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 Momentous Facts and the Enormous Savings on Industrial Plastic Storage Containers Momentous Facts and the Enormous Savings on Industrial Plastic Storage Containers How big is ‘big’? There are some absolutely momentous and enormous things out there, and we are going to share some absolutely gigantic things that involve storage , crates and plastics. Take for instance these interesting facts about Cargo transport and heavy lifting. · China’s Taishan (named after the tallest mountain in the Shandong Province) is the world’s strongest crane, with a one-time certified lift weigh of 20,133 Metric tons (44,385,654.726lbs). (CIMC-Raffles) · The largest cargo vessel is the Emma Maersk, of Denmark. It has a 207 foot beam (meaning deck width) and is 1,303 feet long. Its cargo capacity is a whopping 15,000 twenty-foot long cargo containers! (Maersk) · The largest cargo aircraft in the world is the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya”, with a wingspan of 88 meters, and a cargo capacity of 225 metric tons (m...

  Warehouses don’t need robots to be automated By kapoklog Logistics Warehouses don’t need robots to be automated Reducing the cost of running a warehouse is one of the most critical challenges to business improvement for warehouse managers. In an attempt to overcome this challenge, warehouses are increasingly turning to automation with the intention of improving efficiency and productivity. Many manufacturers and warehouses are currently focussing their attention and efforts on introducing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and robots to remove human involvement in moving stock. Whilst the business benefits of this kind of investment are clear, this level of investment is beyond most warehouses. However, the average warehouse can cost-effectively implement other forms of automation. One much smaller element of the warehouse process that is a lot easier to automate is the process of data collection, which is traditionally a manual process. Automating data collection in a warehouse c...

  A look ahead at what the supply chain should consider in 2025 By Kapoklog Kapoklog Logistics  Circular Economy We all need to give up our throwaway habits. It is essential that as an industry we keep products, components , and materials at their highest utility and value, at all times. Asset management should be an essential part of all of our processes. We should be looking at how we can constantly improve on how we are re-using, maintaining and disposing of goods cost-effectively in order to optimise a product’s lifecycle. In a circular economy we will re-use, re-manufacture and recycle and see products such as a smartphone or TV in a different way, not as they are but as opportunities for continuous value creation, using their parts. For the supply chain and particularly the after market services (AMS) industry this necessitates a sincere revaluation of our practices. We need to innovate our business models, reformulating the way we work to place the concepts of contin...

  What is Postmodern ERP ? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are the bedrock of many modern manufacturing organisations; collecting, storing and managing information related to many different processes including production planning, bills of materials, delivery, marketing and sales. The functionality and complexity of today’s systems has come leaps and bounds in recent years, but, according Gartner, this increasing complexity of the ERP application portfolio is driving the need for a defined postmodern application integration strategy. The information technology research and advisory company believes that without addressing the integration concerns in a strategic manner, cost and complexity will begin to spiral out of control and any benefit will be quickly eroded. Gartner predicts that through 2024, 90 per cent of organisations will lack a postmodern application integration strategy and execution ability, resulting in integration disorder, greater complexity and cost. Car...

  It’s time to put more women at the top of the supply chain Increasing the number of women in leadership positions in public companies improves profitability. Men and women work in different ways, bringing different strengths to the table, so it makes sense that gender diversity means better business decisions. So, why is the supply chain profession still struggling to attract, retain and recognise female talent? To put things in perspective, according to our own poll of global universities, women accounted for 37% of students enrolled in university supply chain courses. Yet when you analyse Fortune 500 companies, only 5% of the top level supply chain positions are held by women. Things don’t improve as you look further down the managerial line either. A similar gender imbalance exists among those roles that serve as a stepping stone to the top, with 56% of businesses having fewer than one in five supply chain supervisor positions filled by females. Although these statistics are d...

     kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Management Knowledge Center what is Value Stream Mapping Value stream mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool in logistics and  supply chain management . It allows you to visualize material and information flows, helping you identify waste and find opportunities for improvement.  In supply chain management, value stream mapping is essential. You can understand how raw materials and information move through your processes. This includes mapping the entire process, from raw materials to finished products. By pinpointing inefficiencies, you can make changes that improve overall performance. Using value stream mapping (VSM), you’ll gain insights into  lean manufacturing  and  continuous improvement.  This approach enhances value streams and ensures more efficient process steps and better customer value. In this guide, we’ll understand about value stream mapping, its benefits, and how to implement it successfully. #ch...

     kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Management Knowledge Center what is  Container Chassis Efficient cargo transportation is very important in commercial shipping and logistics. The container chassis, which is essential in transporting containerized goods, is at the heart of this process.  In this guide, we will discuss container chassis, offering a comprehensive overview of their significance and usage in commercial shipping. Understanding Container Chassis Container chassis are specialized trailers that transport shipping containers. Their primary function is to provide a stable and secure platform for transporting containers over long distances, whether by road, rail, or sea. These chassis are integral to the smooth flow of goods in the global supply chain. Key features of container chassis include their robust structure, typically made of steel, and their adjustable design to accommodate different container sizes.  They often feature twist locks or pin...