Lean and efficient processes in production logistics -
DB Schenker as host for the Lean Factory Group Germany

The German industry is discussed in terms of their efficiency programs “Lean”, “integrated production systems” and “Toyota” as models for lean industrial companies. The topic is hotly debated, and few know, was “Lean” and building lean Lean structures along the entire value chain really. The Hanover office logistics at Schenker AG Germany could in this respect in December 2010 present as hosts for the Lean Factory Group. Read complete

Secure hold, before the hold is still scarce
Dusseldorf 2010-07-26 - For several weeks there are in the European transport market much longer than the hold Freight offers available. And, although the recovery takes just ride. In the near future, the gap between rates and cargo services, therefore increasing. That is why even now the Currency: Ensure capacity for better times! Read complete

Lagermax AED GmbH & Co KG was at this year's IAA in Frankfurt with the Supplier Quality Award 2009 won by Renault. The ongoing compliance with the quality of the spare parts distribution was determined for this honor. Read complete

Not only promote, but also processes - with this emphasis presents the AMI Funding- functional and storage GmbH Conveying and handling systems on the LogIntern 2009 in Nuremberg. From Fördertechnik light to heavy duty conveyor shows AMI solutions for the optimal in-house material flow. From conveyor systems for goods, Picking and shipping can visitors to the fair 100 m2 of exhibition space 29. September to 1. October in Hall 4A at the state 4A-241 even convince. Read complete

DHL vehicles will become smarter

SmartTruck package promises more efficient logistics (Foto: dp-dhl.de)

Berlin / Saarbrücken (pte/24.03.2009/06:10) – Starting this week in Berlin Mitte in the pilot project “SmartTrucks” Deutsche Post's DHL www.dp-dhl.de two delivery vehicles on the road for a new generation. They rely on modern technology, to allow for dynamic route planning. Smart trucks, taking into account the first time traffic information in real time, to respond flexibly to any disruptions to. For the logistics company promises this intelligent solution to a higher cost efficiency and simultaneously wants to be reached by improved customer service. By a reduction in CO2 emissions also contribute to environmental protection will be provided. Read complete

Munich, March 2009. From now is exclusively in the Munich HUSS-VERLAG the "forklift-call system ” available. It supports companies in the production and storage and this with a simple installation and handling. The stacker-call system is the wireless signaling required or abhol ready cargo of Rufstellen to multiple mobile transport equipment (zB. Forklifts) simultaneously. Read complete

Now even closer to:  Hamburg (ots) – The next Hermes Parcel Shop is for customers now
faster access: The Hamburg logistics services
the number of its acceptance of nation - 14.000 expanded
thus represents the largest parcel shop network in Europe. Across Germany
is thus a close and comprehensive package delivery and receiving
possible – from the city well into the rural areas. Read complete

Union Steel and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics with significant enhancements in their locations / CEVA Logistics opens new logistics center for FIATDuisburg, 03.03.2009 – Already since the year 2002 logport resident in the Union Steel Company expanded its previous size by nearly 30.000 meters to over 70.000 m². The specialist for the processing and distribution of heavy plates for the international market is already over 22.000 m² hall space and over 200 Employees, one of the main settlements in logport. Read complete

Montreux, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) – Lack
Communication on the part of automobile manufacturers as well as lack of transparency
damage in the supply chain logistics providers and suppliers in their
Fighting the downturn. At the same time the recession
preceding increase in automobile sales and worldwide
Production time, complex supply chains created, in some
Cases have become untenable. Read complete

Hamburg / Bradford (UK) (ots) – – Parcelnet Ltd. will deploy the brand Hermes
- Important step towards the single European umbrella
- New C2C services for British package customers in planning

Under the name of Hermes will continue in England and Packages
Catalogs delivered. Parcelnet Ltd., The English on the market
active affiliate of the Hermes Logistics Group (HLG), occurs
effective 12. March under the brand name of Hermes on. Read complete

Axxom Software, psb intralogistics and Fendt forklifts have one thing in common – They are the winners of the award "Best Product” on 7. International Trade Fair for Distribution, Material- and information flow in Stuttgart. The awards will be in three categories, the most innovative products at this year's awards LogiMAT. Be rated by a jury, especially the proven contribution of business to improve efficiency, Cost optimization and rationalization in intralogistics. Read complete

The METRO Group is informed in CeBIT Forum AutoID / RFID beyond the status quo and the next steps in the operational deployment of RFID

(publications) Amelinghausen, 09.02.2009, As a sponsor of the CeBIT Forum AutoID / RFID 2009 reported, the METRO Group, together with partners on Friday, the 6. March, of 14 Clock to 16 Clock 30 through the use of RFID in logistics and trade. Case studies, visitors also get insights into the use of technology in the consumer goods sector and the diverse potential, with the combination of RFID and IT systems can be realized through an integrated process improvement. Read complete

Complex warehouse management solution Serbia umgesetztWien in ten months (pts/05.02.2009/10:08) – For Milsped doo, leading logistics companies in the Adriatic Region, , S&T Serbia based on a highly complex Infor WMS warehouse management system planned, provided with individual plug-ins and implemented within ten months. The project Milsped could revise their business processes and improve the efficiency of its warehouse operations significantly. Read complete

Emerging suppliers are expanding capacity

(Foto: pixelio.de, Paul-Georg Meister)

New York/Hamburg (pte/04.02.2009/06:00) – Warehouse operators currently benefit from the weakening demand for investment- and consumer goods. Global sales downturn has now led to, that the need to increase storage space to be rented. Read complete

Cover story of the current February issue of RFID in the Spotlight: The textile supply chain and RFID (publications) Amelinghausen, 30.01.2009, The textile industry is a global market. Country of production and sale location are

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Leading provider of intermodal logistics services to build its largest terminal in the Port of Duisburg /
Pending 40 new jobs

Duisburg, 17. December 2008 – The InterBulk Group, World leader in tank container, and Europe's largest provider of intermodal bulk containers, built in the port of Duisburg on a round 20.000 sq meter area one central hub for intermodal transport. The terminal is the largest of InterBulk Group. Read complete

strong / Warehouse Management System for the Monnari TRADE
Distribution Center (ots) – Recently, PSI was already in a
similar project at the largest Polish clothing suppliers LPP.
SA. the solution PSIwms successfully introduce. The PSI system
managed in the most modern distribution center in Poland
near Gdansk an area of about 28.000 Squaremeters. Read complete

Hamburg (ots) # – Package boom during Advent: Three times higher volume of parcels than
usual
- Hermes provides a national on-time delivery for supply to
to 22. December
- Tip: International shipments take time on the road Read complete

Company-wide information system convinced

Bar codes could soon be a thing of the past (Foto: pixelio.de, Jens Z.)

Hamburg (pte/20.10.2008/06:05) # The veteran bar code is used in many businesses now replaced by the RFID technology. The so-called radio frequency identification simplifies supply chain management and makes it easier for companies, the Materials- and keep an eye on the flow of goods. Unlike barcodes RFID chips need not be directly scanned, but they send out radio waves of its own, if they are pinged by a receiver device. Read complete

DEUTZ AG writes from Europe, all shipments via Cargoclix

Cologne, 08.10.2008. DEUTZ AG is looking at Europe-wide tender reliable service provider to acquire the entire pan-European transport. This will be in October 2008 both the domestic and European traffic in the areas of procurement logistics, Distribution logistics and transport work in parallel on the conveyor- and logistics marketplace Cargoclix advertised. Read complete