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Streamlining Operations: How Logistics Facilities Can Leverage Technology

The Receptionist

Logistics facilities are bustling hubs of activity, and tracking and accounting for all of that movement—from trucks to people to materials—is no small feat. The IoT plays an ever-expanding role in business, especially in logistics. In the logistics industry, robots can stock shelves, pull merchandise, conduct inventory, and more.

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Mobile Apps Shaping the Future of Transportation and SCM

Spiceworks

The global logistics industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by digital and mobile technologies. The post Mobile Apps Shaping the Future of Transportation and SCM appeared first on Spiceworks.

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The shifting sands of M&A in transportation and logistics

McKensey

After several tumultuous years for M&A, powerful forces are transforming the industry and shaping five new investment priorities for 2024 and beyond. Capitalizing on those priorities requires action, now.

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Directing Warehouse Traffic With Ease

The Receptionist

Logistics facilities are a constant flurry of activity. Lack of Resources Staffing shortages are everywhere, and the logistics industry in particular knows this struggle all too well. Drivers arrive with deliveries while others prepare to take off with a loaded truck or trailer. Warehouse managers check loads in and out.

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Building a strong compensation strategy: Is location-based pay best?

Insperity

Cost of living refers to the price of goods and services, such as food, gas, housing and transportation, in a specific market. Location-based pay may be the ideal approach for employees, but it can quickly become a logistical nightmare for employers. In each market, cost of labor is influenced by: Supply of labor. Demand for labor.

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Swiss Post Offices – Lisbon

Office Snapshots

Considered the best postal service in the world for the last six years, and operating in the communications, logistics, financial and passenger transport sectors, to carry out an outstanding design and build project in Lisbon. This project aimed to create a state-of-the-art office in Portugal for Swiss Post’s IT services.

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How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

Success

Think through what amount of time makes sense for you financially and logistically. First, there’s the matter of transportation to consider, including flights, as well as the cost to obtain or renew a passport if necessary and, for some destinations, visa fees. What’s your budget? More on the cost in a moment.)

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