The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. And suddenly we are back into the world of cycle times and time available. How much time do we have?

Capacity 360

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

As I highlighted last February in “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It,” which included insights from a presentation by labor economist Ron Hetrick titled “The Demographic Drought,” there are various factors leading to decreased labor availability around the world.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Factors such as traffic congestion, incorrect addresses, weather conditions and customer availability can disrupt even the best-planned routes. Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes.

Resource Reduction 66

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Even today, some companies are planning distribution fleet routes using legacy applications that are not a patch on the solutions now available.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2020

3. Build and share a quote using the best available options. 4. Present and obtain quote confirmation to win business and proceed with booking. The process described below is the freight forward basics from the freight forwarder’s perspective. 1. Receive initial quote request. 5. Share booking details with clients.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. These impacts to the road infrastructure and expected congestions are already presenting delays and disruptions for retailers. “A Fortunately, the logistics industry is relatively calm.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 15, 2021

To further that end, they have worked hard to make that experience available online. So when they asked me if I would like to participate with them in a series of online events they will be presenting starting on March 24, 2021 my response was an immediate Yes. They can come to you.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also presented an ideal forum for dealers and customers to have conversations with Hyster experts on how to scale available solutions to their unique handling requirements.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem. Container Availability Port congestion impacts on the availability of containers as well. Port congestion is influenced by different factors.

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Truck News

JULY 7, 2021

There are technologies available to present those types of crashes, by detecting stopped vehicles ahead and applying the brakes […]. Those are the first thoughts that enter my mind any time I read about a fatal rear-end crash involving a tractor-trailer. And there have been too many of them, of late.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With the haulage industry making technological advancements in other areas, like autonomous trucks and EV vehicles, decision-makers are questioning why the industry does not leverage available technology and incorporate the latest security features to help fight freight crimes. AI criminal pattern predictions, to anticipate crime.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Supply chain management The international sourcing of automotive components is now a common practice but it can still present challenges. This requires real-time access to information on stock availability, prices and product substitutions. For OEM customers, this also will include handling call-offs against contracts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Haulage leaders are exploring available funding and innovative solutions to achieve sustainability goals within truck parks. Ensuring secure parking spaces are available, allowing drivers to comfortably take daytime breaks away from their trucks, promoting a healthy work-life balance. To combat the alarming €8.2

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2021

Collaborative Mobile Robots (CMRs) play a critical role in efforts to meet unexpected demand, handle the increase in each picking, offset unpredictable labor availability and launch or expand fulfill-from-store and omnichannel initiatives.

Collaboration 98

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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This visibility allows us to pick up and present containers to customs more efficiently, reducing turnaround times. This synchronized visibility allows us to dispatch containers more promptly, shortening turnaround times and making cargo available to clients much faster.

Cargo 130

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. This lagging freight data presents members of the freight market with several challenges, including longer lead time, inability to offer competitive freight rates and limited foresight. Asset availability versus utilization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

By analyzing the set of vehicles available, the human resources, and the processes required for each delivery, it becomes easier to increase efficiency, agility, savings, and safety. A lower volume of incidents means that vehicles are available for operation for longer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

By analyzing real-time data such as order trends, equipment availability, and associate performance, these systems can dynamically adjust workflows. Delayed Insights – Reporting and analytics in static systems are often limited to backward-looking insights, meaning they analyze and present data only after events have occurred.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. But I was shocked to see my dad’s size was not available in stock. Is there a way they can improve availability during these special day promotions, so shoppers like me are not disappointed?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Automated inventory tracking ensures high-demand products are readily available, minimizing stockouts. Challenges and Constraints AI adoption presents several challenges. Predictive analytics optimize raw material procurement, reducing waste and improving production flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

For instance, if category managers want to aim for 100% availability of tart cherry juice, they can set the target service level accordingly and allow AI to optimize inventory levels. The trade-off between waste and lost sales is a critical consideration in inventory management and replenishment for perishable products.

Inventory Reduction 118

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2021

More available capacity is the reason rates, and by extension revenue and yields, are expected to taper off despite the growth in volume.”. “Next year 76.3 million tons of merchandise, materials, equipment and food products will be shipped by air. Facing New Challenges.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Canadian and Mexican Routes : These alternatives are feasible, though they present challenges: Canadian Ports : Consider shipping through Canadian ports such as Vancouver and Montreal, which can serve as entry points for goods destined for the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports presents a serious risk to the U.S. economy and global trade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

In an ideal world, ensuring the immediate availability of products to customers would be simple, as demand would be easily predictable, all customers would be the same, there would be no special requirements, etc. However, reality is full of complex challenges and constant dilemmas.

Supply Chain Software 113

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks. Availability – System is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.

Compliance 195

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

But before you can overcome the challenges borders present in last-mile delivery, its crucial that they better understand what youre up against. While border restrictions and tariffs can be difficult to navigate, the right tools and planning can put delays and issues in the rearview.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both markets present unique hurdles that supply chain professionals must adeptly navigate. Supply chain professionals need to ensure a seamless transition from accommodating bear market constraints to capturing the growth opportunities that bull markets present.

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Magaya

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New Small Parcel Handling Course for Magaya Supply Chain Users Now Available Via PageOne. This quick course presents a best practices workflow to set up and run a small package handling operation. Looking to start or to optimize a small parcel or courier operation?

Handling 98

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 21, 2024

The net present value of the future income the vessel will earn is used to calculate the vessel’s value. Since $1 million ten years later and $1 million now will not reflect the same value, the return in question must be determined by calculating the cash flow into the future or the present. This approach is past-oriented.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Connected Training, which is now available in beta in the UK, customers can have a data-driven training experience designed for continuous, remote learning via the Samsara Driver App. Privacy Mode: This new feature within Samsara’s Video-Based Safety solution helps prevent accidents in real time without the need to record video.

Production 66

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

In the BCG/PTC study, respondents said they were making AR available on smartphones and tablets at 62% and 55%, respectively. Knowing exactly the free storage space available as well as the location of your parts gives you the possibility to use capacity more efficiently and to route your logistics flexibly,” he said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

What was needed was better available to promise capabilities. If a customer agrees to pick up the order in the store, Walgreens promises to have the items available 30 minutes after the customer hits “buy.” Walgreens thought twice. They decided the existing solution had good workflow and pick and pack capabilities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities.

Inbound 118

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This digital solution, which is available on Maersk.com, offers a user-friendly platform for shippers to book their air cargo requirements efficiently and quickly, all in the palm of your hand. Eventually, this tool will be available for various countries in the world, as this is an objective Maersk has set for themselves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

By integrating the solution with customer accounting systems and other billing software, such as timecards, customers can inspect current charges in real time for an accurate snapshot of present expenses leading to improved forecasting. Lastly, this single source of truth for all parties positively impacts customer relationships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Retailers will also look for alternative delivery strategies such as combining deliveries for individual customers or geographies to minimize delivery costs and maximize the available delivery capacity. The Great Resignation will accelerate existing driver exodus, increasing the focus on retention.

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