Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A 2013 study by the US Department of Transportation (US DoT) is receiving newfound attention, due to the recent release of ReadiML, the Machine Learning software from Fatigue Science that operationalises a scientific fatigue prediction model for daily use by transportation fleets. Greater risk from fatigued operators.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Labor-intensive transportation and warehouse operations are suffering the most. is not a ‘good news’ story.

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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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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Offering LNG services based on the needs of industry, heavy cargo transport and seafaring, ranging from LNG deliveries to turnkey solutions, Rohe works with the best in business in each field of industry. Rohe Solutions provides LNG for the needs of industry in the township of Lieksa.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This growth is largely due to rising demand in the pharmaceutical, fast-moving consumer goods and hospitality industries. Over the years, we have become accustomed to serving this industry and we have built strong partnerships with our customers and service partners. The paper and pulp industry is unique for several reasons.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some of the challenges it posed to manufacturing and distribution were new. My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. Similarly, a 2021 study from McKinsey showed that just 19% of companies that had adopted Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the article “ How IoT can improve the logistic pro ces s ” the internet of things (IoT) provides data, which describes objects “physical assets” for example a good to be transported and distributed worldwide. Maersk has been the largest container shipping line and vessel operator in the world since 1996.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Donnie has a passion to build a bridge between the logistics/supply chain industry and academia, seeking to build relationships that will benefit students, practitioners and faculty in a collaborative environment. Dr. Williams’ professional experience includes warehouse operations, project management and leadership training.

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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.” Currently, around 80% of warehouses are manually operated, meaning they have no automation support.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. A provider with the breadth of capabilities, depth of experience, and backed by powerful technology can do more than simply track supply chain operations. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

The project entailed intelligent strapping machinery with a fully automated parcel distribution system that combines state-of-the-art conveyor and strapping technology with automated data processing and Industry 4.0. They are delivered to end customers and to HANSA-FLEX branch operations by three different CEP service providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. The resulting insights enable optimal transport and route management: Which routes within the distribution network should be utilized? Look at the big picture.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. John Langley, a supply chain professor at Penn State University and founder of the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

T he apparel industry, for instance, is bracing for a prolonged period of low activity. The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Study 1: Anticipate Best- and Worst-Case Operations Scenarios .

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. Increasingly, this means deploying some form of automation. Improved safety.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company embarked on an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction over a four-year period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. CDP is a global non-profit organization whose benchmarks on environmental performance by industry are widely recognized. The company has a continuous innovation process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has joined the non-profit organisation, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), to drive standardisation and digital innovation in the container shipping industry. For digitalisation to succeed, we need to work together for industry-wide adoption.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The 2018 research study from LEGACY Supply Chain Services and Adrian Gonzalez, president of Adelante SCM, was conducted in June 2018, compiling input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals in retail, manufacturing, & logistics service provider sectors in the US & Canada. Download the Research Study.

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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 transportation industry, however, is standing at the precipice of total revolution. There are some big questions to answer when contemplating how these new developments will alter and impact the industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ). The predominant industry ranking this area of focus is Furniture and Fittings, at 46%.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Specifically, in studying “waves of change” in supply chains, analysts identify four trends that are having a positive impact on logistics real estate – each of which can help clarify strategies to future-proof real estate operations and investments. The rise of e-commerce is pulling supply chains closer to consumers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

INFORM, a leading software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and operations research, is thrilled to announce its latest study on IT in vehicle logistics , highlighting key findings on IT and AI’s transformative impact in the vehicle logistics sector.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic have been particularly challenging for any industry and sector. To overcome these challenges, many manufacturers are bringing their operations closer to home and more literally, under one roof.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. But the question is, where and how are you going to build these facilities and create a more flexible distribution network?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

The power grid in many countries is aging and needs to be updated to support more distributed power. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. This is leading to increased costs for maintenance and repairs. million in 2017.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Retailers are decentralizing their distribution and fulfillment networks to bring inventory closer to consumers, which is changing the average length of haul in the trucking industry and the equipment used to make deliveries. Consumers spent $601.75 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2019, up 14.9% billion the prior year, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

More and more global companies are pledging to make their supply chains and their operations net-zero or carbon neutral. That’s why in 2020, we set the goal to achieve zero emissions across Walmart’s global operations by 2040. Walmart operates one of the largest and safest fleets in the U.S., A Meaningful Approach.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Beaches Logistics is a busy warehouse and distribution site in Carlisle, a brand new 40,000 square feet facility that only closes for 5 hours every night. The Operations Manager, Bryan Jones, is keen to ensure the site remains in pristine condition so he called in Nilfisk to advise and demonstrate the best cleaning equipment for the job.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 25, 2023

INFORM will deliver their market-proven Syncrotess YMS to ten Austrian Post sites enabling them to digitalize and optimize their yard operations driving down costs and increasing productivity. INFORM commenced the project in March 2022 and successfully delivered the pilot site in May 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

Industry: Production and distribution of frozen food and pasta. Challenge: Equipment, racks and storage systems, managed with WMS software for three warehouses, designed to operate at -25 °C in an area with increased seismic activity. Here’s how they did it: Client: ALFA, GREECE. Location: Kozani, Greece.

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