Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. And while the industry faced a lot of complexities and challenges in 2023, we continue to face more every day. Workforce Efficiency. Data Visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Together they conceived the Unimate, the very first industrial robot. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

For more than 20 years, Jorge has connected Mexico’s rich financial and industrial resources to companies and individuals the world over. In addition to his current role at The Nearshore Company, Jorge is managing partner of Akazia Capital Partners, an enterprise that acquires and grows middle-market companies. Jorge holds a B.A.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. They also used these technologies to build healthcare information systems and have achieved considerable success in that industry. Production, in the short term, needed to flex to meet new opportunities and unexpected constraints.

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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. Learn more about what the trucking industry could look like in 2021 now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.” Mr. Masson leads ARC’s research on industrial AI and data fabrics. In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. Lets explore how AI and BI empower these industries, using specific examples to illustrate their transformative potential. This proactive approach results in a significant reduction in operational downtime over the course of a year.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We need these companies to clean up their shipping act and commit to 100% zero-emission ocean shipping by 2030, and we call on IKEA to lead its industry peers towards a zero emission future!” “Big IKEA has a head start, but it’s not too late for Home Depot, LG, Samsung, and e-commerce giant Amazon to correct course.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. 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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Where the existing in-house operation is very inefficient, inappropriately resourced or could gain significantly from being incorporated into a larger operation, then of course savings may be possible. Make sure you review the warranty clauses carefully to ensure it meets your needs and requirements. The reverse is also true of course.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Kentucky Fulfillment Center Shipping At ShipMonk, we offer an array of shipping services for ecommerce brands to make choices that best meet their budgets and customer needs, including expedited 2-day shipping, Standard shipping, and Economy shipping. In short, if you have a growing ecommerce brand, OF COURSE!

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The sales certificate is comprised of seven courses and all required sales classes involve a semester-long experiential sales competition hosted by corporate partners, including Trinity Logistics. The sales competition, required for course completion, is a two-part challenge that provides students with hands-on sales experience.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. If I need to make 96 units during the course of an 8 hour day, then I need to have made 48 units in four hours.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

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. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives. Getting Complicated?

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its about efficiency, sustainability, and meeting customer expectations. Additionally, compliance with regulationsespecially for industries like electronicsprotects businesses from legal risks. These refurbished products meet the same quality standards as new ones, offering consumers a cost-effective option.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. Another powerful use of KPIs is in the benchmarking of your companys performance against that of your competitors and industry peers.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text. How to Prepare Moving Forward.

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EazyStock

MARCH 18, 2020

EazyStock customers and partners, While everyone across the world continues to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, EazyStock is committed to supporting your business throughout the course of this pandemic and to ensure continuity of service at all times. Of course, the health and welfare of our employees is a priority.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. Information on the accreditation process and details on courses offered by CBP and PGAs will be posted on the CBP website as they become available.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Then, orders are delivered late, customers are unhappy and supply chains stagnate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. In some industries, like electronics, legislation is requiring that electronic waste be reduced. But other industries’ performance is far worse. The apparel industry is a prime example. Businesses, of course, seek to maximize profits.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Ship Monk

JULY 12, 2023

Josh, a California native, brings an extensive range of distinguished technology expertise and a proven record of enterprise leadership to bolster ShipMonk’s position as a global leader within the ecommerce logistics and fulfillment industry. What drew you into the world of technology-based logistics?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Businesses that scenario plan effectively will stay the course. This approach enhances operational efficiency and contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing emissions, setting new standards in the logistics industry.”

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Many of these supply-side challenges facing builders existed prior to the pandemic but have worsened considerably over the course of the pandemic,” he adds. This has not only pushed lumber prices higher, but it has also throttled the sawmills’ ability to meet demand for their products. That’s what we specialize at DB Schenker.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The rise of e-commerce and consumer expectations for faster, more reliable deliveries has further heightened the importance of optimized transportation to meet these needs.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From the height of the pandemic to meeting the current increased demand, truck drivers have had to keep moving forward now more than ever. We rely on the proud men and women of the trucking industry to engage in bystander intervention and speak up if they see evidence of potential trafficking throughout the course of their everyday jobs.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

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. He was the manager of “Industrial Engineering” and was adamant that this scheme would tank the metrics of the company. Those printouts, of course, only showed output.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The 50 students enrolled in the courses benefited from Trinity’s guidance, gaining insights that will shape their careers in sales. The first part required students to pitch the value of Trinity Logistics to a hypothetical “shipper” and secure a follow-up meeting. Students were judged by Trinity Logistics and Professor Raj Agnihotri.

Negotiating Skills 117

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. Read Similar… Three Themes to Shape the Logistics Industry in 2025 The post Automation To Help Smooth Singles’ Day Peak appeared first on Logistics Business. billion (€120 billion). billion (€28 billion).

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

The shipping giant had bet its security on Operation Prosperity Guardian, but in its current form, the operation has failed to meet its objective of fully securing the shipping corridor in the Red Sea. Of course, much can change very quickly. It is anticipated profits for major shippers will also grow, as stocks are up.

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Military Security Course Supply Chains 115

Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

Today they have become a pivotal part of surviving and thriving in the eCommerce industry, empowering 3PL fulfillment facilities to work more efficiently in spite of increasing demands and challenges, thus getting eCommerce orders out the door quickly and accurately. There are, of course, many types of AMRs to choose from.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. The post TPM ‘23 – An industry moving forward appeared first on Freightos. More (too much?)

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rather than implementing bid events annually “because that is how we always did it in the past,” savvy shippers are scheduling bid events that meet their cyclical and business needs. This transparency allows shippers to focus on bids most likely to meet their requirements for service and price.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Of course, if you’re close by, visiting the warehouse is a wonderful way to get acquainted with your inventory’s new home, meet the team, and perhaps reserve some bragging rights for when you tell your friends and colleagues about how cool your new fulfillment center is. #7. Ah, the wonders of technology. No worries. No worries.

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