU’s commitment of meeting SDG 12.3

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Walter Rose & Son, a British multi-award-winning butcher, has rolled-out a digital distribution system with software from Podfather. In the past, vehicle checks would have been collected on a paper sheet and delivered back to the transport office later. All drivers use the Podfather app on a smartphone device.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. As strategic leaders, manufacturing and distribution CFOs need to increase the adoption of digital technology to improve operations, efficiency, customer experience, and control along the supply chain. Driving industry 4.0.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation.

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Quality Scales Unlimited

MARCH 9, 2021

Accuracy, reliability and efficiency of data are key factors that affect both safety and performance in warehousing and distribution operations. Floor Scales – Also known as pallet scales, are used to weigh heavy loads during incoming or outgoing transportation, inventory sorting and other operations requiring the weighing of heavy goods.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 20, 2019

The challenge with blockchain over the years, however, has been that companies across industry verticals were not always sure what it was or how to use it. The mindset has evolved to allow more investment in blockchain in industries like transportation and logistics.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. Heavy Involvement in Test Distribution. More than half of pre-pandemic global commerce was transported in these passenger planes,” said Kovacs.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If we learned one lesson over nearly three years of unprecedented industry interruptions since the beginning of the pandemic, it’s that supply chain stability is never entirely predictable. What is Transportation Visibility? How do Transportation Visibility Platforms Improve Supply Chains?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

Warehouse and distribution centres (DCs) are grappling with a significant and ongoing labour shortage. Specifically, Honeywell sees six trends emerging in the warehouse and DC industries. For example, a recent Interact Analysis report showed the mobile robot market is expected to grow from $3.6bn in 2021 to $18bn in 2025.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Many of the following distribution center metrics to track closely mirror those found within transportation and manufacturing, but this listing will focus on those involved in distribution centers. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? On-Time Shipping. Accuracy in Order Fulfillment. Monitor Warehouse Capacity.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2017

“Today, with the Amazon effect and e-commerce, order cycles are a lot faster and order quantities are a lot smaller, which means a lot more less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, and this is happening across a lot of different industries, not just in retail but manufacturing too.”. Wiggins also highlighted another benefit: improved visibility.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. But trying to decide which transportation management provider to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software.

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2019

New approaches to warehousing and distribution are causing a market shift: we’ve now seen some of the biggest brands in the nation utilize these strategies when the stakes are highest. The industrial availability rate for warehouses fell to its lowest rate since 2000 in the third quarter of 2018. Finally, the industry is growing.

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United World Transporation

JUNE 27, 2019

Cold chain logistics is a crucial element of numerous vital industries. Further, companies that provide these services must be capable of making the right choices with everything they transport. One of the most critical aspects of the cold chain is selecting the proper mode of transportation.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 12, 2021

With its current efficiency and reputation, SF is the leader in China’s express industry. In terms of the global logistics network, the first three international express have a developed logistics network, collection, transport and delivery of their own processing. Screenshot from the US media live stream. SF EXPRESS.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). They are often used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around industrial buildings, such as a factory or warehouse environment.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In the race to exceed customer expectations and capitalize on competitive differentiators, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are serving as strategic assets instead of just “places to store stuff.” The robotics market that’s centered on logistics and transportation companies is primed for rapid growth over the next five years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

Disruptive technologies will often alter the form and function of an industry, at least to some degree. The changes brought about by these new disruptions are subtle, making the sector more efficient (production is a good example of this) but change little else. New Changes for the Trucking Industry .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. Uber Freight is a major provider of managed transportation services. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce transport capacities in the market. The driver shortage is affecting available transport capacities. Regularly since Q3 2017, many shipping companies have been confronted by transport scarcity – a problem they’ve never known before.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). They are often used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around industrial buildings, such as a factory or warehouse environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2017

There are many companies that have transportation operations in both the United States and Canada. As you might expect, the transportation market in Canada is a bit different than in the U.S. In 2016, the transportation industry grew by 3.1 90 percent of consumer packaged goods are transported by truck.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

From 22 to 25 March 2022, the global air cargo and logistics industry will meet at the 2+2 event in San Francisco. The air cargo sector proved to be a safeguard for global supply chains during the pandemic and secured the supply of important medical and industrial goods.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

Transaid has completed a major three-year project helping to broaden the understanding of the challenges faced by young women and girls as users of public transport in less accessible parts of three major African cities.

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3PL Links

MARCH 29, 2023

While predicting which trends will dominate the upcoming years is challenging, it is possible to point out those that have been gaining traction in the logistics industry. See some of these technologies that are slated to catch on in this industry over the next few years in today’s post: 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation. Transportation: Produce often travels long distances to reach consumers. The primary modes of transport include trucks, ships, and planes. These centers serve as key hubs in the supply chain.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Wildfires can have significant effects on logistics, disrupting supply chains, transportation networks, and overall business operations. Transportation Disruptions: Wildfires can lead to road closures, evacuation orders, and restricted access to certain areas. Below are some of the key ways in which wildfires can impact logistics.

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Log-hub

APRIL 20, 2023

Sustainable transport solutions, better-utilized vehicles, and the appropriate digital tools are making sustainability a real-time need, not just a trend. This makes sustainability a ticking time bomb for the transport and logistics industry. Digitalization and self-driving vehicles are transforming the entire industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of critical logistics and marine solutions, will use its versatile Multi Carrying Vessel (MCV) fleet to transport off-site manufactured pre-finished volumetric hotel villas to the Sheybarah Island Resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coast.

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