Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. These are clear cut benefits.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

So, while simplicity of design is a worthwhile goal, investment of time and resources in comprehensive and detailed data analysis can never be a waste. Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Among the many notable presentations were the robotics solutions unveiled by Angelini Technologies – Fameccanica. Depax promises to significantly reduce manual labor in warehouses while increasing productivity.

Waste Reduction 49

Waste Reduction Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Sorting 49

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

Vendor Strategies 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends.

Inventory Reduction 121

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. Develop a comprehensive truckload strategy so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. Building the right truckload strategy for your business. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006.

Price Reduction 72

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction 72

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As peak season approaches, logistics professionals encounter a unique set of challenges: managing increased volumes, meeting tighter deadlines, and avoiding costly downtimes, all while upholding sustainability commitments. Are processes optimized to enhance performance while reducing waste?

Waste Reduction 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This strategic approach eliminates the necessity for hydrogen transportation and storage.

Modeling Software 126

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In an era where innovation meets necessity, the agricultural and pest management industries are turning their attention skyward. The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Optimization Software Waste Reduction 52

WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As e-commerce growth skyrockets, businesses must adapt to meet evolving customer expectations while managing complex operational challenges. This guide seeks to uncover the best practices that can enhance delivery efficiency, from core components to advanced strategies. Table of Contents [Open] [Close] What is Delivery Scheduling?

Optimization Software 52

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

Starting a waste management business in 2024 can be a lucrative and environmentally impactful venture. With the increasing focus on sustainability and proper waste disposal, there is a growing demand for efficient waste management services. What does a waste management business do?

Waste Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs simplify compliance by consolidating all necessary information in one place, reducing administrative burdens. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. AI and ML can analyze machine data from a manufacturing ERP to predict when equipment might fail, allowing for timely maintenance and reducing downtime. Generative AI can also be used for information summarization.

ERP 52

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

When these signs are evident, firms often choose to outsource rather than waste time developing their own remedies. Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. Flexibility andScalability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

DS Smith, a leading global sustainable packaging company, has innovated DD Wrap as a brand-new sustainable shelf ready packaging design, to meet circular economy requirements while increasing supply chain efficiency and enhancing the in-store shopping experience. The DD Wrap packaging option was created by DS Smith’s design team.

Waste Reduction 47

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Compactor Management Company

JULY 20, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the non-hazardous materials and waste management hierarchy with the understanding that a universal waste management approach may not be appropriate for handling all materials and waste streams under every circumstance. What Is Waste Management Hierarchy?

Waste Reduction 40

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

The keyword for the day was ‘REDUCE’: reducing waste and minimizing impact while maintaining efficiency and production performance. The success of CID23 confirms our ongoing commitment to meeting customer needs and driving innovation in the 3D packaging sector.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

But let’s start with Cost Savings anyway: Expenses associated with paper, printing, reproduction, storage, filing, postage and document retrieval are all reduced or eliminated when you switch to transportation EDI transactions, lowering your transaction costs by at least 35%. for an order processed using EDI.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 9, 2021

Consumer demand is rising, and pallets are a key ingredient in meeting those demands. As economies begin to open, businesses are trying to reactivate their supply chains to meet considerable demand. However, the impact on the supply chain emphasizes the limited infrastructural capacity to meet the high demand in the post-COVID19 era.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 98

Compactor Management Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Industrial manufacturing firms dispose of the waste produced by their operations through a process called industrial waste management. When your business produces a significant amount of waste, it is crucial to implement an effective industrial waste management system to ensure it is responsible and environmentally friendly.

Waste Reduction 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Governments across the globe are urging businesses to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. In response, companies are taking sustainable leadership to new levels, with a particular focus on reducing their Scope 3 emissions to actively assist in supply chain decarbonisation.

Waste Reduction 57

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Again, these are changes that can add to your cost-to-serve, and, during your transition, you might not have had time to look for ways to reduce expenditure. Rework – due to errors.

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. Consider Downsizing Your Fleet Reducing fleet size might be the most drastic option for cost reduction, but it’s also the one likely to deliver the most significant savings.

Cost Reduction 91

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. Care for the environment: Businesses have a responsibility to cut back on carbon emissions, dispose of waste in a non-polluting way, and support environmental care programmes. You get the idea.

Waste Reduction 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As an asset on a company’s balance sheet, reduced inventory results in a higher return on assets. So if inventory costs money and negatively impacts cash flow, why not just reduce it? One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. The role of inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

Well, it starts with focusing on the areas and objectives that can meet your desired outcomes. Integrating labor management with a company's warehouse management system, can reduce these costs up to 30% by identifying areas of high performance as well as the comparable inefficiencies. Revise your labor scheduling strategy.

Material Savings 73

Material Savings Cost Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 73

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

With improved information sharing also comes greater communication between departments, reducing instances of duplicated work across the business. By automatically centralizing business functions and managing daily business activities, ERP reduces demand for costly resources and additional labour. Reduce your environmental impact.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 105

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

To meet the demands of the global logistics and e-commerce market, CMC pioneers solutions for right- sized packaging. CMC technology helps to reduce the cubic volume of each box by 40% on average and eliminate the use of plastic air pillows. CMC connects past, present and future.

Packaging 61

Packaging Waste Reduction Automation Cost Reduction 61

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

This article provides an inside look at today’s fresh supply chains around the world, and at how smart producers and retailers meet cool-chain challenges , especially as those chains increasingly span global distances and competitive markets expand. There’s simply no room for penny-pinching in this supply chain sector.

Supply Chain Design Software 71

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

Beginning mid-afternoon on Monday and continuing into Tuesday morning was “walk the process” – mainly looking at material flow, where things bunched up, and things that wasted people’s time (there was no shortage of that). After that presentation, though, John came in. (I’m Math was on our side.

Material Savings 195

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

So, while simplicity of design is a worthwhile goal, investment of time and resources in comprehensive and detailed data analysis can never be a waste. Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 98

WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2022

Reducing various business costs. If you are looking to go green and cut costs, here are 10 sustainability initiatives that can save your business money. Once the panels are installed, they can drastically reduce your electricity bills each month. This will reduce your carbon emissions while increasing efficiency.

Waste Reduction 52

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Read also: How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks Understanding Reverse Packaging Logistics Reverse packaging logistics is a crucial part of environmentally conscious waste management since it maximizes the life cycle of packaging materials while reducing its negative effects on the environment.

Sourcing Strategies 48

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales? Book a free consultation.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2022

One session that I found interesting was a presentation from Patrick Noonan, Chief Product Officer at SanMar. One tangible result of the feedback process was a move for the company to re-use boxes, thereby eliminating waste. Aside from these key areas, sustainability remains another important issue for Körber and its customers.

Waste Reduction 103

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. That’s all for this week.

Material Savings 119

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Leading Finnish logistics services provider Inex Partners Oy has partnered with SEE to enhance packaging automation, as part of its strategy to further improve efficiencies, customer satisfaction and capacity for managing sales peaks. An automated solution To achieve Inex’s goal, SEE specified its I-Pack® Void Reduction System.

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