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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But, of course, the overall costs and other outsourcing pros and cons require careful consideration before making such a move. It’s a fair question.

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The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design

Logistics Bureau

Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. This becomes even more important as distribution and fulfillment processes change in line with the shift toward omnichannel sales. Why Does This Matter? The warehouses were to hold two types of beer.

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CO2 traffic lights ensure safe working conditions

Logistics Business Magazine

“Camper van travel is more than a vacation – it’s a passion”, says Markus Bächle, Team Leader of Maintenance and Repair at the Hymer Electrical Workshop, with a twinkle in his eyes. “Of course, we are very keen to protect the health of all our employees,” says the maintenance technician.

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Game-changing intralogistics technologies at IMHX 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

Of course, other forms of robotic and automated intralogistics technology are taking off too. In addition to the full exhibition floor, which includes names such as Whittan Group, Knapp, Combilift, Geekplus, Cesab, Zebra Technologies and Swisslog, IMHX 2022 will also host a multi-track series of educational seminars, talks and workshops.

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What Does it Take to be a Successful Entrepreneur? The Incredible Journey of a Last Mile Pioneer

Logistics Viewpoints

And we reconnected and bonded over the course of a few weeks. Couriers optimize routes by centralizing their demand and distributed over the course of the day. He gave us a multi-day workshop on how to do this. This was an ecommerce florist with a distributed network marketplace. How hard could this be?’

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Delivering Relief Aid at a Moment’s Notice

Airfreight Logistics

This means such items tend to not be oversized, however of course there are specialist items such as field hospitals, vehicles, power-generation which do then present a different type of air cargo challenge. Needs on the Ground. Even the best preparation can meet challenges when it comes to delivering to disaster-stricken areas.