Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Unlike fixed automation, flexible solutions can be reconfigured or expanded to meet changing operational needs, from handling new SKU profiles to adopting advanced technologies. Throughput is particularly critical for 3PLs, as high-speed operations enable them to handle larger volumes, expand their client base, and generate greater revenue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 2, 2023

Lean Solutions Group has satellite offices in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Philippines, staffed with qualified bilingual professionals trained in clients’ processes and systems. Lean Solutions Group has a low-cost, low-risk, and low-hassle approach, and their account managers handle the entire process.

Outsourcing 366

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

When there’s a big train wreck, things are handled differently in Greece. Transport minister Kostas Karamanlis has resigned as a result of this wreck. It’s different in the US. Here the large railroads have a lot of influence with government … Continue reading →

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 30, 2019

“Why do industrial production employees report such a high level of job dissatisfaction?” asks Dan Johnson of WorkStep, a company that is finding success matching candidates with warehouse, trucking and manufacturing jobs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

Then we’ll build the solutions you need to know that social media and content marketing are simply handled. We’ll take the time to learn your business, get to know your unique audience and develop your brand’s voice.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mandy got her wish and since she joined USA Truck 16 years ago, she has held jobs in appointment scheduling, load planning, fleet management, operations training, carrier management, account management, outside sales, and many more. A team to handle the paperwork and pay the invoices so drivers can focus on building their business.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Key features of these areas are: Road trains (multi-trailer trucks up to 53.5m Key features of these areas are: Road trains (multi-trailer trucks up to 53.5m

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2025

The talks, which had been stalled since early November over disagreements on automated container handling technology, are crucial to avoid a potential strike that could disrupt East and Gulf Coast ports. The project is expected to create 450 jobs and produce 31,500 metric tonnes of synthetic graphite annually, supporting 325,000 EV batteries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Safety improvements are achieved by monitoring driver behaviors like speed and braking, providing data that enables targeted training to reduce incidents and improve regulatory compliance. This will result in a more resilient supply chain, equipped to handle disruptions with minimal impact on delivery schedules.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

They have a skilled team that can handle kitting, light assembly, and Amazon Prep services as well. The company is dedicated to continuous improvement and invests in ongoing training and development for its employees to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2022

Lean ensures that your satellite office is staffed with highly educated, English-speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. The Lean approach is a low cost, low risk, low hassle, and they handle the entire process with their account managers. -based transportation and logistics providers. About Metafora.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

This also means properly utilizing your employees that have special training and expertise. The post Logistics Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Air transport involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. Each individual shipment is handled a number of times from the time it is picked up from the customer until it reaches its final delivery location. Rail transport utilizes freight trains to haul cargo.

3PL 221

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Role of AGVs in Improving Safety Automated Guided Vehicles are revolutionizing material handling across various industries. By automating routine or hazardous material handling tasks, AGVs significantly reduce the risk of workplace accidents often seen in manufacturing facilities. Wisconsin's Material Handling Experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As a local rail service provider, it’s Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern. CSX and Norfolk Southern handle all commercial matters for customers. Reliability.

Training 195

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In material handling, efficiency and adaptability are essential. These types of forklift attachments include various options to enhance the capabilities of standard forks, allowing operators to handle longer, heavier, or more awkward loads. These attachments help make your operation safe and efficient in material handling tasks.

Waste Reduction 75

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 22, 2019

“Microlearning conveys information in a short, targeted manner that delivers key points of information delivered in a way that our brains work,” explains Carol Leaman, CEO of Axonify.

Training 121

Training 121

Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Role of AGVs in Improving Safety Automated Guided Vehicles are revolutionizing material handling across various industries. By automating routine or hazardous material handling tasks, AGVs significantly reduce the risk of workplace accidents often seen in manufacturing facilities. Wisconsin's Material Handling Experts.

Materials Handling 74

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Train teams to handle supply chain disruptions in real-time. Too much redundancy increases costs, while too little flexibility makes companies vulnerable. A strong resilience culture ensures rapid adaptation. Action Plan: Identify key single points of failure and increase redundancy where necessary.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

You know how challenging it can be to manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and handle distribution all on your own? You’re losing sleep over seasonal peaks because you’re not sure how you’ll handle the volume. That’s exactly where 3PLs shine. Plus, there’s the scalability factor.

3PL 75

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

Lean ensures that your satellite office in Colombia is staffed with highly educated, English speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. based transportation and logistics providers.

Automation 221

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 6, 2021

Since then these four steps have been picked up and incorporated into the training materials of many consultants, used to write the Wikipedia article on jidoka (which I most assuredly did not author), and even found their way into some academic papers. Every Toyota-trained leader I have ever dealt with is very consistent.

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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. The Commission deployed a series of training programs to teach industrial supervisors: Job Instruction, teaching the skill of breaking down a job and teaching it to others. War Manpower Commission. It is about the 1944 material.

Buyer Training 195

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To counteract such scenes, warehouses boosted their permanent staff by recruiting hordes of temporary workers for anything from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, all of whom needed expensive and time-consuming vetting, onboarding and training. If set up as a single-layer system, it can handle up to 3,000 items per hour.

Supply Chain Software 58

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

These are nine classes of HAZMAT you need to be aware of: Class 1 – Explosives: Materials that could potentially explode or burst into flames while in transit if not handled properly. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit. Employee Training: HAZMAT training is required for all HAZMAT employees.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 29, 2019

Agency calls for technology-enhanced driver training as a key element in the nation’s effort to safeguard the supply chain against terrorism.

Security 146

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Stord

AUGUST 1, 2024

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is the main regulatory standard for ensuring quality manufacturing and handling across a variety of industries, including food and beverage; nutritional supplements; health and beauty; and pharmaceuticals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

His team has produced work for trade publications and has handled appearances for them on national and local news. Military logisticians are well-trained, experienced, and they have been raised in a culture that expects leadership, accountability, sacrifice, ingenuity, and teamwork.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

The number one concern when it comes to handling hazardous materials is safety. Hazmat fulfillment differs from the fulfillment of other items because of the additional safety requirements for storage, handling, and transportation. Training and Safety Equipment.

Handling 98

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It may be a better investment decision to act now rather than having to go through another overhaul later, as cost may be higher, implementations will take more time and training could cause delays. You might only need the services of a Tier 2 vendor today, but will you require Tier 1 capabilities in the future?

Modeling Software 221

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

As we are navigating this new phase in shipping, we see the importance of training operation teams. More importantly, we are learning how to design a technology integration with teams that are handling exceptions. Additionally, by the nature of our industry, it is very difficult to train people on certain skills remotely.

Supply Chain Software 105

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Extra care must be taken when storing, handling, packing, and shipping these and other hazmat products. Five separate agencies under the USDOT handle the administration and enforcement of these regulations. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

So we are currently experimenting with using the trained LLM developed for our chatbot, combined with filtering tools, to automate responses to various email inquiries. This system would efficiently handle routine questions, freeing our staff to address more complex customer needs. Again, this takes careful and meticulous training.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These roles handle back-end office tasks or projects and are crucial in maintaining our exceptional customer service while assisting our overall operations. Claims Handles any potential freight claims, working to resolve shipment issues. Education Provides training and development resources to empower Team Members and enhance skills.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We help train logistics employees, explain processes, and provide communication support.” We take these worries seriously, talk to our colleagues, inform them about the progress of the construction site, about new tasks, and further training opportunities.” People play a key role in the logistics processes.

Supply Chain Software 50

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

There is some model training involved, where the system learns to identify the fields needed to match invoices to jobs, but it’s more of a traditional algorithmic solution or, at best, a minor AI use case that represents an evolution, not revolution. The model would be trained on our own customer data. This felt like cheating.

Supply Chain Software 117

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