GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2015

It goes without saying that warehouses need to find ways to prioritize workplace safety for the health and productivity of the workforce. The following is our top 10 list of ways warehouses can drive more efficient and productive warehouse operations: Consider Automation. Implement Lean Manufacturing. by the year 2025.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. Some might surprise you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has been global, with no country or organization immune from its impact.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. Which makes sense.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. Which makes sense.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As one of the world’s largest food and household product manufacturers, this should influence other companies to follow suit and hopefully provide sustainable packaging suppliers more volume to bring unit costs down. More cities in Asia should be experiencing quieter garbage pick-ups by the end of 2022. INFRASTRUCTURE. Charging stations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. Founder, LogisticsMatter How can AR improve warehouse management? Martijn Graat.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

You can’t scan the headlines without coming across an article or advertisement about sustainability, but there is precious little information about how supply chain planning software supports green initiatives. Or would it be better to balance the inventory via a transfer among a group of associated warehouses?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Outsourcing logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Eisele Candace. This article discusses how a company can outsource major logistics services while maintaining control of the process. Why You Should Outsource Logistics! The outsourcing phenomenon in the U.S. What is Logistics Outsourcing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Warehouse Fulfillment – Move The Material To The People, Not The Other Way Around! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at cerasis.com. Benefits of Warehouse Management Analytics. Best Practices in Implementing Warehouse Management Analytics. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to PrecisionWarehouseDesign.com , effective warehousing enables products to arrive to the consumers in the best possible state. On the other hand, inefficient distribution centers are prone to inventory inaccuracy and poor warehouse layout. Change Distribution Center Layout. Leverage Historical Insights.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. We will also feature our top white papers of the year, Talking Freight. Share This: Read More.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Ensure that your warehouse operation is safe. Analyze labor reduction for any warehousing operation. There are Labor Management Software systems that can help manage work in the warehouse. Incentive programs for warehousing employees do work. Try warehouse mobility in your four walls. They have great ideas.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current state of intermodal rail and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can support companies that take advantage of this mode of transport. According to an article in Logistics Management , intermodal rail volumes are up in the first nine months of 2021 as compared to 2020.

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? No Problem. You Have Trailers in The Yard. Talking Logistics).

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

This contributed article by Erik Hofmann , Chair of Logistics Management, University of St.Gallen and Florin Osterwalder , Lampe & Schwartze Marine Underwriting, Bremen is based on their recently published research paper. Another example is the logistics platform Uber Freight , which is developing own autonomous trucks.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight. More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 17, 2019

Article created for Supply Chain Game Changer by David Madden at [link]. . Things can always be faster when you work in a warehouse or distribution center. If you want to keep your customers satisfied, you need to keep things moving in your warehouse or distribution center. Keep Your Warehouse Organized. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Think of how automation is already changing the face of warehousing (robotic solutions) and transport (autonomous conveyances on the roads, rail, and even in the air). By 2028, robots could be running warehouses and fully automated facilities will be the norm rather than the exception. Welcome to the Robotic Future. In the Air.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This article focuses on the most relevant initiatives, the five zero (5Zs) emission initiatives contributing to decarbonizing logistics and transport to place these initiatives into the industry context and reflect on them in light of the ongoing industry discussions and developments (see figure 1). About the Authors.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Feature Article by John Lash – Vice President Product Marketing at E2open. This is especially true for the manufacturers of the world because they build the stuff that keeps the global economy going. Consumer demand for sustainable goods has grown exponentially in recent years, putting enormous pressure on manufacturers.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Further, 18% had re-routed freight or re-negotiated with carriers – and 12% absorbed the extra cost. At that time, 31% had raised prices on end consumers to offset the negative impact. Disadvantages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. The different stages of manufacturing are broken down into the steps taken in the factory in what they call their “workflow builder” module.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

One of the priorities of distribution and manufacturing firms is to regulate costs, especially since they operate with slim margins. In this article, we’ll outline tips for optimizing material handling throughout the supply chain. And if you’re running a warehouse, this helps minimize the risk of damaging or losing goods.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An international chemical manufacturer , for example, commissioned RS Integrated Supply to cleanse and standardize its MRO catalogue of 562,000 items held on 33 different sites. This led to additional expenses, such as expedited freight to avoid extended downtime, that could have been avoided. The figure can be enormous.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS. The advantage of a ‘pull’ system, over more traditional push based manufacturing, is that we only produce what is needed when it’s needed. What is JITS (Just-In-Time-Sequence)? But why just in North America?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This article explores four key challenges that businesses experience when establishing international partnerships , and solutions to help you overcome them. Manufacturing and production labor in developing nations are significantly less expensive than in most developed nations, but these often lack safety and environmental precautions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a matter of fact, the smog generated from refineries to extract polymers from crude oil to manufacture plastic is already posing a major health and environment risk to us! It is believed that it is only a matter of time before legislation is implemented to ban the manufacture and use of plastic pallets.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

Contributed Article. Online retail has had a striking effect on manufacturer and retailer supply chains, changing how they work. A Revolution In The Warehouse. This highlights another a micro-trend within manufacturing for more flexible manufacturing and being efficient with smaller production runs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

Trucking services article and permission to publish here provided by Nikitha Kanumuri. The trucking industry provides shipping services for goods and products from the manufacturing/production point to the consumers, mainly using trucks. The industry operation area circulates between the transportation and warehousing sectors.

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