Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2018

Study warns of rising hacker threats to SAP, Oracle business software (Reuters). This could just be a minor breach or it could be the tip of the iceberg. Just another typical week in the world of supply chain and logistics. Here’s the news that caught my attention: China’s Cosco Shipping Hit by Cyberattack in U.S. WSJ – sub.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Back to School 2020: Supporting national school meals programme to navigate in the coronavirus era In Kyrgyzstan, WFP in partnership with the host government is adapting the school meals programme in light of changes brought by the pandemic to support the nutrition needs of schoolchildren. Lunch during the pandemic.

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

National Defence’s emphasis on logistics is clearly more than usual when compared to other Government policy documents of recent years, though this emphasis comes from an exceptionally low base. This is the third and final part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 2, 2018

Multiple computer networks contribute to those ledgers as well as govern them—hence the “democratic,” or decentralized, structure. 3 Tips to Implement Blockchain Technology in Transportation Management. However, businesses wanting to employ it should study it in more depth. Blockchain Basics. Strategic Investments.

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World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Photo: WFP/Jonathan Dumont His views are supported by a recent study by the World Bank , which claims that the increase in investment and consumption derived from migration can boost economic growth for Colombia, once the initial challenges have been overcome. And it is not just the government. physical and metaphorical?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 9, 2020

When a cargo is abandoned it causes severe financial losses to all parties concerned – seller, buyer, shipping line, freight forwarder, transporters, banks, Government etc etc. Do you have any tips or precautions on above or any live case studies that you would like to share.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Drawing together governments, quasi-governmental development bodies, engineers and urban planners, the competition saw over 2,600 teams showcase instances where improved connectivity would alleviate congestion, connect labour pools and create economic synergies. Virgin Hyperloop One Global Challenge winners – click to enlarge.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Below are a few tips to help you get it right: Determine the benefits of your product and explain its value. Nailing your value proposition is key to the success of your marketing efforts. It helps you identify what other businesses are doing right or wrong and learn from their experiences to avoid making poor decisions.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Meanwhile, more third-party agencies and organisations, including governments, are pushing the sustainability agenda. Many of them attribute their confidence to recent efforts by governments, technology vendors, and freight forwarders to leverage digital solutions that make commercial freight shipping more accessible to smaller enterprises.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. The study showed that consumers place a higher value in a company that can prove the ethical treatment of their workers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

While the hurricanes of 2017 were the tipping point that finally drug us into this tight capacity market, they weren’t the sole reason. A 2017 study from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that 19.5 The seeds for this current market were sown in the aftermath of the Great Recession. There are No Crystal Balls.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Do we need government initiatives? I will say this is one of the few spaces I’ve ever seen where government policy is out ahead of the business community. They’ve highlighted many nice case studies covering the last couple of years. Rob: So, how do we encourage companies to participate more in this circular economy?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% A 2013 study by Ernst & Young aptly highlighted the importance of CFO’s involvement in the supply chain. Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

In this post, we’re sharing our top tips for cost reduction in each of these three areas, so let’s get to it, beginning with truck expenditure. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. Furthermore, the cost of retreading is a mere 40% to 50% of the initial purchase price of a quality tyre.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

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. PIT training requirements are governed by OSHA's standard 1910.178(l) , which states: Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

For the study, Harris Poll surveyed more than 600 professionals. Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S professionals who supervise shipments or are key decision makers for their company to understand their views on cargo insurance and how they manage risks in their supply chain.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? The government’s top workplace safety watchdog - the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - is the authority that dictates the rules of forklift licensing. But you didn’t come here to read a bunch of dry “legalese” from the government, did you? How do I get certified? Of course not.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In terms of cargo theft, the scheme, as laid out by The Associated Press , goes like this: Thieves assume the identity of a trucking company, often by reactivating a dormant Department of Transportation carrier number from a government website for as little as $300.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. Is Your Fleet Routing the Best It Can Be?

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Conger

JULY 6, 2021

For one, large government war contracts lead to the need for more labor in the factories. Load stability mechanisms were also developed in the 1990s to prevent vehicles from tipping over. This percentage will have undoubtedly gone up as another decade has now passed since that study.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring. Will we continue to reshore?

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WorkWave

MARCH 17, 2020

Studies show that when the women’s labor force participation rises , so does the economy and the GDP. Solutions identified in the study included increasing women in the field, receiving improved training and education, increasing mentorship opportunities, and improving equality between the way men and women are treated.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Independent scientific studies show a similar picture, adds James Sadlier, director of claims agent and risk adviser Sevatas. In an era when governments and significant numbers of voters think climate change is a fraud, such reticence is perhaps understandable. Global forecast heats up.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. Hyperconnectivity is the increasing digital interconnection of people – and things – anytime and anywhere. By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices.

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Blog on Log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Malcolm Gladwell (Back Bay Books, 2002) Publisher’s Blurb: “The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.” Levitt and Stephen J.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Case Studies. |. Generate incremental revenue through sales of service plans or add-on products 4) Use standard templates which are designed by the business, enforcing higher levels of consistency and business governance through all levels of selling. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

VF voltage governs a forklift’s air-to-fuel mixture. Seats and seat belts are the last lines of defense against operator injury in the event of a collision or tip over. For those of you interested, here’s a link to our study methods. Now it’s your turn: What’s your #1 takeaway from this study? A fuel filter. Conclusion.

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