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The Real Impact of Pests on Shipping and How to Reduce Pest Issues

MTS Logistics

There must be efficient strategies deployed to reduce the spread of pests and different stakeholders must contribute in some way. The emerald ash borer, a devastating wood-boring insect found in China and eastern Asia, is an example of a pest that is expensive to eradicate. According to U.S. economy more than $1 billion annually.

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Flatbed Demand and Challenges for Construction and Manufacturing

Trinity Logistics

However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. Flatbed capacity seems even more challenging because of the continued demand in construction and manufacturing. And demand already has construction projects beyond their pre-pandemic heights.

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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. For example, he wanted a better way to manage tail spend. They recommended a change in leadership.

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Navigating M&A Trends in the Transportation, Logistics, and Energy Storage Space

Logistics Viewpoints

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. ITR Economics analysis shows rising and unmet demand for electric power from sustainability initiatives, coupled with the proliferation of data center construction ($27.3

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CONA Services Embraces Supply Chain AI

Logistics Viewpoints

The system can detect a deviation from a forecast, for example, and yet understand if the deviation is in an allowable range and that an alert does not have to be generated. For example, a large customer may place a large, unforeseen order that becomes visible at 9:00 a.m. However, unexpected events do happen.

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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. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it!

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6 Different Types of Logistics Warehouses: A Complete Guide

3PL Links

For example: we have the traditional warehouse and the cold storage warehouse. Accordingly, other models and strategies can be adopted depending on the type of business, geographic location, operating costs, and even market demands. Advantages of the traditional warehouse: Greater savings in construction, maintenance, and operation.