Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Quest has selected Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, to enhance the safety of its fleet operations. By harnessing Samsara’s video-centric safety solution, Quest is set to utilise AI Dash Cams, driver coaching tools, and actionable data to establish a world-class fleet safety initiative.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

CEOs, IT, and finance executives are the ones making the big decisions when it comes to technology investments, but are they truly getting the return on investment from their workforce? Understanding the product’s value will prevent their workforce from resorting to older, manual systems. An evolving workforce.

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LandLink

JANUARY 12, 2022

The ongoing driver shortage has prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to solicit the OMB on a proposal to fast track a controversial driver training program.

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NGT News

JUNE 3, 2022

Three clean energy organizations have formed a partnership to provide educational resources and training on clean energy technologies for building operators, managers and safety officials. The post DOE, IREC, NBI, Southface Offer Resources to Advance Clean Energy Workforce appeared first on NGT News.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

And one way for transportation businesses to improve their bottom line is through expanding the diversity of their workforce, said Eileen Dabrowski , director of learning, development and marketing with Reed TMS Logistics and a TMSA board member. “It It starts with bringing home the [return on investment],” she said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

Theresa Klerk’s petition, which started in July of 2018, was an articulate plea to UPS to align their rhetoric with the reality faced by their workforce. “As After 14 years as a dedicated employee of UPS, I can’t believe my husband has to worry about his safety at work. Current full- and part-time union workers are guaranteed a $2.75

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Advanced scanners provide extensive hazard detection around the vehicle to ensure both product integrity and worker safety. Let’s dive in!

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Fleet Owner

JULY 16, 2019

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the trucking workforce. The proposal is intended to allow

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. Advanced scanners provide extensive hazard detection around the vehicle to ensure both product integrity and worker safety. Let’s dive in!

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Recent survey reveals investing in workplace safety technology is critical for employers’ ability to recruit, train and retain a workforce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2024

Worryingly, a third (33%) said that these budget cuts had posed a safety risk to their facility. However, budget cuts are a contributing factor, rather than the risk to safety itself. The research indicates that FMs understand this but finding the time and the budget to do so is proving a challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Workers also resoundingly feel that investing in tech is investing in the company’s workforce (88%). Increase personal safety. Assure safety by taking over more dangerous tasks. Jeopardizes safety. Introduce robots carefully into the workforce. Workers speak out on the tech they want. Help them learn a new skill.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The key challenges for the warehouse and logistics industry in 2024 fall into three categories – modernising operations, sustainability, and workforce disruptions. Workforce disruption Automation and AI improve safety and increase efficiency in warehouse operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2023

The focus fleet managers are putting on keeping their workforce comes as little surprise, as commercial drivers reveal the extent of the pressure they are under. And 94% are increasing their technology investment in 2023 to improve the driver experience and support driver safety.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Our collective experience in the design and deployment enables newfound productivity within your existing warehouse workforce, applying mobile and wearable computing to interface with the leading Warehouse Management Systems. The warehousing crisis is made worse because many warehousing companies have underinvested in warehouse technology.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

These vehicles are particularly susceptible to rollovers due to the high center of gravity and the sloshing and surging of cargo, requiring tanker-endorsement holders to exhibit advanced operational and safety skills. This shortage has put immense pressure on the existing workforce and strained the supply chains across the country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2021

The company has seen strong productivity, even stronger safety performance, and better retention among these workers. The accommodations they make for the disabled have proven beneficial to their entire workforce. The executive said that this has been an “unbelievable workforce for us. You’d say tell me about that workforce!

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Trucking companies need to manage many layers of safety and compliance, and while insurance is just one of them, it’s also among the most important and expensive. But that depends on the quality of the carrier’s safety and compliance operations and giving insurance providers additional transparency (more on that to come).

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2020

While most logistics employers have been moving towards adopting more modern workforce management tools, none had expected to make so many profound changes quite so quickly. Despite a few high profile missteps, the logistics industry has been a leader in the adoption of safety and hygiene measures for staff and suppliers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

Technology in logistics can be a powerful tool to empower your team and enhance the logistics sector workforce. We’re interested in exploring how the logistics workforce can be empowered to achieve more, by the use of emerging technology and innovative solutions,” said CartonCloud CEO and Founder Vincent Fletcher.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

This includes adding value to intralogistics operations by reducing workload and improving the safety of workers at manufacturing, automotive, and logistics sites. The company is also committed to open architecture, making its mobile robots easy to integrate with other systems and simple to maintain on-site.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2023

And finally, what warehouse technologies can help improve associates’ job satisfaction, productivity, and safety? Specifically, there is a focus on safety of the associates in the warehouse, with some of the new ergonomic designs of equipment, and a big push for gamification of the technology. Health, Safety, and Employee Engagement.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Achieving a healthy DC working environment involves more than applying hand sanitizers and basic safety protocols; it requires a much more comprehensive approach to workforce and workplace wellness. The benefits of employee safety, confidence and peace of mind spread far and wide across companies — right down to the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Throw in regulations regarding medical testing, licensing qualifications and safety enforcement, and it’s not difficult to see – something’s got to give. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 8, 2022

Research continually shows that a diverse workforce makes companies more innovative and more profitable. There are several organizations actively advocating for improved truckers’ experience on the road, addressing safety issues at truck stops and loading docks, and developing women supply chain leaders.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 25, 2023

One of the primary advantages of autonomous vehicles in freight transportation is the potential for improved safety. By eliminating human error, a major cause of accidents, autonomous vehicles can reduce the risk of collisions and enhance overall road safety. Waymo’s approach provides valuable insights.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Employees are prompted when they perform a risky maneuver, and the data collected from the workforce is intended to help identify hotspots for posture-related injuries. The connected technology reduced sprain injuries and strain by 19%, according to a study by Kinetic, supplier of the Reflex wearable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 15, 2022

In recent years, the workforce that powers physical operations – drivers, field technicians, fleet managers, dispatchers and more – has had to manage their organizations with limited resources under unprecedented circumstances. In-Cab Nudges will be available in open beta in North America this fall.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2023

Table of Contents [Open] [Close] Good PR Community Insight Community Development Cost Management Stable Workforces Simpler Onboarding Business Connections How To Manage a New Local Workforce Good PR Hiring locally can help to improve your PR across the local area. This creates a more skilled, competitive community workforce.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

workforce.”. With e-commerce volumes on the rise and more customers buying from the safety of their own homes, the warehouse has become an even busier place than it was pre-COVID. At DB Schenker, all of our distribution facilities are taking the recommended precautions to ensure that good hygiene and safety measures are followed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

Europe Snacks , a major European snack company, has overhauled its warehouse operation in London putting employee health and safety at the heart of its design. Comprehensive training for Europe Snacks ‘ diverse workforce was also provided. It was instructional, but very clear and that’s essential for our workforce.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Additionally, compromised air quality can impact the health and safety of workers, potentially leading to labor shortages. Industries heavily reliant on manual labor, such as agriculture and forestry, are particularly vulnerable to these workforce disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Significant wage increases will need to be paid to keep the existing workforce. But it is also because the high wages paid to new workers, who can’t work at the same level of efficiency as the existing workforce, is creating discontent among the incumbent workers. This will not fully solve the problem, however.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Orca AI is a developer of safety software platforms designed specifically for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018 by two naval technology experts, the company combines sensors with existing safety systems onboard to help improve the safety and navigation of ships on crowded waterways. That’s nearly 29 percent of their workforce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Briggs Equipment , alongside its partners Combilift and FTC Safety Solutions, were able to present a solution that ticked every box, through from operator comfort, advanced fleet management to on-site safety and productivity.

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