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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. The Commission deployed a series of training programs to teach industrial supervisors: Job Instruction, teaching the skill of breaking down a job and teaching it to others. Are you comfortable with this definition of “good supervision?”

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

Medline was the first company in the United States to adopt the AutoStore robotic order fulfillment solution and Medline is the largest AutoStore user in the world. While the speed varies based on what types of orders are being fulfilled, typically they see picking throughput increase 2-4 times. What Were the Results?

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Maersk Dispatches First Train From Rotterdam to China

Logistics Manager

Maersk recently dispatched a 640-m long freight train to the provincial capital of Xi’an in China. The train carried Nestlé powdered milk for babies, which was produced in Ireland and transported to the port of Rotterdam by short sea shipping. It has definitely whetted our appetite.

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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. That said, polyurethane tires are generally found on lift trucks like order pickers , pallet jacks , and reach trucks (as opposed to sit-down rider forklifts ). Dealerships provide comprehensive solutions for industrial equipment needs.

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40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist

Dedola Global Logistics

We can thank the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Johnny Cash hearing the train a comin’ in “Folsom Prison Blues” before he meets that poor man in Reno. Here it is, in no particular order. Take a listen and enjoy it out on your thunder road , jet plane , train , sloop , or beneath the waves, in a yellow submarine.

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Signs You’re Ready to Outsource Order Fulfillment

Ship Monk

These problems can be alleviated with the right outsourcing partner to support your order fulfillment needs. There are many reasons ecommerce brand owners begin considering outsourcing order fulfillment. If you said yes, then it’s definitely a sign you’re ready to outsource. The answer is you wouldn’t.

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Cybersecurity in Logistics: How to Protect Your Supply Chain from Cyber-Attacks

3PL Insights

Supply chains are subjected to numerous risks including incorrect orders, delayed shipments, inventory loss, and more. This is definitely beneficial to any supply chain as it simplifies and speeds up communication. Train Your Employees. It is imperative that all personnel be trained on the proper cybersecurity procedures.