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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

As you may expect from a business school graduate, my knowledge was obtained from a “top down” perspective. More specifically, I learned how supply chains, as a part of operations, support a business. For example, “maximize revenues within a theoretical facility that had two constraints.” It felt important.

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Continuing Education For Licensed Customs Brokers

MTS Logistics

This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. The clients will benefit from better performance and improved compliance.

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

As you may expect from a business school graduate, my knowledge was obtained from a “top down” perspective. More specifically, I learned how supply chains, as a part of operations, support a business. For example, “maximize revenues within a theoretical facility that had two constraints.” It felt important.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Technology can play an important part. Consider employee happiness into your ROI calculations.

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

Conger

Ready to learn how to prevent downtime and save money in your operation? For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. For example, you can try experimenting with schedules. The asset's useful life is how long it can continue to operate. Let's dive in!

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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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How AI Helps Build the Supply Chain that Thinks for Itself

Logistics Bureau

Are production, warehousing and transport ready to become lights-out operations, where no human being is needed? There is enough AI technology today for supply chain operations that can run unattended for long periods. If AI is to be useful and profitable in supply chain, it should be driven by issues that affect operations today.