The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

Recycling and composting count as positive carbon equivalents, and reduce your overall carbon footprint. Keep in mind that your customers don’t expect you to become carbon-neutral overnight, but they do want to see that you’re making an effort to reduce your impact on the environment. Let’s say your business sells jeans.

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Log-hub

MARCH 7, 2025

Raw materials are extracted, transformed into products, used, and eventually discarded. A circular economy , where materials are reused, repurposed, or recycled to create a more sustainable supply chain that minimizes waste and maximizes value. This model helps reduce e-waste while increasing product longevity. The solution?

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Conger

JANUARY 29, 2025

Automated material handling (AMH) is transforming logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. Businesses are replacing manual processes with automated material handling systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy. What Is an Automated Material Handling System?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. For years, supply chains have focused primarily on reducing costs, often prioritizing efficiency over resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

When you talk to companies that have implemented enterprise or supply chain applications, executives will usually admit that they have under-invested in training and preparing users to use the new technology. Change management was not solely focused on suppliers, buyers, and material managers all had to change how they operated.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2011 carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and logistics technology vendors have looked to CarrierDirect to deliver the efficiency, strategy, go-to-market plans, and technology that will elevate their business above their competition. Raw material shortages and cost increases. CarrierDirect clients include Werner, J.B. Port congestion.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We also partner with your company to build and deliver effective training materials, drive adoption throughout an organization, and provide basic customer support. Use technology as a way to reduce cost, streamline the process, and deliver a better customer experience. Key Takeaways: Different and Better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2025

This facility will produce material for electric vehicle (EV) battery anodes, reducing reliance on Chinese imports. Novonix is also collaborating with local educational institutions to create STEM-focused training programs and offer employment opportunities to disadvantaged groups.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Simply defined, reverse logistics generally refers to the process of managing the flow of goods, products, or materials from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer. In a manufacturing plant, reverse logistics performance is tied to the money or materials that can be recovered cost-effectively from the returned product.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Safety in factories is paramount—here are some material handling tips for factory workers. So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling. It is common to see workers handling or moving materials in a factory. The dangers of improper handling, storing or moving materials are plenty.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

RTITB has released updated training materials to help improve rider-operated Pivot Steer truck safety through high-quality training. We have seen a 23% increase in demand for Pivot Steer training compared to before the pandemic,” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director for RTITB.

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WorkWave

JUNE 11, 2021

Choosing to partner with the right suppliers and vendors can help your pest control company save on core business expenses, including the chemicals and materials that you use every day. Beyond helping your company to operate efficiently, the right partner will advocate for your business to help you reduce expenses in more direct ways.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By implementing an ERP system, manufacturers can harness the power of streamlined processes and automation to reduce wastage and costs, improve productivity and increase communication. With centralized information sharing also comes greater collaboration between departments, reducing the problem of duplicated work.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to forklift safety training. By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. OSHA’s training requirements. Where to get forklift operator training. How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 18, 2025

Inefficient use of space: Wasted space means higher storage costs and reduced capacity. Donate, recycle, or dispose of obsolete inventory, broken equipment, and outdated materials. Implement clear safety protocols and provide regular training. Tips for Organizing Your Warehouse 1.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

Materials Handling 74

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

The sector views blockchain’s secure, immutable and decentralized features as a way to help reduce maintenance costs, increase aircraft availability, and minimize errors in tracking aircraft parts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Lean provides a turnkey solution to staffing challenges using a proven process that will improve profits while reducing employee costs. Lean ensures that your satellite office in Colombia is staffed with highly educated, English speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems.

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In material handling, efficiency and adaptability are essential. From pallet forks to specialized clamps, these attachments streamline operations, improve safety, and reduce product damage. These attachments help make your operation safe and efficient in material handling tasks.

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Conger

MARCH 24, 2025

Forklifts are crucial for material handling, yet purchasing them outright can be costly. Consider the following factors to determine the best option for your company: Material Handling Requirements : Assess the type and volume of materials you need to handle, as well as the frequency of use.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In the podcast interview, Nick provides strategies for developing, marketing, and implementing freight technology that will be sticky. We also partner with your company to build and deliver effective training materials, drive adoption throughout an organization, and provide basic customer support. About Nick Dangles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Offering a discounted membership in the days leading up to Prime Day is another way Walmart has been stepping up its effort to woo customers over from the e-commerce giant. In it, Lidl outlined such efforts as reducing scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse-gas emissions by 63% by the end of 2022 as it works toward a 70% reduction by 2030.

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

By carefully planning and scheduling maintenance before issues arise, businesses can avoid interruptions and reduce costs associated with emergency repairs and downtime. Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Let’s dive in!

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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. It refers to material in either liquid or granular, particulate form, as a mass of relatively small solids, such as petroleum, grain, coal, or gravel. Rail transport utilizes freight trains to haul cargo.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Furthermore, compared with the 64% of the companies with commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, only 36% set time-bound, quantitative targets — and only a quarter of those targets work toward reducing emissions by at least 25% by 2020. “We 32% of companies conduct materiality assessments — a huge leap from just 7 % in 2014.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diversifying your supplier base can help mitigate the impact of disruptions and ensure a steady flow of materials. Here are some strategies to consider: Develop Contingency Plans: Having a plan in place for various scenarios, including potential tariff increases, can help you respond quickly and effectively to disruptions.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Is Our Warehouse Lighting Energy Efficient? Are We Lighting Our Warehouse Spaces Unnecessarily?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2019

Ann and Joe Lynch have a sales coaching/training program that helps transportation and logistics professionals sell more services. Specialize in a certain market segment like e-commerce or hazardous materials transportation, which will make you an expert in the industry. Please explain the term “bring your A game”.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

MTS Logistics recently held an educational environmental training and cleanup event on the beach in Izmir, Turkey. Our first aim was to include more children into our Clean Oceans Project and training this year as we are passing the torch to Gen Z and Millennials, the caretakers of our future.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 2, 2023

These common mistakes when shipping hazardous materials can end up costing your business a lot of money. Shipping hazardous materials have very little room for mistakes but very large consequences if done incorrectly. These are the most common mistakes companies make when shipping hazardous materials.

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Conger

MARCH 26, 2025

On the other hand, renting offers flexibility and convenience, with maintenance typically included, saving you time and unexpected expenses. Here are the main benefits: Cost Efficiency Reduced Upfront Costs: Pay only for the rental periods you need, freeing up capital for other investments. Can you extend the rental if needed?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Reporting to keep the inventory strategy fresh and supporting the goals of the organization. Is a replenishment strategy needed? Investing time to construct an optimal flow of material in the warehouse will reduce unneeded steps. It also decreases the opportunity for errors with that reduced handling.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

My response was that I have a copy of Toyota teaching materials for a problem solving course. Because it is easier to develop and deliver those general class materials than it is to develop managers into coaches and leaders. ” In Toyota Kata world we have reduced those questions down to the critical few in the Coaching Kata.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Situation Companies are increasingly confronted with complex planning scenarios due to predictable events such as mergers and acquisitions, category expansions, supplier changes, and distribution evolution, as well as disruptive events including demand volatility, material shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical surprises.

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