Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

Yorkshire, UK-based temperature-controlled food storage and distribution (TSC&D) firm, Reed Boardall, has battled through one of the most difficult years in its 30-year history.

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

We spoke with Mr. Brett Turner, Vice President Supply Chain Management at DKSH (Thailand) to learn more about the strategy behind FMCG transportation and distribution in the ASEAN region and he also shared with us his vision focusing on future development of Thailand through this business.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. It’s a good idea to begin by gathering knowledge about the areas of high energy consumption in your warehouse or distribution centre.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Finding the right food-grade warehouse provider for storage and distribution is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Can your 3PL handle ambient, temperature-controlled, or climate-controlled? Within a food-grade warehouse, “ambient” storage means that products can be stored at the natural temperature of the warehouse.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. 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.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

With the world in the midst of a massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, security experts are keeping a close eye on any “bad actors” who threaten the manufacture and/or distribution of these critical formulas. The fact that hackers see the COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts as a new target hasn’t helped the situation. “By

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

The types of cold storage warehouses (with examples). 5 Cold Storage Warehouse Examples. Cold storage warehousing involves the storing of perishable or other sensitive goods like food, medicines, and artwork at a specific temperature range to maintain their integrity, shelf-life, and quality. Who uses cold storage warehousing.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

We all know that these facilities must go to great lengths to keep products at appropriate temperatures and protect against damage. For example, 8 items – milk, peanuts, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish – account for 90% of allergic reactions in the U.S. The prevention of cross contact (i.e., Education of Associates.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Written procedures must describe the distribution process for each drug. Temperature and climate-controlled warehousing. Different drugs can have vastly different requirements in terms of temperature, humidity, and lighting. Temperature-controlled storage. Temperature mapping. Temperature monitoring.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 25, 2023

For example, a business focused on storing frozen items may opt for a freezer warehouse while one looking to store fresh produce for short periods might prefer an ambient temperature warehouse. First, warehouses must have adequate temperature controls to maintain safe storage temperatures for food.

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FW Logsitcs

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, it can come from a product absorbing the odors of its packing, or even from another product. Food distribution is a vital part of the supply chain. Furthermore, you must train workers to follow the written plan’s safety procedures, and keep it available to FDA for review upon request.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 27, 2021

as just one of many examples of how automakers are getting onboard with the trend. Its worldwide network for procurement, distribution, and aftermarket logistics ensures that all EV components and vehicles reach their destination on time and in perfect shape. Supporting Automakers Around the Globe. Deep Expertise in the Auto Sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It can scan a medium-sized distribution centre in two hours, whereas doing it manually could take months. Quality assurance testing of the tower extensions and cables, for example, is done here in Wallingford before shipment, vertically, using specially-designed transport trailers. The whole unit weighs 600kg.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

This consumer-focused “cold chain”—temperature controlled supply chain—is only a recent example of a decades-long push to perfect a global system of item level tracking in supply chain management. The second factor is the increasing variety of drugs that require temperature control while in transit.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The pharmaceutical retail, wholesale and distribution sector is ‘in play’, as they say on the markets, writes Leigh Anderson (pictured), Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment. But this comes on top of more fundamental changes that have been triggered or accelerated by the Covid pandemic.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Industrialization has caused the global average temperature to rise by almost 2°F since 1880 , according to NASA. . Scientists and researchers estimate that the average global temperature will increase by another 2.7°F As logistics are an integral part of supply chains, they affect the global distribution of goods.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

Boosting Operational Efficiency AGVs excel in efficiency, outperforming even the most experienced workers by autonomously transporting materials across distribution centers or delivering parts directly to manufacturing assembly lines. This evaluation helps you choose an AGV system that meets your operational demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Logistics services provider GROUP7 gained its GDP certification recently, when the German testing company DEKRA certified the company’s ‘good distribution practice’ for its logistics and forwarding services as well as the e-commerce segment. GROUP7 is no newcomer to the pharmaceutical industry.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

Boosting Operational Efficiency AGVs excel in efficiency, outperforming even the most experienced workers by autonomously transporting materials across distribution centers or delivering parts directly to manufacturing assembly lines. This evaluation helps you choose an AGV system that meets your operational demands.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2020

Both Modesta and Joseph agreed that the most important part of their job is the last mile distribution. I was responsible for the last mile of distribution, for setting up logistics hubs. Modesta: There was a time when I had a high temperature and I was asked to visit the clinic. Seeing the food going home with smiling faces.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In sum, a shipping label is meant to communicate important information about your package to fulfillment technology and trained personnel. USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example Priority Mail Cubic, which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight. Think – books, clothing, stuffed animals.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

A blockchain is a distributed, digital ledger. Bitcoin as an Example of Blockchain. The brief description of blockchain above may seem a bit abstract, so let’s look closer at the real-life example of Bitcoin. However, it also happens to be the most well-known example. It is also just one particular example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For example, the distance to the border of the Berlin district of Spandau is only about 800m as the crow flies. The regional train station with direct connections to the centre of Berlin is only 500m away. .” In addition, the site has an excellent location in the industrial park.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Similarly, this same system could be integrated across the supply chain to enhance distribution center processes , which would increase the number and accuracy of LTL shipments. Additionally, they may be used to identify areas of needed training and changes in staff workload ratios. Operational Intelligence.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . For example, a majority of veterans possess skills that would be perfect for a career in truck driving. One thing to remember is that there is no temperature control in dry van trucking.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 31, 2020

How the World Food Programme will continue its work saving and changing millions of lives despite the virus Dominican Republic: WFP Representative, Romain Sirois, helps supply protective gear such as masks and gloves to canteens distributing food to the most vulnerable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Toll Group has implemented Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at Mars Wrigley’s new national distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia. For example, outbound orders are picked by the High-Reach AGVs, which are then dropped at the end of the racking aisle to be transported to the staging area by the Counterbalance AGVs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

You have probably heard about the IoT in the famous GE commercials, such as the “Talking Train and Car,” as depicted on Engineering.com, but you might not have thought about how your organization may already be involved with the IoT. For example, Link-Labs identified a few issues with the use of Bluetooth tracking of products.

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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. Recall capabilities: In the event of a product recall, the WMS will assign the flagged items to a segregated hold location and prevent them from being distributed. B2C Distribution.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Blockchain is an open ledger of transactions distributed among computers in each network. An example of this is Uber which launched Uber Freight in the U.S. For example, last-mile delivery is very time and energy-consuming. Sensors can be placed into trucks, cargo ships, trains, on parcels, or more. BLOCKCHAIN.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 31, 2018

For example, direct flights, air chartering, general air freight, warehouse cross dock, last mile and consolidation services. DHL Thermonet’ is our special service for temperature-controlled cargo. Our team taking care of the operations are well trained and verified by DHL Germany. ” Ms. “For

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WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2022

Some other tips for making the most out of your PSN are to: Create special codes or signals to indicate safety or distress; Decide on an emergency meeting place; Distribute important keys and key fobs to each member; Practice any emergency evacuation plans with each member; Share passcodes in a secure folder. Deafness/Hard of Hearing.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 27, 2021

In simple terms, last mile delivery refers to the last leg of the delivery process, which involves transporting goods from a distribution center to their destination. Last mile delivery may be necessary for particular items, such as food or ice cream, that must remain at a certain temperature. What Is Last Mile Delivery?

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Healthcare: Admitting patients and verifying correct medication distribution. For example, a warehouse management system holds a "master" set of data about all the products in the warehouse. One-dimensional RF scanners can read basic barcodes like UPCs (the kind you see in the grocery store, for example).

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Before ASRS systems were developed, companies had to manually handle all aspects of warehousing and distribution. In fact, there are several automated storage and retrieval system examples, including: Shuttles. For example, there may be a need to turn products around within a certain time. Horizontal and vertical carousels.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Palletization is a logistical process that involves placing goods on top of a pallet to secure and consolidate the load and ease its handling during transportation, storage, handling and distribution. Pallets are easier to stack in trucks, ships, trains, and planes, and shippers have fewer items to track during shipment.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 16, 2015

Some of the common conditions monitored are temperature, pressure, fluid flow, vibration, overload etc. Enhanced Automation: There are human interventions in taking the maintenance decisions based on a predicted outcome, specifically in distributed asset environment.

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