Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. One of the most common ways to waste money is billing adjustments. Bad Packaging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

The report was presented to TIMCON’s general meeting held in Manchester during March, which also heard updates on TIMCON’s work with the UK Government, including the recent consultation on the reform of existing Packaging Waste Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Waste, due to come into force in 2025.

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 13, 2023

The global accumulation of waste is widely recognized as a significant long-term environmental concern that poses a threat to future generations. While finding the perfect solution for waste disposal remains a challenge, there are existing technologies that enable us to manage our waste more efficiently. What is Incineration?

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Read also: How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks Understanding Reverse Packaging Logistics Reverse packaging logistics is a crucial part of environmentally conscious waste management since it maximizes the life cycle of packaging materials while reducing its negative effects on the environment.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

Beginning mid-afternoon on Monday and continuing into Tuesday morning was “walk the process” – mainly looking at material flow, where things bunched up, and things that wasted people’s time (there was no shortage of that). After that presentation, though, John came in. (I’m Math was on our side.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

To meet the demands of the global logistics and e-commerce market, CMC pioneers solutions for right- sized packaging. CMC connects past, present and future. Connecting the past, present and future is our commitment to innovation to solve critical challenges for our clients.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2018

On-road load handler Hiab, part of Cargotec, has over many years successfully served customers in the waste management and recycling industries with its equipment. “The world is changing with more regulations on how and when you can collect waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 8, 2018

Hyster Europe is focusing on handling challenges in waste management and recycling operations at IFAT 2018 from 14-18 May in Munich, Germany. When we refer to recycling, we’re talking about far more than just paper or household waste applications,” says Kate Pointeau, Brand Manager for Hyster Europe. “We Paper recycling.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2022

By automating processes in your business, you can cut out any waste and increase efficiency. But beyond the waste of time, commuting also causes a massive waste of resources. Not only does it save paper and help the environment, but it also presents many other benefits. Remove Personal Waste Bins. Go Paperless.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. It allows a business to estimate inventory levels to maximize profit and minimize waste. It requires continuous review and ongoing education, but presents the opportunity for big gains. The role of inventory management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Websites and ecommerce engines need to be fully functioning, able to accept orders and fulfil deliveries – and warehouses and fulfilment centres need to be ready to meet customers’ delivery needs fast. Again, more waste containers are needed and liners often end up on the floor accidently, causing a slip hazard.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Pasi Siilmaa, Vice President, Consumer Goods Logistics at Inex, explains: “Varying product weights and dimensions can lead to overpackaging and wasted space in boxes. Packaging these different goods can create multiple challenges. Our goal is to avoid this, as it isn’t sustainable and can negatively impact end-customer satisfaction.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

This term applies to things like hazardous substances and wastes, marine pollutants, and elevated-temperature material. Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Including things like environmentally hazardous substances, elevated temperature material, hazardous wastes, and marine pollutants. These are critical to safe passage.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

’ They show how we can make less waste and use things again. It is also present in unconventional applications such as vinyl records, electrical cables, and synthetic leather. It signifies products that meet composting standards and can be composted in appropriate facilities. It adds a nice touch to the design.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Amongst these measures, is the installation of LED lights equipped with sensors through the premises, a biomass facility that uses waste products for heating and a significant investment into a fleet of HGVs that are EURO 6 and ULEZ compliant. As a result, Vincent Timber’s carbon footprint has already decreased by 50%.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

In the post-pandemic world, optimal use of warehouse space is a necessity to meet the budget bottom line and grow profits. The more deadstock you have, the more money that is wasted. Keeping your stock under control will benefit not only your profits and productivity but will also present your company as a sustainable market player.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

The enhanced efficiency ERP offers also ensures you maintain optimal product and material levels at all times, resulting in reduced waste and fewer capital costs. In a world where customers are more demanding than ever before, meeting, and exceeding client expectations is integral to thriving in the market. Data-driven decision making.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Having too much inventory can potentially lead to chemical waste or spoilage while too little can make it difficult to meet customer demand. It’s been estimated that chemical companies will have to spend more than $300 billion over the next few years to meet regulations. TRANSPORTATION DISRUPTIONS.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Finances Online reports the following as some of the most commonly reported document management challenges of the past few years: 83% of employees end up recreating documents they cannot locate, thus wasting time and resources. 46% of supply chain management find it time-consuming and challenging to find documents on demand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification. “Our

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. Third-party sellers account for about 60 percent of Amazon sales, and cajoling them into more environmentally friendly practices will help Amazon meet its own sustainability goals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

The company is present in 70 countries, and runs over 50 rolling stock and components production sites. Powered by an extensible, cloud-based platform, Kinaxis delivers industry-proven applications so everyone can know sooner, act faster and remove waste.

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3PL Links

MARCH 1, 2024

Businesses are focusing on issues other than just energy efficiency; they are reducing food waste, using less water, and using eco-friendly technologies. However, businesses must take into account the opportunities and difficulties that present themselves as they embrace these changes and work to remain at the forefront of evolution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In essence, we discovered that 50% of businesses are actively addressing sustainability in transportation, presenting an excellent opportunity not only to make a positive impact on the planet; but also to cater to a market hungry for sustainable choices. Chris Jones (pictured), EVP, Descartes explains more.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

Whenever you meet your goal you are awarded a coin, and if you collect enough coins they can be redeemed for prizes. Whichever team performs the best at meeting their goal for the month gets an additional prize! Quarterly Meetings. Each department is responsible for planning a quarterly meeting and they are a lot of fun.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

He customized his presentation specifically toward Trinity’s Freight Agents with great tips for small business owners on how to “Re-Engage In Your Freight Agent Business”. These are talents that you can let someone else be super at so you don’t have to waste too much of your time trying to develop them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

One session that I found interesting was a presentation from Patrick Noonan, Chief Product Officer at SanMar. One tangible result of the feedback process was a move for the company to re-use boxes, thereby eliminating waste. Aside from these key areas, sustainability remains another important issue for Körber and its customers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

The keyword for the day was ‘REDUCE’: reducing waste and minimizing impact while maintaining efficiency and production performance. The success of CID23 confirms our ongoing commitment to meeting customer needs and driving innovation in the 3D packaging sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Intermodal’s group director, Rob Fisher, commented: “Nothing compares with the power of face-to-face meetings and the opportunity to engage with product demonstrations and industry experts that a ‘live’, in-person event provides.

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AIMMS

MAY 13, 2019

Running a multitude of optimization scenarios will instead expose a plan that is projected to best meet your financial needs and is most resilient to inevitable but unpredictable changes in the market. . W hat’s changed with long – term planning?

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ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

Consumer demand is rising, and pallets are a key ingredient in meeting those demands. As economies begin to open, businesses are trying to reactivate their supply chains to meet considerable demand. However, the impact on the supply chain emphasizes the limited infrastructural capacity to meet the high demand in the post-COVID19 era.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2022

It is a means to meet customers wherever they are and however they choose to transact, utilizing our multiple channels and 75+ integrations. Adapting Quickly to Meet Needs and Beat Obstacles. In other words: Why waste countless hours from afar hopping through complicated international hoops as you try to find all the answers yourself?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Breaking new ground by developing tailor-made products that meet the circular economy and customers’ individual requirements – that’s what drives Cabka. The superior product protection offered by the units results in lower product damage and waste. The four-piece CabCube remains together as a closed packaging unit.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As reported by Don’t Waste My Energy , “ There are more than 6000 container ships that operate daily on the world’s oceans. As experienced personnel retires, not enough hands come in to replace them to meet current levels of demand. And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Carrier performance reports can help you identify which carriers are best meeting your transportation needs. Money is often wasted on unknown and unnecessary expenses. Our Team analyzes, produces, and presents Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), making it easier for you to digest your data. Carrier Performance Reports.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

For example, it developed packaging systems that can use paper instead of plastic, as well as solutions that can create packaging tailored to the contents to minimise waste. The team of students presented the results of the project to a wide audience, including high-level Sitma personnel.

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