Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Of course, dangerous goods (aka hazardous materials) is not just limited to lithium-ion batteries; it also includes other classes of materials, such as flammable and combustible liquids, flammable and poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and corrosive substances. For example, CEOs and CFOs are very focused on growth these days.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

With the pandemic, video chats have skyrocketed to keep the world running and we are using this technology more than ever now. Of course, this process will not be like the “old normal” in many companies. For example, the marketing team may be off-site while your sales crew shows up at the office every morning.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. Kenya is a big exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Brian provided me with insights into some specific warehouse automation and robotics examples. In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. Autonomous Mobile Robots and AGVs.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can we pass this test?

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible. Of course, this applies not only to the internal distribution of tasks. How can we pass this test?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 4, 2021

AR, for example, is great for workforce training situations where employees still need a firm grasp on the real world, and VR can be used for simulations, virtual tours, and, yes, video games. AR and VR: Benefits and Examples. As such, they excel in different ways, even if their usage is sometimes perceived as interchangeable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Of course, virtually everyone relied upon direct-to-consumer fulfillment at some point during the COVID-19 lockdowns, placing widespread reliance on warehousing capabilities. Below are some key points from our discussion as well as the full video interview. Fewer companies are requiring college degrees, for example.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. If you’d like to know how much time we’re talking about, you’ll find a helpful video on our YouTube channel, discussing timescales for network design at various levels of detail.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In this article, which is based on a YouTube video on the subject, I will explain why this is so by addressing the following three questions: What is benchmarking, why do it, and how to do it? The key bit of information is, in this case of course: How fast is the fastest person? The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

I have been helping people with these challenges for about 30 years, during which I have formulated some handy tips, which I also spell out in a YouTube video. So I will use Sydney as an example. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. An example of a forklift certification card. Online courses.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

For example, a customer is a shoe store may purchase shoes, but if offered a new brand of socks, he or she refuses. While this example is a bit extreme, it highlights how a longer buying cycle can translate into insights for manufacturers. More importantly, it gives manufacturers a chance to find out more about what the customer wants.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. We’ll give you some examples of social proof, and we’ll even rank them in terms of trustworthiness. Of course, sometimes following the herd can lead us astray. We look for “proof” that we’re making a good decision. Some of it?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

A great example is a procurement professional who has spent the last 30 years perfecting the art of “buying.” I’ve been a long-time advocate of the Vested model, ever since I took one of the first courses on it at the University of Tennessee in April 2009. Shoveling Snow with a Dustpan. The Network Effect in Supply Chain and Logistics.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Benefits of the Expansion This is a win-win- win for YouTube content creators, YouTube users, and ecommerce brands: Content creators now have another channel to earn money through their videos vis-à-vis promoting a wider range of brands while also providing a richer experience for their users (helping their audiences find new products).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Make the most of your current warehouse using the tips in the video below. Let me just start, I’ll share a few diagrams and images on the way through this video as well. But of course it doesn’t apply to all product ranges, some it works for, some it doesn’t. Let’s just take a look at this first one.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 11, 2022

I have attached a video of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a company dedicated to maritime transport which plans to develop the world’s first zero emission ship. IKEA, one example of a company that is investing in green logistics. But their concern for the environment is not the only reason to move into green logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Cloud computing itself is a prime example. All you need is your credit card (and a driving licence, of course.) Blockbuster unwisely clung to a dwindling market of physical DVD and video rentals, while Netflix grew to greatness by meeting the same end-customer need online. The case of Netflix and Blockbuster is frequently cited.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 7, 2021

with great success, and we hope to roll that out in Europe in due course. For more information on our European intermodal solutions, watch this video. This technology, or so-called Emissions IQ is currently being trialled in the U.S. Lowered costs, lowered emissions.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

For that reason, companies will usually establish one warehouse on the east coast and another on the west coast, depending, of course, on the service offer. For example, you could set up generic transport rates , whether that be cost per pallet, tonne, unit, or kilometre. Bring in the Whiteboard. The Back-of-the-Envelope Method.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. It’s no good measuring the performance of a grocery retailer, for example, against an industrial product supplier. If you found this article useful, you may want to know that it is based on a Supply Chain Secrets YouTube video.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

Throughout the course of business, there will be a series of recurring updates for equipment, software, and materials. For example, a returned product may only require rewrapping of exterior for sale to a secondary consumer. For example, customers may favor your company over your competitors when you implement an RLS.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

That’s something that was previously almost impossible, until Sweden-based SiB Solutions came up with an intelligent video and AI subscription service to do just that. SiB Solutions offers intelligent video and AI services that enable you to use visual evidence to protect you from costs caused by other stakeholders in the supply chain.

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LandLink

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It is important to understand government regulations add significantly to the cost of operations which, of course, is reflected in the rates. For example, a truck driver has 660 minutes (11 hours) of legal driving time during his or her 14-hour “on duty” time. Onboard video monitoring systems are pretty much common these days.

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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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Globalior

JULY 25, 2020

Training can be conducted in several ways: Traditional face to face trainings Webinars Click through courses Video series Reading material disseminated through emails A mix of methods is usually recommended, but implemented in a structured way such as: Start with traditional face to face trainings to the target audience.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Video surveillance of logistics properties is about security – and a great deal more besides. The real advantage of today’s modern cloud-based video surveillance systems is that they deliver so much more than a visual overview of the live and historic situation. Here’s a great example. But mistakes happen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Earlier this week I saw an investor video discussing growth stock performance. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Do they have reason to believe it has run its course? It included all of the usual suspects – Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Tesla, and other household technology names.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

For example, retirement benefits, paid-time-off, overtime pay, adherence to daily work schedules, and other aspects of typical workers is completely eliminated when robotics are employed in supply chain processes. For example, humans must create build an item from the inside out, as our tools only allow us to perform certain actions.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

videos, podcasts, eBooks, infographics, case studies… the list goes on. Revisit the basics and get actionable examples with our introductory guide ! #6. Of course, as you kickstart your customer acquisition endeavors, keeping track of KPIs (key performance indicators) is absolutely essential. Create Kick-Ass Content.

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Forto

JUNE 21, 2020

Actually, good and detailed product descriptions and photos should be a matter of course. This text could, for example, describe what an article is particularly suitable for (for example, wine: what food does it go with?), For shoes, for example, this means introducing a sub-category for sneakers, boots, ankle boots, etc.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2016

Our transportation management system , which has been a web based platform since 1998, has an entire development team shaping it for now and in the future so our shippers continue to get value out of technology gaining such benefits of decreased errors, ability to focus on their core, and of course, overall costs savings.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Of course, delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from the shadows, from being a cost center and a back-end process to becoming a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. I’ll give you a quick personal example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

They also put out this fantastic video about Millennials' thoughts on the image of manufacturing. . For example, the Hirschvogel Automotive Group launched a program to teach students the art and skill set of working as a machinist in a die and punch shop .

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