Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

Robots offer many benefits for supply chain operations, such as increased efficiency, productivity, accuracy, safety, and flexibility. Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2018

Cindi says that this is where the integration capabilities of supply chain operating networks can be very helpful. Cindi offered a simple example of a company and carrier collaborating on dock scheduling. Cindi noted that there are two kinds of benefits their customers are experiencing with supply chain operating networks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Processes that depend on fax and phone calls to delegate shipment orders can see improvement through digitization by providing transparency in a shipment’s progress across the operation. Hybrid Supply Chains.

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

DHL Express has presented its new Strategy 2025 on the occasion of the opening of its € 123 million state-of-the-art hub at Cologne-Bonn Airport. By investing more than € 1 billion annually in technology and infrastructure and by putting the new green logistics center into operation, DHL clearly demonstrates its ambitions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. industrial handhelds, and mobile units you have and what your operations will need. For example, monthly subscription fees, any software support charges, and data migration fees. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. A provider with the breadth of capabilities, depth of experience, and backed by powerful technology can do more than simply track supply chain operations. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Exhibitors from nearly every sector of the industry are coming to LogiMAT 2024 to present their latest products and solutions for ergonomically optimized intralogistics processes, healthy workplaces, and injury prevention. The intralogistics industry has not been spared the ravaging effects of demographic change and labor shortages.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Now, a milestone upgrade to SICK’s Lector65x image-based code reader family has made it quicker and easier to set up and use the technology in high-volume operations. Hand-held barcode readers are still widely used to ensure the traceability of goods and packages, for example in retail, warehousing and parcel sorting operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

GXO Logistics recently briefed Logistics Viewpoints ( ARC ) on its recent operating progress and its formula for success. I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. Source: GXO Logistics Q3 2021 Investor Presentation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Most examples of warehouse robotics adoption in China are at operations in support of domestic consumption and these examples are predominantly consumer goods retail fulfillment operations. These warehouse operations are looking for substantial performance improvements over the status quo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

The new solution, which previewed at LogiMAT 2024, is designed to help dynamic warehouse and intralogistics operations optimise order picking efficiency, while helping to reduce costs for applications which also need to load and unload lorries. For example, it can be specified with the Yale Smart Lift feature.

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This article is directed mostly towards practitioners who operate supply chains within companies which market and sell products. The three strategies, from which a company picks are: 1) Customer Intimacy 2) Operational Excellence 3) Product Innovation. Operational Excellence - This is low cost. Just do what you say you will do.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Work has been completed to turn one of the five freight hubs operated by U-Freight Logistics in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse. When there are no operations staff at the EFC, the non-sleeping AGVs still execute instructions and pre-arrange the required goods to be ready for pick/pack when the operations staff return to work.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sometimes, organizing core supply chain operations doesn’t leave space for basic yet critical steps like packing your items. For example, you can surround your products with air pillows or packing peanuts inside the crate, thus saving the items’ original shape and properties. Why use internal packaging?

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. This is great, but when taking a closer look one thing becomes clear: We are missing female talent in operations and P&L positions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Mr. Elliott made two statements early in his presentation that stuck with me. First, supply chains do not operate in isolation. Körber is also continuing to invest in Support, Delivery, and Operations (SDO) as part of the Team pillar. I’ll touch more on the partner aspect later.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

By minimizing fuel consumption, reducing vehicle wear and tear, and optimizing driver schedules, businesses can cut down on operational costs associated with logistics. These tools enable businesses to factor in variables such as traffic conditions, weather forecasts and delivery priorities, ensuring smooth and seamless operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. Competing Objectives, Competition, and Operational Uncertainty Our findings were far from a one dimensional “silver bullet.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Under the motto “CLARK Forklifts: green, sustainable, and strong”, the industrial truck specialist Clark will be presenting numerous innovations in the field of electric counterbalance trucks and warehouse technology at LogiMAT in Stuttgart from 19 to 21 March 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Causal AI offers the tantalizing promise of being able to unravel the intricate web of cause-and-effect relationships that govern business operations. We needed to identify nuanced patterns, anomalies, and automation opportunities in near real-time and enhance our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. Inspect Before Operating. Aerial lifts can tip over if operated on uneven or unstable terrain. Operators can be ejected from the platform while the aerial lift is operating. In it, you'll learn: What an aerial lift is.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This will now be the focus of the company’s exhibition presentation. One example is the versatile META MULTIFLOOR shelving system, designed as an extensive modular kit. A second example is the new wire mesh shelving with air, water and light permeability.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2017

For example, companies can now do in days what used to take weeks of programming and customization. . We’re already seeing practical examples of this in supply chain operations, with parcel sorting, product packaging, automated guided vehicles, and robotic lift trucks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The SICK Lector611 with Liquid Lens packs outstanding read performance and operational versatility into an ultracompact device. As well as code-reading duties in fast-moving production and logistics, is therefore ideal for reading direct marks on electronics or automotive components, for example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2024

A good example is saying “What are my demurrage issues at the Port of Long Beach?” Infor Nexus’s approach is not to just give a specific answer to a specific question, but to provide the right data visual, in this example a matrix type view of several days of shipments with demurrage risk. Mr. Sorgie calls this “rich visual controls.”

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A prime example is Walmart’s recent declaration of broadening its drone delivery hubs, aimed at catering to an additional 60,000 households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Drone delivery presents numerous advantages compared to traditional methods. This move underscores the continued dedication and expansion within the sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

A lack of understanding of the danger present may have fatal consequences. Any rescue operations are therefore time critical. This may arise from rusting of the ship’s structure or metal cargoes, oxidation of cargoes such as coal or the decomposition of biodegradable cargoes, for example fish meal, logs, bark, or wood pellets.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Such examples include: Secondary Information. Report writing, Submission and Presentation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions. These vehicles can enable operating companies to reduce their number of required vehicles and lower cost structures.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety. The Italian Terminal and Logistics Award is a significant industry recognition, presented annually to highlight the skills of operators in port , intermodal and logistics terminals both in Italy and abroad.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Mr. Niebur’s and Thiessen’s presentation was taped in November of 2021 and then played online in February. This is our “supplier board”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

From April 25 to 27th, solution provider Linde MH will be presenting its extensive range of industrial trucks and software as well as consulting and other services on a total of 552 square meters throughout various areas in Hall 10 (Booths B21 and B17) of the Stuttgart trade fair grounds.

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Stord

MAY 25, 2023

During that time, revenue grew from "We are delighted to announce Brian as the new leader of our fulfillment operations at Stord. Having spent over 11 years at Quiet Logistics as President and COO, Brian has deep expertise in strategy development and execution across a nationwide omnichannel fulfillment network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

They need to consider the complexities of each transportation mode, diverse geography of each region and route, and different operating behaviors of each service provider, along with other external factors such as unpredicted traffic, weather, and other disruptions that can occur in the transportation process.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, the world is currently facing a significant economic slowdown, and this downturn is having profound effects on container shipping operations around the globe. For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% increase from 2020. The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021.

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