Automotive Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

French carmaker PSA Group, which owns Peugeot, Citroën and Opel/Vauxhall, has said it will sell its remaining 25% stake in Gefco, its former logistics subsidiary. The company said that it achieved an 8% sales growth in sectors outside PSA Group in 2017. billion in revenue this year from non-PSA business. Sales history.

Groups 31

Groups 4PL Inbound Supply Chains 31

Ship Monk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter what you’re selling in your online store, you have to ship your merchandise in bulk to a fulfillment center (what we call inbound freight shipping), and you also have to deliver orders to your end customers (what we call outbound small-parcel shipping). LCL rates are higher per unit than FCL rates due to the extra handling.

Freight 64

Freight Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Freight forwarding 64

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The group has a pan-European production footprint with 10 production facilities and a global commercial network. The market-leading fleet of AMRs and software are suited for a large range of use-cases, such as collaborative picking and in-and-outbound transport. stow is a global market leader in industrial storage solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 63

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Outbound After-sales 63

20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is one of the techniques through which warehouses in India and across the globe can speed-up their distributing process by transporting inventory from a manufacturing plant directly to customers, and in this whole operation, the warehouse not only reduces the material handling, but also reduces the need to store the products in the warehouse.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

Beumer Group has been chosen by Royal Mail to design the technology for its new fully automated parcel super-hub in Warrington. Scheduled to be fully operational by early 2022, it will be the size of four-and-a-half football pitches and, once complete, handle 800,000+ parcels per day.

Automation 38

Automation Outbound Handling Sorting 38

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

The solution meets the issues of 3pl industry by providing flexible in product handling and throughput. Without the need for lift truck aisles, the atlas system maximises storage capacity on a given footprint, while also removing manual handling, helping to reduce both personnel risk and picking errors.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Design 59

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

DP World has signed an agreement with the leading road transport operator Swain Group for a 2.25-acre Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive of DP World in the UK, said: “I am delighted that Swain Group have chosen to strengthen further their longstanding relationship with London Gateway.

Distribution 42

Distribution Scenario Planning Material Savings Construction 42

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2020

Vargo, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfilment and distribution centres, today announced an alliance partnership with Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to material handling automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Rate shopping groups help address these capacity constraints as part of shippers’ ongoing decision-making about the best way to ship each parcel out the door.

Price Reduction 114

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, has launched Körber InSight Contact Tracer to mitigate and handle the impact of coronavirus in distribution operations. The Körber Business Area Supply Chain is part of the international technology group Körber.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 36

Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 8, 2018

The airline has chosen the Al Rashed International Group to handle their operations in Kuwait. Commodities that are outbound from Kuwait will be mainly general cargo, however, for Slovenia and Croatia a more diversified range of cargo is expected to be shipped, such as pharmaceuticals and spare part shipments.

Networks 40

Networks Cargo Outbound Groups 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Another methodology is the Porter’s Value Chain Framework, which comprises of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, sales, and service. Outbound KPIs. Gross Profit or Net Profit) and can be done for the organization as a whole, and also by product group or by customer group.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 105

Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Gefco’s 4PL Solutions division provides services for Opel/Vauxhall across Europe and Turkey, including the management of 220 separate logistics providers (140 for inbound and 80 for outbound). Savings are also being made on the outbound side of the business as part of the PACE plan.

Cost Reduction 31

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills 4PL Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Its present fleet of cutting-edge AMRs and software are suited for a large range of use-cases, such as collaborative picking and in-and-outbound transport. Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome iFollow to stow Robotics and have been impressed by the entire iFollow team.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 53

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Material Savings Outbound 53

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

When we added grocery and supercenters, we built a perishable supply chain — with buildings to handle cold and frozen items. The Outbound Tender Reject Index measures the percentage of load tenders rejected by carriers. “So we built an ambient supply chain that served stores. As our store footprint grew, that network grew.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 52

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Announcing the move, Mosolf’s CEO, Dr Jörg Mosolf, said the company had gained “an experienced, reliable and innovative” service provider in outbound logistics. It employs around 200 people, all of whom will be fundamentally unaffected by the takeover, according to the Mosolf group.

Groups 28

Groups Outbound Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight forwarding 28

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Editor’s note: With all the talk of omni-channel, it’s no wonder the industry is focused on item level handling and picking technologies. This month’s System Report on Trinchero Family Estates’ new winery is the second of two cover stories featuring the future of automated pallet handling systems. million cases at any point in time.

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Handling 28

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2020

Descartes Systems Group is helping G.B. For its automotive service, GBA handles more than two million vehicle movements per year on behalf of its customers through its port and delivery operations, so it cannot afford delays within the logistics chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 53

Logistics Network Optimization Software Outbound After-sales Inbound 53

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. From inbound, to processing, to storing and outbound. Process manufacturers can use an ERP system to control formula development and handle complex multi-level formulae. Process industry challenges.

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Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

The reifen.com GmbH handles up to 60,000 tires and rims daily. With the EPG | LFS warehouse management system from EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group), reifen.com has been optimizing its logistics processes in the warehouse for over seven years. After all, perfectly functioning logistics are a key prerequisite for the company’s success.

Optimal Sourcing 41

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 41

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2019

“We continue to work on improving the utilisation of our plants with profitable vehicles built on Groupe PSA platforms,” said the company. Gefco’s 4PL Solutions division provides services for the carmaker across Europe and Turkey, including the management of 220 separate logistics providers (140 for inbound and 80 for outbound).

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction 4PL Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 28

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Furthermore, this shortens the time period to the outbound order processing stage, which means consumers get their goods sooner. 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.

eCommerce 39

eCommerce Operations Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 39

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

A Peerless Research Group (PRG) report indicated that up to 44 percent of supply chain entities do not actively have plans in pursuing or using a transportation management system (TMS), such as the Cerasis Rater. Furthermore, automation is key to brining inbound and outbound logistics strategy to maximum efficiency.

Inbound 49

Inbound Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 49

Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2018

A competent, globally leading production network is one of the biggest levers for value enhancement in the Volkswagen group,” said Andreas Tostmann, head of production and logistics at the VW brand, adding that further efforts were needed at VW for it to remain competitive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 37

Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Inbound Modeling Software 37

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

When Groupe PSA bought Opel/Vauxhall from GM in 2017 for €2.2 Gefco’s 4PL Solutions division provides services for Opel/Vauxhall across Europe and Turkey, including the management of 220 separate logistics providers (140 for inbound and 80 for outbound). billion ($2.33 billion), Gefco was already providing logistics services for it.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 4PL 28

20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The platform must identify the business logic and capture the business rules that are envisaged to handle exceptions. The exception rules must adhere to and support the company’s policies and procedures as well as it should be in line with individual partners and trading partner groups. . Validating the transaction .

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 40

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

The big questions now are whether the current downward trend will last and if new approaches in the outbound logistics segment can help support the domestic finished vehicle industry. . The Central Port that is being built in the port of Gdansk should allow for over 1m vehicles a year to be handled. mpu_ad]A challenging period.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement After-sales Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

have the confidence of knowing the exact volumes that each port handled to identify key market-share trends across U.S. Are containers being transloaded into 53-foot dry vans and trucked from portside markets, or are the rails capturing more market share of outbound surface shipments to the inland markets around the U.S.?

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Data Sourcing Strategies 52

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Demand for both outbound and inbound freight remains highest in the Southeast, Texas and Upper Midwest regions, with demand outpacing available carrier capacity. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity . Nearly half of U.S. How shippers can tackle the crisis by using efficient transport logistics solutions.

Price Reduction 101

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

This has been implemented across global outbound and inbound logistics, including for China and the US. In outbound, the team’s ability to analyse and engineer logistics flows has been an important way to mitigate a growing shortage of trucks and drivers, helping to ensure the capacity Volvo needs to keep up with its vehicle launches.

Outbound 28

Outbound Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Toll Group has implemented Dematic Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at Mars Wrigley’s new national distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia. Toll Group is a leading Australian transportation and logistics (T&L) company, with operations in road, rail, sea, air transportation, and warehousing.

Supply Chain Design Software 53

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 53

Automotive Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

While it continues to handle a large volume of PSA business, it is now also working for a number of other carmakers worldwide and moves around 4m vehicle units a year on its road, rail and chartered ocean services. . On the outbound side of the business, Gefco has seen double-digit growth on an organic footing over the last three years.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 42

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 42

247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Another key finding in the report, cited by Optoro, was that reverse logistics can account for an additional 15-20% more square footage worth of warehouse space than the typical outbound supply chain, given that processing returns is both labor- and space-intensive. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author.

Procurement Analytics 28

Procurement Analytics Material Savings Reverse logistics Optimization Software 28

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

With a normal peak, large groups of employees are coordinated and trained all at one time. Customers are reporting that now even greater amounts of inventory are going from inbound trailers to outbound trailers with minimal rehandling. All in an effort to protect employees’ wellness.

Meeting 38

Meeting Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Industry 38

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

Logistical expertise will become even more important, not only as Volvo manages new supply and plant locations, but also in producing and handling electric vehicles and batteries. There is room to improve real-time management and we have plans for inbound and outbound. However, there is a shortage of truck capacity and drivers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Material Savings 31

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

While the frequency for flights between Sydney and Singapore remains the same, the new flight enables a 3-hour cut-off time improvement for outbound shipments to Singapore and Malaysia from Tuesday to Friday,” she said. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author. Contact Jeff Berman.

Materials Handling 28

Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Freight 28

247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2018

What’s more, it explained how while record-level rents remain a concern, compromises tenants make on location decisions, at the market or submarket level, are an issue, with these decisions having a major impact on overall supply chain costs that are heavily influenced by inbound and outbound transportation and labor costs. About the Author.

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