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The CEP business is sometimes framed as 'conservative' and 'not so open for innovation'. The following article is, another, example that this framing is wrong! Spend 2 minutes and find out yourself. #CEP #BEUMER #Innovation

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𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐬. 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? Choosing between pallets and multiple packages for shipping can significantly impact your costs and efficiency. Here’s a simplified guide to help you decide. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 Shipping a pallet is often cheaper than multiple packages as the number of parcels increases. For example, sending six parcels from Germany to the Netherlands costs around €278.95, while a pallet starts at €246.99. Consolidating goods on a pallet can lead to substantial savings. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 Pallets are ideal for: -𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Sending many boxes to the same destination. -𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 (𝐋𝐓𝐋): Partial truckloads. -𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: More secure for high-value items. -𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Faster loading and unloading. -𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Scheduled deliveries. -𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Better protection for delicate goods. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 -𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: More affordable for multiple boxes. -𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Reduced risk of loss or damage. -𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: One tracking number for the entire pallet. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 Choose individual packages when: -𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Shipments go to multiple addresses. -𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Lighter and easier to move. -𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: Simpler packing requirements. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 -𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Requires forklifts or tail lifts. -𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: More intricate packing process. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 -𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: Pallet is more practical. -𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: Individual packages are necessary. -𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Easier with a pallet. -𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Pallets minimize loss or damage. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 -𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Size, weight, number, and destination. -𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: Compare pallet and package shipping costs. -𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Consider item value and fragility. -𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Ensure handling equipment for pallets. By weighing these factors, you can choose the shipping method that increases efficiency, cuts costs, and safeguards your shipments, whether local or global. #ShippingSolutions #PalletShipping #PackageShipping #Logistics #Freight #CostEfficiency #SupplyChain #Cargo #ShippingTips #BusinessLogistics #EfficientShipping #FreightManagement #ShippingCosts #SafeShipping #Tracking #LTLShipping #ValuableFreight #FragileGoods #HandlingEquipment #LogisticsOptimization

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𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗮) 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 🚢 ⛽♻️ At the end of April the #EuropeanParliament approved the Net-Zero Industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for #decarbonization. The euronormative in order to promote the #supplychain of technologies to #zeroemissions fixed 40% of internal production like objective to 2030 and it comprises biofuels, e-fuels and nuclear fission. By setting ambitious targets for the production and deployment of #netzerotechnologies, including renewable energy, nuclear, and clean fuels for shipping, the Act aims to drive #innovation and investment in low-carbon industries. Simplifying the permitting process for projects in these sectors is crucial for facilitating their development and ensuring timely implementation. The inclusion of #cleanfuels for #shipping, such as advanced biofuels and e-fuels, highlights the importance of addressing emissions from maritime transport, a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. The establishment of benchmarks to align production capacity with deployment needs underscores the need for a coordinated approach between policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders to ensure the availability and affordability of clean fuels. Collaboration between European shipowners and the Commission will be essential in translating these targets into actionable measures that promote the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies. Overall, the Net-Zero Industry Act signals a commitment to driving the transition towards a greener, more resilient economy while supporting European industry and competitiveness in the global market. #Netzeroindustryact #NZIA #Act #biofuels #efuels #nuclearfission

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BravoTran thanks Ruud Tichelaar, the CEO of Share Logistics, for endorsing our payable automation as their fastest app implementation to date. Connect with us today to delve into how our service can optimize processes in your freight forwarding operations, boosting overall efficiency and productivity. #ShareLogistics #PayableAutomation #FreightForwarding #Logistics #SupplyChain

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The Key Role of Trolleys in Logistics and Production Operations and why it's a perfect match with autonomous towing robots. Trolleys are indispensable elements in modern logistics and production setups, serving as efficient means of transporting goods within a facility. Their versatility, combined with their ability to carry heavy loads, makes them essential for streamlining operations and increasing efficiency. They are often used to prepare goods for retail outlets like supermarkets or fashion stores so that every cart groups all orders for one outlet. But trolleys and carts have their own challenges when you need to move them through production or warehousing. Read our special blog here: https://loom.ly/OOwpnVw. #carts #trolleys #autonomous #mobilerobots

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Our TMS Buyers Guide helps you make an informed decision on optimizing your logistics operations with the right Transportation Management System that aligns with your business goals. Download it today!

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Sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand at Jungheinrich. Our truck production achieves a reuse and recycling rate of 99 % – and that is doubly good for our customers. Because this particularly high rate not only has a positive impact on the CO2e footprint of the entire company – the availability of trucks with high-quality recycled materials and components is immensely higher. In short: we have permanently green warehouses in stock.

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Sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand at Jungheinrich. Our truck production achieves a reuse and recycling rate of 99 % – and that is doubly good for our customers. Because this particularly high rate not only has a positive impact on the CO2e footprint of the entire company – the availability of trucks with high-quality recycled materials and components is immensely higher. In short: we have permanently green warehouses in stock.

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🚘 "Shipping challenges are playing out at European ports, transforming them into congested “car parks.” Some Chinese EVs have been languishing there for up to 18 months, a testament to the logistical quagmire. Contributing factors include: - Miscalculation of demand: Chinese carmakers might have overestimated the European market for their EVs, leading to a glut of unsold vehicles clogging ports. - Transportation bottlenecks: The need for more truck drivers and equipment across Europe hinders onward transportation from ports to dealerships." https://lnkd.in/dzjnGRjR Image credit: Port de Barcelona

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Investing in rail is crucial for sustainable and seamless trade. With trains being 6x more energy efficient than trucks and a €1.16-billion-rail investment potentially creating 7,800 green jobs, the economic and environmental benefits are clear. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/etVZK3aw

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Hey Supply Chain Warriors! Here's why the Optisorter is the Automation Ninja you've been waiting for: Silent and Stealth: Our whisper-quiet operation keeps noise levels down, creating a more pleasant work environment for your team. Master of Many Moves: Sorter, singulator, merger – the Optisorter does it all, streamlining your workflows and maximizing efficiency. Adaptable to Any Challenge: Whether you're dealing with small parts, bulky items, or anything in between, the Optisorter can handle it. Always Learning, Always Improving: With integrated intelligence, the Optisorter continuously optimizes sortation patterns, ensuring peak performance. To learn more about OptiSorter, talk to one of our own sales ninjas Mike Swift Tim Dunskis Michael (Mike) Perkins Robin Steinebach Jim Walsh Pete Jones Greg Padowitz Tom Francis Christopher Collier Marlena Kassay Jennifer Samples #Supplychain #warehouseautomation #3PL #manufacturing #retail

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If you want to understand how AI and AMRs can revolutionise your warehousing operations, then visit inVia Robotics Blog page: https://lnkd.in/dZPY6rGr where you will find all you need to know. #robotics #fulfilment #AIWES #warehousing #AMR

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Is it possible to properly and *explicitly* account for transferline displacement volume when also optimizing your feed-shop cargo delivery schedules?   In our last post we showed how to *implicitly* handle the pedantic details of properly accounting for the typically small but significant transferline holdup when the cargo delivery schedule is endogenous meaning that it is the scheduling optimization that decides when over the future time-profile at what time to receive and unload the raw materials or feedstocks. Using the same small but representative illustrative example previously discussed with two (2) supplied cargos A and B of size 13.0 volume-units and a transferline size of 15% or 2.0 volume-units, the feeds are to be received into two (2) standing-gauge or dead tanks of equal size (24.0 volume-units) and then to charge the demand point D continuously at a flowrate of 2.0 over a 24-hour horizon discretized into 1-hour time-periods. To model this in IMPL(c), we configure a unit-operation of type pipeline for the transferline with one (1) pipe of size 2.0 volume-units as detailed in the IML file and UOPSS flowsheet attached. As mentioned previously, a pipeline typically has multiple pipes of equal size to store or holdup two or more segregated materials at any given time although here we only have one pipe for the explicit transferline. The modeling of the pipeline and other unit-operations such as continuous-processes, batch-processes, pools, parcels and pilelines may be found in the book chapter by Zyngier and Kelly, "Multi-Product Inventory Logistics Modeling in the Process Industries", Springer Optimization and its Applications, (2009). There is an operation for each feed material i.e., A and B for the pipeline unit TL_PIPE shown where a slip stream if you will of cargo matter is always diverted to the appropriate transferline operation or material when a cargo receipt is triggered or signaled before it ultimately fills one of two (2) tanks T1 and T2. The quantity and logic or logistics sub-optimization (MIP) is performed first providing the setup logic variable sub-solutions for the unit-operations and the tee-streams or unit-operation-port-state-unit-operation-port-state transfers or movements. Then, the quantity and quality sub-optimization (NLP) is run second with fixed binary or logic variables from the logistics-feasible sub-solutions where the compositions on the TL_PIPE,A and TL_PIPE,B out-port-states are fixed at 100% for both A and B respectively as the UOPSS pipeline construct, object or shape does not propagate or transmit quality attributes through the pipeline.  The dotted line box in the block flow diagram provided indicates the boundary limits for the physical pipeline unit with its A and B operations, modes or tasks contained within. The results are identical to those shown previously and are not provided here. #industrial #algorithms #nonlinear #dynamic #optimization #control #industrialai #machinelearning

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Tariff Engineering: Can it save you money?

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Join UIU Supply Chain Management Club To complete phase-1 please fillup this form: https://lnkd.in/g8nymS7q #UIUSCMC #RecruitmentDrive #JoinOurTeam #TogetherWeAchieve #Supplychainmanagement #logistics #procurement #Operations #GlobalSourcing #Inventorymanagement #Transportation #Suppliermanagement #Distributionmanagement #ProjectManagement #Enterpriseresourceplanning #Productdevelopment #Processmanagement #Warehousemanagement #UnitedInternationalUniversity #bringingsupplychaintolife

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🌐 Exploring the Power of LCL Consolidation in Global Trade 🚢 In today's interconnected world, efficient logistics solutions are the key to unlocking international trade opportunities. At Global Tradex, we're proud to champion LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation as a game-changing strategy for businesses of all sizes. 🔍 What is LCL Consolidation? LCL consolidation involves combining multiple smaller shipments from different suppliers into a single container, optimizing space and resources while minimizing costs. It's a smart alternative for businesses with smaller cargo volumes that don't require a full container load. 💡 Benefits of LCL Consolidation: Cost Efficiency: By sharing container space with other shipments, businesses can significantly reduce transportation costs, making international trade more accessible and cost-effective. Flexibility: LCL consolidation offers the flexibility to ship smaller quantities without the commitment of filling an entire container, allowing businesses to adapt to changing market demands and inventory levels. Global Reach: With LCL consolidation, businesses can access markets around the world with ease, breaking down geographical barriers and expanding their customer base. Sustainability: Consolidating shipments reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation by optimizing container space and minimizing empty space, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain. 🚀 How We're Elevating LCL Consolidation at Global Tradex: At Global Tradex, we're redefining the LCL consolidation experience by leveraging advanced technology, strategic partnerships, and a customer-centric approach. Our goal is to provide seamless, cost-effective solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the global marketplace. Whether you're a small startup or a multinational corporation, LCL consolidation can be a game-changer for your international trade strategy. Let's explore how Global Tradex can tailor a solution to meet your unique shipping needs and propel your business towards success! #GlobalTrade #Logistics #LCLConsolidation #InternationalTrade #SupplyChain #ShippingSolutions

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Supply chain resilience is a hot topic. It’s great to see it on the conference agenda at ICM Summit 2024 on May 21st in Frankfurt, Germany. Come and join me and other automotive stakeholders in a panel discussion, during which I’ll share how reusable, pooled packaging can future-proof supply chains. Otherwise, message me beforehand to meet up. I’d love to hear your thoughts. https://okt.to/2XGt3O #ICMSummit2024 #CHEPAutomotive #SustainablePackaging #SupplyChain

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In this video, our colleague Reiner Bachthaler gives a brief summary of what you can expect in our latest blog post on the use of cameras and image processing in bulk goods logistics. The link to the article is in the first comment.

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