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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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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. It all starts with tracking the driver’s ETA en route to the facility.

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Meeting the demand for sustainable e-commerce packaging

Logistics Business Magazine

Whether dealing with the direct dispatch of individual goods, packing multi-pack products, or meeting the complex requirements of returned goods packaging, the servo X e-com ensures products are packed with the lowest amount of material needed, automatically adjusting the film bags with four sealed sides to the product’s length.

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Will Workforce Shortages cause Peak Season Chaos

Logistics Business Magazine

Black Friday only works as a great opportunity to offload discounted stock, for example, if the fulfilment process is super-efficient. Staff shortages cause pressures throughout the year, but the problems are highlighted during peak season.

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Shipping off track to meet 5% Zero-emission Fuel Target

Logistics Business Magazine

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. However, the report also stresses that meeting the goal is still achievable if action is stepped up. The remaining 14 are only ‘partially on track’.

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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. DHL employs predictive analytics to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, allowing the company to reduce inventory costs and meet customer needs.

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Hyster fine-tunes trucks to meet industry challenges

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, in construction materials applications, lift trucks will often be used outside in dirty or dusty environments with poor ground conditions,” says Robert O’Donoghue, VP Marketing and Solutions EMEA for Hyster. The truck can also be fine-tuned with mirror and camera options to meet application-specific needs.

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