Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030 and are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda. For example, Mars has been purposeful on where to focus their efforts. Climate action is incredibly important for Mars and its supply chain partners.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 18, 2017

ever since I came across and read it in the fall of 2015. Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal. I have been telling everyone who will listen to read Rich Sheridan’s book Joy, Inc. Fast forward to earlier this year when Lean Frontiers sent out their request for suggested keynote speakers for KataCon. Fed from The Lean Thinker.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 30, 2018

For example, for an ideal retail experience, a mom with two kids in tow would be a different customer than a single guy. Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal KataCon4–Notes along the way: Part 2. This really begs the general question: Who is your process optimized for? Is it optimized for the person doing the work?

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AIMMS

APRIL 20, 2015

At a time when Big Data and Analytics have the spotlight but still seem to be developing, it was inspiring to hear real examples of using analytics to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies and real tangible business value. For example, the 2014 Edelman winner was the Kid Risk Team at the U.S. Edelman gala.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 21, 2018

For example – I think it was Beth last year that said “We don’t experiment toward the target condition, we experiment against obstacles.” Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal. If I can only go to one conference a year, it is KataCon, period. I go because I want to hear the how people have struggled and how they overcame obstacles.

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The Lean Thinker

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

This is a great working example of a process flow that proves difficult for some organizations: Overhaul and repair. “We Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal. More thoughts below the video. Here is a direct YouTube link for those who don’t get the embed in the email subscription: [link] ). Flow in Overhaul and Repair.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2021

The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030 and are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda. For example, Mars is looking at climate action, no poverty, and partnerships as part of its sustainability plans.

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The Lean Thinker

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Key Point #2: If managers, or professional change agents (internal or external consultants, for example) are telling people exactly what to do, this learning is not taking place. Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal. It isn’t reasonable to expect any organization to immediately know how to do this. Fed from The Lean Thinker.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. The digitization of the freight industry is about improving speed and efficiency. . Keep reading for the highlights OR.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

On the one hand, the practice has become more sophisticated as people explore and learn application in contexts other than the original industrial examples. That book provides working examples of vertical linkage between organizational strategy and shop floor improvement efforts. Study the Process’s Operating Patterns.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Unfortunately, slight contractions in the global economy in 2015 and 2016, reflecting the unrest seen in China and Germany, resulted in the scale back of purchasing by consumers. Between 2015 and 2016, freight shipping rates declined significantly, and dry van rates dropped up to 15 percent. Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Lucas Systems customer Baptist Health, whose network includes 12 hospitals and more than 150 physician practices and outpatient facilities spanning four counties, adopted a self-distribution strategy in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. ” Walmart states early on.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Back in 2015 Liz Ryan wrote a piece in Forbes online called The Five Characteristics of Fear Based Leaders. He is getting the response he expects – people are not offering thoughts (other than his) for improvements, though they are experimenting in stealth mode in a sort of continuous improvement underground.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2018

This is a classic example of what I wrote about a couple of years ago in “ Performance is the Shadow of Process.” Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal Problem: What Does Maintenance Cost? They only look at “maintenance hours” and issue a directive to cut those hours. Fed from The Lean Thinker.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

In 2015, there were roughly 17 global ocean carriers. For example, for one C.H. For example, we’ve seen shippers overcome a variety of new challenges this year because they allowed daily cross-functional meetings with our team and theirs. But these issues aren’t a product of the pandemic alone.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 16, 2018

The system does not remember “mute” for example. Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal Software Rules. Still… just to make sure I was understanding this correctly, I responded: Perhaps I wasn’t clear about what problem I am seeking to solve. So far the only thing I have found is to tune the radio to an empty frequency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In 2015, Dynegy closed the plant and eventually sold it to Commercial Development Company (CDC), which intends to demolish the site and market it for wind energy projects. For example, the South Carolina cooperative has about 2,000 downed power poles, and areas near the Savannah River and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains were affected.

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

billion in 2015, reports TechCrunch. For example, according to Geotab.com , this has an additional implication for tracking detention time and pay. The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4

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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. For example, humans must create build an item from the inside out, as our tools only allow us to perform certain actions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2015

One example of how the IIoT might also pave the way for increased safety can be seen in the video below: Wearables such as Google Glass could lead to not only improved efficiency, but to increased material handling as well.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 29, 2015

Enjoy the list for Q1 2015: 4 Companies Looking to Buck the Transportation Technology Status Quo. Overall, Peloton provides an awesome example of challenging the status quo in the trucking industry with innovative transportation technology. Back in 2005 Walmart vowed to double their fleet efficiency by the end of 2015.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 8, 2022

Transloading, for example, has transitioned from loading ocean freight containers onto trains to unloading cargo directly into domestic trucks close to port. During the last negotiation cycle, in 2014-2015, there were severe labor disruptions and shipping delays leading to port congestion.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Ironically, manufacturing represents one of the most stable, growing sectors of the economy and boasts a low unemployment rate of 4 percent in December 2015, explains the US Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics. On Manufacturing Day 2015 , the results of a decade's experience in this project came to ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. below transits in December 2015, before the Neopanamax locks went into service. December transits fell 4.7% versus October.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

For example, go to the Walmart, turn right, and it is the third house on the left. LLamasoft bought LogicNet in 2015 and Belcorp upgraded to the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru solution shortly thereafter. Logistics can be a challenge. In some of the larger cities they serve there are addresses for all homes. Rather, directions are used.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. For example, a machine may need to have a specific part replaced every three months, but periods of increased demand could mean the manufacturing entity is placed at maximum capacity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion the Standard is anything but a box-ticking exercise, especially in its 2015 reiteration. but by requiring the organisation to ask the right questions and to listen to and act on the answers, for example the feedback from customers and suppliers. Our experience at Bis Henderson Space serves as a good example.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 15, 2018

example may have been a somewhat extreme case, a recent HBR article by Julia Milner and Trenton Milner titled Managers Think They’re Good at Coaching. Copyright © 2015, Mark Rosenthal HBR: Managers Think They’re Good At Coaching. What Is Coaching? While my (real life!) Fed from The Lean Thinker. They’re Not.

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Bringg

JUNE 25, 2018

Here are 4 amazing examples of beautiful warehouse operations in which the latest technologies are helping ecommerce giants handle record volumes of parcels faster and more efficiently than ever before. In 2015, Amazon shipped over 51 million items on that day alone. million sq. fulfillment center is at its peak during Cyber Monday.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

For example, it may specify the percentage of a product’s domestic content or label a product as “Assembled in the USA” instead. For example, Chrysler and Apple have become synonymous with build and design quality, and have been awarded for each of those aspects. Compliance with these rules is essential. Federal and Local Tax Revenue.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. Yet, the CAGR of 2015 fell by 2 percent. percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) of 2015. trillion in 2015, compared to $2.15 While inventories had steadily grown since 2005 at 5-percent annually, growth of inventories in 2015 flattened out. made up only 7.85

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ShipLilly

MAY 11, 2021

For example, there is a lack of skilled personnel to handle supply chains and the sheer volume of goods that are being moved is straining virtually all international ports. These rises are real, even when compared to those that occurred during the labor unrest of 2015. Contractually defined free periods are being routinely missed.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Much like with bond amounts, this is another example where federal mandates can stay the same for decades before making all the required changes in a single leap, causing a minor shock in the industry. Taking a wider view, things still look as rosy for freight brokers as they did at the beginning of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant. a move known as reshoring.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For example, how would you deal with the following situations in procurement? Read on for more about these examples in the text that follows. Stolen and black-market supplies are further examples. For example: If senior management does not know about the lack of ethics, or if it takes no action, then it is essentially inept.

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