WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations. By minimizing travel time and fuel consumption, transportation companies witness improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Optimization Software 99

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions. These vehicles can enable operating companies to reduce their number of required vehicles and lower cost structures.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

Materials Handling 79

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

Wilson James was initially tasked with coordinating the construction logistics aspect of the operation but was soon asked to support the NHS supply chain as well. The post Case Study: The Building of NHS Nightingale appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Delivering the goods.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Enhancing Workplace Safety AGVs offer numerous benefits but let’s first talk about safety because what is more important?

Materials Handling 75

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

Optimal Sourcing 93

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

With production going into tens of thousands per day, the client was keen to minimise the time needed to get the new system installed and operational. Since it started operating in 2019, the new system has delivered accurate, high-speed performance. This posed a tough challenge for CKF’s team. Accurate high-speed performance.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality. Total Cycle Time.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

The research is clear – meet your planned/communicated cadence for RFPs and awarded freight. These insights are backed by 15 years of commissioned research studying how attributes of freight and transportation strategies are correlated to performance and price paid. Segment your freight portfolio.

Price Reduction 90

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment.

Vendor Strategies 109

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. The report uncovers common barriers to creating useful costing systems and presents a solution that more closely aligns the supply chain and accounting and finance business units.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

As handling requirements in the wood production and processing industry become ever more varied, the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations throughout the supply chain. This keeps the truck running longer, minimises radiator cleanouts and helps the truck to stay cool even in high ambient operating temperatures.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The Brandt Group designs and manufactures washing, cooking and cooling appliances under four distinct brands which are shipped to fifty countries and present in millions of households: De Dietrich and Brandt are the best known international brands, while Sauter and Vedette are primarily for the French market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year.

Production 54

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. Warehouse leads and supervisors should have full control over changing priority for their orders too, because the system should operate on demand.

Optimization Software 144

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

When he joined the company as Maintenance Engineer, he was alone in the department but now leads a team of 11, overseeing day-to-day operations in maintenance and the toolroom. We currently have three apprentices who have just completed their studies, one who is yet to finish and a further two joining us shortly.”.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 4, 2018

Penske Logistics will be presenting the report for the 10 th consecutive year and management consulting firm A.T. Kearney will once again produce this industry leading supply chain study. Kearney , and leads the firm’s operation and performance transformation practices in the America’s region.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

As supply chains move past the uncertainties of 2020, they are met with new challenges while continuing to meet demands for greater efficiency, reduced operational costs and memorable consumer experiences. However, they also need to expand to meet the escalating demands of consumers. trillion by 2030.

Cost Reduction 52

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ]. He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. He’s known as an expert in the field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years. IBP should be a process that aligns and balances “tradeoffs” between financial and operational outcomes at all organization levels and across multiple functions and business units.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

More pertinently, 53% of respondents to a 2018 Statista study said they’re using blockchain for their company’s supply chain. Moreover, without some kind of automated operation to make sure the data is clean, secure, and reliable, it can be a slow form of record keeping—human data entry being more time-consuming.

Supply Chain Software 68

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. But when will this technology become operational?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

The focus of the event was on nurturing talent within the company, providing a day of study and in-depth analysis to showcase innovations in an industry that has persevered despite recent challenges and discovered opportunities for growth and improvement. The event was held at CMC’s headquarters in Città di Castello (PG), Italy.

Resource Reduction 58

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. Failure to meet these requirements could mean a 3 percent chargeback per case value of each missing item. How Analytics can Make a Difference.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

who addressed the topic in her presentation at the 2019 Accelerate! Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Show up by being present, engaged and committed. Conference & Expo. Speak up as an advocate and evangelize.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In such a scenario, a primary constraint could be the ability of the warehouse operation to keep up with dynamic route planning.

Presentation 79

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Universal Logistics) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

Picking 68

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Global e-commerce growth and converging technologies are pushing postal companies to diversify their revenues and increase operational efficiency quickly. To support this change, many postal operators are modernizing their technology stack and relying increasingly on advanced analytics. Finding your win-win scenario.

Network Optimization Software 81

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

John was very kind to write back and said I should contact Willem-Jan van Hoeve [Carnegie Bosch Associate Professor of Operations Research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon ]. He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. He’s known as an expert in the field.

Optimization Software 54

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Global e-commerce growth and converging technologies are pushing postal companies to diversify their revenues and increase operational efficiency quickly. To support this change, many postal operators are modernizing their technology stack and relying increasingly on advanced analytics. Finding your win-win scenario.

Network Optimization Software 62

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 14, 2021

A statement by Evergreen Marine Corp, the operators of the vessel, stated that Evergreen was informed by the Japanese shipowners Shoei Kisen Kaisha that the vessel had been officially arrested by the Court in Egypt on April 13, 2021. The vessel was re-floated after six days and the Suez Canal promptly resumed their commercial operations.

Cargo 78

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Shippers and third-party logistics providers are continuing to collaborate as they find solutions to meet their supply chain goals, improve efficiency, and manage their overall transportation spend. Presenters included Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 23, 2018

The instinct is get out, meet customers, meet the team — not just the senior team — say hello to as many colleagues as you can. Top of the list is “enhance the operating model”, with safety and quality front and centre, something that is already under way, on the evidence of the briefing TW+ received on arrival for the interview.

Meeting 28

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. David Caines, chief operating officer, Kenco. As cloud and SaaS continue to grow, companies will look toward their ERP to enable process improvements to meet today’s challenges. The Future of ERP.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

On Thursday, May 11, the new hydrogen production facility and vehicles were officially put into operation at the Aschaffenburg site. We worked closely with the project management team to meet the specific individual requirements of the project and find the best possible solution.”

Material Savings 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36