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Packroom Equipment Launched

Logistics Business Magazine

Kite’s recently launched product range of packroom equipment is designed for a wide range of industries to help meet regulations, improve efficiency and make better use of valuable operational space, such as warehouses and packing areas. Kite’s range of practical cupboards makes organising and storing equipment and substances easy and safe.

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LTL Rates Expected to Rise More Than 5% This Year

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Adding to the issue further is the increased cost of trucking equipment. The trifecta of tightening capacity, increased demand and the ongoing surge on e-commerce deliveries has come in and it will pay big benefits for the trucking industry. Tractor costs are up sharply due to emission and safety standards.

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Horizon and Höegh announce new services

Automotive Logistics

Horizon Auto Logistics began operations at Veracruz in June 2017, providing services that included vehicle and equipment handling, yard management, and transport between Veracruz and its off-port facility. The supply chain is so fragmented today.

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Supply Chain: Like Riding a Bike

Logistics Bureau

B2B companies typically supply hardware and equipment to other companies. My clients include both industrial and business-to-business (B2B). Those in the first category have a lot of building and maintenance needs and most do some level of small-scale construction.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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MCC Reefers Get a Cool Makeover

Logistics Manager

At the beginning of 2017, MCC revealed a change in the company’s logo that represented a rejuvenated brand identity. Throughout the year, the tri-colored wave has been appearing in their digital channels and across offices in Asia.

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Editor’s Pick: Profiles in Yard Management Excellence – Carhartt

Talking Logistics

We also needed a better way to track information on the drivers and equipment that were passing through our gates for security purposes.”. “We needed a solution that was more effective than manual yard checks and a paper trail that we utilized up to that point, to support the volume of movements that we were actually seeing,” says Gibson. “We

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

The GEP Outlook 2024: Procurement & Supply Chain report analyzes global business trends and explores seven vital leadership themes that will equip you to make the most of the year ahead.

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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Future Shortages

Manufacturers that don’t have a direct relationship with chip factories, such as those producing automobiles, heavy industrial equipment, medical diagnostics equipment, and electronics, are greatly affected. There has been an increased need for electronic components in every industry.

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B2B Pocket Playbook: End-to-End Guide to Sales Enablement

It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers.

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Supply Chain Network Design: What Are Your Options?

Speaker: Paul van Nierop, Senior Supply Chain Consultant, AIMMS

After the webinar, you will be equipped to decide which technology fits your organization best. But no worries, we did this daunting job for you! In this webinar, we will explain the main technology types in the market, with their pros, cons and capabilities. This webinar shares: What is supply chain network design?

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2023 Procurement Planning: How Shippers Can Navigate Disruption With More Agile Strategies

In 2023, shippers have an opportunity to reimagine their supply chain operations so they’re well equipped to navigate any future disruption.

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The State of Data and Insights in Healthcare Logistics

Refrigerated equipment issues, airport delays or port congestion, and route deviations are the top three reported challenges to ensuring cold chain products maintain their validated conditions. Key Takeaways: 68% of respondents rate their organizations' visibility into the supply chain as either "strong" or "complete".

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Navigating the Road to Successful Automation - A Process Driven Approach

Speaker: Jon Leposky, Director of Operations and Logistics, Z Customization

Being equipped with both the proper tools and knowledge of common pitfalls when implementing automation can make the difference between a show-stopping disaster and a seamless success. Automation can be an incredibly powerful tool to lower costs, increase capabilities, and enable scaling.

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Disruption Reimagined: How to Conquer, Not Crumble, During Supply Chain Instability

Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

And, by using tried and true methods of collaboration and innovation between teams, you can equip your supply chain to withstand external factors such as climate change, global banking instability, and more. The question is… how do you get started?