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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. Looking at the example of route optimization, as a company takes more trucks off the road, or reduces the number of miles driven, it is better for carbon emissions, but also for profitability.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

Cooper then uses box trucks that make runs to the hospital all throughout the day. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. So, suppliers were asked if they used carriers or their own trucks to haul freight.

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IFOY Test Report: Raymond 8910 End Rider Pallet Truck

Logistics Business Magazine

It’s time to put the Raymond 8910 End Rider Pallet Truck under the spotlight as we continue our run-through of all the IFOY Award finalists ahead of the announcement ceremony in Dortmund on June 22nd. The next-generation Raymond 8910 end rider pallet truck is ideal for heavy-duty and high-throughput applications.

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Innovations Offering Explosion Protection

Logistics Business Magazine

The three electric pallet truck models of the Linde T16 EX to T20 EX series feature compact dimensions and are designed for transporting loads in the tightest of spaces. Another new product on offer for explosion-protected counterbalanced trucks is the artificial intelligence (AI)-based “Reverse Assist Camera” system.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

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. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Trucking Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon

Blue Grace Logistics

In this case, what do automated vehicles and AI mean for the truck driving industry? However, there are three key reasons why truck drivers won’t be going away any time soon. There’s More to Trucking than Just Driving. Truck drivers also perform a number of other tasks in their daily routine. freight, by weight.

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Linde takes pride in 2021 awards

Logistics Business Magazine

All the prizes that have been awarded to the company since the mid-1980s can now be seen in a dedicated “Awards” section on the corporate website, assigned to the categories of Brand, Product/Innovation, Design and Communication. Since then, the competition in this category has been held at different intervals.