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The Rainmakers

DC Velocity

Take the six professionals selected as our 2025 Rainmakers, for example. And, of course, the ATRI team of researchers is the best in the business, and I feel so honored to call them colleagues and friends. Before taking on that role in 2024, he spent 16 years at construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc.,

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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

Logistics Viewpoints

These predictions accelerate a company’s ability to verify how its extended supply chain is constructed. For example, if you want to train a vision system to recognize a dog’s image, you will start by using humans to look at tens of thousands of images of animals. The humans label the pictures as dog, not dog, or unclear.

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Some industries experience more returns than others.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” When a procurement contract is negotiated, the buyer has planned to achieve a certain level of savings.

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What to Consider Before Renting a Forklift

Conger

Know the height requirements as well for example, lifting pallets to a second-story mezzanine or stacking materials on high racks will require a forklift with an appropriate mast height. An established dealer (for example, an authorized distributor of a major forklift brand) often indicates they meet certain quality and service standards.

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Types of Forklift Attachments: A Complete Guide

Conger

Whether you’re managing a warehouse, construction site, or manufacturing facility, understanding these tools can help you choose the best equipment. Common examples include jibs, snow plows, and work platforms. Work Platforms: provide a secure way for personnel to access elevated areas for maintenance or construction tasks.

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What is Truck Route Planning? A Complete Logistics Guide

Locus

These tools not only chart a direct course but also flag and avoid restricted areas, thereby ensuring deliveries stay on schedule and within the law. For example, while a route generated using Google Maps might appear ideal for a car, it could take a truck under low bridges or through a residential area with truck bans.