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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

SCMDOJO

Here are some additional tips to consider for driver training: Emphasize the importance of the program to drivers and demonstrate the potential cost savings and environmental benefits of improved vehicle efficiency (DfT, 2002). Important Considerations: Factors like speed and trailer design influence the effectiveness of aerodynamic features.

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

SCMDOJO

Space utilization, or vehicle fill, is a critical metric that can be measured in various ways: Pallet numbers and height: While common, this method can be misleading depending on cargo density. Deck-area coverage: This measures the percentage of floor space used by cargo and is particularly relevant when stacking height is restricted.

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Trane Technologies’ Digital Simulation Journey

DELMIA Quintiq

Trane Technologies is addressing climate change by improving the way the world heats and cools indoor environments, as well as how refrigerated cargo is transported. 1] Although the Digital Twin terminology has evolved since its inception in 2002 by Dr. M. and sustainability strategies. [1]

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7 Supply Chain Cost Saving Ideas from SpaceX

Supply Chain Opz

In June 2002, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation or SpaceX was established with the goal to make the space launch service way cheaper. And on 25 May 2012, they made a very remarkable achievement by being the first privately-fund company who could send cargo from the earth to the International Space Station.

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Still Think Dangerous Goods is Just Paperwork and Labels?

Talking Logistics

The prosecution was brought by [the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority] under the air navigation (dangerous goods) regulations 2002. According to the Outlook report, “88 percent of DG/hazmat professionals believe that keeping DG secure across the entire supply chain is more important than ever.”

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Viral Reaction: Zika and the Supply Chain

Elementum

The global supply chain is more connected than ever, demanding the movement of commodities be faster, more efficient and farther-reaching. Cargo shipments from Ebola-stricken countries going to Brazil had to wait 21 days, which serves as incubation period, before they could dock. SARS And Its Contagion Effect.

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Can You Trust the Information Your Supply Chain System Tells You?

NC State SCRC

Can people really trust information produced from a system under high stress, high risk, supply chain disruption situations? For example, a Russian passenger jet and cargo plane in 2002 crashed in a mid-air collision. For example, a Russian passenger jet and cargo plane in 2002 crashed in a mid-air collision.