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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The goal was to start with the “what” – how workers receive, pick, and ship goods and ensure that the same processes and tools were being used across the DC network. Out of the 6,000 people in warehousing, 150 currently self-describe themselves as having a disability. This is not about charity. It is about business.”

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Optimise your storage facility with Warehousing Management System

20Cube Logistics

Warehousing and distribution plays a pivotal role in logistics and is capable of delivering a higher return on investment. With Warehousing Management System (WMS) in place, it automatically identifies & displays open space in the warehouse based on the specific information provided by the user. . Training to warehouse staffs.

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Michelin rolls out European MH tyre training

Logistics Business Magazine

Michelin has launched a dedicated training programme for tyre technicians responsible for keeping fleets of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment on the move. Michelin says the course lays the foundation for training excellence internationally and is hoping to roll it out across Europe.

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Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth

Blue Grace Logistics

Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies. This helps in reducing supply chain costs associated with stockouts and overstocking.

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What I Learned from Working at 6 Fulfillment Companies in 3 Months with Channa Ranatunga

The Logistics of Logistics

Channa’s company, Rabot provides tools that enable improved worker efficiency in fulfillment warehouses, so he wanted to gain firsthand experience working in fulfillment. Rabot builds smart tools to reduce repetitive work and improve worker efficiency in warehouses. About Channa Ranatunga. About Rabot. Technology.

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Log-hub as one of the best Warehousing Startups

Log-hub

The times when only experts could handle supply chain analytics are over“ – Transmetrics names Log-hub as one of the best and brightest companies disrupting the warehousing industry, by focusing on efficiency, technology, and automation. Thus, no long training sessions required, and Supply Chain Planning is made easy.

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Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad

The Logistics of Logistics

At Amazon, Nils led the Canvas Customer Operations teams, including product management for all remote support tools and interfaces. Phantom Auto offers a platform with multiple logistics solutions, including remotely operated forklifts, assisting autonomy for resolving edge cases in autonomous vehicles, and distanced driver training.