The Lean Thinker

MARCH 5, 2020

We need to improve our availability.” What actions , if we take them consistently, do we believe are critical to reliable equipment? What are the critical-to-reliability things that must be checked every shift? These are behaviors, actions, that relate directly to the availability of the equipment. Are they checked?

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

This issue causes imbalances in container availability in different regions. Businesses may face detention costs if containers are not quickly available at desired locations. Containers often accumulate in regions with higher import volumes, while a lack of containers may occur in regions with higher export volumes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

The company prides itself on its exceptional customer service, with dedicated account managers and support teams available to assist clients. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2023

Uptake’s solutions help streamline operations and maintenance, maximize reliability and availability with data-driven insights. The company’s solutions also help optimize inventory, improve labor effectiveness, and make the right repair the first time by having the right people and expertise available for the job.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

PR’s flagship research product, The Pickett Line , launched January 2021 as a monthly publication available via paid annual subscription, provides an overview of current and expected future market conditions and a rolling forecast for national spot and contract truckload linehaul rates on a quarterly year-over-year basis for up to five years out.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

About Norton Transport Norton Transport is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing reliable driveaway and truckaway services for over 20 years. Norton Transport has a proven track record of providing safe and reliable delivery services.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Increased Reliability and Transparency MTS Trucking Service is readily available to our customers at all times, eliminating lengthy backlogs and enabling deliveries to be sent or received on your preferred schedule.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Faster, More Reliable Delivery Consolidated shipments streamline the process by ensuring that smaller loads don’t have to wait for availability on individual flights. Let’s get your holiday shipments moving with the efficiency and reliability you need. Ready to Streamline Your Air Freight?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Current Space Freight Landscape The space freight ecosystem today includes both private companies and national programs working to establish a reliable infrastructure. Current technology for debris management, such as laser-based deorbiting and tug satellites, is still under development and not yet widely available.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For the AVM solution, Outsight plays a key role with its advanced lidar software platform that tracks the ego-vehicle and the surrounding obstacles within BMW’s production facilities, while Hesai supplies its industry-leading lidar sensors, renowned for their accuracy and reliability, which act as the “eyes” of the AVM system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Overcoming Challenges for Scalable Deployment Strategies are available to address these challenges and enable broader integration of autonomous technologies in logistics. For autonomous vehicles, investment in roadside infrastructure, including charging points, will support long-distance travel and improve system reliability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

This premium service is available not just in major cities but also in underserved areas, thanks to Onward’s expanding network of qualified professionals. White Glove Service, Everywhere: Onward doesn’t just deliver your bulky items; they also offer white glove service, including assembly, setup, and even debris removal.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Ensures High Security and Reliability A cloud-based approach allows an organization to focus on core business activities by reducing the need for in-house IT management. A data gateway provides a unified and harmonized view of supply chain data, which is essential for generating accurate and reliable ESG reports.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2024

With inflation and interest rates at their highest levels in years, along with challenges in labor availability and reliability, it is anticipated that warehouse automation will play a key role for organizations to remain competitive.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

Look for references Conduct extensive research on carriers available on the market, seeking detailed information about possible contacts, including on-time delivery rates, routes, safety protocols, and reports of complaints about late deliveries or defective products, among other relevant aspects.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“We are deploying all available resources to streamline logistics and secure alternate suppliers where possible,” said a Rolls-Royce spokesperson. With fewer engines available for maintenance and replacement, cargo planes that use Rolls-Royce engines are also experiencing delays, exacerbating issues in global logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Additionally, capacity availability has improved, allowing businesses to secure reliable freight options without the extreme cost fluctuations seen in previous quarters. Given ongoing concerns about freight costs, supplier reliability, and consumer demand volatility, companies are hesitant to make major shifts in inventory strategy.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For example, the ongoing driver shortage has led to a 30% increase in freight rates over the past two years, challenging businesses to find reliable carriers. Businesses need agile, reliable shipping partners that can quickly adapt. The future is hereare you ready?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

This capability becomes a competitive advantage, as clients often prioritize speed and reliability when choosing logistics partners. Optimize Space and Costs Throughput-focused operations better use available space, reducing the physical footprint needed for storage and processing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2025

A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensures fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.2 million TEU including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Access to Unique Process and Asset Capabilities: Some suppliers offer unique skills, technologies, or processes that are not available in-house or through other sources. Offering loyalty and support in difficult times strengthens the partnership and ensures reliable supply in the future.

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NGT News

MAY 26, 2022

The testing looked at maintainability, reliability, safety, brake performance, structural integrity and durability, fuel/energy economy, noise, and emissions. The Axess BEB test results make it available for […]. The post ElDorado National’s Axess Electric Bus Clears Altoona BRTC Testing appeared first on NGT News.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Due to recent market conditions, maritime carriers have struggled with schedule reliability and on-time performance. According to a Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis report, global schedule reliability dropped to a dismal 32%. Consumer demand may continue to surpass available vessel capacity due to Covid-related disruptions.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Vendor Availability. How reliable are your suppliers? One way to get a handle on this is to measure their track record of product availability. Of course, the consequences, and their seriousness, will depend on the criticality of the product, but availability challenges are never desirable.

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Shipchain

JULY 30, 2020

ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain. By staking your SHIP tokens, you can help choose the most reliable and high-performance validators, and thus ensure the strongest possible security and performance for ShipChain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Developing Models : Building and scaling AI models in a manner that ensures they are reliable and understandable. If you want to digitize decision-making, you need 100% of the information required for a decision to be made available in a normalized data model. There are several steps to automating decisions. “If

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Enhancing Reliability and Customer Satisfaction with Freight Freeze Protection Beyond the inevitability of transit delays, it’s imperative for companies to prioritize the implementation of comprehensive freight freeze protection measures during the winter months.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2020

With less capacity available on the market, the capacity that was available fetched premium prices. A lot of freighters that were previously mothballed were brought back to fly in a safe, reliable way,” Kumar explains. This not only helps ensure capacity availability, but it also shields shippers from steep rate increases.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With Canada Post’s services paused, many shipments are experiencing delays, and some businesses are struggling to find reliable alternatives. At Freightera, we offer cross-border LTL and FTL services to provide shippers with reliable door-to-door alternatives. While parcel alternatives such as FedEx, Purolator, etc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Working with the right partner makes it easier to prepare for known and anticipated disruptions within last-mile delivery while providing the best delivery services available. Quality and reliable delivery services remain essential to the continued growth and recovery of the market. Retailers Need Indisputable Proof of Delivery.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withdrawing its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) request for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Real-Time RT-PCR test as of December 31 st , a test that was widely used nationwide will no longer be available. Heavy Involvement in Test Distribution.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the contemporary competitive market, maintaining speedy and reliable delivery service has become essential to meet rising customer expectations. Shifting Consumer Behavior s and Expectations The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated online retail activities, underscoring the need for efficient, reliable delivery services.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Availability . Additionally, most genuine OEM parts will only be made available after the production run has ended. For auto parts, since cosmetic parts don’t affect crashworthiness or safety, choosing cosmetic OEM parts is a matter of budget and availability. . Available shipping methods. . Structural Safety. .

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Whether your business needs to enter new markets, expand product lines, or adjust to shifting consumer preferences, a reliable 3PL partner can provide the agility needed to succeed. By relying on a 3PL, companies can benefit from best practices and insights that may not be readily available internally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Companies face constant pressure to secure a competent and reliable workforce at market wages that enables them to remain competitive with the global market, where wages and other operating costs are often lower. These pressures are progressively pushing companies to consider advanced automation in their supply chains and warehouses.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

FreightWaves SONAR has near-real-time data – the fastest and freshest data available. Plus, SONAR uses artificial intelligence to develop consistently updated forecasts to give subscribers the most reliable predictions of where trucking spot rates, supply chain demand and logistics capacity are headed over the next 12 months.

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