The Lean Thinker

JUNE 15, 2021

If that kind of culture isn’t present, the “lean tools” will reveal those issues just as quickly (more quickly, in fact) as they reveal shortages, work balance mismatches and quality problems. Are you acting as an intermediator between groups that don’t communicate or who are antagonistic toward one another?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Paula is the CEO of The Verde Group , a Customer Experience (CX) research consultancy specializing in measuring, tracking and improving the specific customer experiences statistically linked to growing revenue, market share, and customer life-time value (LTV). About The Verde Group. 5 Reasons You Lose Customers with Paula Courtney.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Features 21 showcase presentations with innovations that will advance the industry. TIA receives strong support from its members and holds personal meetings with Members of Congress, setting it apart from other groups in Washington, DC. Offers education sessions crafted by the TIA’s Technology Committee.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Davinci’s front-end merchandising team helps brands develop strategies for presenting products on eCommerce platforms, optimizing pricing, content, and more. Their micro-fulfillment centers promise 1-day ground delivery to over 60% of the continental US and 2-day delivery to 100%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

He is a sought-after speaker and have presented at NRF, eRetail West, and TEDx. Staci Group Acquires Amware Fulfillment to create strong global fulfillment capability. The combined company now has 81 fulfillment centers across the U.S.,

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 6, 2019

When we study “culture” we are looking at the groups’ default patterns of interaction. It is even harder when you are talking about group behavior vs. simply individuals. Actually the message of “adaptive leadership” has been present since at least the first KataCon back in 2015. Whose Work Is It?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 2, 2020

Something I have observed in the past is that each KataCon seems to take on an informal theme of its own – a common thread or feeling that is established more by the participants than the presenters. When I listen to presentations, I am more likely to take down notes of what thoughts or insights I take away than the actual content.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

The TGW Logistics Group will demonstrate its Future Fulfilment Centre – how it works, how users can benefit from its advantages, and what technology it uses – for visitors at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 April. “We invest approximately 4.5

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Starting in 2023, the Logistics Hall of Fame will present a new international award: the Lynn C. An Expert Council of recognised specialists in the field of humanitarian logistics decides which of the submitted applications will be presented to the jury members for selection. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Expanding its expertise in robotics, the TGW Logistics Group has revealed a comprehensive range of mobile robots called Quba. “Mobile robots are a key technology for high-performance, flexible and future-proof intralogistics,” emphasises Harald Schröpf, Chief Executive Officer of the TGW Logistics Group. www.tgw-group.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

bauma is the world’s foremost meeting point for the construction, building materials and mining machinery industry – and the BEUMER Group will present its extensive product portfolio to visitors in Hall B2 at Booth 413 from October 24-30 in Munich. The FAM Group has its headquarters in Magdeburg, Germany.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 22, 2024

At MATS, Hosty was recognized and presented a model replica of his 2006 Western Star 4900EX, as well as a surprise gift from Trucker of the Year sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group and its Bostrom Seating brand: A seat up to a $2,500 value.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The fourth annual Beyond Service Awards were also presented on the last night of the conference and celebrated WorkWave customers in several categories.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The changing landscape nationally regarding marijuana laws could soon present conflicts in the trucking industry around employee-employer relations, says attorney Adam Dolan. However, a group consisting of major carriers refutes that point, and the U.S.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Last week (February 17-20) I attended (and presented at) the TWI and Toyota Kata summits put on by my friends at Lean Frontiers. To be clear, what follows are my impressions and thoughts that were sparked by some of the presentations. Photo from Martha Purrier’s Presentation. Audit Check Card. Who should do the checks?

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The Volvo Group was honored with CALSTART’s 2020 Blue Sky Award at the organization’s annual meeting, a virtual gathering of the clean transportation industry’s top leaders and decision-makers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For example, price-conscious consumers don’t need an expensive next-day delivery option; instead, delivery service with a longer lead time but lower cost will appeal to this group. Embedding predictability Retailers can influence buyer behaviour—during the online purchasing process—by offering achievable delivery options (e.g.,

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Concluding a sweepstakes to win the only 2025 model year Peterbilt 389X ever built, Rush Enterprises CEO Rusty Rush presented the keys to rig to the Bests, likewise half a million dollars raised to nonprofit vets-support group Wounded Warrior Project.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 23, 2023

Tuesday, May 23, Innovative Logistics Group founder Adam Wingfield and Silver Creek Transportation owner Jason Cowan presented this wide-ranging talk around issues of business balance for owner-operators. Register to watch the replay here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This group now includes luxury brands globally, offering enhanced utility, transparency, and traceability. Blockchain presents an opportunity where all companies have influence over data and transactions they receive from partners, which means automation can extend beyond internal systems.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. 2023 is no exception. Read more The post What Dominates the Transportation Management Agenda in 2023?

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

With an eye on helping shipper customers work through the myriad challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, DHL Global Forwarding, an air and ocean subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, said this week it is taking steps to support more than 200 customers via its exclusive Multi-Modal Express (MMEX) service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Data security at the edge also presents risks. Environmental factors present additional challenges. Progress toward interoperability is ongoing, and standards being promoted by industry groups are likely to reduce integration complexity over time.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 21, 2022

He was describing the “opportunity” presented by higher gas prices, increasing prices and increased cost pressure on smaller restaurants. The email in question was sent by Executive Director of Operations of Apple Central LLC, a major franchisee of Applebees restaurants. On March 26 it was covered by the New York Post.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Key Steps in the Zone Picking Process Dividing the Aisle into Zones : The layout is strategically designed to group similar SKUs within each zone, making it easier for pickers to locate items. This approach is particularly efficient for high volume clients that see large spikes in order volume.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Stefan Krauter continues to explain: “It would also have been a good option for the management and employees to continue going completely alone, but since the ideal new strategic owner was found in NX Group, we were ultimately convinced that this was the right way to go forward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 22, 2023

It's important that companies prepare now for a coming growth spurt, says Gregor Baumeister, director of warehousing and distribution at Beumer Group.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In some operations the items are unpacked and placed into tubs or bins before presentation at the pick-face to facilitate the Order Picking process, (most common in “Goods to the Man” operations). But items are grouped by order not by similarity, reduces travel time and increases efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Despite the pandemic, it was a good year for the supply chain group at Körber (Körber rhymes with Gerber, the baby food company). This group had record revenues. When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 1, 2019

The days of being assigned a reading and delivering a power point presentation on some supposedly relevant topic in the Mess as part of the Regiments’ training program for officers are but a distant memory. The proliferation of blogs, podcasts, websites and Facebook groups attest to the interest in PME across the globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

By integrating the solution with customer accounting systems and other billing software, such as timecards, customers can inspect current charges in real time for an accurate snapshot of present expenses leading to improved forecasting. To learn more, visit Open Sky Group today.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

2024 is 4th Year in a Row 3PL is Recognized with BIG Customer Service Award April 10, 2024 — Customer service is a 365-day a year duty, but today the Business Intelligence Group is shining an extra light on this critical component to any company’s success by announcing the winners of the BIG Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

And with pride, Trinity Logistics presents its “Trinity Titan” award to three small fleets our Leadership was compelled to honor their dedication and grit hand in hand with our partnership.”. I can’t believe we have closed another year and what a year it was,” says Hayley Dobson, Group Vice President at Trinity. “It

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

And with pride, Trinity Logistics presents its “Trinity Titan” award to three small fleets our Leadership was compelled to honor their dedication and grit hand in hand with our partnership.”. I can’t believe we have closed another year and what a year it was,” says Hayley Dobson, Group Vice President at Trinity. “It

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Navigating Potential Risks Holistic interoperability does present challenges, both for the provider and users of those solutions. Blue Yonder reported that since the release of the program, the company has already completed more than 200 instances with a 12x average jump in business ROI.

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