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Industry View: DCs Rise to Meet Unprecedented Challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

Our customers are employing the following strategies: split shifts; using the system to limit the number of employees in a given zone/aisle; re-routing pick paths based upon safety rather than productivity; and diligent sanitising of warehouse equipment. All in an effort to protect employees’ wellness.

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Elten Expands German Warehouse Capacity

Logistics Business Magazine

We expect the connection of the automatic storage system to the outbound processing in Phase 2 to happen equally flawlessly during ongoing operations.” “The miniload system now consolidates all incoming items – shoes and shoe components – from third parties and ELTEN’s production.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Manufacturers also adjusted.

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Why E-commerce Fulfillment Is Set to Move to a 2-Hour Delivery Standard & What You Can Do About It

GlobalTranz

E-Commerce Fulfillment and Warehouse Managers Are Scrambling to Meet Customer Expectations E-commerce fulfillment is a bit of a misnomer. As a result, warehouse managers are scrambling to meet these Amazonian expectations. Gain real-time visibility into inventory, moving to a just-in-time inventory management strategy.

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Where have all the Truckers Gone? 10 Strategies for Shippers to Fight the Capacity and Trucker Shortage

GlobalTranz

Strategies for Surviving the Capacity and Trucker Shortage. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to align with your carrier’s routine, when possible, to build a more mutually beneficial relationship with your carrier. Competitive rates and reasonable fuel surcharges are essential. Set favorable payment terms and timeframes.

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. Mr. Niebur did not say which risk management solution provider they picked, but I suspect they implemented a solution from riskmethods. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry.

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Automation strengthens competitiveness of automotive supplier

Logistics Business Magazine

These values also encompass having to meet increasingly strict just-in-time, just-in-sequence and Kanban specifications, which demand a high level of responsiveness and reliable availability of goods. In this way, we work more efficiently and are able to better meet our delivery deadlines,” continues Battagliotti.