Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

The steel industry is not easy. Even before the pandemic the global steel industry was navigating significant disruptions that included steep price competition (China has been investigated numerous times for dumping), soft demand, and tariff issues. This is a complex tool because doing IBP well is difficult.

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Parade

JULY 15, 2019

Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex.

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WorkWave

MAY 10, 2023

Let’s take a deeper look at what exactly a dashboard is, what type of information you can see on your dashboard and why it’s an essential tool for your business. For example, a dispatcher may want to see the schedule, and a business owner may be concerned with unpaid invoices. What is a dashboard?

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. This is true in Steve’s example of an Emergency Department. are an example of this.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

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. How have you improved supplier quality?

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. At the end of August, for example, 44 container ships were stuck outside of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California. In fact, disruptions due to supply shortages (e.g., Add this year’s estimated 8.0%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

In consumer goods industries, better forecasting leads to lower fines from retailers for late or incomplete deliveries. Some suppliers of demand management software can also provide excellent forecast benchmarking for selected industries. Other external data, like industry data or economic data, is used for other types of forecasts.

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. Please briefly describe the challenges and the transformation that is going on in the industry.

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Camelot 3PL Software

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A variety of digital tools can help industrial entities maximize their storage of all components needed. These tools will allow the effective and accurate tracking needed for everything, from screws used on a daily basis to the order of corrugated boxes received last week. One popular example was the Pokémon Go craze of 2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2021

TireHub was founded in July 2018 with the idea to transform the wholesale tire industry. The wholesale tire industry is more complicated than one might envision. You need to know how to put the right logistics in place and deliver the right product at the right time and meet the SLA the customer has set. TireHub at a Glance.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Current industrial manufacturing trends show the new administration is pushing for reshoring among the nation’s biggest manufacturers, and new technologies are revolutionizing how companies respond to growing skepticism and scrutiny by the public and government oversight as well. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits. A circular supply chain does not see the consumer as the end user.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. An example of this electronically automated process flow would be a buyer asking a supplier if they can provide 1,000 widgets on January 10 th , the seller replies “we can do 950 on July 11 th , is that OK?” Coupa meets this definition.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Cognitive ergonomics is the challenge facing the industry. 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. How, for example, must future user interfaces or tools be designed? Those days are over. “We

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This variability in manufacturing operations led the OTTO team to develop its AMR offering as a platform on which applications can be activated to meet specific needs. Systems Integration and Customization OTTO Motors has developed an ecosystem that includes systems integrators that specialize in specific industries or geographies.

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

Examples include cleaning and lubricating the moving parts or replacing parts before they wear out. Introduction to Maintenance Strategies In industries such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Processing/Storage, Paper, Packaging, and Lumber, equipment efficiency is not just an operational goal but a necessity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The AI, for example, should flag any orders that are way beyond the normal demands. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Intralogistics operations could better manage unexpected changes in the warehouse by using visualisation and simulation tools for scenario planning, suggests Yale Lift Truck Technologies. The warehousing industry is constantly changing,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation for almost 50 years, is expanding the capabilities of its leading-edge ‘Sure Sort® Warehouse Automation’ technology to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning to meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. Soon we will do more training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over the next five years, a majority of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy fixed, passive or handheld RFID readers and fixed industrial scanning solutions that can better track assets, workers and goods throughout the warehouse environment.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I’ve been in the industry since 1997 and I have never seen this level of continual disruption across the entire supply chain for this length of time. At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The products that are produced by this make-to-order process come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes to fit the needs of a variety of different industries. SK Capital targets investments where they can leverage their industry and operating experience to improve an investment company’s growth, cash flow and risk profile.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In many cases this has forced decision-makers to take a step back and reassess the bigger picture and implement changes where necessary to meet the growing need for agility and resilience. Rising inflation has been a top concern for many in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes Finding innovative ways to attract and retain customers in the home service industry is crucial. The bundled pricing model works for several reasons, and businesses across various industries are currently using it to their advantage. One effective strategy that’s been gaining traction is price bundling.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Some new IMO regulations in the shipping industry went into effect earlier this year. But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more. If a ship exceeds the baseline, modifications are required to meet that baseline. The goals are 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 12, 2022

Our technology, integrated systems , 11 worldwide locations, and skilled fulfillment teams are all driven by our fundamental core value to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and their customers. Unlike other industry award programs , these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

And despite the differences between consumer and industrial environments, these rising expectations are having a major spillover effect on the commercial supply chain as well. For example, if a shipment is damaged en route, shock sensors can send an alert as soon as a shipment experiences rough handling. Greater Delivery Expectations.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The road freight logistics industry is on the brink of a revolution, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Luis Moreira-Matias, senior AI Director of sennder. Resources: Embracing Automation in a Digital Era Digitalization is the norm across various industries, and road freight logistics is no exception.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

The strain on the supply chain is noticeable, especially given the long hiatus which has left many suppliers reconsidering their role in the industry. Transportation industry in crisis. COVID-19 has tested the transportation industry to its absolute limits. A big challenge has been structural disruptions in the transport sector.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. with one of the highest costs of living. Consider employee happiness into your ROI calculations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2024

ERP customization to enable success for your customers When you’re trying to help a business unlock their full potential in the manufacturing industry, it’s essential that you empower them with the right tools to do so. An example of this is to consider a manufacturing company that produces electronic components.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Here are some good examples: The Australian retailer Woolworths dominated Australian online trade in the sector food and personal care with a volume of about two billion USD and a market share between 15 and 20 percent within just a few years of entering the online market. One example is combining the IoT with cloud technologies.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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