Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The racking business of stow stands out in the sector by having a production footprint spanning Europe with 10 racking factories and a network of 20 sales companies giving direct access to, and close contact with, the customer. Our racking solutions are customised around standard products, enabling us to have highly automated factories.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 58

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Freight bill accuracy : Whether shipping from factory to warehouse, or to the customer, this metric helps identify problems in billing operations. The definition of “on-time” can vary depending on the shipping method and if partial deliveries occur but should be based upon the agreed date.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. Speed – Think five days from a factory in China to a warehouse in the United States. CO2 emissions – Of course, air freight also leads to far more emissions. Definitely not the greenest way to ship. Why Ship Cargo by Air? Pharmaceuticals.

Purchasing Skills 48

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Trends 48

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The answer is not only yes, but definitely so. The base units may all come from a large factory nearby or attached to brand headquarters, for example, but certain components (features/options, different color choices, tailored sizes) are applied or paired up closer to the end consumer’s location.

Supply Chain Software 64

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 64

The Logistics Academy

JUNE 27, 2016

Jack Ma isn’t an outsider in China’s logistics business, of course. But one of the first items on the agenda, Ma says, should be eliminating warehouses: figuring out a way to get products directly from the factory to the consumer without intermediary steps. I think more time is needed before they’ll be viable.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Yet, understanding these concepts requires a bit more than this simple definition. For some manufacturers, having factories and operations in foreign countries is beneficial to foreign customers, but having factories in the US is also beneficial to US customers. Reshoring Vs. Nearshoring.What's the Difference?

Manufacturing Procurement 53

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 53

Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

Most factories will have at least one English speaking staff member, but certain words and phrases can’t be perfectly translated and understood. Of course, there are limitations as to what you should accept, but you should still expect and be able to tolerate minor delays and price adjustments. Be concise in your planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

Supply Chain Design Software 123

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

AGVs are automated material handling equipment that follows predefined paths with limited ability to make real-time corrections to its course. AMRs are automated material handling equipment that use digital maps or sensors to navigate its environment, while being able to make real-time course correction. When Were AGVs Invented?

Modeling Software 59

Modeling Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 59

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

According to Dharmani the ‘nirvana’ for this technology uptake would be the establishment of an autonomous value chain that sensed change either from the demand side, when a customer changed an order, or on the supply side, when something like a fire stopped production at a supplier’s factory. Digital from the start. Asset tracking.

Optimal Sourcing 28

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

Because of the increased sales of course. . For the Amazon marketplace it’s definitely true to be there or be square. With Amazon FBA, you still need to take care of the transportation of your goods from your home or factory to the Amazon warehouse. But why the hassle of an extra set up? And nobody wants that!

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Procurement Solutions 40

Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Of course, Jung is not the only one battling such difficulties. He reports that OEMs are “putting a lot of pressure on the transport industry to keep the factories running”. Current distribution systems definitely need to be enabled to employ GPS big data. Lack of competition. The post Chugging or changing?

Supply Chain Planning Software 38

Supply Chain Planning Software Tracking and Tracing Training Modeling Software 38

Automotive Logistics

JULY 6, 2018

For every new DDA, we do a normal tendering process and, of course, there is a quality gate at the beginning to see whether the companies applying are qualified to be in the process; not everybody is,” explains Decker. . BBA expands battery factory in China. It is definitely different for companies who are not in China yet.

Cost Reduction 28

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

For now, it remains a trickle, but there is a definite move by companies around the world whose supply chains were ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic either to pull out of China completely or to explore secondary sourcing options. Larger businesses may take longer to ‘turn the ship’ onto a different course.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Scenario Planning 111