Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

But continued supply chain inefficiencies led to an increased consumption of inventory and a slight expansion of imports, which adequately supported production output. Export orders expanded, but four major industries are no longer contributing,” says by Timothy R. The Production Index registered 63.9%, a 0.6 Chemical Products).

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! COVID-19 Impact on Shipping.

Supply Chain Software 71

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Logistics Manager

JUNE 27, 2020

The planned facility in Kalama will convert regionally sourced natural gas to methanol to be transported via ship for use in dedicated materials pathway production in Asia. Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. ( NWIW methanol will displace more carbon-intensive coal-based methanol, resulting in GHG reductions globally.

Material Savings 36

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Locus

AUGUST 16, 2022

The last yard brings the product to where the end customer will use it. The last-mile delivery ends when you deliver products to the point of receipt or the customer’s doorstep. Beyond reaching the customer’s doorstep, the last yard is concerned about routing the product to a specific location where customers may need or use it.

Cost Reduction 52

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed shipping is an essential part of the logistics industry. Flatbed trailers are incredibly versatile, offer many benefits to shippers, and are a necessity when shipping oversized or heavy haul freight. Not to mention, flatbed shipping has been on the rise in recent years. WHAT IS A FLATBED TRAILER? Flatbed Trailer.

Construction 86

Construction Material Savings Security Freight 86

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Consumer spending has shifted from the service sector into other industries, causing rising truckload rates and tightened capacity. Consumer spending has shifted from the service sector into other industries, causing rising truckload rates and tightened capacity. Home baking was another trend that tightened capacity.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Freight 62

Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

The shipping industry has many competitors that bring a variety of services and rates to the table, but the main players are USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. The shipping industry has many competitors that bring a variety of services and rates to the table, but the main players are USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

eCommerce 52

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

SUMMARY: For most people, the shared economy is best illustrated by the Uber and AirBnB concept of crowdsourcing and convenience services based on digital platforms. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025, 15 percent of trucking will be via shared transport platforms and shared warehousing will comprise 20 percent of the market.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 31, 2020

Communication with the customer is a key component to successfully preparing for the demand of signature events like the big game. "As Food and beverage is our fastest growing industry sector. When the 49ers take on the Chiefs Sunday, Feb. Perhaps the big game's greatest impact will be felt in local economies across the country.

Events 62

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2020

When MTS Logistics recently announced the launch of our Miami Office , the choice of Florida for our next office to position us as we rapidly grow was a deliberate choice. After all, Florida is a key engine of the U.S. and world economy. Why Florida? Florida has no state personal income tax, and a comparatively low 5.5% billion in 2019.

Food and Agriculture 97

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

The judges admit 14 products and solutions from 12 manufacturers to the competition for the most innovative intralogistics products and solutions from a total field of 29 entrants in the 10th staging of the competition. The company developed a wireless charging infrastructure for the electrification of industrial floors.

Modeling Software 58

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Automation 58

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 2, 2018

Visitors to the trade fair can expect a complete innovation showcase from the Mosca team, including a talk from Mosca Logistics Sales Manager, Johannes Wieder on the company’s offering in the world of Industry 4.0, Both machines are specially engineered for heavy and bulky products, like white goods or furniture. application.”

Modeling Software 28

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re an eCommerce merchant that sells heavier goods, definitely investigate your shipping carrier thoroughly because the speed with which your products reach buyers, and the condition they reach those buyers, is crucial to customer satisfaction and, thus, the growth of your business. That’s just the way it goes. Heavy Shipping Checklist.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Omni-channel retailers and manufacturers/distributors require agility to compete and thrive in an industry that is ever-changing due in large part to the Amazon Effect. This will increase the customer’s product and shipping options. This process can be a win-win for both retailers and manufacturers/distributors alike.

Vendor Strategies 68

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

ISM said that 14 of the 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in January, including: : Machinery; Fabricated Metal Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Computer & Electronic Products; and Transportation Equipment. The January PMI is 1.4%

Inventory Reduction 28

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

Two industries reported contraction during the period: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; and Furniture & Related Products. Production was off 2.5% Comments submitted for the report by ISM member respondents were mostly favorable, with some reflecting specific industry themes. The February PMI is 2.8%

Maintainability 28

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The two industries reporting contraction in August are: Wood Products; and Primary Metals. Production also grew for the 24th consecutive month, up 4.9% Most are waiting to re-evaluate potential price increases until September,” a Computer & Electronic Products respondent said. Employment rose 2% to 58.5,

Materials Handling 28

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The three industries reporting contraction in November are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Primary Metals. The three industries reporting contraction in November are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Primary Metals. decline to 57.4

Inventory 28

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The four industries reporting contraction in October are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Fabricated Metal Products. The four industries reporting contraction in October are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Fabricated Metal Products.

Trends 28

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 2, 2018

The only industry that saw a decline was Apparel, Leather & Allied Products. The only industry that saw a decline was Apparel, Leather & Allied Products. Production was off 1% to 61 and still grew for the 19th consecutive month and has been at or above the 60 mark for the last ten months.

Inventory 28

Inventory Materials Handling Supply Chains Ordering 28

247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 1, 2018

The only industry reporting a decrease in July was Primary Metals. Production dipped 3.8% As a result of new tariffs on materials to/from China, we are taking measures to move impacted materials ahead of effective dates, which in some cases is resulting in holding higher inventories,” said a chemical products respondent.

Inventory 28

Inventory Materials Handling Production Ordering 28

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Use Standard Components. Product quality issues. Bring External Processes In-House. Increase Capacity. Use Automation Software. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. Lead Time FAQs. Ditch Unreliable Suppliers. Three key problems are associated with unreliable suppliers: Quoting incorrect lead times. Late shipments. The solution?

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT VALUE OR INTEGRITY While some expedited shipments still result from a hiccup in forecasting or operations, several other reasons can come into play. Companies that work with perishable products, whether literal or practical, often use expedited services to ensure products arrive while they still have value.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

For the first time since 2020, I was back in New York City for the NRF Big Show. And a big show it was, with over 35,000 people on hand to see the latest innovations in retail technology. One of the more interesting things about NRF is the large-scale displays on the exhibitor floor. Yayoi Kusama is a 93-year-old Japanese contemporary artist.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 115

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 13, 2023

And how has Jan Bednar, renowned logistics disruptor and CEO/founder of ShipMonk driven the industry forward? And how has Jan Bednar, renowned logistics disruptor and CEO/founder of ShipMonk driven the industry forward? It’s a very standard product that is configurable to be used by a lot of companies. So we started building.

eCommerce 63

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry Logistics 63

Conger

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Selective pallet racking is ideal for operations that use a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory system, store a large number of SKUs, have low inventory turnover, and have high product differentiation. Flexibility to allow any product volume, size, or weight for storing a large range of products. Let's dive in! Applications.

How To 52

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Compactor Management Company

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sustainable production is becoming a priority for businesses of every size and type, and they’re hoping the packaging industry can provide part of the solution. Packaging plays a major role in the manufacturing and transportation process for literally every product on our shelves, but we only recycle a small percentage overall.

Packaging 52

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

Limits visibility and access to products. It’s easy for your products to become buried, especially when there are mixed SKUs. Because there’s nothing in between pallets to protect them, frequently moving loads can damage surrounding products. In it, you'll learn: What floor stacking and block stacking are. Let's dive in!

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

We have three critical components to our visibility solution, and I’ll keep it simple. First is, we have industry award-winning solo 5G trackers that are the hardware portion. Every shipment matters, so tune in and learn more about this amazing technology! The section below is transcribed. Where are you calling from?

Temperature 195

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Australia’s exports to China include iron ore, coal, and natural gas, agricultural products led by beef, barley, and wool, and fish, including shrimps and lobsters. Let’s take a closer look at how Australia’s exports to, and imports from, China are being impacted by the supply chain disruptions: How Exports Have Been Affected.

Negotiating Skills 90

Negotiating Skills Supply Chains Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 90

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

This accounts for 15% of the total warehousing industry in the US. This allows companies to keep a closer eye on inventory levels, product flows, and shipping. Less product damage and better brand experience for customers because there’s no intermingling between one company's goods and another's. Their pros and cons.

Examples 52

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Luckily, there are many small changes you can make in your daily life to significantly reduce the waste production of your household, and support the health of the environment. Of course, harmful waste is not only produced through municipal solid waste (MSW) , but also during the production of consumer goods. Time To Read: 7 minutes.

Waste Reduction 59

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 1, 2018

It added that no industry reported a decrease in PMI in May compared to April. May production rose 4.3% May production rose 4.3% The majority of the report’s key metrics, including the PMI, were up in May. New orders, which are commonly referred to as the engine that drives manufacturing, saw a 2.5% increase to 63.7,

Manufacturing Procurement 28

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

The factory made a variety of glass products, from drinking glasses to flower vases. But there is one image I will never forget from my time there. If you have never seen a glass factory in operation, it is really something. What do you say? For some reason, an arm could not push very large glass vases onto the annealing belt.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The company is almost as famous for its Swedish meatballs as it is for its furniture. This week, Ikea US has announced their latest plant-based product and it’s called Världsklok. Super Bowl weekend is finally here. And while I have no vested interest in the game, I am certainly looking forward it.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 114

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

What do semiconductors, plastics, furniture, chlorine, and more all have in common lately? Specifically, raw material and product shortages are affecting the chemical industry. With many other industries relying on the chemical industry, this is becoming a significant challenge to overcome.

Industry 72

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