Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Road transportation is a key part of how goods and essential items move around Europe. But there is a rising concern: the transportation sector is running out of truck drivers. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) reports that we are short of over 233,000 professional truck drivers.

Trucking 47

Trucking Cost Reduction Security Scenario Planning 47

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?

Distribution 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs. The forecasting projects were focused on secondary distribution. This is also rare.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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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.

Cost Reduction 78

Cost Reduction Capacity Trends Expense Reduction 78

Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you familiar with forklifts but interested in learning about clamp trucks and what they can do? If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Table of Contents Toggle What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

Buyer Training 75

Buyer Training Trucking Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 75

AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Those are very touching examples.

Optimization Software 118

Optimization Software AIMMS Efficiency Distribution 118

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 2, 2022

The author, Steve Banker, after a ride along in an autonomous truck from TORC. There is no doubt that autonomous trucks will change the face of logistics. What kind of trucks will they be? When will we see autonomous trucks on the road? TORC is an autonomous truck company and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck.

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Trucking Procurement Solutions Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Clark presents a completely newly developed electric low-lift pallet truck with lithium-ion technology (Li-Ion). The compactly designed pallet truck is extremely manoeuvrable and demonstrates its capabilities particularly when transporting heavy loads in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse.

Packing 50

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Emitting only water vapour, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio and the vehicles have recently passed a significant milestone – being test-driven on public roads. Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time.

Trucking 57

Trucking Resource Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 57

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.

Distribution 52

Distribution Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Clark has launched a new low-lift pallet truck for light transport tasks. The vehicle with the model designation LWio15 has a load capacity of 1500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse. Compact and safe pallet truck The LWio15 drives and lifts purely electrically.

Trucking 63

Trucking Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software Handling 63

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. It is not enough to use GPS to track a truck.

Supply Chain Design Software 146

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 146

Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. You might be transporting anything from fresh produce, frozen food, or important medicines like biologics. But, no matter what it is, the items you’re hauling are vital to many and there’s great pride that comes with that. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Refrigeration How To Temperature Trucking 62

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This completely new truck combination will run on BioFuel – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 100 (HVO100). This means that using an LHV for two trips saves an entire truck trip, therefore substantially reducing CO? Examples here include the development of electric truck combinations and the use of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel.

Cargo 63

Cargo Transportation Unit loads Trucking 63

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the speakers was Abby Weisenberger, a distribution consultant at Kimberly-Clark. Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. What made Ms.

Digital 151

Digital Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 151

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Efficient internal benchmark processes are essential for every transport service provider. Without any hardware updates or retrofits, trucks and trailers as well as vans can be united online on the RIO platform via so-called telematics connectors and thus be made visible.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Trucking Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 45

Stord

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For growing brands, delivery consolidation fulfillment allows them to adopt new B2B partners without taking on excess outbound freight costs for unused truck space while meeting individual retailers’ shipping requirements. Services or features referenced are provided for example only and specific results are not guaranteed.

Efficiency 60

Efficiency Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Distribution 60

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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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Examples Case Study 94

IoT World Today

AUGUST 20, 2019

The public perception from early news reports about blockchain was mostly about its place in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and not as a decentralized, distributed asset exchange technology for sharing data with partners,” said Christian Reichenbach, global digital advisor at HPE. Reichenbach said.

Transportation 102

Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Data 102

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. Amazon has built up its own distribution and transportation network substantially over the last decade.

Inventory Reduction 141

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Modeling Software 141

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

CK Food Stores – the largest independent food retailer in South West Wales – has upgraded the material handling equipment at its Llanelli warehouse and distribution centre with the acquisition of a fleet of refurbished powered pallet trucks from the extensive range of Approved Used forklifts available from Toyota Material Handling UK.

Trucking 57

Trucking Materials Handling Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2017

And that’s why pool distribution is making a comeback today with manufacturers and retailers. “If If you have more than $3-5 million in LTL freight spend and you’re moving that freight across different regions in North America, then you’re a good candidate for pool distribution,” said Wiggins. “By What does that mean?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

However, for truck drivers, these feelings sometimes don’t go away after traveling and their mental health can be compromised because of it. We understand that loneliness and anxiousness are common issues for truck drivers. Another scary statistic that pertains to truck driving and mental health are suicide rates.

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Trucking Tips Maintainability Industry 111

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.

Procurement Analytics 107

Procurement Analytics Distribution Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 107

United World Transporation

JUNE 27, 2019

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. For example, refrigerated trucks and vans have the advantage of offering greater flexibility than other modes.

Transportation 75

Transportation Refrigeration Security Temperature 75

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

As global discussions intensify around decarbonizing transport and optimizing supply chains, adopting battery electric heavy goods vehicles (HDVs) emerges as a practical and effective solution. At the core of this project is a simple yet effective strategy: combining BEVs with intermodal rail transportation.

Sourcing Strategies 57

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 57

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The online platform has succeeded in expanding container transport to the Northern and Western ports as well as the German hinterland hubs. driveMybox handles the transport on its own responsibility and is thus a fixed contractual partner for both sides.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

Logistics Network Optimization Software Digital Trucking Supply Chain Software 57

Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 4, 2024

Drayage is a pivotal component in the world of logistics, playing a critical role in connecting different modes of transportation within the supply chain. Essentially, it involves freight forwarding over a short distance, typically from a port to a nearby warehousing and distribution center or directly to the end customer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 75

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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Turvo

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are many trends and analytics within the shipping and transportation industry that maximize success for the supply chain. Many shipping lines rely on refrigerated trucks and other advanced shipping services. Avoiding serious setbacks or temperature anomalies appears as the primary goal of cold-transport fleets.

Supply Chain Software 77

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Refrigeration Collaboration 77

FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 24, 2024

How Cross-Docking Works Cross-docking is a supply chain management practice that involves directly transferring goods from incoming trucks to outgoing trucks without extra storage in between. Cross-docking facilities serve as material handling and distribution centers rather than storage facilities.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. Calling the FourKites platform a real-time transportation visibility solution is a misnomer; This is a real-time supply chain visibility solution. Transportation visibility solutions provide a wide variety of benefits.

Supply Chains 131

Supply Chains Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Procurement Solutions 131

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity. Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Scarce available trucking capacity leads to higher shipping costs. Nearly half of U.S.

Price Reduction 101

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Capacity 101

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. The bridge was a vital link for commuters, tourists, and truck drivers, who had to find alternative routes or modes of travel. The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 150

Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

With the driver shortage continuing to hurt trucking capacity while boosting its cost, many shippers are looking to rail transportation to move their products across the US. For example, Kanban’s distribution campus in Rocky Mount, NC is served by CSX rail and by the brand-new CSX Carolina Connector.

Expense Reduction 96

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 3PL Intermodal transport 96

Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

Sustainable transport: What are the choices for shippers? Why is sustainable transport such an important issue? More and more companies are therefore aligning their entire supply chain with sustainability criteria – right through to transport logistics. So many transport journeys continue to be handled by road.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 54

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With climate change firmly under the spotlight thanks to COP26, SNAP , a leading European smart payment solutions provider for lorry drivers and fleet operators, has unveiled what a truck park of the future might look like. Electric batteries will advance by 2049 to allow trucks to travel further distances without recharging.

Trucking 54

Trucking Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Security 54