Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Interconnected global supply chains, heavy dependence on chemical products and the lack of sub-tier visibility are key factors affecting recovery timelines. They warn that Hurricane Harvey’s disruptions will ripple through the supply chain and be realized at factories and facilities far away from the impacted area.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

Agile manufacturing is a great idea for businesses, but how can the supply chain adapt? According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

Agile manufacturing is a great idea for businesses, but how can the supply chain adapt? According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub. Honestly, this depressed the heck out of me.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). As a result, supply chain leaders need to take action to reconsider west coast flows.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks. Revamp Systems and Technology. That all changed with the summer of 2017.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Many times during those long training rides, which I have done mostly by myself, I thought about giving up or taking a shortcut back home. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. 7-Eleven builds logistics business with store, warehouse network (ABS-CBN News). LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017.

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RFgen

MARCH 6, 2017

Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. You should.

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RFgen

MARCH 6, 2017

Do you know how much inventory you have, whether it’s in your office, warehouse or in the field? Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. You should.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

As an example, DHL is finding ways to drive up to 30% lower costs through route optimization, cube optimization, and other logistics improvement activities. Other presentations at the conference included a discussion of compliance in the global supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The trucks will operate autonomously but will be supervised by two Waymo employees, a commercially licensed driver and a software engineer, from the cab of the vehicle.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

With no time to waste, and while I can still see, let’s go straight to the news… JDA Software Announces CEO Change to Drive Next Phase of Strategic Growth. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management and SAP® Extended Warehouse Management Now Available. UTi Worldwide Opens New Houston Facility to Serve Oil and Gas Industry.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 3, 2018

Consider this: global sourcing, manufacturing, and sales are advancing rapidly, leaving technology providers in the tough position of playing catch up. Because technology infrastructure differs from region to region, it is challenging (to say the least) for systems to communicate across continents. It’s difficult, right?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For 2021, there has been another hiccup, which the wine industry may refer to as the great supply chain kerfuffle. The issue has become supply chain and manufacturing constraints, which have delayed the deliveries of such essential items as bottles, corks, and even the wine itself for brokers.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The trade-offs are especially critical for destinations in a “battleground” region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in the south. For example, a higher cost could be part of a strategy to win market share and align product transportation with that mission. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

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6 River Systems

JULY 3, 2020

There are many factors to consider when designing a warehouse layout, and every design decision can have a significant impact on operational efficiency. Curtis Barry & Company , labor comprises more than half of a warehouse’s total operations costs. According to F.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2021

The program will use an MBTA commuter rail train to create a rolling vaccination site that will make stops at stations in disproportionately impacted communities with low vaccination rates. This seems like a smart use of the trains which have seen significantly lower ridership over the last year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. Learn more about planning your international shipping strategy to fit India’s growing markets.

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