Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

In a recent study, almost three-quarters (74%) of shippers reported they would switch to 3PL providers based on their AI capabilities. A team of interactive, AI-enabled optimization engines, or agents, are trained in specific logistics tasks like order prioritization, warehouse picking or load-building.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. Celanese is an exception. Fred agrees.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Attended college at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota FL, where I studied illustration. FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Employee awareness and training.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

Lets explore how AI and BI empower these industries, using specific examples to illustrate their transformative potential. For example, AI can analyze employee engagement metrics, absenteeism patterns and feedback surveys to identify leading indicators of employee retention challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Before I get to that, let me provide a few more case study examples. In 2011, after many years of requests, we crafted the MetaExperts brand to get away from offering traditional consulting and training. The fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, is happening. [14:23] One challenge I’m working on now is with fresh produce.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

2000s Big Data Offers AI Advancements Up until now, AI was limited by the amount and quality of data it could train and test with Machine Learning. Machine Learning had more information to train on, increasing its capability to learn complex patterns and make accurate predictions. Deep Learning is a subset of machine learning.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). War Manpower Commission. It is about the 1944 material.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 Ongoing training initiatives. Rollout ongoing training opportunities. Take for example the implementation for an ERP system. Technology also enables more efficient training. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For example, manufacturing output has been expected to increase by 2.4 Manufacturing companies should be focusing on bridging the skills gap by offering training to grow employees’ skills while increasing compensation for employee retention. technologies, such as the above examples, can raise productivity by 40 percent.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recent enhancements , including the capability to double-stack shipping containers on trains, have further increased its cargo intake and output, streamlining operations for shippers. East Coast Warehouse, for example, provides Customs Examination Services (CES) to help businesses navigate inspections and clear goods quickly.

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Conger

JANUARY 10, 2019

Employers are struggling to find job candidates (like forklift technicians , for example) that have the skills required. And according to one study , the results will affect the global market. A study by Deloitte LLP and the Manufacturing Institute found that 83% of manufacturing companies said they'd increase wages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Show Me the Money!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I transitioned my efforts to this research effort after publishing ARC’s study on the global WMS market earlier this summer. But workers are expensive, can get sick, must be trained, and can leave a job at will. These are just a few examples of the application of mobile robotics to warehouse operations. Final Word.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The key results of the study: Digitalisation projects: The companies surveyed identified the following as the most critical solution strategies over the short to medium term: JIT/JIS supply (48%), driverless transport system (DTS) implementation, (47%), and transport control system implementation (42%). DOWNLOAD the study here: [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If so, MVS is a form of work measurement designed to gauge the time it takes for a trained worker to accomplish a specific task to an acceptable level of performance. Using our cases per hour example, you would overlook travel distances involved, equipment used, or any other countless important variables involved in the task.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. To Hire or to Train, That is the Question. Challenge #3: The Complexities of Compliance.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. A monumental after-effect has been the subtraction of years of training knowledge from the domestic U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to the Manufacturing Institute , young employees are attracted to companies that look to train and invest in them. According to a study by the Manufacturing Institute, less than 30 percent of manufacturing workers are women. technologies, such as the above examples, can raise productivity by 40 percent. Industry 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Or, an ERP system is implemented but the organization fails to train its own people or hire sufficiently qualified people to operate the system. Another example is where a major customer suddenly demands a change in the way its orders are handled. To prevent application erosion, invest in a formal training program for new users.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Train staff in robotics maintenance or data analytics to keep pace with automated systems. Tariff Type Rate Effective Date Product Examples Source Reciprocal Tariff 125% April 9, 2025 Electronics, Machinery White House, April 8, 2025 Fentanyl Tariff 20% March 4, 2025 General Goods CBP, March 7, 2025 Total Effective Rate ~145% (avg.)

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Train staff in robotics maintenance or data analytics to keep pace with automated systems. Tariff Type Rate Effective Date Product Examples Source Reciprocal Tariff 125% April 9, 2025 Electronics, Machinery White House, April 8, 2025 Fentanyl Tariff 20% March 4, 2025 General Goods CBP, March 7, 2025 Total Effective Rate ~145% (avg.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems. As two leading supply chain experts, Nada Sanders and Morgan Swink, found when they studied supply chain digital transformation , organizational issues were the biggest obstacles to success.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

For example, the Cerasis Rater, our mutli -carrier rating TMS , allows our shippers to choose which carrier is best for their specific shipment from one portal and then create the bill-of-lading along with other features. Therefore, when you arrive on-site, it is important to check out your carrier’s training capabilities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh. 4: First Aid Training. 2: Upgrade Licences.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. In addition to product design, training is another opportunity to involve your frontline workers. But wages are just one lever to pull in attracting and keeping good employees.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Case Study: Controlling Browntail Moth Infestation Pest control drones offer an innovative solution for managing browntail moth infestations by quickly identifying and removing nests without chemicals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

For example, in last mile routing the time a job takes to complete is dependent not just on the miles that need to be driven but also on the congestion, the type of product being delivered, the type of residence, and whether the value-added services are provided at the destination. Invest in IoT.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

We also did an extensive comparative study of various optimization software vendors but eventually decided on AIMMS, as it matched our requirements. Your support team has been very helpful to get the training we need to make this happen. . We were mostly using Excel to do manual calculations. .

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. In the Australian example, this ratio has featured in every review of Defence undertaken in the forty years since the ADF was formed. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Studies have consistently shown that businesses with resilient supply chains recover significantly faster from disruptions, highlighting the importance of proactive planning. Training your team to handle new technologies will give you a competitive edge. The evidence? How to get started? Why it’s urgent? What can you do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The study revealed the core challenges that inhibit organizations from realizing the full value of Industrial AI are poor industrial data quality and management, internal silos, a lack of collaboration among relevant teams, and a clear strategy around Industrial AI.

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Conger

JUNE 26, 2024

” The answer to this question can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of forklift, your experience level, and the training provider you choose. Factors That Affect Certification Time The time it takes to get your forklift certification depends on things like: Where do you take your forklift training course.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here are three examples of how companies adopted a circular supply chain approach and saw significant results: RUSH University Medical Center saved more than $244,000 by reusing workplan furniture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

These include corporate housing, in which a company needs temporary furnished apartments while relocating or training employees, as well as insurance companies tasked with providing and outfitting an entire home for displaced policyholders. For example, a truck might be scheduled to make three stops for customers A, B, and C, in that order.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If you can’t see any apparent opportunities, ask yourself if it’s possible to create some, for example, by splitting the workload into shifts , enabling your vehicles to operate around the clock and reducing the time they spend parked up. You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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