Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2022

As you may expect from a business school graduate, my knowledge was obtained from a “top down” perspective. More specifically, I learned how supply chains, as a part of operations, support a business. For example, “maximize revenues within a theoretical facility that had two constraints.” It felt important.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Technology can play an important part. Consider employee happiness into your ROI calculations.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Embrace AI and Automation for Smarter Operations AI and automation are no longer optional, theyre essential. By implementing artificial intelligence and automation you are giving you operations a high-tech makeover. Categorize your customers based on profitability and adjust your operations to prioritize the ones that matter most.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

Are production, warehousing and transport ready to become lights-out operations, where no human being is needed? There is enough AI technology today for supply chain operations that can run unattended for long periods. If AI is to be useful and profitable in supply chain, it should be driven by issues that affect operations today.

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Conger

JUNE 26, 2024

If you’re considering a career as a forklift operator or your job requires you to operate a forklift, you might wonder, “ How long does it take to get forklift certified? If you have any prior experience operating forklifts. The type of forklift you’ll be certified on. No exceptions.

Buyer Training 73

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Examples of issues driving this change include those such as changing consumer buying habits, rising environmental and ethical awareness and societal issues such as an ageing population reducing the size of the available labour pool. Examples include the deployment of Panasonic’s Visual Sort Assist System (VSA).

Supply Chain Design Software 51

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Parade

MAY 8, 2019

Think about it, you may have owner operators in your network who are superior to the largest companies in regard to quality, but there’s no way to know, or let your shippers know. However, brokerages must first have a robust knowledge base of data, which includes data on thousands of carrier organizations.

Digital 68

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For example, a big-box retailer that started to build out its pickup services, it delivery services, and so on, so that when the world pivoted, and stores were closed, but people still wanted this retailer’s products, it already had all of that investment there. Disruption can become a catalyst for supplier collaboration.

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ready to learn how to prevent downtime and save money in your operation? For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. For example, you can try experimenting with schedules. The asset's useful life is how long it can continue to operate. Let's dive in!

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” This can result in deploying multiple digital freight matching methodologies for the different business fulfillment operations your freight brokerage may have.

Digital 60

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” This can result in deploying multiple digital freight matching methodologies for the different business fulfillment operations your freight brokerage may have.

Digital 60

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Like vendors and partners, consumers readily seek out companies that provide digital customer support options such as chat bots, self-service knowledge bases, and rapid response to concerns and queries. While new technology doesn’t always come cheap, costs are increasingly accessible by smaller corporations.

Supply Chain Software 54

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

For example, food will be required close to BBD (best before date) and batch control is necessary for recalling and tracking purposes. One example of how we cope with challenges, is DKSH’s capability to deal with any temperature through the ASEAN countries. Recruiting locally also improves our knowledge base.

Distribution 31

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

There are several universities whose administrations have hired consultants to advise them on strategies and operations. One example is a recent job posting on LinkedIn for a “Higher Education Finance Transformation Consultant” by Accenture. 3 or more years of experience. How should society make the best use of its talents?

Buyer Training 28

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 8, 2023

You’ve worked hard to develop your product, build a customer-friendly website, set up your supply chain and fulfillment operations , and develop a brand-building marketing plan. Here’s an example of a confirmation email I received recently: Include a link to their order status page so they can track its progress themselves.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

But it was Microsoft that blazed the trail, with its chief operating officer Kevin Turner visiting Lagos in November 2010. Although the Dubai example is perhaps a long shot, the promoters of Smart City Lagos are right to aim that high. Local capital looking to profit from tech play. million TEUs when the second phase is completed.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

More and more transactions, operations and processes are conducted within IT servers and data centres. This has already dramatically transformed the IT industry itself, as packaged software sold with one-time licences has become cloud-based services sold with a renewable monthly subscription. State of Play in 2018.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Prior to that, I spent five years on Wayfair’s B2B and ecommerce operations. Wendy, as part of ShipMonk’s company culture, does not operate in a my-way-or-the-highway manner; she sets goals for us and OKRs after laying the foundation for success, but it’s up to us to get there. Q: Why did you want to work at ShipMonk?

eCommerce 64

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Log-hub

APRIL 4, 2025

Benefits of the De Minimis Model in E-Commerce Operations 3. Temu and Shein have become prime examples of companies that rely heavily on the de minimis exemption for their supply chains. More resources are waiting for you in our Knowledge base. What you’ll read 1. Global De Minimis 2. STILL CURIOUS?

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