The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Steve is the Vice President of Partnerships at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. His skills include sales and operations, market expansion, and serving as an advisor, while also being fluent in Spanish.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Reducing dependency on fossil fuels can mitigate these risks and improve operational predictability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

is redefining transportation by integrating IoT sensors into vehicles, fundamentally shifting fleet operations. For instance, Summit Materials uses the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud across its 4,000-vehicle fleet, centralizing data on fuel usage, emissions, and diagnostics to improve fuel efficiency and advance sustainability goals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 2, 2023

Ryan is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group which offers a nearshore/offshore model to establish remote satellite offices in Latin America and the Philippines, allowing businesses to build mission-critical teams in just 3-5 weeks to meet customer expectations and accomplish more. They have worked with over 500 satisfied U.S.-based

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Erez enjoy meeting and learning new cultures and can speak Hebrew (native), English & Thai fluently and he is at a beginner level in Japanese. Maersk is a Danish shipping company, active in ocean and inland freight transportation and associated services, such as supply chain management and port operation. About Maersk.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The 3PL’s capacity procurement team utilizes a proprietary qualification process to identify and contract the highest quality providers to operate within its network. Suppliers who do not meet the minimum OTIF service level are often fined by the retailer. Operational problems. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

3PL Central is the leader in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions built to meet the unique needs of the 3PL warehousing community. To ensure their 3PL fulfillment customers are successful using their software, 3PL Central invests in training and development. About 3PL Central. Micro-fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chuck started his career as a United States Air Force instructor pilot, first teaching young men and women to fly at undergraduate pilot training in Lubbock Texas, and then flying the C-130 Hercules in Frankfurt, Germany and Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Chuck is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy. About HDVI.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

With more than 89 years of transportation management experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation companies in the country with 300 operations and 6,000 team members. At Ruan, drivers receive ongoing safety training, full benefits after 60 days, and are recognized through several awards programs.

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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 meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 19, 2021

Twice a year we had a “PT” (Physical Training, I think) test that consisted of measured performance on five “events.” We were capable of breaking 12 minutes – not competitive times in a track meet, but respectable. As the operation is streamlined, the same effort is able to accomplish more.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

It requires a multi-stakeholder approach to ensure today’s ERP channel professionals – as well as future specialists – have the skills to meet the needs of manufacturing industry customers. Reskill, upskill and train. It is this approach that takes upskilling and training one step further.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

About Norton Transport Norton Transport is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing reliable driveaway and truckaway services for over 20 years. Norton Transport also provides customized services to meet the specific needs of its customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bourque Logistics, the leader in rail logistics systems, and AllTranstek, the leader in rail asset management services, have combined operations to provide a complete and unified offering to rail shippers, railcar owners, and their railcar maintenance providers.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

To illustrate, an automated gantry crane is capable of both stacking and transporting containers to a truck or train. Automated gantry cranes may be operated either by software or by a worker situated in a remote location, who is responsible for guiding containers onto a truck chassis or train.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

This is particularly so if management sets a big, hairy, audacious goal and motivates employees to strive to meet the challenge. They may have a bonus system for total dollars saved, but this ignores value—and profit—that has been created through meeting, or even beating, the challenge. The Key to it all: Training. percent.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

The company operates from 300 locations nationwide and employs over 5,500 team members. Bulk food carriers like Ruan must meet a higher standard in areas like driver training, licensing, weighing & sampling, and food safety. Key Takeaways: Successful Bulk Food Transport.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

The company operates from 300 locations nationwide and employs over 5,500 team members. Bulk food carriers like Ruan must meet a higher standard in areas like driver training, licensing, weighing & sampling, and food safety. Key Takeaways: Successful Bulk Food Transport.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unfortunately, Trinity’s Agent Program isn’t designed to train someone to be a Freight Agent.  To make the transition, we require that you have experience in these areas: building a business through sales pricing out shipments carrier procurement operations knowledge an understanding of the freight market. Ready to Get Started?  

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We developed a comprehensive Roadmap to integrate AI tools into our operations, a journey that began this month with our HubSpot implementation. This year, we’ve invested in training across all departments, empowering our people to leverage the latest tools and best practices to serve you better.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

The 3PL’s capacity procurement team utilizes a proprietary qualification process to identify and contract the highest quality providers to operate within its network. Suppliers who do not meet the minimum OTIF service level are often fined by the retailer. Operational problems. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry.

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IFS Blogs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Implementing a differentiation strategy enables companies to stand out in a competitive market and meet evolving customer expectations. Operational Efficiency : Integrating CRM with existing logistics software enhances data visibility and streamlines processes , resulting in better decision-making and resource utilization.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

It is an essential task to ensure the quality and efficiency of a company’s logistics operations. In this article, we will learn about 7 tips that can help you choose the best carrier to meet your company’s needs. Therefore, it is important to be aware of several factors that go beyond the price charged by the company.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

The obvious way to improve RONA is to improve operations and optimize processes to create maximum customer value for any given level of capital investment. They realized then that Boeing had to transform itself from an engineering company focused solely on meeting engineering challenges to one focused on meeting the needs of the customers.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

For customers, it shows up in our dedication to communicating honestly and providing complete supply chain transparency via our software systems to drive improved operational performance. So you must cross-train your teams, constantly test your systems, and build contingency plans for both volume spikes and valleys; that’s critical.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. However, a forklift in the wrong hands can be dangerous, which is why proper training and a deep understanding of the equipment is essential. In this article, we will cover how to operate a forklift and the training required to do so.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. The manufacturing workforce is expected to acquire the necessary skills to be able to solve problems and meet customer expectations. Manufacturing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DHL employs predictive analytics to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, allowing the company to reduce inventory costs and meet customer needs. These solutions demonstrate how AI can improve efficiency across all company sizes, allowing even small operations to keep pace with industry demands.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Logistics Challenges and How to Overcome Them Let’s break down the most common logistics problems and how you can resolve them to improve your operations. Navigating logistics can feel like solving a puzzle where each piece needs to fit perfectly for smooth operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. He suggested that businesses are more likely to prosper if they focus on meeting the needs of customers, instead of selling products. The first thing for any 3PL to do is to understand the nature of its market and the need it meets.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This means developing supplier evaluation frameworks that include carbon metrics, working together on joint emission reduction projects, and incentivising suppliers to meet or beat carbon targets. Warehouse Energy Warehouse operations today offer big opportunities for carbon emission reduction through facility management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

NASDAQ: MANH) today announced the findings of its 2024 ‘State of Warehouse Operations’ research in association with Vanson Bourne, highlighting the current challenges and key opportunities ahead for the sector. Manhattan Associates Inc. The full report can be read here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This involves identifying the systems, assets, data, and capabilities that are critical to the business’s operations, as well as the threats and vulnerabilities that could affect them.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks. As long as the control meets the required criteria, the company is granted Type 1 compliance.

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