Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unisys Logistics Optimization uses pre-trained models to generate answers to complex queries in seconds. Traditional computational tools would require years to collect and learn from operational data to produce similar results. This represents a substantial leap forward, as this rapid turnaround was not possible previously.

Optimization Software 61

Optimization Software Optimization Modeling Optimization Inventory Reduction 61

Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Unilode’s IATA award-winning digital solution transmits data on the geolocation of the ULDs and can also share other relevant information such as temperature, humidity, shock and light, using ULDs equipped with Bluetooth® digital tags and a network of Bluetooth® readers and mobile devices.

Digital 46

Digital Operations Logistics Network Optimization Software Unit loads 46

Conger

MAY 11, 2022

The main types of AGVs include carts, tuggers, forklifts, unit-load, and heavy haul. These early AGVs were modeled on trains and were usually used to pull carts. One thing that unites all AGVs is that they’re all wheeled vehicles. Unit-Load AGVs. Unit-load AGVs handle discreet items like pallets and cartons.

Modeling Software 59

Modeling Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings 59

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The import sort facility is adjacent to the airside apron at Stansted, with ULD (unit load device) air containers fed directly on to a castor floor. It is equipped with technology from Sick that captures data points via barcode scanning, providing instant updates to the FedEx operations team and the customer receiving the goods.

Sorting 52

Sorting Cargo eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Opened in September last year, the Center is the only dedicated facility at the airport – the second-largest air cargo gateway in Europe – with a team of dedicated and trained experts, temperature-controlled warehousing, and a transport fleet specifically adapted to guarantee pharmaceutical shipments integrity.

Temperature 56

Temperature Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight forwarding Handling 56

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The core advantage of palletization is that it consolidates multiple smaller products into a single unit load, which is moved as one unit rather than multiple ones, making it easier to handle and transport. First, a single pallet containing several items is easier to manage during loading and to track during shipment.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Supply Chain Software Expense Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

The “unit load” concept gained popularity and the use of pallets became widespread. In the mid 1950s, this concept was extended to transportation management with the development of intermodal containers together with ships, trains, and trucks to handle these containers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 134