The Top 50 Logistics Cities in the United States
WEBOct 16, 2006 · Topping this year's list as the most logisticsfriendly metro in the U.S. is the New York-Newark-Edison MSA, followed by Houston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, and Kansas City. Rounding out the top 10 are St. Louis, Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ...
Top 5 Logistics Leaders - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBApr 1, 2004 · Bob Brescia. Terry Begley. Steve McAlexander. C. John Langley, Jr., Ph.D. Michael Heschel. While we’ve seen numerous trends, initiatives and programs launched over the years in the logistics field, there’s one time-tested strategy that has never been in doubt: Investing in the best people is the surest way to success.
A Guide to Automated Guided Vehicles - Material Handling and …
WEBMay 11, 2017 · AGVs automate the handling of pallets, totes, material rolls, coils, cartons and many other types of payloads. Owing to technological advancements, industries are adopting even more aspects of automation, such as the use of AGVs for improving product quality and accuracy. AGVs are un-manned, mobile and electric powered (battery-operated), and ...
CeMat | Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMay 26, 2014 · The world's leading trade show for Intralogistics, CeMAT is the international highlight for the materials handling and logistics sector. CeMAT provides comprehensive insight into what's happening on world markets. It functions as the leading global communication, sales and marketing platform and paves the way to new sales opportunities. Boasting a clear increase in the rate of international ...
The Cost of Cheap Labor and Why It’s a Small Part of the Equation
WEBNov 8, 2016 · Many people think that a majority of a finished good product cost is in labor and manufacturing overhead. But for us, and likely others, cost is largely tied to the ability to find local production of the raw materials and components. If you have to import “raws” and components, you are likely going to lose the economic edge that cheaper ...
Outbound Logistics: Strategies, Performance and Profitability
WEBApr 15, 2015 · Table 1 provides the distribution of sample companies by industry, while Table 2 shows the distribution of annual revenue across these companies. Manufacturing companies comprise 83.1% of the sample, and the companies in the sample range in annual revenue from under $100 million (7%) to over $5 billion (8%), with the vast majority between $100 million and $5 billion (85%).
Compete: McDonald’s Suppliers are Vested for Success
WEBDec 10, 2012 · Here's how the Vested rules work in the McDonald's framework. Rule 1: Focus on Outcomes, Not Transactions. McDonald's consciously avoids transaction-based relationships. It insists that suppliers have long-term relationships that drive value and achieve McDonald's key business outcomes. The …
Logistics 101: Motor Carriers - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMar 11, 2005 · Approximately 90% of the costs of the motor carrier industry are variable, and 10% are fixed. Motor carriers are able to increase or decrease the number of vehicles used in short periods of time and in small increments of capacity. Most terminals, because of the short stay of the freight, are relatively inexpensive to construct and maintain.
Scissor Lift Accidents Spur OSHA to Issue Hazard Warning
WEBMarch 28, 2016. Over a one-year period OSHA found 10 fatalities and 20 serious injuries involving scissor lifts. David Sparkman. A spate of accidents involving scissor lifts has caused the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a hazard alert outlining employers’ obligations and preventive measures.
Direct Materials: Making the Right Moves to Stay Competitive
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Leading enterprises are using integrated direct materials management (IDMM), a collaborative, cross-functional and data-driven approach that ensures resilient, cost-effective and responsible direct materials flows. IDMM is built on three pillars: 1) strategic cost management; 2) new ways of working; 3) responsible and resilient sourcing.