Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

The warehouse and DC industry has always had somewhat of a gig culture, owing to seasonal and temporary labor needs. Some might say, what’s really the difference between the usual temporary or agency staffing models that the industry has used for years, and the gig economy? Much of it is indeed the same.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

I hope we can agree that Amazon will disrupt an industry if it wants to. If you pick up one package for every one you deliver, shipping revenue generated by that truck would double! Once all packages are delivered and picked up most trucks would return to the distribution center. Amazon itself says it won’t. I bet it will.

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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. Can you update me on this?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

The person who gave the presentation I attended offered the example of a speech by late US President John F. As I explain in a YouTube video on this subject, I recently saw a good example of how a BHAG can galvanise a workforce and make a dramatic impact on productivity. For example, their increase in productivity was 217 percent.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are also many companies in the industry who have grown successfully and organically, that are still operating as they did when they were much smaller, simpler entities. and a growing online channel, was using RF scanners to pick orders both for store replenishment and direct fulfillment, through their legacy WMS.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? Since even the latest types of heating and cooling units are costly to run, especially on an industrial scale, the savings gained from an insulated building should be considerable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

Afterwards, Mr. Lewis spoke in more detail to industry analysts. In Southern California, for example, they have a 670,000 square foot warehouse that serves eight different fast-growing ecommerce retailers. The company generates $9 billion annually and serves customers across a breadth of industries.

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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. big disruption in the freight brokerage industry is coming. Similarly, aggressive disruption is coming to the freight brokerage industry, and it is coming faster than most can imagine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

Disruptive technologies will often alter the form and function of an industry, at least to some degree. The changes brought about by these new disruptions are subtle, making the sector more efficient (production is a good example of this) but change little else. New Changes for the Trucking Industry .

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics says it has achieved “an industry first” by deploying 6 River Systems (6RS) collaborative robots (cobots) on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centres in Milton Keynes, England. The post GXO installs multi-tiered cobots appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

At IMHX 2019 Siemens will be highlighting examples from its extensive range of integrated drive solutions that are designed to improve the operational efficiency of intralogistics operations, and crucially, reduce downtime that can be crippling – particularly at peak times.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Labor shortages occur when the demand for workers in a particular industry exceeds the supply of people who are qualified and willing to take the job. This includes receiving and storing inventory, sorting orders, picking, packing, researching courier availability, and managing returns. Truck Driver Shortages .

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 18, 2021

Since 2019 their Spinoff GOT IT , has specialized in operations management, delivering solutions that improves efficiency in logistics, maintenance, and security , ranging from providing remote assistance in real time, to “vision picking”, in which big players in Logistics Industry are taking part, such as DHL or Wallmart.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2022

In fact, the problem has become so acute in some places that one leading industrial property consultancy has forecast that parts of Britain could completely run out of empty storage facilities within the next 12 months. Another consideration is training of your forklift operators. These can be costly to install.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

Well, imagine you are training for a 100 metre sprint in your district. If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Busy places where employees are constantly in motion, picking and packing shipments, driving forklifts, and interacting with one another, warehouses and distribution centers must take special care to ensure that their employees, business partners, and customers stay healthy and safe. Take facility cleaning, for example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

NEUROS – optimised for robobrain, the industrial PC and as a platform for all robots, grippers and other kinematics – creates an automation environment that is user-centric and easy-to-use: for application scenarios of any industry and company size. One skill, for example, is order picking. Description.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Increasingly, businesses need to hire and train analysts and data scientists. To achieve this, training that is focused on data literacy is important. Optimizing warehouse layout for better picking and storage efficiency. But even with the right skills, without the tools they will not be able to unlock value.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

From enhanced design and manufacturing processes to novel staff training and apprenticeship programmes, the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in industrial applications is growing. Besides innovative pilot projects, some are even moving towards the establishment of AR systems in full operation. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

Training and go-live support are part of every package solution. In conjunction with the RTLS, the forklift guiding system (FGS) coordinates the routes of the industrial trucks in real time and displays all forklifts and AGVs operating in the warehouse. The third component of the Linde Warehouse Navigator is the order picking system.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The 3PL specialises in service parts logistics for automotive, industrial and tech customers, formerly being Caterpillar Logistics Services. For example, the Dexory View dashboard enables pick face analysis of volumes. Extended reality, or VR, is used by Neovia for training, using tech from Elm Park Labs. Machine help?

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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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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Need to know OSHA’s forklift refresher training requirements? Table of Contents What Are OSHA's Forklift Refresher Training Requirements? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? they still must undergo refresher training every 3 years.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The world´s number one robot manufacturing country is developing automation strategies that will not only target logistical issues but also a wide range of industry challenges the new working time legislation will cause. Industrial and service robots deliver great solutions to automate.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 24, 2024

How Cross-Docking Differs From Traditional Warehousing While warehousing involves receiving inventory, storing it, and picking/packing orders, cross-docking skips the storage step. The specific cross-docking procedures used can vary based on industry, inventory velocity, and transportation/distribution needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. It also increased the space utilization of picking carts and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

This can reduce the time and effort required for picking and packing, ultimately leading to improved productivity. For example, they can test the effect of increasing or decreasing safety stock levels or changing the replenishment frequency of certain products.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When e-commerce orders picked up during the early stages of the global pandemic, demand for trucking skyrocketed right at a time when COVID-19 shutdowns and a preexisting driver shortage were already impacting available capacity and rates. The industry is raising pay at five times the historic average, but this isn’t just a pay issue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Cognitive ergonomics is the challenge facing the industry. Here, WITRON was one of the pioneers in the industry, as we have been working intensively for more than 20 years on how to minimize the lifting and carrying of heavy loads for employees in the distribution centre. Home office is difficult for service teams, for example.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

5S Warehouse Examples 5S Warehouse Training: How to Get Your Team Ready How to 5S a Warehouse Warehouse 5S Checklist Warehouse 5S FAQs Warehouse 5S Quiz What Is 5S? For example, it avoids clutter, needless stock build-ups, tools and products on the way, wasted time looking for parts, and the creation of safety hazards.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Today, the OPM system is the world’s most successful fully automated logistics and order picking system for cases. The story of WITRON’s Order Picking Machinery system (OPM) begins at Walter Winkler’s coffee table in Parkstein. The revolution in food retail logistics began in Parkstein in 2003. It all started with a cake lifter.

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United World Transporation

JULY 11, 2019

Statistics point to a severe driver shortage in the trucking industry.The ATA ( American Trucking Association ) reports that there are more than 50,000 qualified drivers needed in the industry as of 2019. Additional industry sources say that that number is expected to grow to 174,000 drivers by 2026. Automation is a long way out.

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3PL Links

JULY 26, 2023

The logistics industry demands accurate planning, as well as quick, dependable, and secure services. We have RealWear Headsets, an example of this kind of technology, which boost productivity in logistical operations by fusing voice and augmented reality. This translates into more definitive and positive outcomes.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Integrated with an organization’s warehousing, fulfillment and transportation activities, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) support a wide range of logistics activities for companies across all industries. Here are six more things that all companies should look for in a 3PL: A solid industry track record. Strong expertise.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

The forklift shows its strength in the high-performance segment as well as in narrow aisles, for rack delivery and bulk order picking. With its ergonomic operator area and numerous innovative details, it is aimed not only at traditional order picking but above all at the requirements of retail and e-commerce.

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