The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Nick ’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. We also partner with your company to build and deliver effective training materials, drive adoption throughout an organization, and provide basic customer support.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

The Key to it all: Training. Often companies will make their supply chain managers responsible for overseeing the productivity drive without providing enough training or putting sufficient motivators in place. If managers are not suitably trained or motivated, you can be sure that their teams will be underperform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Customized Services: Arcqus offers tailored leadership consulting, coaching, training, and strategic advisory services. Automotive Industry Focus: Arcqus also operates in the automotive industry, specializing in quality management and support services for OEMs and suppliers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. It’s important because it directly affects customer satisfaction, warehouse operations and overall business performance. Reducing the operator travel is achieved by pick-face design, using specialised equipment, (e.g.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

This article is from Open Sky Group and offers tips for removing wasted time in your operations. Less aspirational can be reducing the time that keeps on slipping away in your warehouse operations. To read the full article, click HERE. The key is to look at time, not headcount. Why turnover?

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

million train journeys every day. Just building additional train tracks won’t address the problem in full. “Of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Optimizing Railway Operations with Data. But railways can be hobbled by aging infrastructure.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

His experience within freight brokerage includes operations, sales, and leadership ranging from start-ups to one of the largest brokerages in the transportation industry. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Regardless of the situation, you’re likely reading this article because you’re considering a new brokerage partner.  Unfortunately, Trinity’s Agent Program isn’t designed to train someone to be a Freight Agent. Has your Freight Agency been with your current freight brokerage for a while?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing. As the ML process trains on data, it is then possible to produce more precise models based on that data. That is not the case.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. Employee training is a crucial component of any cybersecurity strategy.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. However, a forklift in the wrong hands can be dangerous, which is why proper training and a deep understanding of the equipment is essential. In this article, we will cover how to operate a forklift and the training required to do so.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. industrial handhelds, and mobile units you have and what your operations will need. Don’t be afraid to advocate for and invest in training to ensure a seamless transition. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thats what well explore in the article, both as a general indication of the supply chains impact on future business performance, and a guide for potential investors. 2: From Asset Ownership to Platform Exploitation The traditional approach to supply chain operation is one based on massive capital expenditure. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. The company operates in over 20 countries and has over 12,000 employees. Agentic allows for much greater flexibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. In this article we will explore four factors that must be thoroughly evaluated. To read the full article, click HERE. Their picking accuracy actually increased to 100%.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

It is an essential task to ensure the quality and efficiency of a company’s logistics operations. In this article, we will learn about 7 tips that can help you choose the best carrier to meet your company’s needs. Therefore, it is important to be aware of several factors that go beyond the price charged by the company.

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Conger

MARCH 24, 2025

Deciding between a forklift lease and purchase is a common challenge for warehouse operators, logistics managers, and business owners. This article delves into the rent vs lease vs buy forklift debate, examining the pros and cons of each option. Proper training is crucial for maintaining safety and productivity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. For example, using smartphones and tablets instead of barcode scanners can make it easier to train your employees and for them to get work done.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

These companies also lack operational knowledge because they do not own assets. Operational Excellence. Operational excellence refers to the best practices and activities that get the desired business results including, but not limited to: Lean Processes Well defined processes to manage the business. Original article: [link].

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From pallet forks to specialized clamps, these attachments streamline operations, improve safety, and reduce product damage. This article explores the different types of forklift attachments and their applications. These attachments help make your operation safe and efficient in material handling tasks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. Strategic conclusions and recommendations for warehouse operators. Make tech training a core part of the operation.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

We just published an article in Research in Transportation Business and Management (RTBM). It’s called Fleet management for rail car transport of ethanol. The “we” is Khalid Bachkar, Idrissu Aminu, Atif Osmani, and me. The link here is good for … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

Given that transportation operations were cited in the study as the area suffering the most from resource constraints, it’s no surprise that delivery route optimization was the technology most deployed (54% partially/fully deployed) to improve the productivity of labor workers. calls, emails) and resource-intensive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Here are the challenges retailers may face in their supply chain operations in 2022 and some tips for overcoming them. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

We’ve put this article together to help you kick off your freight agent business. Having the ability to witness day-to-day operations will help prepare you for what to expect when you choose to open your own agency. What can you do to be successful in your new venture? Working alongside another agent is a great way to gain experience.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 1, 2019

The days of being assigned a reading and delivering a power point presentation on some supposedly relevant topic in the Mess as part of the Regiments’ training program for officers are but a distant memory. The proliferation of blogs, podcasts, websites and Facebook groups attest to the interest in PME across the globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

This article is from Kirk Carlsen, Director of PLM Product Marketing at Oracle, and looks at the importance of IoT. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry. The capability of drones to operate in difficult terrain enhances the effectiveness of pest control efforts.

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