Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

STILL experts explain the benefits of the tugger train system: Across all industries, companies are faced with the growing challenge of using resources in an optimised, profitable and sustainable way in order to survive in dynamic market environments. The supply of materials or onward transport of sub-products takes place in the same train.

Buyer Training 40

Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Training Automation 40

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This highly efficient, fully automated picking system provides up to 40,000 drug packages per hour during peak times on an order-by-order basis while meeting the pharmaceutical industry’s high standards. SSI Schaefer’s Customer Service & Support includes on-site technical support as needed, alongside training and remote support.

Picking 59

Picking Automation Optimization Software Material Savings 59

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

This is largely a relationship business, and not all of it can be automated. Automation is being tested in the US. Of course, there is the migration from retail to ecommerce. [17:29] A use case I’ve seen is training machines to look at invoices and picking off different pieces of information. Machine learning, for sure.

Supply Chain Planning Software 186

Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 186

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As work becomes automated, jobs are proliferating – ones that require employees to work alongside machines, analyze and interpret data, solve problems as they arise and communicate with a diverse range of organizational stakeholders. Reskilling and attracting a smart factory workforce.

Buyer Training 105

Buyer Training Factories Digital Training 105

Logistics Manager

JANUARY 26, 2020

The birth of automation has roots stretching back all the way to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. They have long been a force in the automation industry, and with their parent company KUKA , they offer both the software and physical hardware needed to bridge the gap to the new age of automation.

Supply Chain Software 61

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation 61

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. Training is also clearly important. The annual report mentions a variety of different types of training offered by the company. But Mr. Jacobs discussed the training of a specific corps of supply chain analysts. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5 Conclusion.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 122

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

At Rodon , robotics and automation have given us a competitive edge, especially against overseas manufacturers. And, we can only do that if we step up to the plate as companies and people with great training, great technology, and great leadership. Training Best Practices.

White Paper 103

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

Of course, the investment is intended to impact the bottom line, but when employees feel that their organization cares about them and wants to make their lives better, they want to reciprocate and are more invested in the organization’s success. To simplify the issue, just think about how you can help current employees be successful.

Supply Chain Design Software 145

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course. Note that this may require extra training for people who will do the sorting. Some industries experience more returns than others.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Embrace AI and Automation for Smarter Operations AI and automation are no longer optional, theyre essential. These tools can transform your supply chain, helping you predict inventory needs, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize delivery routes. Training your team to handle new technologies will give you a competitive edge.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 40

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Keith Fisher, president of Honeywell Warehouse Automation, explores how warehouses can manage. Yet in recent years, fuelled by the e-commerce boom seen over the course of the pandemic, the unpredictability of sales volumes — alongside greater expectations for rapid delivery and order fulfilment — has pushed logistics to its limits.

Automation 46

Automation Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 46

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day. The trend toward automation has never gone away. Risk management had been a hard sale.

Supply Chain Software 138

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 138

WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

This proactive approach results in a significant reduction in operational downtime over the course of a year. Insights from a recent industry whitepaper detailing a similar example exclaim that turnover during the first three months drops by 25% , saving the company thousands in recruitment and training costs.

Optimization Software 64

Optimization Software Security Data Industry 64

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

You can benefit from automated packing and shipping processes, such as the use of a transportation management system , for a more efficient outcome and flow around the warehouse on the outbound side of getting out product to your customer. Automation technology : Of course, fundamentals are exactly what automation is all about.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In the end, the skill, the training, and the discipline of the driver determines the effectiveness of the excellent design, processes, and controls the team has put in place. You need the right people in those jobs that are well trained and disciplined to follow the plan all the way across the finish line.

Inventory Reduction 115

Inventory Reduction Inventory Cost Reduction Material Savings 115

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. To address the digital skills gap, a good ERP provider should provide online training courses to ensure employees understand emerging technologies. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 The dark side of supply chain disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 116

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Robotics and Automation Will Reduce Physical Demands on New Manufacturing Workers. . Similar to adding technology on the plant floor , robotics and automation will become a central point in taking advantage of the skills gap. billion evaluation as well. billion evaluation as well. The Big Picture. .

Buyer Training 95

Buyer Training Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 95

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The new recruits are starting their training and study periods in six apprenticeships and three dual study programmes. “The training of qualified new talent has seldom been as important as it is at the moment,” emphasises Jan Wehlen, training manager at STILL. Post-pandemic challenges.

Buyer Training 56

Buyer Training Training Study Construction 56

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It needs to have defined collection points, and depending on the size of your enterprise, you may want to consider using automated data capture points to further amplify manual data entry. However, automated data collection points must not replace manual entry entirely. Bluetooth-connected sensors. Hand-held scanners.

Resource Reduction 91

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 91

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A Northamptonshire-based training facility is helping to upskill the next generation of logistics workers. The Hub, based at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Daventry, is a purpose-built facility, which is home to Prologis UK ’s Warehousing and Logistics Training Programme (PWLTP). Achieving my forklift licence is very exciting too!”.

Buyer Training 54

Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Training 54

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Can your existing software/ERP system automate all business processes across the business, connecting people with those processes to support business goals, and making sure company assets are being properly and efficiently used? Set a Clear-Course Budget: Define a comprehensive budget for the ERP transition.

ERP 124

ERP Manufacturing Procurement How To Sourcing Strategies 124

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employee scarcity and high worker turnover are of critical impact to the efficiency and productivity of the nation’s warehouses, particularly when factoring in the costs of continually replacing and training new employees –which can equate to almost 25% of a worker’s average annual salary. But the impact goes well beyond resignations.

Supply Chain Software 110

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 110

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Our second finalist in the Integrated Warehouse Solution category of the IFOY Award – which we are showcasing ahead of the winners announcement on 30th June at BMW World – is the extension of the automated warehouse of Hase Safety Gloves GmbH by intralogistics expert STILL. Until today, the course is clearly set on growth.

Automation 48

Automation Picking Availability Capacity 48

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The big theme of course, is the digitization of the supply chain and the implications it will have on business performance. What seems very clear is that if you’re not planning to jump aboard this train very quickly, you’re going to have what will appear to be a stone-age supply chain within 5-10 years.

Supply Chain Software 99

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chains 99

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. A staff training program centred on energy-consciousness can help minimise costs.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 98

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Of course, that’s another challenge. Ensure proper training and education. Using data-driven transportation management systems effectively requires regular training and real-world use. Embrace and utilize automation. That is an absolute necessity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Supply Chain Software Transportation 98

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply for funding from the Government’s £5 million grant scheme opened in December 2018, as part of an £8 million investment to support training and automation in the customs intermediaries sector.

Training 28

Training Freight forwarding Course Availability 28

RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Robotic processing automation (RPA) and chatbot technologies are now accepted more readily and are more commonly used across a growing number of industries. This, of course, includes using RPA to handle email inquiries and keep the communication going strong.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Robotic processing automation (RPA) and chatbot technologies are now accepted more readily and are more commonly used across a growing number of industries. This, of course, includes using RPA to handle email inquiries and keep the communication going strong.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Daimler AG even has a truck with driverless operation, a logical extension of the automated, lights-out warehouses already in existence today. All you need is your credit card (and a driving licence, of course.) Labour availability.

3PL 74

3PL Trends Supply Chain Design Software Industry 74

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, such technology has improved production systems and inspired greater focus on automation across many manufacturing sectors. For automotive logistics, a combination of pressure on costs, worker shortages and an ageing workforce have led to even more focus on automation in materials handling in recent years.

Supply Chain Software 43

Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 43

GlobalTranz

JUNE 25, 2015

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. They are then transported via bicycle to the train station.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Reliability 106

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

This program extends Logility’s training series to provide in person training at one of Logility’s education centers in India, New Zealand, United Kingdom or United States as well as online through an on-demand course program. ATLANTA – Logility, Inc., The Foundation Level focuses on basic supply chain and system knowledge.

Logility 28

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 28

WorkWave

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you’re considering pursuing this path in 2024, it’s essential to understand not only the training and certification requirements but also which seven states are currently experiencing the highest demand for electricians. Many vocational schools also offer hands-on experience, which is invaluable for developing practical skills.

Buyer Training 52

Buyer Training How To Optimization Software Training 52

Logistics in War

APRIL 17, 2021

So too has the act of providing better materiel and training to each combatant – the battlefield has been ‘thinned’ with each able to bring greater firepower to bear on the enemy than the previous generation, but the logistics per unit cost of the combatant has also increased.

Military 107

Military Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 107

GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2018

Automate order entry, using EDI and API to bring systems together. Train employees on proper inventory management tactics. Consider working with a third party to implement new systems, procedures, and training programs. Of course, outsourcing some of the process, especially when implementing new systems or technology can help.

Inventory Reduction 65

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Tips Inventory 65

GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

If outsourcing any labor resources, remember to give proper training and orientation to your facility. Proper training reduces delays caused from temporary workers not understanding how your facility runs. Of course, lean practices also have implications for budgets as well.

Optimization Software 69

Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Tips Distribution 69