Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2021

Whether you’re delivering products or services, there is a lot of focus today on the last mile. And one of the best examples is newspaper distribution, which like other industries, has to keep pace with changing customer expectations and market trends. Read more [Video] Emerging Trends In Newspaper Distribution Technology.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 31, 2020

In this time, many manufacturers had seized the opportunity to product the masks for the public. Once they had product masks, the masks would be uniformly deployed. At this moment, the distribute network just liked a Manufacturer Storage with Direct Shipping. And the production of manufacturers is very high.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. You want to make sure that your provider is doing all that it can to protect the integrity of your products while adhering to GMP guidelines. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Distribution Centers. This allows companies to keep a closer eye on inventory levels, product flows, and shipping. Less product damage and better brand experience for customers because there’s no intermingling between one company's goods and another's. Their pros and cons. Let's dive in!

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Many companies are excited by the prospect of increasing efficiency and productivity with some help from automated equipment. Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Fixed automation is generally suitable for large-volume products.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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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. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

One of the key components of a distribution network for any business is its strategic use of order fulfillment facilities. The first is the fulfillment center and the second is the distribution center. It is important to recognize the subtle differences between distribution and order fulfillment. What is a distribution center?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. This involved taking the container from the port by truck to our nearby warehousing facility, where we loaded the products onto domestic dry vans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution. These new tools will free time for managers and engineers, making them more productive and their DCs more efficient and effective. Proactively re-slot products to improve efficiency.

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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. Deliveries are now tracked via the app and customers are kept up to date with realistic ETA information, a function that is available to all Podfather core product users as standard.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. If your distribution fleet comprises large goods vehicles, you can save much money on tyres by retreading them instead of replacing them when the original treads wear down.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

Fulfillment and distribution are two different processes, right? Is a distribution center the same thing as a fulfillment center? Is distribution logistics the same thing as fulfillment logistics? As an all-in-one solution, we at ShipMonk, handle both distribution and fulfillment for ecommerce businesses.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 7, 2023

Those goals also tell you how much you’ve already evolved, and as such it is vital that your company understands the most critical distribution metrics, that way you can keep control on your day-to-day operations as well as your month-to-month, quarter-to-quarter, and year-to-year progress. What Are Distribution Metrics?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For almost 40 years, more and more high-speed doors from Efaflex have been reliably doing their job in the production of Wernsing Feinkost GmbH in Addrup-Essen/Oldenburg, Germany. The production halls of Wernsing Feinkost GmbH are as dynamic as the relationship between the two business partners.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to omnichannel distribution. In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. The different omnichannel distribution pathways. The difference between omnichannel and multichannel distribution. The benefits of omnichannel distribution. Let’s get started!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. If you’ve got products that are used by the general population, most high-density population areas are going to draw your distribution centres towards them. 4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 9, 2022

The importance of distribution software. There are a host of distribution software systems that manage internal and external supply chain workflows. Distribution software benefits. Distribution software can bring many benefits to inventory management teams, and the wider business, including: Accurate demand forecasting.

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3PL Links

AUGUST 13, 2023

Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices | Image source: Pexels Any firm needs logistics to make sure that products are delivered to clients successfully and efficiently. We’ll talk about sustainable logistics for warehousing and distribution in this article.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The post New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In conjunction with this round, we are announcing our new model and a new category of distribution — Networked Distribution — which will further our mission to empower modern shippers to move products brilliantly. A ‘next generation’ distribution experience transformed by technology and innovation.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 19, 2021

This way of work optimizes space utilization and guarantee the maximum throughput, aiming at the automated management of internal logistics from the automated warehouse towards the production departments and vice versa. The process starts with procurement of raw materials (agricultural products such as sugar, cane and fruit and water).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. In order to maintain a successful distribution center in this business environment, you have to run an efficient operation in which you are constantly moving product and satisfying your customers.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. You might ask the following questions: What’s the total amount of product we may have to move across the country?

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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. Checkweighing is usually done at the end of the production process and is designed to “check” that the weight of the package of the product falls within the determined weight perimeters.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of those services and examine what product rework companies can do for your business. Rework most commonly refers to the reconfiguration of products to make them suitable for delivery to your end customers (e.g., for distribution here. A product component needs to be replaced.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

The main objective of VSM is to identify those activities that do not generate value in the production process and in the logistics management of a product. To do this, the different flows (information, work and movement) of the different activities and stages through which a product passes are analysed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. Orders come in, and customers expect their product to be delivered when they want it.

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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. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2015

Throughout the supply chain, the use of metrics to track and understand processes provides an invaluable resource for ensuring increased production and customer satisfaction. What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? What Distribution Center Metrics Need Tracking? On-Time Shipping. Accuracy in Order Fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

Many years ago, I conducted research on the GIS market and through that process learned that electric distribution companies have challenges distinct from many other organizations. Perhaps the most notable is the extensive network of distributed assets that must be managed and maintained.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub. At DP World we think ahead and create smarter trade solutions and this lease is an outstanding example of the benefits of port-centric logistics. “We The post Swain plans distribution facility at London Gateway appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Over the past few weeks, there’s been a lot of buzz and discussion about Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, everything from the impact to competing grocery retailers and prices to the accelerated evolution of omni-channel distribution. It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. For example: Why will it exist? This becomes even more important as distribution and fulfillment processes change in line with the shift toward omnichannel sales. This principle ranked at top of the list.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And of course, Oracle with their investments in Cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, and artificial intelligence can be used to minimize inputs while increasing productivity. Many retailers have implemented complex distributed order management solutions in long, costly implementations to support new last mile capabilities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

The capacity of their sortation and distribution systems often decides on their competitiveness. In order to hold their own against competitors, the future success of mail order companies and logistics service providers will depend even more on the performance of their distribution centres. Market trends?

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