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Loading efficiency leads to savings

Logistics Business Magazine

Against the current backdrop of soaring inflation and energy costs, loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries is urging UK distribution businesses to take advantage of potential efficiency savings through changes to their loading operations to help weather a challenging economic climate.

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Will 2025 be the year we finally Remove Logistics Blind Spots?

Logistics Business Magazine

Without appointment management capabilities in place, for example, facilities can easily become overwhelmed by a flood of phone calls and emails from carriers trying to schedule inbound or outbound pickups, as well as managing labour planning within the facility.

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Clever software drives AMR efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

But to let those AMRs work as efficiently as possible, clever software is a must. The Dutch company constantly looks for ways to improve the efficiency of the fleet with clever innovations, and has recently launched three new ones. o doesn’t only look for ways to optimise the efficiency of the vehicle, but also reduce manual input.

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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Logistics Bureau

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important? Remember what the K stands for!

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Supplier Turns Waste into Plastic Beverage Crates

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainability, efficiency, and customizability are key issues for the beverage industry. Costs can be reduced and production processes organized more efficiently, in addition to the benefits for people and the environment.

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Logistics Workers Embrace AI, Despite Generational Concerns

Logistics Business Magazine

Amazon, for example, uses “ Robo-Stow ”, a robotic arm that aids with heavy lifting, reducing physical strain on employees while increasing efficiency. FedEx ’s AI-driven route optimization technology adjusts delivery routes based on real-time data, improving delivery times and fuel efficiency. billion annually.

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Automation: Driving Force to Supply Chain Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Robert Branigan, vice president of international distribution and logistics at Wonder , says that automation is the driving force to improving supply chain efficiency. Systems need to operate relative to the order sizes to enable efficiencies. To drive efficiencies, operations managers need to understand more about material flows.