Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

It was Tuesday afternoon of a traditional five-day kaizen event. It was easy to demonstrate that the oven actually had plenty of capacity, and could easily meet the need by operating it as it was designed. Those printouts, of course, only showed output. Math was on our side. I have, not once, seen anyone working there.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Demand forecasting has more to do with consumer interest in your product, trends in the marketplace, and how these and other factors could affect your future day-to-day operations. Of course, the more data you need and the more sophisticated your methods are, the more expensive demand forecasting becomes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By fostering closer relationships with suppliers and partners, businesses can ensure a more agile response to unforeseen events. “Businesses that scenario plan effectively will stay the course. This predictive capability will be crucial in maintaining operational continuity and minimising downtime.”

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. Well that of course depends on the type of retailer we’re talking about. Quality is of course a given. What is Retail Supply Chain Services Management? Often 60-70% of total sales.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Whether that be Marketing, Operations, or Billing, they all play an integral role in the company’s service and performance. Whether this is through fun events, awards, or the benefits provided, showing your Team Members that they are appreciated and valued will often raise morale. Fun Events.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

She is a sought after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Deborah holds Supply Chain & Operations Management degrees from Western Washington University (BA) and the University of Liverpool (MSc), with a thesis focused on the digital supply chain.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To support companies during these financially challenging times, Toyota Material Handling UK is offering an easy way of operating pallet trucks at the lowest cost and at a fixed annual rental rate with no capital outlay. And, of course, because fees are agreed up-front, budget forecasting becomes far simpler.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

To begin our journey, Id like to share the following anecdotal account of a business acquaintance who spent several years working as a route planner for a distribution operation during the mid to late 1990s. But with so many solutions now available, choosing the right one for your operation isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2020

This year, the Talent in Logistics Award for Forklift Operator of the Year will be determined by a series of virtual competition finals in September, specially adapted to keep people socially distanced and safe. The finalists for the Forklift Operator of the Year award will be announced at the end of the three-day event.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

IoT World is North America’s largest IoT event where strategists, technologists and implementers connect, putting IoT, AI, 5G and edge into action across industry verticals. Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Optimizing Railway Operations with Data.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The once-tranquil seas are undergoing noticeable transformations, with the impacts of rising temperatures affecting maritime operations. This imminent danger hits the core of maritime operations, namely the ports. Challenge 4: Insurance Challenges The rise of extreme weather events creates dilemmas for the insurance industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes. Flexibility to schedule rate bid events based on business needs. Some companies hold bid events quarterly, and others implement ad hoc bids to address issues within a specific geography.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. This, of course, left some large shoes to fill, and unfortunately, 2019 could not meet the mark, with freight rates falling by 27 percent as per Camino Financial. A Brief Recap on The Trucking Industry’s Recent History.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Severe weather events are the new normal. Severe weather events are becoming more intense and commonplace, causing supply chains to struggle. CASES OF SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION FROM RECENT SEVERE WEATHER Climate change has led to an increase in severe weather events. Can the logistics industry handle more supply chain disruption?

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

I can answer some of those questions and share with you my thoughts, experiences, and observations of this impactful event in LTL history. YRC wanted to change operational procedures and sought extra funding to help it pay off its debts. On July 30 th , Yellow Corporation ceased all operations. So, what now?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. Cooper uses this solution to improve their service levels and operational efficiencies. A customer of the risk solutions begins by listing key suppliers.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk. Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. We can’t operate the way we have.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The economic and operational effects of COVID-19 on the trucking industry have been challenging and devastating. Not all operations have been equally affected , but tough times are on the horizon for some trucking companies. Some fleets dedicated to hauling equipment for events have noted that economic hardship.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 19, 2018

Logistics in War has contended with the topic of training, and the preparation of logisticians for a variety of operational and garrison possibilities. Others have been more specific to the challenge of training such as Michael Lane who describes the need for logisticians to be better prepared for the most likely events they will face.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Steve Banker, after a ride along in an autonomous truck from TORC In 2022, Torc Robotics – a provider of autonomous trucks for the middle mile – and Daimler Truck, who is the majority owner of Torc, held an event for journalists and financial analysts at a Torc facility in Albuquerque. This will be a step-by-step process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. You can start with daily/operational decisions and work your way to tactical and strategic decisions to evaluate opportunities for integrating the data sources into your planning and analytics platform. .

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

It is tempting to immediately map these ideas onto physical warehousing, kitting and localisation services, truck fleets, railroad wagons, and the like, with their armies of operators, drivers and maintenance staff. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds. Labour costs.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This promises to be a very eventful year. operations will be powered by 100% renewable energy this year. Besides the risk of extreme weather and other climate-related events, supply chain professionals are bracing for more trade uncertainty this year. 2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Here we will talk about the peak season of shipping and how to prepare your logistics operations for it. Although it is hard to predict customer behavior and demand right now, analyzing your previous sales and operation strategy may help define mistakes and adapt your strategy to prevent those issues in the coming season.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Unlike traditional, in-classroom education settings, vocational programs blend on-the-job learning opportunities with course credits and education. In addition, employers that operate apprenticeships under Apprenticeship Carolina are eligible to receive a $1,000 tax credit, encouraging opportunities for students and businesses alike. .

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside of our monthly classes through our learning management platform. These courses can be taken in your own time and cover an array of topics such as leadership, cybersecurity, and customer service. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. ANNUAL AGENT CONFERENCE. PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

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WorkWave

APRIL 18, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes Running a field service operation can be both challenging and rewarding, and there are many motivating factors when making the decision to start a business. Of course, this is also invaluable when it comes to identifying and resolving any discrepancies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2023

billion Denbury deal boosts energy transition plans On the lighter side… Truck stuck in Smugglers’ Notch, again, and Vermont plans to take action The Amazon Prime Day event, stretching across July 11 and 12, was Amazon’s largest ever Prime Day, according to Amazon. port strike Exxon’s $4.9 Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N)

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

The entire event is focused on empowering, educating (60+ educational tracks) and providing networking opportunities for women (and men!) Our content speaks to drivers as well as corporate professionals in diverse roles such as Marketing & Sales, HR/Talent Management, Operations and Safety, and Leadership. Girl Scout Event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

These extreme error events “are the supply chain equivalent of the highway washout or bridge closure.” These are events that are extremely costly to deal with or represent huge losses in potential revenue. During the pandemic, extreme error events rose to 38%. Pre-pandemic that number was 27%.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

On Monday, August 5, 2019, the National Transportation Institute (NTI) served as the host to a group of Girl Scouts for an education event called Trucks ARE for Girls! This was the first time we organized an event like this, and we were thrilled with the way everything worked out.

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2020

This unforeseen event revealed societal ‘unreadiness’ to severe events, just as it prompted questions about how and for what the ADF was prepared for. A resilient nation can speedily and efficiently direct resources to military operations if the government desires.

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