Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Thanks to automation, picking and shipping of orders will also be possible during night shifts.

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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.

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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.

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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. Well, I am saying it.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. This is all processed in the tool and then we match up the right planes with the right campers, so they fly to pick them up. He’s known as an expert in the field. .

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. This is all processed in the tool and then we match up the right planes with the right campers, so they fly to pick them up. He’s known as an expert in the field. .

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ensuring that your brand is the one they pick, and that you’re not just capturing their attention, but also delivering excellence straight to their doorstep. To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark. The playing field is wide open!

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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. Seven Themes Recommended at the Gartner Symposium 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, however, it has to meet increased customer demands and at the same time master the digitalisation. The Auto-ID solutions, handheld terminals and scanners as well as wearables from DENSO record data from picking to delivery. 70% of those questioned are of this opinion.

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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.

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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. 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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

12-15 For veterans of the industry, as well as those new to the intermodal industry, this event is known as the place “where experience and education meet.” Global Trade Tech | To Be Announced This FreightWaves event includes talks, demos, keynote presentations, vendors and much more. IANA Intermodal Expo | SEPT. Register Here.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Japanese OEM Nissan has started manufacturing the Frontier pick-up truck in Argentina – the fifth country to make the vehicle. Half of that will meet domestic demand in Argentina with the rest exported to Brazil. The OEM is also studying the possibility of expanding sales to other regional markets.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Presenters included Dr. John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. Penske is once again a major conference sponsor.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The company plays an increasingly consolidated role in the logistics sector, able to fully meet the needs of companies of different types and sizes, while at the same time excelling as a leader in complex projects. the next generation of one of Sitma’s most popular machines, presented last September in Birmingham at the IMHX fair.

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Logistics Manager

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The sales team makes an SOP for each customer for the customer service team to utilize for meeting demands. This year, Leo has reinforced themselves with variety of new services to meet growing demands. “We We have studied and prepared to invest in upgrading our I.T. Reinforced Services. and computer systems.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

A recent study sees the application of digital technology in this industry sector across this decade in three stages. Some warehouses are now embracing 3D printing to meet the numerous, but erratic, one-time requests for spare parts and so save on carrying large part inventories for older equipment. electrification.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

What if the selected software can’t meet the future growth? And the last, but not least step is the preparation of a feasibility study. Modern WMS software must allow simultaneous pallets placement and picking. Therefore, in the initial conversations, try to look beyond the presentations and demonstrations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) That’s the most common question I get from supply chain professionals today and it’s the main question I addressed in my keynote presentation. LTL Meets Real-time Visibility. Moen: A TMS Case Study.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Logistics efforts over the last decade have been defined by managing global supply shortages, complex distribution systems, a reliance on industry to act at short notice to meet procurement requirements and adapt products and services, and with little appreciation of the role that logistics would eventually play in shaping strategy and tactics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. Lead time: The days between tender of shipment and required pick date. In the case of brokerage, it is important to minimize the presentation of your freight to the market. Your first objective is to segment your freight by some primary attributes.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 29, 2019

The layout of your warehouse should facilitate logical inventory flow, from receiving and inspection through to picking and packing, to ensure that operations move quickly and smoothly. cross-docking, wave picking, etc.)? You might also consider creating zones based on pick type to simplify order picking and reslotting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Furthermore, the near-series concept study of the Linde L-MATIC C automatic compact stacker will make its debut at the Linde MH booth at LogiMAT 2024 as part of an engaging live case presentation. It already meets the technical safety requirements of the European ISO 3691-4 standard for driverless industrial trucks.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

To meet market demands, Crown redesigned the entire platform ̶ based on feedback from 250 customer surveys worldwide. These illuminate the picking positions in the often dark aisles and give the operator an even better view of the goods. The result is greater comfort, better handling, and more customisation options for users.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? You can present this certification to your employer in order to prove that you’ve already received operator training. You'll likely listen to a lecture, view PowerPoint or projector presentations, watch videos, and have the opportunity to ask questions. How do I get certified? Remember high school?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS. The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives. Warehouse capacity: The storage capacity and utilisation of existing facilities.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Gain Industry Experience and Study. You’ll also pick up practical knowledge about the work of a freight broker, and learn how to work with shippers, and how to handle shipping rates negotiations. You need these insurances because many, if not most, shipping companies will request that you present these before you begin work together.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 22, 2024

But gradual improvement in demand and tightening of supply should turn the trajectory higher as seasonality picks up through Q2, and an uptrend is likely to continue in the second half. Shippers need to keep an eye on their strategic partnerships and develop trusted relationships with carriers and 3PLs so they can meet their freight needs.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

When I landed in Detroit last week to visit Menlo Innovations , Mike Rother picked me up at the airport. Most of the presenters at Lean Frontier’s recent online Kata Practitioner Day were describing their experiences applying what was outlined in that book. Study the Process’s Operating Patterns. Check Equipment Capacity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The HAHN Group MOBILE.EXPO is picking up speed and presenting its technologies and products with its innovative exhibition and trade fair concept at 13 locations in Europe. After all, it is a great opportunity to draw additional attention to their site and to invite regional customers and partners to meet again.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. Picking and packing. Move pallet from storage location to pick face. Efficient order terms.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 21, 2018

I would say that 20-plus years ago, we knew we had picked the right area to come to. As the processes have improved in mining all the data related to total landed cost for each vehicle, however, OEMs have begun to study their options for transport providers long before plant construction nears completion. Will shuttles be necessary? •

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. Those expenses can increase the cost to serve by a considerable amount.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your fleet has evolved into its present scale and composition, there may be opportunities to decrease the number of vehicles you use. Our transportation specialists will be pleased to discuss your needs and challenges and suggest ways that they can assist you in meeting them. Retreaded Tyres: Are They Safe?

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