Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2017

Almost by definition, every project is different — different suppliers, different materials and components, different locations and product flows, and different requirements and constraints. Hennecke will be presenting this case study there, so make sure you don’t miss it!

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As the long- standing intralogistics supplier, STILL is ahead of the game with a smart brand orientation, an expanded product portfolio and a focus on customised solutions. In addition, the range of warehouse technology products is to be expanded. This product range is to be successively expanded into a complete product portfolio.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Understanding Last-Mile Logistics Last-mile logistics refers to the final step of the delivery process where products reach their destination, typically the customers door. In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 2, 2020

Something I have observed in the past is that each KataCon seems to take on an informal theme of its own – a common thread or feeling that is established more by the participants than the presenters. When I listen to presentations, I am more likely to take down notes of what thoughts or insights I take away than the actual content.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

That sounds like an understatement given the fact the one study found the demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by six to one, and the U.S. A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero The Deloitte study inquired about the level of satisfaction companies currently have with their employees’ leadership skills.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Optimized production scheduling enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data. The report assesses the importance of 37 materials to the automotive and electronics industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks for those materials at industry levels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

With reduced carbon emissions, financial savings, increased sustainability credentials, improved productivity, enhanced employee experience – the benefits of transitioning to an electric fleet are undeniable. In fact, many businesses are presented with multiple barriers when they begin to adopt EV that can sometimes halt the process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released the results of a consumer sentiment study of ecommerce home delivery. Ecommerce and home delivery present opportunities and challenges to retailers and logistics organisations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 3, 2024

For the purpose of the study, we define mobile warehouse robotics as load-carrying vehicles that travel under their own control with a level of autonomy adequate to perform intended tasks based on the current state and sensing without human intervention. The update to the mobile warehouse robotics market report has been. You may find it here.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Deploying the technology investment with temperature and time-sensitive food-products, in an accelerated timeline, presented many challenges. The post Case Study: InterChange Group appeared first on Camelot 3PL Software. Video of the InterChange Cold Storage Operation. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

Innovation Labs are continuing to pop up, emphasizing the need for companies to invest in innovation to foster creative new solutions and products. According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. Smart Parts.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . That 2019 study on the state of industrial AR trends estimated that 68% of enterprise AR initiatives could go into production within 12 months.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Inventory Management Effective inventory management ensures that products are available to meet customer demand without overstocking. Demand Forecasting Accurate demand forecasting is vital for meeting customer needs and planning production. Matrices can model stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock across multiple locations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Negativity in the workplace hurts worker productivity and costs money. Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 days of productivity a year versus an average 3.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. The company will attain this goal by having operations that are significantly less carbon intensive and by producing products that are significantly better for the environment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year.

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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. The risks associated with chemical manufacturing include the storage and transportation of raw materials, finished products, and waste. Celanese is an exception.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. The report uncovers common barriers to creating useful costing systems and presents a solution that more closely aligns the supply chain and accounting and finance business units.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The actual consequence was a small delay, with no impact on production. All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan. Asking for help? An admission of failure or incompetence.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments. Barraco is Director, Global Product Marketing, at Amber Road.

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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 Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

CKF Systems utilises ABB high speed robots to help customer perfectly pick and pack snack product. The system is helping them to produce, pack and distribute a steady supply of their product to the UK’s supermarkets. The system is helping them to produce, pack and distribute a steady supply of their product to the UK’s supermarkets.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Product attributes: Product sizes, weights, and other relevant characteristics. Demand variability: The patterns of demand for each product. Labour productivity: Efficiency and productivity of picking, packing, and shipping activities. Customer order history: Historical customer order volumes and frequencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. The business impact at this stage is knowing where a truck is; if it is going to be late, you can change the production schedule, or bring in a standby driver as needed. It also means you can invoice suppliers earlier since they know the product has arrived.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2017

As Maurice Conti has said in one of his presentations , we have arrived to the augmented era, in which Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing gains a new role. But the future holds a new era where artificial intelligence in manufacturing will come up with its own designs, its own ideas, its own products. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Pactiv) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. John Langley, a supply chain professor at Penn State University and founder of the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

According to the “The Total Economic Impact of Blue Yonder Luminate,” a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Blue Yonder , Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based solutions do just that. The financial analysis from the study found that companies had a net present value (NPV) of $59.79m and a return on investment (ROI) of 394%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes the best of our blog and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Looking for a software provider for Business Analytics, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Production Planning & Scheduling or SC Network Design? It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break! .

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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! Provide customers and suppliers with accurate information about your products in real-time. Annoyed yet? Speed up processes.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Similarly, a 2021 study from McKinsey showed that just 19% of companies that had adopted Industry 4.0 What it all led to was inefficiencies in decision making: When you rely on manual systems, you can never have total confidence in the information you’re presented with as a decision-maker. view of the production processes.

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