ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Optimized Truck Utilization Empty space in a truck is wasted money. The Real-World Impact of Smart Logistics Case Study: Neiman Marcuss Cross-Docking Transformation Neiman Marcus, the luxury retailer, revamped its logistics strategy by increasing its cross-docking operations from just 5% to an impressive 65%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. Loop’s services can provide businesses with a number of benefits, including: Reduced costs: By identifying waste and inefficiency in their supply chains, businesses can save money on procurement and improve their bottom line.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 26, 2019

Despite many attempts from a variety of organizations to apply various technologies to cut down on food waste, the problem persists. A recent study from BCG reports the problem is especially acute for produce. In all, 46% of total produce is lost each year, according to BCG. In all, it estimates some 1.6

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

Marubeni Corporation, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, and JGC JAPAN CORPORATION have agreed to jointly conduct a feasibility study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and sales in Japan through the use of industrial and municipal waste, including plastic waste. Japan Airlines Co.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. Let’s not waste it. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. AI-enhanced quality control prevents defective goods from reaching distribution networks, minimizing waste.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

This means faster deliveries, lower costs, and less wasted space for everyone involved. They act as a matchmaking service, connecting retailers and brokers with the best carriers in their area based on real-time capacity on box trucks.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 7, 2025

From recyclable and compostable packaging materials to optimising shipping processes to reduce waste, we work together to minimise environmental impact. Ottawa Logistics Fulfillment aligns with Firebelly Teas eco-conscious mission by using compostable packaging, optimizing shipping routes, and implementing waste reduction strategies.

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Compactor Management Company

MAY 29, 2020

Zero waste is the goal for those hoping to leave a smaller carbon footprint. How can 68% of the earth’s population that lives in urban areas reduce their waste? Here are seven tips for an eco-friendlier, waste-free apartment. ” Separate Your Waste. The First Step. Herbs and Green Plants.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

In the late 1980s and early 1990s Colin Fox, an early consultant in the world of flow production, had led a series of study missions to Japan that engaged Boeing’s top 100 or so leaders. These study missions were quite eye-opening for the participants. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value. Customer-driven.

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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

Delayed decision-making: Teams waste time manually gathering and cleaning data. Industry Examples of Breaking Data Silos Cleaning Industry A university case study revealed that a cleaning service provider struggled with inconsistent scheduling and supply tracking across multiple locations.

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WorkWave

APRIL 19, 2019

The Compost Crew is an organic waste collector for residents and businesses in the DC metro area and Baltimore, MD. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the composting market is growing fast as people, communities and local authorities are thinking more about the social and ecological impact of dealing with excess organic waste.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 27, 2022

If it is so obvious that the lack of time, the fear that our lives will end, is the great incentive for the great advances in society, why do we assume that wasting time is normal. London Eye: 2.5 hours Anne Frank House (Amsterdam): 2.5 hours Eiffel Tower (Paris): 2 hours St.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There are many ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies in transportation management, and in our latest installment of “Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence,” Jeff Bishop, Category Manager Transportation and Logistics.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 5, 2021

Furthermore, they usually get into a long term contract with Waste Management Services or local haulers with fixed prices for waste management. A recent study reveals that solid waste management’s industry share is projected to witness a 2.3% Downsize Waste-Hauling Costs. Check your Waste Bill for Fees.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 5, 2021

Furthermore, they usually get into a long term contract with Waste Management Services or local haulers with fixed prices for waste management. A recent study reveals that solid waste management’s industry share is projected to witness a 2.3% Downsize Waste-Hauling Costs. Check your Waste Bill for Fees.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 5, 2021

Furthermore, they usually get into a long term contract with Waste Management Services or local haulers with fixed prices for waste management. A recent study reveals that solid waste management’s industry share is projected to witness a 2.3% Downsize Waste-Hauling Costs. Check your Waste Bill for Fees.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product?specific This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 24, 2023

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

We had case studies, exercises, all in an effort to teach people to be better problem solvers. If you don’t then you are wasting their time and your money sending them to that class. .” They teach “problem solving” courses so people can learn to do this properly.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

So now we know what a blog is but why is manufacturing blogging a great idea and not a waste of time: To Help People. Google 'percent of B2B purchases that start with a search' and you'll see many studies showing that the number is somewhere around 66% to 93%, and many of these surveys are a year or two old.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

We’ve embarked on a demurrage project to look at where we’re having inefficiencies in our loading and delivery processes causing us to waste a truck driver’s time. The post BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the same time, their customers – primarily the manufacturers and retailers – are wasting no time urging their 3PL logistic providers to integrate these technologies into their service. The EFT study revealed that 19.2% However, not everyone in the study by EFT is so skeptical of drone delivery. 3D Printing.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

One of the big issues currently is that of ocean waste. A 2015 study concluded that the ocean contains an estimated 150 million tons of plastic, with 8 million tons added annually, which is roughly equivalent to a garbage truckload dumped in it every minute.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2020

Marubeni Corporation, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, and JGC JAPAN CORPORATION have agreed to jointly conduct a feasibility study on… The post Feasibility Study on Production and Sales of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from Plastic and Other Waste Materials – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Kroger’s foundation is funding food waste research. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has teamed up with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to launch the Food Waste Challenge.

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Trimble

JANUARY 12, 2023

But daily planning, scheduling, and routing tasks were becoming increasingly complex, introducing operational inefficiencies, and wasting valuable time. Read the complete case study to see how Appian, a comprehensive, cloud-based suite of highly configurable, end-to-end delivery and logistics tools, helped Iplex optimize their operation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Eliminate All Waste in the Supply Chain So That Only Value Remains. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 5, 2020

Supply chains that are less wasteful, use materials that are recyclable, leave a smaller carbon footprint, and more. A circular supply chain is a supply chain that is geared around reusing its ostensible waste materials as well as its returns. The circular economy is waste-free and resilient by design. Why is it Important?

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Compactor Management Company

AUGUST 20, 2019

This potent tool is especially beneficial for the waste management industry since people over the world, today are more aware regarding environment conservation than ever before. So if your waste management business hasn’t yet explored what social media has to offer, you need to read these 5 tips to make the most of it.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. To paraphrase Elon Musk, the greatest waste of time is improving something that shouldn’t even exist. Kent Bowen. All work highly specified as to content, sequence, timing, and outcome. What is its purpose?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In my previous blog, on this topic, I referred to “The Machine that Changed the World” and took some insights from the book by the same name which was based upon the first “study” of Lean. Unfortunately, automation can result in massive waste built into the factory if it is not removed up front.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

More and more Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies and retailers have made sustainable development a strategic priority and announced new commitments to address both climate change and plastic waste. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing the burden on the environment; it also means reducing damage to the produce and less waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Because the tearing and pressing of the waste take place far away from the customer traffic, it is rather seen as annoying. This is proven by a study which Strautmann Umwelttechnik carried out in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences in Osnabrück. Priority is given to the core business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. That waste – not to mention the resources used to replace it – adds up fast. E-commerce companies may look for ways to pack multiple goods into one package before shipping, increasing efficiency while also reducing waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

This meant making sure that items including drugs and medicines, medical equipment, beds and hazardous waste bags were met on delivery and then categorised, audited, inventoried, stored and delivered to where they were needed, when they were needed and in required quantities.

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