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Logistics Automation

Logistics Automation: The benefits for a business in the industry

14 Apr 2023

Employee, customer, and infrastructure safety are among the most important aspects of a Safety Manager, Head of Safety, or EHS Manager's job. This is even more true when it comes to transportation and storage. One way to achieve this is through automation of processes within the company. In this article, we will explore the benefits of automation for transportation companies. Specifically, we will discuss how automation can improve safety, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Metaverse

Significant supply chain trends in the metaverse

12 Apr 2023

Imagine living in a world where people can communicate with one another while doing their shopping, living, working, and even working from the comfort of their couches. Consumers can produce, purchase, and exchange goods in the digital economy, which has extra benefits. The fusion of gaming, social, entertainment, and eCommerce in the metaverse alters customer behaviour and opens up new business opportunities for metaverse development companies.

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Employee Flexibility

Why Is Employee Flexibility Important In The Warehousing and Logistics Industry

10 Apr 2023

Before 2020, employee flexibility arrangements were a growing but relatively tiny phenomenon in the workplace. They did, however, see a surge when COVID-19 struck. As companies scrambled to maintain operations while complying with social distancing directives, flexible working was suddenly the rule and not the exception. Flexible working can take various forms.

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Reshoring Manufacturing

Reshoring Manufacturing: Bringing Production Back Home

07 Apr 2023

The manufacturing industry is one of the most essential industries in the world, and reshoring manufacturing is gaining more attention than ever before. Reshoring manufacturing means bringing production back to where it originated, usually to its home country. With recent advances in technology, the cost of reshoring manufacturing is becoming increasingly competitive with overseas production.

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4 Warehouse Management Problems And Their Solutions

05 Apr 2023

You may encounter challenges when managing your warehousing operations. They may impact the efficiency and speed of your production line, resulting in low cash flow and higher production costs. In most cases, it's challenging to identify warehouse problems unless you initiate the process. And by then, it might be too late to prevent the error or reduce the damage done. However, understanding the issues you might encounter in your warehouse may help avoid them and reduce their impact. Here are 4 Warehouse Management Problems and their solutions. 

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Shipping Containers

8 Key Considerations When Buying Shipping Containers

03 Apr 2023

Are you in the market for a shipping container? Several factors must be considered before purchasing a shipping container, whether you need it for storage, transportation, or as a foundation for a shipping container home. How do you ensure that you get the right container for your needs? Here are the key considerations when buying shipping containers to make an informed decision and get the container that best fits your needs.

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