Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Logistics transformation is briefly mentioned as a requirement for technological transformation, alongside force structure, future investment and mobilisation (or the ability of the Army to ‘scale’ in size and capability to meet an unforeseen or predicted threat). Time will be on the side of the mobile.

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 7, 2018

On July 18, 2015 I wrote a blog post entitled: DOJ Investigates Airlines - Are the Trucking Companies Next? As part of the post, I posited this exact question could be applied to the trucking and freight transportation industry. The example used in the lawsuit is, according to the article: ".airline Something is going on here.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Orchestrating the efforts of suppliers, manufacturers, truck drivers, warehouses, retail employees, and other critical links in the supply chain was no small feat. Throughout the pandemic, factories were shut down due to COVID-19 infected employees and truck drivers and warehouse workers were idled as well. Overall, U.S.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Online forklift certification can be a legitimate way of learning forklift theory, but is insufficient for getting fully certified to operate a lift truck. Demonstrated competence in safe forklift operation in the workplace and using the same type of lift truck they’ll be using during actual work.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? Let’s dive in.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Don’t view procurement as a tactical, routine annual exercise that must be completed quickly in order to meet your current customer demand at the lowest possible cost. Are you looking beyond the readily-available traditional truck brokerage solution?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If this sounds like it would be a fun and meaningful personal challenge for you (with the added benefits of meeting other supply chain and logistics professionals and raising money for a good cause), then sign up to join our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team! Check out the highlights and photos from our 2016 , 2017 , and 2018 rides.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Logistics transformation is briefly mentioned as a requirement for technological transformation, alongside force structure, future investment and mobilisation (or the ability of the Army to ‘scale’ in size and capability to meet an unforeseen or predicted threat). Time will be on the side of the mobile.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Although it’s easy to attribute these difficulties to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is far more to the current crisis than first meets the eye. To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Factors affecting the supply chain. The pandemic. Use data to improve operations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. Anheuser-Busch Orders 40 Tesla Semi Trucks (WSJ – sub. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Let’s look first at the possibility of autonomous surface vehicles.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 2, 2018

Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) have developed a “concept” to address agency concerns associated with post-departure filing, and are focusing on how such a program could work “in conjunction with the electronic export manifest,” according to a document published before the COAC’s quarterly (..)

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Were you successful in meeting the majority of your goals? Examining what went right and identifying areas for growth and opportunity are powerful exercises that both prevent the recurrence of negative behaviors and reinforce our commitment to priorities. How satisfied are you with the past year? What about missed opportunities?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Historically, this product ‘footprinting’ exercise was both tedious and expensive. 61% cost increase for flatbed trucks since 2020-21; source: BCG research), changing consumer behaviour (i.e., One such example is the shortage in production of AdBlue, a diesel fuel additive used in delivery trucks and lorries.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 17, 2019

For over a decade, Penske Truck Leasing associates from the Greater Vancouver Area have once a year traded in the driving lanes for the bowling lanes when they raise money for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) – an organization that provides free one-to-one, group and in-school mentoring programs for more than 1,200 local children.

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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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Forklifts, conveyors, pallet trucks, packaging machinery, and other powered equipment consume energy, drawing either on the warehouse electricity supply or on some form of fuel that your company must purchase at ever-increasing prices. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

The CEO of a major trucking company told me the other day, “I don’t mind you testing us. A slick sales rep gives a buzz word-filled presentation, and in your mind, their proposal allows you to check all the “Meets Requirements” boxes. Trucking Rates &middot. Want proof? But can they really do what they say they can do?

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 22, 2019

Against all the odds: Reaching those in need in South Sudan Negotiating for humanitarian space to save and improve lives in South Sudan Villagers help offload food from a WFP-contracted truck in Karam, Ayod county. But independence celebrations were short lived as the country slid swiftly back into conflict only two years later.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 13, 2018

A graduate of the University of Central Florida with an exercise science degree, Britt was looking for a career with countless opportunities – and a company where she could apply her skills and learn from her mentors. As Britt was job searching, she came across Penske’s Sales and Operations Management Trainee Program (MT Program).

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

The 4 most common warehouse safety hazards (according to OSHA citations) are: Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Includes forklifts, cranes, slings, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Talent and labor shortages can mean fewer experienced workers. What Are the Hazards in a Warehouse? Electrical wiring methods.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

This means businesses must plan in advance for a certain scale of operation and, once achieved, they have to live with the consequences until, in the long run, the plan can be revised to meet new market realities. Consider one truck that heads only north-south and another that only travels east-west. Inside and outside.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

There is a basic imbalance in the number of vehicles that the US imports and exports with its global trading partners, which contributes to ongoing problems involving congestion and limited capacity on hinterland feeder services, something compounded by a lurch in consumer preferences for bigger trucks and away from passenger vehicles (sedans).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

To become a freight broker for trucking and transportation means to take responsibility for a vital part of the shipping process. With it, you will be able to apply for a line of credit with your bank but even more than that, your business plan is also an exercise in specifying which niche you will be targeting and who your customers are.

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