The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. Back in 2015 Liz Ryan wrote a piece in Forbes online called The Five Characteristics of Fear Based Leaders. I’ll let you read the article and see if anything resonates. Asking for help? An admission of failure or incompetence.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2020

In 2015 union-organized strikes on the U.S. According to a 2015 article on elementum.com, the more immediate effects were that the average vessel turnaround time went from 2.5/3 The longshoremen began their first course of action with a 24-hour strike last week involving around 200 dockworkers. 3 days to over one week.

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

Painful enough to push them to found Shipsta in 2015 and scale the business to the point where they support billions of dollars worth of annual global freight procurement. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has authored various articles, papers, and patents.

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10xLogistics

JULY 18, 2015

See the graph below, from the article cited below, which displays the profitability of the airline companies who publicly "restrict capacity": I was thinking about this yesterday as I read in Bloomberg BusinessWeek an article about the FTC complaint against the airlines entitled " What Does it Take To Prove Airline Collusion "?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2016

However there can come a point where you’ve attended so many training courses, gained a fistful of certificates, perhaps even acquired a string of letters after your name and suddenly, the thought of another series of structured workshops leaves you cold. Of course you can’t approach your competitors. Best Regards.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

In 2015, the value of Canadian robotics reached $201 million in orders, with an annual growth rate of 32% between 2010 and 2015. This article looks at how the robotics industry is transforming Canadian markets and how the supply chain industry can leverage this technology. Canadian Robotics Industry.

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Freightos

MARCH 5, 2017

A version of this article appeared in the Journal of Commerce on March 4th, 2017. Other companies, like Uber, Amazon and, of course, Alibaba, are increasing their B2B foothold. And of course even big enterprises are hiring millennials who are bringing with them a bias towards buying online. Report from TPM Long Beach.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. Now, consider what means for the future. Amazon: The Leader of the Bleeding Edge of Robotics in Logistics Practice.

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Now, of course the key question is what does this mean? If you think about "owning the customer", it really covers about 5 major touch points: Own the order experience (The first point to gain loyalty for any product). - Answer: All of the Above" back in October of 2015! ". Bottom line: The story has not changed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? These will only contain posts written in 2014. We added nearly 4,000 subscribers to the blog and featured over 25 guest bloggers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics asserts courses to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last anywhere from three to six months. Throughout the freight transportation industry, trucking rates will increase by the end of 2015. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. told the conference.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2015

I can, however, speak some truth (hopefully, with a measure of affection and encouragement) … and prompt you to win big during the rest of 2015, and beyond. The primary method of assistance, of course — making sure your bottom line is as healthy as possible! And, it starts with breaking free of analysis paralysis.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2015 under the title “7 Common Warehousing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them”. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Security is being recast as international logistics systems and supply chains contribute to the reshaping of the global order, and strategic policy intertwines itself with economics and industrial power to create objectives for the military forces protecting national interests (it has, of course, been ever thus). & Coakley, R.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

So, in that spirit, and as we continue into 2015, I’ve identified six major areas often overlooked by business owners … I’d like you to read the list (starting with the first three this month), thoughtfully consider the questions I’m asking, and if you like, even send me back an email with YOUR answers.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

After the death of Autumn Transport’s founder Lowell Rieks in 2015, his daughter Julie Andrich became President and CEO. As CEO of Bennett International, Marcia Taylor is a pioneer in trucking, consistently starting and extending lines of business over the course of the company’s 44 years in response to customer demands.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

At the time of writing this article, Ukraine and Russia have finally signed a deal allowing grain exports from both countries to recommence. In 2015, it stood at around $5.40. The one problem with such investment is that acquiring warehouse capacity to optimise requires a lot more smart money than it might have a few years ago.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll examine a common QMS certification, AS9100, and explain why it’s important that your chosen warehouse provider meets these standards. Such QMS standards are important in every industry, of course. Kanban Aerospace Logistics Kanban has long been certified in both ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends. Of course, the mailing of returns is not an option for every enterprise.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

A version of this article originally appeared in The Journal of Commerce (August 6, 2016). Risks should of course, be contingent on opportunity and ability to execute. Between 2015 and 2016, the average number of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms used at companies increased by 50%. Technology and Culture.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2018

Refresher courses are essential, in large part because of the high rate of turnover at a typical plant. Some locations might experience the replacement of an entire workforce over the course of a single year. Launched in 2015, the program has trained some 45,000 workers in more than 200 factories over the past two years.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It can of course also be used to make an already profitable relationship even more profitable! When first published, this article explained the CTS concept, outlined the benefits of analysing cost-to-serve, and provided some brief examples of successful CTS projects. Collecting and Using Cost to Serve Data.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. But of course, since Black Friday and Cyber Monday happen every year, even if you take this year to prepare and analyze the market, you could also be better prepared for it the following year. Assess & Understand. Step 1: Plan.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

percent,” according to a recent article from YourStory.com . Market research from Novonous, ‘Logistics Market in India 2015-2020’ shows that India is a prime example of a country that can benefit from new, digitized logistics platforms. The road freight volume in India is forecast to be 2,211.24 percent by 2020.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

Gelernter observes that the mind operates in different ways through the course of each day. A new article out of the company reports, “ Narrative Science , the leader in advanced natural language generation for the enterprise, today announced the 2015 State of Artificial Intelligence & Big Data in the Enterprise Report.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . In 2015, around 10 billion tons of ocean freight were transported worldwide by around 50,000 cargo ships. New IMO regulations 2020.

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Forto

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. But of course, since Black Friday and Cyber Monday happen every year, even if you take this year to prepare and analyze the market, you could also be better prepared for it the following year. Assess & Understand.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Data from the National Science Foundation’s 2015 Survey of Doctorate Recipients reveals an unemployment rate for science, engineering and health (SEH) Doctorates is 1.78%, compared to the national average of around 4% at the time. trained SEH doctorate holders, by residence location and field of doctorate: 2015.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

This article briefly overviews some newer features of both state-run and private health organisations’ supply chains, with the emphasis on hospital supply, in an age where limitless funds are definitely no longer a feature. From Dock to Bedside: Best Practices in Hospital Goods Receiving.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Great article. How does this compare to the IoT positions of the previous years, which have already peaked in 2015? Good article!

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Such stories are legion – not only in the US, but also even in China, where in 2015 the provincial Guangdong government announced a three-year plan to increase automation in the region by subsidizing the purchase of robots, under a program referred to as “robots for humans.” Great article. ” .

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 13, 2018

Two years on from the Paris Agreement in 2015, one of the most encouraging developments has been the engagement of the corporate world in tackling climate change. Dozens of private-sector initiatives have sprung up or accelerated. We need to do everything we can to reduce overall systemic climate risk, and that includes offsets.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. What’s more, the global orderbook for new ships stands at half the level of 2012-2015.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are more details from the article: In an email sent to shareholders last week and seen by The Loadstar, founder and chief executive Max Ward said the Hong Kong-based company had failed to raise enough capital to continue trading. The only remaining and responsible course of action is to proceed to liquidation.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Such is Andela’s stellar reputation for excellence that American TV network CNN in June 2015 called it “the startup that’s harder to get into than Harvard”. This is an exaggeration, of course. Other programmes to be offered in due course, include “co-investments”, “program vouchers”, and “accelerator”. That is, if they work.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

This article was first published in June of 2015. It received a lot of interest at the time and has continued to be a popular article over the last three years. In fact, some of the most important drivers of re-shoring are related to points 1 and 2 in this article. What Happened to These Trends? A 2018 Update.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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