The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The second case study was about Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland , and I want to go into a little more depth here about an element that has, so far, been a keystone to the positive changes they are seeing. Sara Abshari and Eileen Jaskuta are presenting the Meritus story at the AME conference next week (October 9, 2017).

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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. A World Economic Forum study found that the top 10 skills for the next decade include essential human skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and people management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nevertheless, Mr. Ellison presented a fascinating vision centered on how technology can be used to digitally disrupt a 10,000-year-old industry. At last year’s CloudWorld, Oracle presented their vision for transforming the healthcare industry by applying AI to vast amounts of anonymized patient record data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A 2013 study by TalkTo estimated that the average American spends between 10 and 20 minutes each week listening to pan flute music, that is the equivalent of 13 hours per year or 43 days in a lifetime! Real-time integration also allows you to manage your data on one system, maintaining a single source of the truth. Annoyed yet?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. The collection of vital data, such as rates and route options, allows the TMS to present the data in an easy to understand format so that logistics managers make the best decision possible about transportation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

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. A small team was putting lables on racks and bringing product into the warheouse for a mock go live while working to maintain social distancing and proper sanitizing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. How data is created, used, and maintained must be standardized. Celanese is an exception. Data should be created once and move seamlessly, in real-time, to where needed.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. Infographic: The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Eccles argued that ‘no problem presents more difficulty than trying to determine in advance the most efficient balance of logistics resources and combat forces that will be needed for any campaign’. [2] In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As reported by Rafter, “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration maintains a truck registry through the Motor Carrier Management Information System. The report, “Truck Driving Jobs: Are They Headed for Rapid Elimination?” In other words, how do you create a long-term, win-win relationship?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology.

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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 because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. A 2021 study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) predicts that 2.1 We’ve moved slowly in this area.”.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. The distributor maintains the inventory plan. The manufacturer is responsible for creating and maintaining the inventory plan. Then we select the item to be studied.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Like the couple who needs to get home to relieve their babysitter, shippers under pressure to maintain supply chain velocity are forced to pay the premium for expedited transportation. As part of a blind study performed by UltraShipTMS, data was culled from three discrete shippers who’d been using this strategy and tool.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 24, 2023

In this work, it is affirmed that the countries with higher incomes and, therefore, a modern agricultural sector, generates less food waste during the production process; however, it has been verified in local studies or regions than those countries did generate significant waste.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. ” If a recession occurs, he hopes it will be short.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

Peter Vrhovec Laux ( Miebach Consulting ) presented on Integrated Network Design, emphasizing the importance of strategic network optimization. His insights highlighted how well-structured network design can significantly impact long-term business success, with case studies demonstrating up to an 8.8% STILL CURIOUS?

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Log-hub

JANUARY 24, 2025

Peter Vrhovec Laux ( Miebach Consulting ) presented on Integrated Network Design, emphasizing the importance of strategic network optimization. His insights highlighted how well-structured network design can significantly impact long-term business success, with case studies demonstrating up to an 8.8% STILL CURIOUS?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

There will still be a workforce needed to maintain those driverless vehicles or costs associated with maintenance done by the manufacturer or a 3rd party. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

A study carried out by ARC Advisory Group has found that the demand for TMS applications has been growing steadily over the years. Developers are moving toward cloud-based systems, which are cheaper to implement and maintain. When that becomes a reality, users will no longer have to worry about costly integration.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This paper presents the exemplar concept of national support as an approach upon which a future civil-military relationship in Australia is based. Relationships would be maintained with allies and international support provides to complement support and sustainment available nationally.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

This is particularly difficult at Nampak, a business that aims to produce 350 tons of glass per day while managing different production processes for different bottle types and maintaining customer service at a profitable level. The interview below summarizes how Nampak tackled this challenge. We can get decision-making a lot more quickly.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Exhibitors from nearly every sector of the industry are coming to LogiMAT 2024 to present their latest products and solutions for ergonomically optimized intralogistics processes, healthy workplaces, and injury prevention. The intralogistics industry has not been spared the ravaging effects of demographic change and labor shortages.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In all cases, your pricing strategy is instrumental in maintaining realistic profit margins, ensuring your business remains competitive without incurring unsustainable losses. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits. Cost-to-serve analysis arms you with that data, strengthening your position in price discussions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

If you are using warehouse simulation as an improvement tool to current operations, the first step is to create an exact computer model of your present end-to-end processes. By feeding these predictive insights into a simulation model, you will be able to better maintain performance levels and direct capital expenditure.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

We are also tasked with building and maintaining the company’s centralized network design capability. We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. Yes, Maersk maintains valuable real-time information and market strength to shape pricing. Maersk Growth Case study. Maersk Flow.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

Back in 2017, the Click & Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study revealed that nearly one third of shoppers made an online purchase and subsequently picked their order up at a store during the 2016 holiday season. Fast forward to 2020, where in-store pickup increased by over 554% YOY in May.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Seven technicians maintain and repair machinery at the company’s factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire – which recently took delivery of its tenth injection-moulding machine – while four employees in the toolroom produce and service tools to meet production requirements. One of the apprentices at Georg Utz Ltd is Shaun Batty’s son, Finley.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

The focus of the event was on nurturing talent within the company, providing a day of study and in-depth analysis to showcase innovations in an industry that has persevered despite recent challenges and discovered opportunities for growth and improvement.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

This is particularly difficult at Nampak, a business that aims to produce 350 tons of glass per day while managing different production processes for different bottle types and maintaining customer service at a profitable level. The interview below summarizes how Nampak tackled this challenge. We can get decision-making a lot more quickly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Heat, humidity, dust, abrasion – producing soft, hygienic paper is tough business and having equipment that can perform continuously in this environment is crucial to maintaining productivity. To mark the occasion, Avesco presented Kimberly-Clark with a symbolic key, artfully woven by a local baker.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Email Marketing Email marketing is a crucial tool for pest control companies as it enables them to generate leads, maintain relationships with customers, and drive repeat traffic. Furthermore, email marketing allows pest control companies to maintain relationships with existing customers. Get Started With Pest Control Software!

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2020

You can do this in the form of case studies or by encouraging user-generated content. It may seem like case studies only happen in the corporate world, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Perfection is not the name of the game on social media, but authenticity is. . Sharing your customers’ stories is also very powerful.

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