Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

Prioritize Training Education is also critical. NCI provides quarterly web-based training that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Drivers can earn a bonus if they complete the training modules and are accident-free. Additional training is scheduled when regulations change, such as hours of service or drug clearance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

RTITB ’s innovative eTruck UK online eLearning program can now be used to train reach truck operators, as well as counterbalance lift truck operators, in less time. The eLearning solution is designed for novice theory training. Many organisations have added eLearning into their ongoing operator training already.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

how.fm , the SaaS training platform enabling warehouse operators to onboard, upskill, and support their operators every day, has raised a $5.4m Once an employee has been onboarded, it can cost over $7k to replace them, due to spending on in-person training, loss of productivity and quality. seed round.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

It is a pilot project that is unparalleled in this industry in Germany and even throughout Europe: Using its own infrastructure, Linde Material Handling (MH) is now producing green hydrogen to power 21 fuel cell forklifts of its in-house fleet. With this strategy, we will also be able to remain flexible and open to different developments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

With new trailers and a cloud-based tugger train guidance system, Linde Material Handling (MH) is making horizontal packaged goods transportation even more attractive. When the driver gets into the train, the frames are automatically lifted, upon leaving the driver’s platform, the load is lowered. New frame features.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

We needed to speed up and possibly reduce the head count,” he explains. Training is easy. Order Prioritisation Another challenge for the upgrade project was to reduce the time taken to pick items meant for collection by customers on-site to be halved, to just 30 minutes. Initially, for the extra orders, we just hired more staff.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The world´s number one robot manufacturing country is developing automation strategies that will not only target logistical issues but also a wide range of industry challenges the new working time legislation will cause. To free up truck drivers from loading and unloading cargo saves them up to 25% of working time during a day´s shift.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

This ensures customers that our application meets their needs and reduces both the risk and the deployment time for them.” Körber’s voice technology is intuitive by nature, can adapt to unique user language inflections and has achieved productivity gains of up to 35%, accuracy improvements up to 85%, and training time reductions up to 50%.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Firstly, the UK’s construction and building industries rate really poorly in international terms for their use of concrete, steel and other energy-intensive materials – and ‘net zero carbon’ steel or cement are still largely aspirations, rather than achievable realities. New build is intrinsically bad for any carbon footprint.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2022

In customer projects, NORD Drivesystems always aims to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the customer as much as possible. By using highly efficient technology in combination with a consistent version reduction and standardisation, a significant optimisation of life cycle costs is possible.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

It is no secret that many companies are utilizing such strategies as they seek to find new and better ways to “go more green.” It can save you and your consumers money. You can fit more of the final package on trucks, trains or planes, and they will be less expensive to get from here to there due to more minimal density.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Stoecklin Logistics, a leading provider of automated material handling and warehouse storage systems, announced the company’s new CEO, Juerg Frefel, at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta recently. And, with continuous routine maintenance, Stoecklin ensures its customers operations are running smoothly and in accordance with ESG targets. “In

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2024

This increases the risk of accidents, but also the time and materials required to carry out the repair, which takes it over budget. By prioritising those tasks, surface damage can be spotted and repaired at the earliest opportunity, reducing the hazards in the facility and eliminating time-consuming, expensive repair jobs.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

The Aschaffenburg, Germany-based intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling (Linde MH) has released its sustainability report for 2020. Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s corporate strategy. Going forward, regular updates will continue to be published to document the progress being made.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Employers anticipate a big disruption in workers’ skills over the next five years that could threaten business transformation unless they invest in strategies to help develop the workforce. Since launching our apprenticeship scheme in 2012,” explained Worsley, “we have mentored and trained more than 20 people.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Current users at each site are helping to train wider groups on how to use the suits. Hunic Exoskeleton technology assists wearers with heavy lifting duties, ensuring their posture is correct to reduce the chance of injury. It significantly reduced the fatigue felt by those working in the five XPO depots where the suits were tested.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

At the press of a button, the system can produce BUBBLE WRAP® brand bubble materials on-demand at speeds of up to 24 metres per minute, reducing the need to dedicate valuable space to storing protective packaging materials. This can help to reduce maintenance requirements and increase system uptime.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

France-based Encarna Formation specialises in operator training for a wide range of construction machinery, which includes, forklift operators and truck mounted aerial platform drivers. “The changes meant that, amongst other things, we needed an area of 200 m2 for the forklift training side of the business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

” Sustainability takes center stage with “Reducing Significant Emissions Through Sustainable Raw Materials,” while “Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Agility” equips participants to withstand disruptions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This one-year project supports GEFCO France’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from its finished vehicles logistics (FVL) operations. This alternative fuel is produced exclusively from waste materials, and can be used in regular diesel vehicles without any technical modifications. At the end of 2020, 80% had completed this training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Operatively, this model of innovative logistics will allow to manage the transport of about 68,000 pallets per year towards Piedmont, with an annual saving of 2,366t of CO2, equal to those absorbed in a year by a forest of 80,000 trees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SSI Schaefer’s Customer Service & Support includes on-site technical support as needed, alongside training and remote support. The system then performs fully automated picking, accelerating processing and accommodating the zero-defect strategy. Employees refill the A-Frames during lower-load periods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Having worked in the materials handling and robotics industry for several years, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge with her. With her strong focus on solution-based approaches, Sophie will continue to expand opportunities in the French market while supporting our global expansion strategy.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Grupo NC/Ontieleva, founded in 1995 with its headquarters in Ontinyent and a branch in Beniparrell near Valencia, specialises in the sale, rental, maintenance, and repair of materials handling vehicles. In Ontieleva we have found an excellent partner with sound know-how in the field of materials handling vehicles for the province of Valencia.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety. This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and training in the material handling industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

This cutting-edge tool provides businesses across industries with a comprehensive analysis of potential labour savings achievable by integrating goods-to-person technologies. The FORTNA GTP calculator arrives as a way for warehouse operators to better plan around the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining a capable workforce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Budweit has been with Clark Europe since 2012 and can look back on more than 30 years of national and international experience in the field of material handling. The post Clark Europe Introduces New Management appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Budweit started his career at Clark Europe as Business Development Manager.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Calor has been awarded Supplier of the Year at the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) Awards for Excellence – The Archies. In 2018, it introduced Futuria Liquid Gas (previously BioLPG) – a sustainable fuel made from a blend of waste, residues, and sustainably sourced materials.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

In his role, Farr will support the independent Yale Dealer Partners across the region in providing customers with the right materials handling solutions to meet their operational requirements. Yale and its independent dealer network support these solutions with comprehensive after-sales service, parts, financing and training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Supply chains that rely on international sourcing of raw materials are always going to be susceptible to global politics, economics, climate change and cultural shifts. Globalisation was initially, primarily driven by the need for cost saving, with organisations looking for lower labour and operating costs in different regions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Complexity requires having a data strategy.” Neovia use other tech, like Protex AI’s warehouse CCTV system, which reduced safety incidents by 80%. Extended reality, or VR, is used by Neovia for training, using tech from Elm Park Labs. Generative AI may create new strategies in logistics, for example in transport routing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

BlueGrace is proud to be named a 2022 Top Food Chain Providers in the Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America. Shippers receive reliable service and critical shipment care to propel their brand and maintain growth strategy. Engage a provider compliant to sanitary standards and sustainability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

The VisionNav range includes driverless counterbalanced forklift trucks, reach trucks, stackers and tow tractors and, in keeping with the company’s global marketing strategy, VisionNav Robotics is looking to appoint distribution partners throughout Europe.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 8, 2023

OTTO has delivered results for the world’s most recognized manufacturing brands with its pioneering AMR technology and award-winning software, designed to improve productivity and efficiency of material handling operations. GE Aerospace saved $1.3 The post Otto Launch AMRs in Europe appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In my new position I will try to contribute to this by focusing on: strategies offered by stand-out projects that increase our customers’ competitiveness, as well as our product knowledge and care.”. The post AR Racking names new EMEA sales director appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Online buying will continue to fuel growth in home deliveries, presenting challenges that demand new strategies. Whether long haul or last mile, the driver shortage is endemic and will continue to materially impact retail, distribution, and logistics companies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This unveiling represents not just a product launch but a symphony of advancements and commitments, delivering omni fleets for your complete material handling suites. Read more: Space-Saving Conveyor Innovation Set to Debut at LogiMAT The post Omni-fleet AMR Debuts at LogiMAT appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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