Sun.Apr 08, 2018

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Old US Warehouses Not Meeting Current Needs

Material Handling and Logistics

Nearly 1 billion sq. ft. of total warehouse inventory are more than 50 years old and have clear heights of less than 20 feet—well below logistics tenant requirements.

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So you think you can operate a crane?

DC Velocity

Hiab invites crane operators to compete in the World Crane Championship.

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HOW DOES IKEA MANAGE ITS INVENTORY

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

In my last visit to Ikea I saw their unique packaging in the warehouse bins and reserve racks, all Ikea furniture’s are designed in pieces for the customers to assemble, these pieces are placed into convenient and efficient flat packages for low-cost transport because they take up less room in trucks and maximizing the number of products that can be shipped.

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Aussies urge Sheilas to consider logistics careers

DC Velocity

Melbourne university launches program to recruit women for jobs in supply chain.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Edible packaging: a new way to take care of our planet.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Most big drinks brands switched to plastic from glass bottles in the 90’s. The reason is simple; they are harder to break, lighter and cheaper. According to data from the latest Cicloplast report, 2,151 kt of plastic waste or plastic scrap is generated annually in Spain. Of these, 34% are being recycled, 17% are being recovered for energy and 49% are being landfilled.

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Estonia as an example of technology leader

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

[link]. Based in the information that we can obtain from the first sight in Google, Estonia is sovereign state in Northern Europe which obtained the independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. After the independence Estonia was plunged into the most absolute chaos but in the recent years it has been considered as a reference in the economic atmosphere.

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GDP Certification Renewal for Cargolux

Airfreight Logistics

Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines have recently passed their GDP Surveillance Audit resulting in their GDP certification being validated for one more year. The renewed certification was awarded after the company fulfilled the requirements of the EU directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’. In January 2014, Cargolux became the world’s first GDP certified airline the company is dedicated to operating a consistent quality management system throughout

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Tram Oversea Delivery

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I am currently working at STADLER, a Swiss train company with international production, locations and clients, in the After-Sales department. We are weekly sending spare parts to Germany, Israel, Norway, Spain, etc. However, what me made thinking the last month was the following media release: “Stadler wins contract to manufacture 12 trams for the Metropolitan Train Project of Cochabamba, Bolivia” “For the first time electric trams will be operating in Bolivia.

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Yang Ming Forms Regional Hub in the Mediterranean

Logistics Manager

Chinese Ocean Carrier Company, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has formed a new regional hub in the Mediterranean called YANG MING (MEDITERRANEAN) MARINE SERVICES SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The new company officially launched on April 2 nd and was created to offer services in Piraeus, Greece. For the company’s first term Mr.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe