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Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Logistics Bureau

As I explain in a YouTube video on this subject, I recently saw a good example of how a BHAG can galvanise a workforce and make a dramatic impact on productivity. That’s the sort of thing that excites me: how you can use frameworks like that to achieve great things in your organisation, in your own departments.

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Designing a warehouse: definition, options, factors and goals.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Rotation of products (how frequently different sorts of commodities in the inventory must be replaced over time). Essential stuff (also providing safety and training). Desired stock level (keeping storage costs to a low while serving client demand). Increase of profitability.

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Warehouse 5S: The Ultimate Guide [FREE 5S Checklist Inside!]

Conger

5S Warehouse Examples 5S Warehouse Training: How to Get Your Team Ready How to 5S a Warehouse Warehouse 5S Checklist Warehouse 5S FAQs Warehouse 5S Quiz What Is 5S? Sort (Seiri) The first S in 5S stands for Sieri in Japanese, which translates to Sort. Some common sorting strategies include: General cleaning of an area.

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3PL Automation: Inside Modern Fulfillment Center Machinery

Ship Monk

You’re going to see how integrated technologies, various forms of automation, and AI robots work side by side with our trained pick-and-pack team members to get ecommerce orders out the door. Watch this 5-minute video instead! Sorter scans and sorts all small-parcel orders after they’re packed. Short on time?

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Technology of DHL warehouses

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Shorter order processing time is key in making that work, and Deutsche Post DHL Group is using everything from helper robots to routing apps of a sort to cut down the time it takes to pack a shipment at the warehouse. The autonomous Locus helper robots have led to a reduction in order cycle time of 50% and new employee training time of 80%.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

It also helps with training and monitoring delivery drivers in safety and performance, managing assets and resources, and analyzing the efficiency of logistics operations. The prototype will ideally be developed into an inexpensive piece of sorting equipment that can be easily integrated into a MRF’s current technology.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

Because in this post, we’ve put together everything you need to know to get trained, certified, and land your first forklift driving job. Chapter 2: Where to Get Forklift License Training: All Your Options Explained. Chapter 3: Forklift Training Topics: A Sneak Peak at What You’ll Learn in Class. Let’s get started!

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