The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Background: I wrote an article appearing in the current (October 2017) issue of AME Target Magazine (page 20) that profiles two very different organizations that have both seen really positive shifts in their culture. And yes, my wife pointed out the misspelling “continous” on the magazine cover.). Mark’s Word Quibble.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So far the Mitsubishi forklifts are meeting all expectations.”. The post Case Study: Mitsubishi EDiA Electric Forklift On a Roll appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The key thing for us was to make sure that the trucks were going to do what we needed them to do.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This recognition fuels my motivation to innovate cold chain solutions with technology, meeting evolving industry demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Im grateful to my mentors for their guidance and to our customer and vendor partners for their collaboration. Learn more at [link].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 12, 2022

Warehouse workers in the US value technology so much that they are willing to take a pay cut and switch jobs to use tech to help them do their jobs better, according to market study insights by Lucas Systems. Other market study insights: Workers want to stay with their employer but feel improvements are necessary to make their jobs easier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

To further streamline the process, drive efficiency and meet ongoing demand, a 20,000ft2 marquee was erected to hold two hours’ worth of stock that could be replenished on an on-going basis. The post Case Study: The Building of NHS Nightingale appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Parts of the process.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Forbes magazine cites a study by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) that determined over 9,000 trade shows were held in 2019, contributing to over 100 billion dollars in US GDP. Let us be your partner in your next international auto event.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The shipping industry is required to meet emissions and efficiency standards and despite the push to meet these requirements, the shipping industry is still a major contributor to global carbon emissions. Jane has been featured on sites like Renewable Energy Magazine, Manufacturing.net, and Nation of Change.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate , in partnership with independent advisory firm Oxford Economics has released an updated study on the economic impact of its global operations. The study is the third to be conducted by Oxford Economics – the first was published in 2017 and followed up in 2020.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Annual reviews, regular meetings to discuss goals for growth and opportunities for stretch assignments also help women to move forward. Conference & Expo. Like this kind of content?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Multinational logistics software company Transporeon has compiled a report, The Road to Net Zero , following a series of expert interviews with supply chain leaders who share their outlook on how we can meet the EU’s goal to be climate neutral by 2050, as well as focus on immediate steps for today and tomorrow.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The new recruits are starting their training and study periods in six apprenticeships and three dual study programmes. “We need competent, smart and innovative skilled employees to successfully meet future business challenges ranging from energy and sustainability to new technologies in the field of automation and robotics. “At

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this case study, STILL UK, part of the global materials handling player, explains how it set about winning safety and compliance certifications: STILL in the UK has 220 employees and offers a full range of materials handling equipment along with nationwide service coverage. Aiming High.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With a presence in 35 different markets, the Danish company has a new 11,000 sq m operations centre to meet the growth experienced in recent years. The post Fashion group DK Company gets new racking appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

“The combination of the established Setlog solution OSCA CSR for mapping and controlling all supply chain partners with the in-depth expertise of the Loening team enables even companies with little knowledge in the area of CSR to meet the requirements of upcoming due diligence laws and related obligations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

The PickMaster vision system is also programmed to reject any product that does not meet the correct size and shape specification, or which are overlapping and may not be cooked properly. The post Case Study: CKF Systems Robots Pick Fragile Snack Product at High Speed appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The post Case Study: Good Day at the Office for System Store Solutions appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The move to Kempston provided Workstories a perfect opportunity to create the optimum storage and working environment and chose Ashford, Kent-based System Store Solutions as its partner for the project.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Both the system architecture and the multi-layered security design, its defined procedures, the software and drone hardware meet all the requirements for this cybersecurity standard. HHLA Sky’s product development process also meets all normative requirements in each of the eight areas. Secure UAV operation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. Ive seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine that no one reads. Remember what the K stands for!

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A recent study of 8,000 European and North American consumers found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of consumers experienced delivery problems in the October–December 2021 holiday shopping period. The post Home Delivery: Competitive Difference appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. www.descartes.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

Now a customised application was needed to meet all of the customer’s specifications. The promising solution clearly meets the needs of the staff at the HANSA-FLEX sites in Geisenfeld and Bremen. ” The post Case Study: From Manual to Industry 4.0 in One Year appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In cooperation with the editors of ‘TSL Biznes’ magazine, two conferences, ‘Transport Meetings’ and ‘TSL Green Day’, will also be prepared, which will take place on 7 and 8 November on the stage in Hall 4. Online registration is possible until 6 November 2023 via this registration form.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

With the increasing demand in the offshore wind sector, this vessel will be able to meet the operational demands for the installation of next-generation windmill infrastructure thanks to its optimised deck layout. The study will be verified through an external auditor and reported in DP World’s 2022 Annual and ESG Reports.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The study’s economic impact model found that activities carried out by customers operating across the entire Prologis UK portfolio, which includes 22 Prologis Parks in the Midlands, South East and London, make a significant contribution to the national economy , with goods flowing through the buildings equivalent to approximately 2.6%

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2023

Retail Challenges The benchmark identified the following common challenges in retailers’ efforts to adopt this new model: Personalisation – Retailers must be able to identify shopper intent and curate a personalised experience that meets their expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

The study, which surveyed 10,000 consumers across Europe including 2,000 UK consumers, shows the impact that the recent pandemic will have on consumer demand in the long-term. The post Pandemic Reshaping Last-mile Delivery Expectations appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition to the duty and inventory considerations, shorter supply chains without emissions from trans- Pacific boats, nearshoring companies will more easily meet climate and ESG goals. Any customers that were on the fence about nearshoring are off it now, Schara said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

and the future of manufacturing, the power of partnerships and the route to net zero in a series of panel discussions, keynote speeches and in-depth case studies across the three-day event aimed at showcasing the benefits of automation to UK manufacturers. Day 1 – The power of partnerships.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Designed to deliver enhanced logistics efficiency, hygiene and sustainability for today’s challenged retail supply chains, the Maxinest E-tail also meets the needs of the growing micro-fulfilment sector. The post E-Commerce Returnable Tote Solution appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, according to Descartes’ 2023 consumer sentiment study on home delivery sustainability , a sizable 41% of respondents indicated they regularly or always make purchasing decisions based upon the product or company’s environmental impact. The demand for eco-friendly products and environmentally responsible companies is on the rise.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Helly Hansen thus benefits from a modern fleet which meets its requirements and provides an optimum logistics framework for the coming years. “We worked together with UniCarriers to study aspects such as how we could make our employees’ workstations as ergonomic as possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Sitma has always kept a close eye on sustainability and has been leading the way in studying solutions to reduce the environmental impact deriving from the use of its machines. This has beneficial repercussions on the environment and is also an important commercial tool, as it meets the demands of the market and end users.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Urban logistics facilities are expected to expand by 40 per cent over the next four years, but only a quarter of local authorities have policies to deal with the demand, according to a study by planning consultant Lichfields. www.logisticsmanager.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2019

They are designed to meet their customers’ individual needs, whether that be crush resistant, dynamic loading and vibration, radial compression, rigid or malleable materials. The post Case Study: Materials Handling to Maximize Heavy-Duty Application appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

However we were never really happy with the system and from a health and safety perspective, it was no longer meeting our requirements. As the weight increases, the scissor lift lowers the pallet incrementally to meet the start of the powered roller conveyor. On average, each pallet holds 42 bales. Minimal downtime during installation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

A 2023 study of over 8,000 consumers across 10 geographies, including the UK, central Europe and North America reviewed the state of ecommerce and home delivery performance. What is the difference of opinion relating to deliveries generationally? Does Gen X expect something different to Gen Z? What about Millennials and Boomers?

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