Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

For example, earlier this year, Redwood Logistics bought Strive Logistics, and combined, they now have over $1 Billion in freight under management. Because digital brokerages collect data that allows them to predict what loads and opportunities truck drivers will accept. big disruption in the freight brokerage industry is coming.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. Here are a few examples of factors that can influence your strategy. Find the right mix of asset providers.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

The Evolution of Cargo Theft and Fraud In the past, cargo theft was commonly known as the act of stealing from a truck or even unlawfully taking cargo from a storage facility. Usually this might occur when the truck driver was asleep or when the parked truck was left unattended in an unsecured lot.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Keep reading to get the scoop on: What OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are How to assess prospective forklift trainers within your organization All your options for forklift instructor training How to set up your own in-house forklift operator training program And lots more! Let’s dive in!

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

So to help shed some light on the misconceived ideas for those just getting into project logistics, I reached out to industry colleagues and compiled a paraphrased shortlist of examples and explanations experienced over the last years. Not understanding that there is constant variable changes when moving project cargo. can all play a factor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

For example, if you are shipping liquid cargo or any other cargo that needs to be kept upright, it is important to label it correctly so the cargo handlers know which way to carry it. You have to ensure that only the relevant markings are present on the outside of the package.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

However, some of them are better than others for gaining the essential all-around supply chain knowledge that will not only help you identify where you would like to specialize going forward, but will also boost your value to your employer and present opportunities for advancement. Supply Chain Analyst. Buyer or Purchasing Agent.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. The problem was brought up because bringing up process misses is how we learn what we need to work on. All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

Simply understanding the technology, how to talk about it, and how to use it to its fullest potential all have to be a part of an education process. These segments are often disparate and will have different degrees of understanding and resistance—from those in warehouses to those driving trucks.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Still, history has shown us time and again how technology has turned the seemingly impossible into practical reality.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For example, the sales department needs logistics data to analyze orders that have been shipped, customer service needs information to update shipment status, and the accounts section requires the data to cross-check transporter invoices.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Can you tell us how optimization came to play a role in this work?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. But now the range of tasks continued to change, and we have to face this challenge as well: How do employees stay fit and what new ergonomic requirements are emerging?

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Can you tell us how optimization came to play a role in this work?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. Michelin, for example, is helping truck fleet managers reduce fuel consumption and costs through their new hybrid product.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Hamburg-based intralogistics provider also hosted the final event, at which the results achieved with the project partners were presented on October 22nd. Bergmann: “First of all we proved to ourselves that we know how to successfully network processes in the warehouse and that our approaches work.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? How to calculate forklift capacities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Improvement here is clearly important, but we have barely begun to touch on how to run the warehouse more efficiently, which is where some really big labour and administration costs lie – as well as potential savings. A minor example is some work we recently did for Birlea.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2022

Because we’ll answer that question in this article, as well as address: How to safely prepare a forklift load. How to properly lift a load. How to deposit a load. How High Should You Carry a Load on a Forklift. How to Safely Operate a Forklift: Preparing, Lifting, Traveling, and Lowering Loads. And much more!

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2022

The stalwarts of any distribution operation, forklift trucks serve multiple purposes in today’s fast-paced warehouse and distribution centres, writes Ian Davies, Director of International Sales for Gamber-Johnson on the Panasonic Toughbook website. How to create a safe, secure, and ergonomic experience for drivers?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Health Supply Chains Present Complex Challenges. One point of focus explores how to incentivise the large pharmaceutical manufacturers to make generics and lower-cost items that could then be shipped to where they’re needed. Transportation outside of a capital city is typically informal—think, a family with a truck.

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Conger

JUNE 9, 2023

In it, you’ll discover everything you need to know about forklift tip-overs, including: Why forklifts tip over Types of forklift tip-overs Principles of forklift stability How to prevent forklift tip-overs What to do during a forklift tip-over We’ll also answer some frequently asked questions about forklift tip-overs. Let’s dive in!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

However, if you know what critical freight management KPIs or key performance indicators to track, you can know exactly how to change processes to decrease costs, which will result in savings for the end user. In other words, federal agencies may require different KPI reporting what trucking companies want to know.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

How to Measure Warehouse Safety. How Safe Are Warehouses? While each hazard presents a direct danger to the workers, the damage can also extend to their co-workers, families, and friends. How to Measure Warehouse Safety. Tracking how much productivity improves or suffers can tell you where safety is coming up short.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

For example, I learned that there’s a difference between cement and concrete, even though many people use the terms interchangeably. Back to the main conference, I gave a keynote presentation titled “Keep Your Breadcrumbs Behind My GeoFence: Why Fleet & Freight Visibility Matters.”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

So stated Ken Hughes , a leading consumer and shopper behaviouralist, in his keynote presentation at Trasnsplace’s 16th Annual Shipper Symposium a couple of weeks ago. He pointed to Estonia as an example: Estonia is a great example of what can happen with a concept like blockchain if you’re able to start with a clean sheet of paper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2015

As a follow-up, we’re starting a three part series on how to identify various types of supplier risk. This post kicks off the series, examining how to spot supplier risk in communication. For example, your contact may have quoted a new job at a certain rate, but the official documentation says otherwise.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Jörg Spiekermann, sales manager for palletising and packaging systems in the Consumer Goods area of Beumer Group , knows how to solve individual tasks with standard components. However the stretch wrapping process presents some disadvantages. “But this is exactly how the stacks have to reach the customers.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

If you present the facts in easily understandable terms, that can make a world of difference. Consider the clothing industry as an example. For example, this Statista article highlights how “nearly half of U.S. You have to go out there and tell people what you are fighting for and convince them to join you. The problem?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

Helmut Prieschenk, CEO of Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH, explains how sustainability is changing in logistics, why this topic is facing a paradigm shift, and why ecology, economy, and social factors are not contradictory. This topic is also very present in North America, although in a different way,” says Prieschenk.

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Freightera

MARCH 10, 2023

Managing propane deliveries on an island with varying truck sizes and driver locations was similar to freight shipping, which made John a great fit for Motherload right off the bat. For example, they’re involved with a program called Christmas Angels through which they make sure that a local family in need has access to Christmas presents.

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FW Logsitcs

AUGUST 17, 2020

How to Choose the Right Cold Storage for Your Needs. Some examples of products that require refrigerated storage or a temporary temperature-controlled warehousing solution: Perishable food. Also, their facility should be designed in a way that allows different types of refrigerated trucks to easily access their lot and loading docks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A few factors include: Deadheading/empty backhauls – Driving empty trucks is always wasteful and needlessly adds emissions without contributing value or profits to the supply chain. For example, if your logistics operation involves transportation using refrigerated trucks, you can cut CO2 emissions massively.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 26, 2023

She is truly a champion for women in transportation, and was recently named one of Women in Trucking’s Top Women to Watch for 2023. One example being #SheDrays, Envase’s DEI initiative that she spearheaded and brought to life. That was tremendously instrumental as I started working across multiple departments.”

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Can you tell us how optimization came to play a role in this work?

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 4, 2020

There are many ways individuals can boost confidence on their own, and educating employees on how to practice these techniques can be very beneficial. As managers provide feedback to employees, employees are then able to use that opportunity to present their input to the manager. Lead by example, and your employees will follow suit.

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