MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, the world is currently facing a significant economic slowdown, and this downturn is having profound effects on container shipping operations around the globe. For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% increase from 2020. The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Take for example the increased emphasis on the purchase of household goods via e-Commerce platforms. Examples of the sought-after perks include guaranteed space, sure-deal equipment, more space on the ship, and finally the ultimate prize of expedited processing. The statistics are startling.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2025

The maritime transportation industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing need for cost reduction, enhanced operational efficiency, and growing competition within the global supply chain. Benefits and Challenges The partnership offers several advantages, including improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Resource Reduction 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. In response, major freight operators have recently acquired advanced battery technology firms to accelerate fleet electrification.

Cost Reduction 76

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

For example, recently Target was forced to write down the value of excess inventory that’s stuck in warehouses. Of course, we may still experience more factories in Asia not operating at 100 percent capacity, further trucking shortages, port issues, etc. However, the efforts to slow down inflation in the U.S. Furthermore, T.J.

Global logistics 105

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

Service sectors like commercial cleaning, physical security, pest control, lawn care and landscaping operate at the intersection of labor, compliance and financial policymaking them especially sensitive to shifts in federal priorities. This deduction may be of particular value for owner-operated businesses.

Cost Reduction 110

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

For example, numerous ports are still severely congested today. In 2024 carriers did learn how to operate better with service changes and blank sailings, and that will somewhat reduce congestion impact this year. years on planning and operating through a hub model. The situation is not very different at destination ports either.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

For example, for a small container ship between 0 and 4,000 TEUs, the unloading and loading time is three times higher than the most-efficient port. Terminal operators are the main decision makers when it comes to automation. To give one example of the labor cost on the U.S. ports are quite low. For countries like the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 98

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Why Modern Data Warehouses Are No Longer Optional A centralized data warehouse is becoming an essential solution for businesses looking to scale efficiently and optimize operations. A well-implemented enterprise data warehouse allows for the integration of multiple disparate sources across different operational systems.

Sourcing Strategies 82

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The emerald ash borer, a devastating wood-boring insect found in China and eastern Asia, is an example of a pest that is expensive to eradicate. For example, animals can contract foot and mouth disease after being exposed to just ten or more virus particles, and the disease spreads very fast. economy more than $1 billion annually.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

The ability of a military to conduct operations independent of anothers aid is intrinsically linked to the capacity to move, supply and support that force. Twenty years ago this year we assumed the mantle of coalition leadership in an intervention in East Timor, and operation which exposed the limits of the ADF of the time.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Demand forecasting has more to do with consumer interest in your product, trends in the marketplace, and how these and other factors could affect your future day-to-day operations. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them.

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

RPA technology simulates human operations in digital systems, such as data entry, file processing, and information transmission, achieving full automation of key processes from booking to order. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 72

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Organizations realize the need for agility to pivot their logistics operations quickly, allowing them to meet new market conditions. Here are just a few examples of leveraging data to enable modern transportation orchestration: Do you need rapid and accurate evaluation of different transportation options?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey. Contact Us. 562) 594-8988.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the European Unions Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) are prime examples of this tightening framework. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. For example, before the pandemic, companies could get by with analog machines, paper-based systems, and disconnected point solutions. I should know. I grew up in manufacturing. The pandemic made that impossible.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. As a similar and perhaps more accurate example, if your car has a fuel consumption gauge and you use this to try to drive economically, you are using a bona fide KPI. Which ones to use?… … How many to use?

Supply Chains 74

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

So, when I learned that GIS can effectively be used for traffic analysis and management, my interest piqued. GIS is a powerful tool that enables the analysis and visualization of spatial data, allowing for the integration of geographical elements into transportation planning and management. How Does GIS Help?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, a WMS vendor without its own label printing tools is unlikely to bring that topic to the table on their own, so make sure you know what questions to ask. Those include: Tiered Pricing: For example, a subscription fee for the first 100 users, and then a lower fee for users 101-200, etc. WMS Software Cost Drivers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. Warehouse Energy Warehouse operations today offer big opportunities for carbon emission reduction through facility management. How can we help?

Resource Reduction 75

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. 4) Inventory Control.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Businesses operating on tight margins need information that is actionable, precise and timely.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

It’s about having automated systems that learn from every transaction, predict potential issues before they become problems, and keep your operations running smoothly even when challenges arise. What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? What are the benefits of supply chain automation?

Supply Chain Software 75

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Improve customer satisfaction: specialized operators like 3PL service providers guarantee delivery of the order the next day or even the same day and in excellent condition. 4PL: From supplier to end customer With broader operations than 3PL, the 4PL partner guarantees supplier management and technology integration throughout the process.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ By focusing on this, businesses can not only achieve operational efficiency but also build for long-term success. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We get into semantic arguments about “problem solving” as somehow different from “root cause analysis” and how the Improvement Kata is somehow distinct, again, from those activities. What obstacles are preventing you from [operating to that standard]? What About Root Cause Analysis? You get a surprise.

Modeling Software 195

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The biggest problems are in transportation operations, closely followed by warehouse operations, and the impacts are being felt throughout the supply chain, from financial performance to customer service. Staff shortages cause pressures throughout the year, but the problems are highlighted during peak season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance.

Digital 124

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Optimizing Railway Operations with Data. For industry participants, data analysis presents an opportunity to optimize railway operations without adding costly infrastructure. “Not million in 2017 to 3.7

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Market Analysis Understanding your market is crucial for any business. For example, the global courier and local delivery services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% For example, the global courier and local delivery services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% Competitive Analysis : Who are your competitors?

Cost Reduction 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2019

We all talk about how we need to optimize our operations. How are companies leveraging optimization technology to improve their operations and deliver significant business benefits? In the heat of day-to-day operations, optimization often gets put on the back burner for later consideration. It’s not a problem anymore. “As

Optimization Software 120

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector. These advantages are sought both by organizations that assume the logistics responsibility of their business and by companies specialized in this type of operation. How does a fleet management system work?

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Josh Dritz, VP of Operations Technology and Automation at Messen Medical Surgical, pointed out, Geopolitical factors, extreme weather events, labor issues, and pandemics are just a few of the challenges that constantly threaten supply chains. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting.

Supply Chain Software 59

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