Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

They may be still doing their planning using an Excel spreadsheet or a whiteboard. In one case, when people were talking about pencilling in appointments I thought that was just a term they used, but when our solution team got there they were literally using a diary!” Over a year that number becomes substantial.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. Using data has the potential to open up new business models, technologies, and an ecosystem where anything-as-a-service is possible. IIoT use cases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. The six areas are energy use, nature, waste, packaging, transportation, and product use and design. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation.

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Turvo

JULY 7, 2021

Many companies hold onto the legacy systems that they have been using for years. Companies and logistic partners are no longer bound to the chains of office hours or email exchanges that constrain time and resources. This isn’t the case. On-Premise Technology Comes With Higher Risk of Data Loss or Theft.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 2, 2022

And that’s before you consider many impacts of the pandemic, one of which was to accelerate the move toward e-commerce – which now accounts for more than 20 percent of global retail sales. Is Just-in-Case the categorical answer? But just-in-case runs into a problem of its own. Just-in-Case demands more than inventory.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Economy and inflation challenges Retailers that used to base their forecasts on previous years’ sales are now being more cautious, as the surge in e-commerce their companies experienced during the pandemic continues to decline. In some cases, they’re still struggling to do so,” Josephson said. and Target Corp.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2023

Jason Dyche (pictured), Big Box Group ’s Division Director, says that post-lockdown, SMEs have spent three years getting goods out of the door and hitting sales targets rather than looking at where to invest to optimise their processes, so there are now opportunities to help them bring their systems back up to date.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 22, 2020

For instance, just the way you would consider reducing energy and water use, consider reducing the waste generated. Use equipment like apartment compactor and trash chutes wherever necessary in the process of designing material flows. Use apartment trash compactors to compact the waste. Benefits of Waste Management.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 1, 2021

the time the ship will take to sail from Vung Tau calling all these ports and back to Vung Tau. There are two main types of shipping services – Liner and Tramp. A liner service works on a fixed route, period and rotation. Container, Bulk, Breakbulk and RoRo all have liner services. Image : CMA CGM. Image : CMA CGM.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In reality, though, most of those instruments are there for reference in case of exceptions to normal flight conditions. If so, please bear with us, because the link is not as tenuous as it might appear. The 6 Most Useful Supply Chain KPIs.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

We did some research to find out why they preferred to use AIMMS over best of breed packages. Sales & Operations planning has been around for 30 years. It was created initially by Oliver Wight and has become the standard procedure to improve business performance and predictability. image source: [link]. Overcoming the 5 dysfunctions.

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WorkWave

MAY 13, 2021

By using virtual tracking to track your drivers on their routes, you’re able to access up-to-date information on where they are and how they’re moving along their route. This eliminates the need for the back office to text or call drivers who are on the road and allows dispatchers to quickly access the driver location and order status.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 21, 2021

The advantages of using vehicle fleet management are vast. Time To Read: 7 minutes. As a company grows and evolves, it is necessary to expand essential resources and adjust business activities accordingly. Vehicle fleet management is one of these critical aspects that require proper administration and guidance.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 23, 2020

Sharing views: left to right, Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Country Director in South Sudan; Sigrún Rawet, Deputy Director of SIPRI and Brian Lander, Deputy Director of WFP’s office in Geneva. In both cases, hunger as an effect of violence is horrifying, whether the means used to achieve it are obscure, or blatant.”

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

We did some research to find out why they preferred to use AIMMS over best of breed packages. Sales & Operations planning has been around for 30 years. It was created initially by Oliver Wight and has become the standard procedure to improve business performance and predictability. image source: [link]. Overcoming the 5 dysfunctions.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But for HEINEKEN International, the famed lager is only one of its products. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. AIMMS has been a crucial partner in this journey.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Use referral bonuses for existing employees who refer skilled maintenance workers to your business. But this isn't usually the case. You’ll also learn practical strategies for overcoming each. Ready to learn how to prevent downtime and save money in your operation? Let's dive in! Table of Contents 1. Finding Workers 2. Improve wages.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 15, 2020

South Sudan confirmed its first coronavirus case in mid-March. Meet some of the women behind WFP’s technology department in South Sudan Story by Musa Mahadi and Tomson Phiri More and more females are powering WFP’s complex operations in South Sudan. In South Sudan, WFP aims to have a diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced staff complement.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2018

Fuller, who is also chief executive officer of freight market analytics provider FreightWaves , saw the suitability of a technology that originally was created to support the trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. There were a lot of individual pilots and use cases taking place.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. Think About Inbound Too.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This is your ultimate guide to warehouse safety. In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. See the latest warehouse safety statistics. Review OSHA’s rules and regulations on warehouse safety. Get 15 tips for improving warehouse safety. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2021

Next, you will want to open a bank account for your business and register for accounting software that’s reliable to record business costs, track open accounts still awaiting payment, and record your already received business income. This is where insurance has your back, as well as your employees’ and the company’s.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 25, 2022

Quantifying means using specific metrics rather than qualitative language when defining a goal. Whether a startup or an established Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) business, lead generation should be one of your top priorities. After all, leads are the foundations of any successful HVAC business marketing campaign.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Meanwhile, this large volume of expenses is directly related to 80 percent or a company’s working capital via inventory and accounts payable. In some cases, supply chain managers may feel that dealing with procurement is beneath their duties, such as the disconnect identified by Amy Clark of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 24, 2020

On behalf of the nation, I would also like to thank the health workers, our doctors, nurses and paramedics who are on the frontline of the pandemic, our teachers, border officials, police and traffic officers and all the other people who have been leading our response. The full announcement from the President is as below.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 19, 2019

Spotlight on Hugo Rosales, the advocate for drone activities in Central America When he joined the World Food Programme as an IT officer the second incarnation of the iPod had just arived and the must-have phone was the the Nokia 6610. I knew how to fly drones, but I have never used them like this before. in San Salvador, this week. “

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Plus, we’ve created a FREE warehouse 5S checklist that you can download and put to use right away. It focuses on eliminating unnecessary clutter from the warehouse and only keeping what's necessary and regularly used. Removing items/products in an area that is no longer used. Let's dive in! Table of Contents What Is 5S?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But for HEINEKEN International, the famed lager is only one of its products. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. AIMMS has been a crucial partner in this journey.

Modeling Software 62

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Ship Monk

APRIL 11, 2024

We are experts in omnichannel ecommerce order fulfillment , order management software , and tech integrations — expertise that helps our clients track and process transactions on the back end. Full disclosure: we’re not tax experts. ShipMonk is an ecommerce 3PL that partners with hundreds of ecommerce clients of all shapes and sizes.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

But for HEINEKEN International, the famed lager is only one of its products. The company owns more than 165 breweries around the world. It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. AIMMS has been a crucial partner in this journey.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

In some cases, drivers have been tempted to leave the industry rather than comply with the new mandate, given the US’s strong economy and buoyant general labour market. In the months preceding the initial deadline, predictions varied widely about the impact of ELDs on truck capacity and the transport market. Measuring time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

The companies said the existing healthcare network, including pharmacies, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, will need to be activated to achieve herd immunity against the virus. Team Hoyt consisted of father and son duo Dick and Rick Hoyt. This was despite his dad not being a runner. And I did; we both did actually.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Drivers carry cell phones in their cars to feed GPS locations to a traffic information and navigation service, which uses the data to detect congestion. An electronic chair in a dentist’s office tells the manufacturer it’s time to perform preventive maintenance. The world will invest $4.8 ROBOTS ON THE GRID.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

In terms of skills, it’s a good idea to refresh your math skills because you’ll need to make use of them on a daily basis. It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now. With an improving economy across the U.S., What does a freight broker do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

Coca-Cola Classic remains the number one soft drink in the US. Amazon will use the power from wind farms, solar parks, and batteries to run its global operations. The series of deals in the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Canada will add more than 1.5 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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