3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article, we will discuss some of the main types of logistics warehouses, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. An example would be a food distributor that receives fresh products and sends them immediately to local supermarkets.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

So the topic for this week is warehouse capacity. Understanding Warehouse Capacity Challenges So it seems to be a particular challenge at the moment, people running out of warehouse capacity and we’ve been seeing this trend in the Logistics Bureau, a consulting business for probably the last three or four years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2021

Freight capacity demand continues to congest delivery schedules, putting global supply chains in a state of strain today. What’s covered in this article: Port congestion exacerbating capacity shortage. This extraordinarily high demand for freight capacity has caused freight prices to increase as well.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. Considering higher capacity, with reduced demand, these tools have barely any impact. increase from 2020.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. Capacity, these metrics are essential for managers to analyze the operation and opportunities for improvement. How does a fleet management system work?

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Of course, you can build more tracks and there are places in the Netherlands where it would be easy to do this, but in areas like the Randstad conurbation, where extra capacity is needed most, it’s going to be difficult,” said Pier Eringa, CEO of ProRail in an article on the railway’s efforts to boost capacity and speed.

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Conger

JANUARY 24, 2023

How to Tell How Much Your Forklift Weighs Forklift Weight vs. Lifting Capacity Why Is It Necessary to Know Forklift Weight? capacity, cushion-tire warehouse forklift) is between 8,000 and 9,000 lbs. A standard "warehouse" forklift with a lifting capacity of 5,000 lbs. Standard-capacity forklifts: 5,000 lbs. Let’s dive in!

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these technologies can make a difference and enhance port operations. For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. By analyzing cargo volume, storage capacity, and vessel schedules, AI systems allocate resources effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article explores how adaptive supply chains can help businesses thrive. Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Traditional, linear supply chains struggle to adapt.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. LTL freight refers to the shipment of items that cannot occupy a full trailer container due to their weight, packaging structure, or shipping capacity.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. For example, the transportation of high-value goods such as mechanical engineering products, electronics, and computer equipment was minimally affected. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. Tips to overcome warehousing capacity shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

An example can be seen the Los Angeles market. Capacity Declining Six months ago, I would have taken a bet with anyone that the spread between contract and spot rates would not be greater than $0.50 It will be important for shippers, carriers, and brokers to keep an eye on activity around U.S. As seen in Figure 1.2,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. Aggregate responses indicate that facility-wide labor capacity restrictions was the factor that exerted the most widespread negative impact on 2020 warehouse operations. Meanwhile, caution is prevalent as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. Supply chain design can help identify and flag such capacity and capability gaps.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. One executive simply stated that it’s “an easy variable to address.”

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you want to get more of a feel for the work and working conditions, check out the photos in this Daily Mirror article: [link] ). Common examples are an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, or an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. A classic example of this is a heijunka or load-leveling box.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market. percent four-year CAGR. Plans for the 2.8

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. More Capacity and Cost Reduction A freight forwarder can develop several relationships and partnerships with all the carriers in the industry. A freight forwarder ensures the accuracy of your duties and taxes applicable to any cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Brian provided me with insights into some specific warehouse automation and robotics examples. In these situations, carrying capacity can be a greater impediment to productivity than worker travel distances between picking activities.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For example, the longer it takes to complete specific process cycles in the supply chain, the more resources are required to execute those cycles. For example, ocean freight is often the only option for moving large shipments (container loads) of goods internationally. Why is lead time important?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. As an example, from data taken from the ATRI report, in 2020 a small fleet of fewer than 20 trucks would have paid about three times as much as a large fleet with more than 1,000 trucks. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. Difficulty getting coverage for shipments, a top issue within a capacity tightened market, is another indicator that it may be time to outsource with a managed logistics company. Take an example.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Common examples of Supply Chain Disruptions So what are the main reasons that you need to consider supply chain resiliency in the first place? We’ve worked with small local companies and large global supply chains, so have a pretty good idea of which disruptions are most frequent.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Is it freight pricing models, capacity constraints, lackluster carrier density or something else? As an example, it may be necessary to leverage drop shipping to give a manufacturer the opportunity to fill the order and manage its transportation process. What are the biggest contributors to freight spend? That is the simple part.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

1] This Plan provisions $11-$15 billion dollars in ‘additional logistics centres and capacity’ amid other investments that contribute to Defence’s ability to respond to contingencies, crisis and conflict. [2] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, a one-day shutdown could see as many as 20,000 containers stuck on ships, unable to be unloaded, leading to cascading effects in the retail and manufacturing sectors. In this article, we will explore various alternative strategies that businesses can employ to navigate challenges and strengthen their resilience.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 14, 2021

For years, shipping companies have been consolidating with alliances or mergers so that they have some kind of control over capacity and pricing. In many articles on this blog, we have covered how the economies of scale forced shipping lines to order bigger ships over the last decade. East Coast ports as well.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

We saw news articles and hit pieces about the conflict, week after week. Volumes increased drastically, and with such a rapid rise came decreased capacity. Shipping LTL got more expensive now that the carriers had to pick and choose who they serviced with their finite capacity. Teamsters disagreed with the proposed changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others. But it has gaps.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. KPI dashboards and reporting: This is linked to tip #3 above.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Planning Individual Warehouse Design and Capacity. What Happens in Your Warehouses?

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods. For example, 68,842 bridges are considered structurally deficient, per the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Until the cost of manufacturing in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity. The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. When greater logistics capacity is found, this naturally means more options open up for the strategist, tactician or capability manager. By David Beaumont.

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