Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In ARC’s recent study of this software market, MIC was the largest provider of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) software solutions to the automotive industry. But in some industries, automotive is a prime example, these solutions enable optimal decision-making with respect to the impact of customs on business operations.

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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 Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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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. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon. Here the model gets more complex.

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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. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There’s a new reason to optimize DC operations, and it’s bigger than the old reasons of productivity and efficiency gains. On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. AI holds the promise for big gains.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. To combat the shortage, manufacturers are looking for ways to recruit and retain skilled talent, by raising wages and reskilling current talent to meet company needs. Industry 4.0

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. For example, manufacturing output has been expected to increase by 2.4 According to a study by the Manufacturing Institute, less than 30 percent of manufacturing workers are women.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Can you give some examples of tactical and strategic questions that companies should be exploring? Can you give some examples of tactical and strategic questions that companies should be exploring? Can you share some case study examples and the benefits your clients have achieved? What’s required to get started?

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

This is in addition to the operational measures they take to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of merchandise. For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. There will be more acceptance of managing complex operations. Managing more complex operations Operations are becoming more complex due to five main factors.

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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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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 15, 2020

Meet some of the women behind WFP’s technology department in South Sudan Story by Musa Mahadi and Tomson Phiri More and more females are powering WFP’s complex operations in South Sudan. Meet some of the trail-blazers going where there seemingly was no path before but who are now leading the way. But then IT happened.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality. Total Cycle Time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations. Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options. By offering fast order processing, picking, packing , and shipping, businesses can meet these expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Norwegian clothing manufacturer Helly Hansen operates most of its company fleet at its European distribution centre in the Dutch town of Born. Helly Hansen thus benefits from a modern fleet which meets its requirements and provides an optimum logistics framework for the coming years. Smooth fleet operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. For our very physically-demanding warehouse roles, we were paid an unsustainable wage while living in an area of the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Both the system architecture and the multi-layered security design, its defined procedures, the software and drone hardware meet all the requirements for this cybersecurity standard. HHLA Sky’s product development process also meets all normative requirements in each of the eight areas. Secure UAV operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years. IBP should be a process that aligns and balances “tradeoffs” between financial and operational outcomes at all organization levels and across multiple functions and business units.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

For example, in last mile routing the time a job takes to complete is dependent not just on the miles that need to be driven but also on the congestion, the type of product being delivered, the type of residence, and whether the value-added services are provided at the destination. Invest in IoT.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

As handling requirements in the wood production and processing industry become ever more varied, the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations throughout the supply chain. Consider the journey of a laminate floorboard, for example.”. Handling wood is not just about moving planks around the saw mill.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Most recently, these operations are being called upon to support the growing ecommerce sector, which is expected to get products from point of origin to a customer’s location without the support of a brick-and-mortar location. Again, consider your own needs and find a 3PL that can meet those requirements.”. Meeting Customer Demands.

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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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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. Scenario planning capabilities, powered by prescriptive analytics, can provide more actionable and exciting insights for planning meetings. – Tweet this. ” .

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Prolonged shutdowns have both financial and operational implications, which are often very difficult to assess due to the complexity and far-reaching nature of supply chains. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability. Digitalization: transforming business processes.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. optimizing workflow productivity and operational outcomes. preserving resources, including cash and time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Trying to maintain these operations during a global pandemic is ten times harder. Let’s take a look at how companies that are accustomed to shipping to trade shows manage their operations, how they’ve adapted to the current reality, and what the future holds. For example, buyers can’t handle expensive items, such as cars, in person.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

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. Preparing for Champ Camp. I flew some kids to a camp for burn survivors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way. After a thorough executive search in 2019, Brook Furniture Rental brought Nathan Sanders to the helm as chief operations officer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The study’s economic impact model found that activities carried out by customers operating across the entire Prologis UK portfolio, which includes 22 Prologis Parks in the Midlands, South East and London, make a significant contribution to the national economy , with goods flowing through the buildings equivalent to approximately 2.6%

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2019

Particularly during the warmer months of the year, employees often work a three-shift pattern to meet the high demand. Ottakringer has been operating twelve Selectiva battery charging systems since the autumn of 2017. Furthermore, the station meets all applicable standards and safety requirements and is TÜV-certified.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. Be sure any technology you implement is likely to allow you to meet unforeseen needs. Change can be a good thing.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding how a provider can alleviate and eliminate rail transportation issues is vital for ensuring efficient rail freight operations, cost-saving opportunities, and relieving your business from avoidable stressors, hiccups, and pitfalls. However, rail transportation remains one of the safest freight transport methods.

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

Supply chain optimization can be strategic or operational in nature. It must be able to designed to deliver actual operational needs (for example clearing a target number of daily orders, meeting capacity needs, etc). Small volume logistics operations: Maximum of 40 daily orders per working day.

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