Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem. But sometimes fixing the bad data problem is complicated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g., Stuff happens.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ian was a Category 4 storm when it made landfall in Florida and resulted in a 75 percent drop in shipments during its course. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold temperatures caused power outages, resulting in a 40 percent decrease in shipment volume. If capable, look at previous data on supply chain disruption to learn from it.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

All you need is your credit card (and a driving licence, of course.) Essentially, a product is represented as a digital data file that details its shape and dimensions, however complex these may be. Advanced analytics platforms are helping 3PLs make data-driven decisions and provide valuable insights to their clients.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Of course, it would be possible to write an entire book on this particular subject, so for the sake of keeping this article relatively brief, I’ll stick to a short explanation of crucial factors to consider when planning a warehouse network (even if it is a network of one). It can go further than this, of course.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

This is nothing new of course. ” Increased Collaboration Among Fresh Supply Chain Partners: Of course vertical integration may not be feasible for many retailers, but the next best thing is to work more collaboratively with supply chain partners. These are: Technology to aid temperature control in processing and transport.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 6, 2020

The chill the temperature was to protect the cold food. There’s a good reason why data centres full of computer servers are often built inside icy mountains or under oceans. Electronics get hot. Ocado is a significant tech firm that has invested millions in developing robotics with the ambition of becoming a people-free platform.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity. With immediate notification comes direct action and the avoidance of damaged goods when the chip signals oncoming adverse weather conditions, such as high temperature or humidity.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Per Tech Target, companies are using the IoT to monitor temperature and control factors across whole warehouse networks, spanning hundreds of subsequent distribution centers and directly in-link with the final stage of delivery, transportation. Of course, these possibilities are not without potential problems. Warehouse Management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Food shippers must already contend with a variety of elements, including storage temperatures, packaging, freshness and quality, timeliness and, of course, proper transit. Whether due to sabotage or tampering, temperature changes or cross-contamination, food safety failures happen, and they can be incredibly damaging to a business.

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Morai Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2019

Of course, what makes extreme weather so troublesome for supply chains is that it’s unpredictable and can come in many forms. With each form—flooding, storms, freezing temperatures, etc.—coming Via machine learning supply chain companies can gain access to data regarding internal and external risks, including weather.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the article “ How IoT can improve the logistic pro ces s ” the internet of things (IoT) provides data, which describes objects “physical assets” for example a good to be transported and distributed worldwide. Conditions control : now the humidity and temperature can be controlled online.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. Sensors embedded within factory equipment and positioned nearby will continuously stream data and information, in real time. Industry 4.0 enabled factories?

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2019

According to the World Health Organization data , 9 out of 10 people breath highly-polluted air. Of course, a complete change of packing materials can take time and investments. New technology for trucks includes network controlled engines, temperature control, and tracking of the truck condition. Recyclable packaging.

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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. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Still, the result is not optimal—brands leave money on the table when last-mile shipping is based on carrier delivery guidelines and simple rate shopping instead of real-time data. This way, brands can stop spending on a higher service level than is actually needed while still meeting customer expectations for fast delivery.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

This consumer-focused “cold chain”—temperature controlled supply chain—is only a recent example of a decades-long push to perfect a global system of item level tracking in supply chain management. The second factor is the increasing variety of drugs that require temperature control while in transit.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of course, as this is an ultimate guide to product slotting, it would only be fitting to leave you with a statement about the cost benefits if it includes an explanation of how they come about. Slotting by the Numbers: Data is the Key. Those calculations, of course, will necessitate using some digital software.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Air freight experts at Tim Consult have launched the special Market Intelligence Initiative ‘MII Pharma Air Cargo’, aimed at providing pharmaceutical industry specialists with a trusty guide through the labyrinthine world of temperature-controlled global air freight markets. So the data is fully grounded in the business.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. For example, operations managers may use advanced analytics to analyze historical data of prices for raw materials, identify trends in raw material availability and accommodate changes to make the most efficient use of these resources.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

Thanks to today’s technology and appliances, you have options to store any temperature-controlled products or pre-made meals in portable coolers or refrigerators. Of course, you don’t have to give those kinds of foods up completely; just reduce your intake of them. And if that’s not enough, you can still eat out. Does it love me?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 31, 2019

“Managers tend to overcomplicate the process and the tools, but most of the time the real benefits lay on simplifying the process and getting accurate data about the stock.”. Following an interesting course about Inventory Management, we received this phrase in a conclusion e-mail, that made me think.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

So the company went looking and came across an article about a new machine monitoring and data collection system (MDC system). These states are transmitted by radio to the radio receiver, which seamlessly transfers all data and saves it in a Microsoft SQL database. This saves me a lot of work and, of course, money.”

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2020

In my work, it’s crucial to be able to collect data and discuss with our partners key goals and aspects of our interventions. of course?—?my I also carry a thermometer for checking temperature when I’m in the field, and hand gloves in case I need them. I always have a pen-drive so that I can transfer data if necessary.

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Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Ensuring that goods reach their destination in an appropriate temperature range takes experience and know-how. Once received into the cargo terminal, our emphasis switches to maintaining temperature controls, best practice handling and customer liaison so we’re offering a complete package.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 26, 2015

During my MBA days, I had the opportunity to learn a lot about Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain management and of course a lot of other courses in the form of lectures/case studies/web/books. temperature, humidity, energy used. To manage this kind of colossal data, with inputs and outputs in different formats.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Without having an overview of the location and status of inventory, or the ability to forecast customer demand to prepare for a surge in sales, businesses could not react quickly enough and plan the right course of action. On top of this, businesses struggled with both sourcing and receiving products. Digitising is the Future.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2017

That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago—and of course it’s down to technology. More advanced solutions even eliminate the data entry altogether, leaving the operative to concentrate solely on the actual picking. But What About the Warehouse?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

and southeastern Canada experienced temperatures more than 18 degrees colder than typical for the season. Of course, a private fleet will provide captive capacity that only supports your freight, but it can be an expensive option that requires your company to be responsible for equipment, driver payroll and federal regulator obligations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

In a metaphorical sense, the DSN enables people and data—as well as materials, products and supplies—to travel together across the extended enterprise. He will even train it to recognize his friends at the door and of course, make sure he is able to know what is going on with his new daughter, Max, at anytime of the day.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. Ambient and/or temperature-controlled storage of supplier freight. Local pick-up from production/storage facility.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Fitted out with everything from an elaborate shake table to deep freeze refrigeration, the lab enabled the OEMs to replicate real-world variables, such as temperature, humidity, and mechanical motion, which can impact the quality of a product on arrival.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

Of course, customers prefer low shipping costs, but the charges have to be covered. AS predicts consumer behavior by analyzing previous data, allowing Amazon to stock warehouses with specific products geographically closer to consumers that are likely to purchase those products. High Shipping Costs. Shipping-Location Limitations.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most important SKU characteristics to understand are as follows: Dimensions, weight, number of units per pack, pack dimensions, pack weight Pallet size, height, and weight Special handling needs and environmental/temperature control requirements What are the throughput velocities of your products?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In particular, we have seen strong export growth out of Africa over the course of the year and, more recently, a boost to perishable volumes from Latin America. “Amidst the overall downturn, there are some notable positives. We are now confident that the technology will help to improve the efficiency and reliability of our operations.

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Turvo

JANUARY 20, 2021

It gets even more complicated when you throw perishables in the mix and the need for temperature controls or expedient deliveries. Access to real-time data to make more informed decisions in increasingly uncertain environments. Even at the best of times, managing a supply chain is rife with challenges.

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