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Game-changing intralogistics technologies at IMHX 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, with a substantial decline in the availability of forklift drivers recognised as a major problem, a growing number of warehouse and distribution centre operators see driverless forklift truck technology as the solution to the recruitment and employment cost challenges they face.

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5th-generation energy for 5th-generation air power

Logistics in War

Editorial Note: On 11 April 2019, the Sir Richard Williams Foundation is holding a seminar examining high-intensity operations and sustaining self-reliance. In support of the seminar, The Central Blue and Logistics in War will be publishing a series of articles.

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How Data Can Improve Last-Mile Delivery

Shipchain

Below is an overview of the benefits of data as well as examples of how it has helped companies with their final-mile distribution. For example, a manager struggling with late deliveries can review delivery route data and find out that a specific route is causing these issues, and can then suggest an alternate course to take.

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Intermodal Europe is back – and it’s live!

Logistics Business Magazine

There are delays and bottlenecks, but the focus on driving efficiency to resolve these bottlenecks is a great example of the industry’s adaptability,” continues Press. While disruptions to the global supply chain have continued to place significant pressure, the industry has continued to keep the flow of goods moving.

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Sustaining machines – logistics and autonomous systems

Logistics in War

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. But think of what can be done when an advanced predictive AI is aligned with a scalable autonomic distribution system? By David Beaumont.

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10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Logistics Bureau

Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. We do that by looking at the hours we’re putting into the distribution centre and measuring what the output is. Let’s take a look at them one by one: 1) Minimal Touch of Goods.

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Industry View: See the Technology Reshaping Warehousing at IMHX 2019

Logistics Business Magazine

Dematic’s suite of high-intelligence iQ software, for example, ranges from a top-level Warehouse Management System, through Warehouse Execution and Control Software to a cloud-based Asset Performance Management platform which offers live-updates on KPIs across multiple distribution sites.