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Gemba Process Innovation Can Drive Wave in Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

Examples of issues driving this change include those such as changing consumer buying habits, rising environmental and ethical awareness and societal issues such as an ageing population reducing the size of the available labour pool. Examples include the deployment of Panasonic’s Visual Sort Assist System (VSA).

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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, a big-box retailer that started to build out its pickup services, it delivery services, and so on, so that when the world pivoted, and stores were closed, but people still wanted this retailer’s products, it already had all of that investment there. Consumers are looking for more durable products.

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. For example, you can try experimenting with schedules. A factory-trained technician can come in and service your equipment, track when maintenance is due, and alert you to any problems. Employ more women and veterans.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

While your team may be executing freight like a factory line, your operations are more dependent on a core set of carriers, placing all your eggs in one basket. For example, these problems might be created by carrier cancellations. A dedicated carrier sales rep (or broker) can tend to about 100-150 of these loads per day per person.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

While your team may be executing freight like a factory line, your operations are more dependent on a core set of carriers, placing all your eggs in one basket. For example, these problems might be created by carrier cancellations. A dedicated carrier sales rep (or broker) can tend to about 100-150 of these loads per day per person.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

This has already dramatically transformed the IT industry itself, as packaged software sold with one-time licences has become cloud-based services sold with a renewable monthly subscription. For example, many companies perceive a need to place manufacturing operations closer to the marketplace as part of an effort to become more agile.