Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Emerging Risks Lead to Losses.

Maritime 84

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

Military 98

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises Logistics 98

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

These quiz responses are fairly consistent with a 2017 survey by Lora Cecere’s Supply Chain Insights, which revealed that 65% of companies use spreadsheets for network design. Care should be exercised though , because the same reasons that have made the technology more accessible should’ve made it more affordable.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

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Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

Furthermore, with contractor utilization becoming more commonplace on the battlefield, commanders began expecting similar support at home during exercises. During large-scale military exercises, it is typically less labour intensive for the military to outsource things like field feeding, lodging, and transportation of equipment.

Military 64

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Exercises 64

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

These quiz responses are fairly consistent with a 2017 survey by Lora Cecere’s Supply Chain Insights, which revealed that 65% of companies use spreadsheets for supply chain network design. Care should be exercised though , because the same reasons that have made the technology more accessible should’ve made it more affordable.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Networks and effective integration, as described throughout 2017 on Logistics in War , will be critical to this end. Local Caption The landscape west of Port Augusta became a hive of activity as the 1st Brigade undertook its pinnacle training activity for 2018 – Exercise Predators Run.

Military 62

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Maggie Seaman, National Account Manager - Northeast Region, whose mother passed away in 2017 from breast cancer, created Penske Pink Out to promote breast cancer education and to provide support to those battling the disease. The NBCF encourages early detection through self-exams and scheduling clinical exams and mammograms.

Events 53

Events Exercises Maintainability Distribution 53

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 14, 2024

Starting in roughly 2017, the US freight market has had two periods of extended capacity tightness and two extended periods of looseness. From a shipper’s perspective, transportation is a cost center, and the exercise of sourcing trucking capacity is not much different than that of procuring raw materials for production.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Logistics in War

JANUARY 31, 2018

Lieutenant Colonel George Thorpe’s systemic and structural analysis of logistics in Pure Logistics, recommended in the 2017 Commander Forces Command’s reading list , contains two parts with the second being a substantial discussion on the importance of professional military education. [i]

Buyer Training 64

Buyer Training Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Military 64

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution.

Negotiating Skills 77

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 77

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 23, 2018

The Port of Dunkirk has reiterated its commitment to the ambitious CAP 2020 project, following positive feedback to a public consultation exercise. As France’s foremost multimodal port, Dunkerque-Port is steadily strengthening its position with a constantly-growing share of road-alternative transport modes (52% in 2017).

Multimodal transport 28

Multimodal transport Exercises Construction Study 28

World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 16, 2020

This is all part of a broader blockchain push that WFP is spearheading, known as Building Blocks, which began in Jordan in 2017. By providing them with greater choice, WFP can empower them to exercise greater control over their lives.

Optimization Software 64

Optimization Software Resource Reduction Digital Exercises 64

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2018

Finnlines has opted to lengthen two additional vessels as part of its €70 million ($86 million) Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Investment Program launched in 2017, the company said today. . With the newly exercised option, work to lengthen MS Finnbreeze and MS Finnsea will be carried out from September to December 2018. . .

Exercises 28

Exercises Freight forwarding Efficiency Freight 28

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 2, 2019

million TEU in the first three quarters of 2018, compared with the 2017 period, according to PIERS, a JOC.com sister company. percent in 2017, when the port handled 4.77 Container growth has been strong and prospects are robust. Loaded cargo handled by the port increased by 6.5 percent to 3.77 million TEU, PIERS figures show.

Exercises 28

Exercises Study Cargo Handling 28

Logistics in War

MARCH 3, 2018

Exercises undertaken to simulate high-intensity war such as US Pacific Command’s Exercise Pacific Sentry 17-03 highlighted significant force posture challenges that might constrain air (and other) operations against a peer adversary.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Military 53

Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution. This article was originally posted in November 2017. [1] David Beaumont is a serving Australian Army officer and these thoughts are his own.

Negotiating Skills 57

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 57

World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 26, 2020

In partnership with Caritas Kitui and the County government of Kitui, the initiative, which began in 2017, enables the poorest farmers to manage climate risk through crop insurance that they can access by participating in risk reduction activities. Kavemba’s harvested cowpeas are weighed in order to calculate the yield index of her farm.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Security Exercises Temperature 52

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 16, 2017

USAF C17 during a recent joint forcible entry exercise; photo by USAF. 6] United States Army, “Multi-Domain Battle: Combined Arms for the 21st Century,” [link] (accessed 01 Oct 2017). [7] The future world of logistics will require speed, precision, and flexibility. Challenges and Opportunities by Air. accessed 01 Oct 17).

Military 46

Military Modeling Software Disposal White Paper 46

Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution.

Negotiating Skills 54

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 54

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Three-Year Weighted ROA (2015 to 2017) 1. One-Year, End-of-Year Inventory Turns (2017) 2. “Building a leading supply chain in healthcare is a very deliberate exercise that takes years of effort and lots of resources,” he said. The Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2018. 2018 Ranking. Company Name. Bond Rating 3.

Gartner 28

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Modeling Software 28

Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

Industry’s ability to support ADF operations was conceptualised, and tested – albeit in a haphazard and ultimately inadequate way – during the major exercises of the time. Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy , ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, 2017, p 2. [2]

Industry 43

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 43

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

A recent study from the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council forecast that by 2017, supply chain employment in Canada would increase at an annual rate of over 8 percent for tactical roles and almost 15% for managerial roles. In addition, the historical gender gap is narrowing and seems likely to continue to do so.

Negotiating Skills 75

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 75

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Industry’s ability to support ADF operations was conceptualised, and tested – albeit in a haphazard and ultimately inadequate way – during the major exercises of the time. Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy , ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, 2017, p 2. [2]

Industry 54

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 54

Logistics in War

APRIL 20, 2018

In 2017 there was much rhetoric, and undoubtedly planning, for significant military operations in the North Asian region. Such public discussion tends to focus the military mind on modern tactics and technology, and gives cause to exercise new operational concepts. It also compels them to reassess the preparedness of forces.

Resource Reduction 45

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Military Logistics Network Optimization Software 45

Logistics in War

MAY 13, 2018

On operations and exercises, mechanics and sub-contractors from the OEM deployed in increasing numbers, performing repair that combat force maintainers could not but necessitating appropriate infrastructure to do so the same. This article was originally posted in September 2017. He can be followed on Twitter @davidblogistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 56

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

Supply chain strategy development after all, is not a one-time exercise, and a merger between two companies should certainly be a catalyst to review, revise, and rework functional strategies. After becoming the largest retailer to ever file for bankruptcy, Kmart eventually merged with Sears in 2004.

Cost Reduction 68

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 68

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

Spending on supply chain management software hit an estimated $13 billion in 2017, up 11 percent year-over-year, according to Gartner. According to a 2017 Logistics Trends and Insights survey, 58 percent of respondents believe digitization of all services will be the most common improvement among freight forwarders in the next five years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

The 2018 Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum and Zurich Insurance Group, suggests that the number of cyber breaches recorded by businesses worldwide has almost doubled over the past five years, from 68 per business in 2012 to 130 in 2017. It is also likely that cybercrime remains significantly under-reported.

Supply Chain Design Software 44

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

However, WFP, African Governments and other public and private sector stakeholders are the catalyst this agency to be exercised, hopefully helping to lay the foundation for communities where the youth of today can live and thrive as productive adults. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

Government 40

Government Food and Agriculture Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 40

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider.

Cost Reduction 77

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 77

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Subsequent to the successful implementation of the Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations for the period 2017-18, the Sides agreed to extend the period of Consultations for five more years (2019-2023) and signed a Protocol to this effect. The Sides expressed their support to promoting bilateral trade in national currencies.

Meeting 28

Meeting Negotiating Skills Military Resource Reduction 28

247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

The report’s author, Rich Thompson, International Director Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions, JLL , said in an interview that this report was driven by a trip he made to Tokyo he made in October 2017.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

To become better in tune with its non-Japanese customers, Nippon Express has increasingly appointed senior managers throughout the world who are most familiar with their respective markets. In the United States, the company in 2017 appointed Hassapis, formerly of UTi, who along with Steve Concannon as vice president of U.S.

Material Savings 28

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Cargo Freight forwarding 28

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Behind every major warfighting exercise, such as the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre or the successive multinational exercises underway in Europe , the logistics system is tested. This issue exacerbates the issues generated by the avoidance of exercising logistics-intensive activities in many military exercises.

Modeling Software 50

Modeling Software Scenario Planning Military Exercises 50

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

For example, by 2030 PUMA – headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany – wants to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chain and logistics by 33% compared to 2017. But without digital enablement, it’s nothing!” PUMA’s Sustainable Finance Journey PUMA’s sustainable finance journey began in 2015.

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