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Automated Material Handling: Systems, Solutions, and Industry Applications

Conger

This guide explores types of automated material handling systems , their benefits, industry applications, and key considerations for implementation. Unit Load AS/RS: Handles pallets or large loads. Mini-Load AS/RS: Ideal for small items like electronics or pharmaceuticals. Pallet AGVs: Move heavy loads efficiently.

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Creating a Cleaner and Greener Logistics Industry

Logistics Manager

One of the biggest revolutions for the shipping and logistics industry came over 60 years ago in the form of containerization that transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD (unit load device) was born. Mr. Ramez Naam. We all want cheap energy.

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3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone

The Logistics of Logistics

Breakbulk cargo or general cargo is a term that covers a great variety of goods that must be loaded individually, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain. Unit loads of items secured to a pallet or skid are also used. Typical equipment includes conveyors, cranes, industrial trucks.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Fredrick Taylor, who wrote The Principles of Scientific Management in 1911 and is considered the father of industrial engineering, focused his early research on how to improve manual loading processes. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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Swissport Chooses Lödige in Frankfurt

Airfreight Logistics

Lödige Industries is to deliver a modern, fast and efficient cargo handling facility for Swissport’s new cargo terminal in Frankfurt Cargo City Süd. Construction of the new 2900 m² facility is well under way and Lödige Industries has commenced production of the cargo handling system at its manufacturing facilities in Germany and Rumania.

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Creating a Cleaner and Greener Logistics Industry

Airfreight Logistics

One of the biggest revolutions for the shipping and logistics industry came over 60 years ago in the form of containerization that transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD (unit load device) was born. Mr. Ramez Naam. We all want cheap energy.

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Racking Aids Warehouse Expansion

Logistics Business Magazine

a leading brand in grinding tool solutions for treating surfaces and cutting materials, has extended its logistics warehouse in Júndiz, Álava, Spain entrusting in the industrial storage specialist AR Racking for the advice, design and installation of the warehouse extension. PFERD-Rüggeberg S.A., Watch the video here.