Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. Many logistics companies are loading up on diesel big rigs as California prepares to roll out a rule requiring that trucks purchased after January 1, 2024, that serve the state’s ports be zero-emission vehicles.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year. “The

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

More than 190 applications, 33 nominees and 10 categories – this is the summary of this year’s Telematik Award. STILL came first in the category ‘Automated/Autonomous Driving’ and excelled with their OPX iGo neo autonomous order picker.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Only a few years after being founded as a repair workshop for electric motors, STILL presented their own products, such as the “Matador light station”, at the Leipzig Fair in 1924. This was followed by the first forklift truck made by STILL. The OptiSpeed truck control concept profitably combines both trends.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2023

Category: Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV / AMR) IFOY Test Report Hikrobot introduces the F4-1000C, or F4 for short, a super-compact AGV designed specifically for use in narrow aisles or confined spaces. At the IFOY presentation, the F4 detected pallets that were not fully in position thanks to the camera in the fork carriage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 17, 2023

These supply chain teams often run into a dilemma, though: Some data sets are relatively bare, presenting just a few data points with little context. Chart: FreightWaves SONAR) Here’s an example: A transportation manager notices that the spot quotes being returned by a 3PL are coming in higher and higher, exceeding market rates.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 11, 2021

There are many ways to utilize these tried and true tactics, from signs, door hangers, and flyers to a truck wrap. In particular, a truck wrap can go a long way to kickstart your power washing advertising. Anything negative, big or small, however, can spread equally well, so be careful how you present your brand.

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PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

PINC’s YMS solution , for example, offers functionalities like gate automation, appointment scheduling, real-time visibility in the yard, trailer movement automation, automated alerts and notifications, and enterprise visibility. Once the details are validated by the driver, he or she is presented with a drop location based on criteria (i.e.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Two new products are making their UK show debuts at IMHX: the Combi-PPT powered pallet truck and the Combi-CSS Container Slip-Sheet. The Combi-PPT, which won the Safety Category of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019, is a high performance pedestrian operated powered pallet truck, with capacities from 3,000kg up to 16,000kg.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

For example, a U.S. The document is presented to the customs agent at the border as proof that the goods and/or materials originated in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. forwarder saying a specific truck has arrived at the border, and that’s where they would start to see the visibility. It will start with the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

In addition, up until September 10, members of the public will have the chance to vote for their choice of concept to be presented with the TrendSpotter Award: [link]. The official award ceremony will take place on September 14 at the FEM Congress in Antwerp, Belgium, to which the winners are invited as VIP guests.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to the IPCC, many organisations report that 80% of their emissions fall under the Scope 3 category. A few factors include: Deadheading/empty backhauls – Driving empty trucks is always wasteful and needlessly adds emissions without contributing value or profits to the supply chain.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

of all work orders surveyed, the biggest category of reported issues was leaks. A forklift mast that won’t go up or a lift that won't stay running present problems for operators and management alike. Malfunctioning contactors, on the other hand, were exclusive to electric trucks. 9: Seats & Seat Belts. #10:

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Basically, any training program should cover: How to operate the different types of truck the operator will be using (instructions, safety precautions, limitations, etc.). How to refuel (internal combustion trucks) and/or charge batteries (electric trucks). But again, you came here for just the simple facts. Technical colleges.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

At Ford, for example, Bong points to the use of a sophisticated forecasting, monitoring and action tool that the company started using several years ago, which maps and monitors every node in the supply chain. Sevatas acts for many in developing these and is presently engaged with OEMs at different levels. Steps to mitigate damage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

Category: Warehouse truck “highlifter” IFOY Test Report The SP 1500 is Crown’s latest high-lift order picker. For the first time in high lift trucks, Crown offers the option of a dual configuration that allows the operator to control the truck from either side of the cab.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

Category: Intralogistics Software IFOY Test Report Not only the increasing shortage of employees, but also the global challenges of the supply chain are increasing the pressure on automation in intralogistics. Via Wi-Fi or LTE, the system is in constant exchange with all the industrial trucks in use.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 24, 2018

For many years now, shippers and some – repeat some – carriers have been pushing for US federal transportation rules to allow heavier and/or longer trucks. Specifically, one proposal is a move to allow full truck weights to reach 97,000 pounds, up from 80,000 currently, with the additional of a sixth axel/brake to maintain safety.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An order picker is a type of lift truck used as a more efficient and safer replacement for ladders and scissors lifts when retrieving stock by hand Technically, order pickers are a type of forklift. Within the formal forklift classification system, order pickers are Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few. The example they gave me was to understand the yield for a burger with pickles at a QSR. SAP SAP showed off Joule, its generative AI assistant.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 9, 2019

The modern lift truck, whether equipped with standard data ports or more sophisticated telematics systems, is joining the connected enterprise. Sassatelli says the laggards fall into two categories. The second category is: ‘If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.’ A lift truck used for 100 hours gets the same service as one with 600.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Much like over-the-road carriers that offer both truckload and less-than-truckload options, ocean shipping falls into two primary categories: Full Container Loads (FCL) and Less-than-Container Loads (LCL). For example, companies exporting freight from the U.S. LCL ocean freight and how to make the best choice for your shipment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Our second finalist in the Integrated Warehouse Solution category of the IFOY Award – which we are showcasing ahead of the winners announcement on 30th June at BMW World – is the extension of the automated warehouse of Hase Safety Gloves GmbH by intralogistics expert STILL. IFOY category : Integrated Warehouse Solution.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 19, 2021

For example, most carriers typically provide basic insurance but it is limited and virtually useless in the most serious incidents. there is the Carmack Amendment which indicates that trucks that pass across state lines are not fully covered against all losses and could be held liable for any damage to goods. Click here for more info.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2018

Capacity is a very real problem impacting companies in all verticals, especially those who ship density-based freight that present further challenges. Of the two, more shippers will more commonly fall into the second category. The freight & transportation landscape is reaching critical mass. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Examples include Tarps, dunnage, layovers, detention, etc. Carrier: Utilizes trucks and/or trailers to move goods from point A to point B. Dead-Heading: Operating a truck without cargo. Dedicated Fleet : A group of trucks that a shipper uses solely for moving all freight. Transportation Terminology Glossary of Terms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Forklift-free production logistics using automated tugger train systems is a clear example of how the one does not exclude the other. Just like the milkman doing his round every morning, exchanging empty containers for full ones, production plants are supplied with materials in a timely, needs-based way by tugger trucks.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Many prospective business owners steer clear of such ventures due to the hassles they can present. Once you are through with software, consider the following physical resources: Vehicles – these include the trucks and vans you will use for the business. For example, do you plan or purchase the equipment outright?

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Conger

JANUARY 16, 2020

After that, we grouped them by industrial lift truck category to make your browsing easier. Simply click on the links to each category. You’ll be able to see examples and review helpful information about each type of forklift. Class I: Electric Motor Rider Trucks. Class II: Electric Narrow Aisle Trucks.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data related to the trucking industry. Read the Full Blog Post.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For example, many of our customers use tools like FourKites Notification Rules, encrypted links and watcher settings to simultaneously alert key stakeholders both within their organization and their customer base when critical events occur in the lifetime of a load in transit. Examples of customer-driven supply chain strategy.

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Conger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, a small 1,200 sq. If you’re wondering: “What are some warehouse layout examples?” Limits docking to one truck at a time. Accommodate more delivery trucks with multiple dock bays. These are areas where transportation/ distribution trucks and vehicles pack for loading/unloading. can cost up to $800,000.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 23, 2018

Walmart, for example, has been testing bots that roam the sales floor scanning shelves in 50 of its stores. There, robotic solutions fall into at least three categories: bots that deliver product from place to place; bots that pick, insert, or otherwise manipulate items; and bots that do both. From Place to Place.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view. What do you say? .

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Automotive Logistics

JUNE 12, 2018

The winners and highly commended entries in each of the 14 categories were as follows: Greener supply chain award winner: Scania – Germany-Benelux green transport tender. Howard Tenens’ sustainable logistics initiatives have included the use of dual-fuel trucks as well as moves to reduce warehouse energy and waste.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. For example, in a story I remembered that we ran in 2014, a company called Parkdale Mills had recently re-opened a factory near Gaffney, SC that now produces 2.5

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