Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Making collaboration work at the logistics sharp end is possible , but there are conditions. In this article, we look at why you might want to collaborate in your logistics, where opportunities lie, what makes collaboration work, and conversely, what makes it fail. What Can Companies Gain from Collaborating in Logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

An RFP is a data intensive exercise. This made the data analysis easier. This made the data analysis “painful.” Simmons always does an ROI analysis prior to purchasing a solution. The conversation helps determine what really happened and what can be collaboratively done to improve service in the future.

Procurement Solutions 113

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings. After completion of its customer-centric supply chain analysis, Whirlpool knew innovation was necessary to maintain a competitive advantage.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Step 2: Gap Analysis – Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends. Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so it’s time to undertake a gap analysis. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Specialized data analysis firms such as Cargonet have found that cargo theft is peaking and the losses being suffered by manufacturers, shippers, and logistics service providers have reached historic highs. The collaboration with law enforcement helps to increase recovery rates.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. Advanced Tech Promotes Efficient Collaborations and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships. Outdated methods and traditional protocols are no longer effective.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

What matters most is how effectively the people involved in the process collaborate and overcome the silo mentality prevalent in organisations with multiple functions and business units. Success depends upon a business culture where cross-functional collaboration receives more than mere lip service from stakeholders.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

While a number of factors are doubtless contributing to the Kmart demise, only a minor amount of analysis is required to identify supply chain misalignment as being one of the primary issues, which the company has never managed to correct. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

At the heart of continual improvement is trust and collaboration within your company rooted in a strong company culture. Efficiency breeds the ability to collaborate, as it keeps an organization, and its employees, out of the weeds and tactics of haphazardness! The Driving Forces Behind Successful Manufacturing Leaders. Get moving.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. The use of a methodology known as “cost to serve analysis” often reveals shocking realities about supply chain costs.

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Blog on Log

AUGUST 19, 2006

The Four Pillars of Intelligent Logistics Embedding “intelligence” into Logistics processes and systems involve building four robust pillars of Integrated planning and execution, Visibility, Collaboration and Analytics. However, in reality most strategic planning exercises neither embed foresight, nor create responsive networks.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it incredibly difficult to facilitate crew changes on ships and despite collaboration and cooperation with many stakeholders in the industry, this problem still remains unresolved and there are still around 200 000 odd seafarers estimated to be trapped on board. Delay in transport or analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Some suppliers view RFPs as static cost-cutting exercises, which devalue their offering. SOLUTION: Ensure that your selected e-sourcing platform provides real-time dynamic feedback to your suppliers, either in the form of a built-in offer analysis tool or itemized/overall ranking. Ideally both of these features should be available.

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3PL Links

JUNE 19, 2024

Efficient inventory management To prevent running out of stock or having too much on hand, you must exercise caution when handling the inventory of your company. Choosing strategic suppliers Collaborate with trusted suppliers who can fulfill regular delivery schedules. Delays and supply problems are reduced as a result.

Expense Reduction 48

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. Advanced Tech Promotes Efficient Collaborations and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships. Outdated methods and traditional protocols are no longer effective.

Supply Chain Software 40

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. Advanced Tech Promotes Efficient Collaborations and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships. Outdated methods and traditional protocols are no longer effective.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. Advanced Tech Promotes Efficient Collaborations and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships. Outdated methods and traditional protocols are no longer effective.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automation Data 40

RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. Advanced Tech Promotes Efficient Collaborations and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships. Outdated methods and traditional protocols are no longer effective.

Supply Chain Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider. Procurement analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Through collaboration with your procurement partner, you can reduce inventory levels and then potentially downsize your warehouse capacity needs. Access Industry-Leading Technology Outsourcing can help your company to exploit technology to improve supply chain efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2016

However based on observations made in the course of our consulting work, many organisations perceive it as a purely remedial or punitive exercise. None of the aforementioned supplier performance evaluation benefits can be gained through sporadic or one-off exercises. Why is this a mistake?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

As in other domains, data analysis and business intelligence requirements and opportunities are now on the rise. Collaboration, creativity, and problem solving are the new requirements, for which gender is not an issue. International business practices. Knowledge of laws and regulations. Mechanical skills.

Negotiating Skills 75

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Disruption can become a catalyst for supplier collaboration. However, we’re also seeing increased supplier collaboration, where customers are sharing inventory levels and demand data with their suppliers, which historically has been disconnected.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

As part of the ‘Centre of Gravity’ series of papers, the purpose of its analysis of the idea of ‘sovereign defence industry capabilities’ is to provide strategic policy recommendations, of which there are three. [1]

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Step 2: Gap Analysis Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so its time to undertake a gap analysis. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

« Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future | Main | Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry » Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support. We conducted a thorough analysis of these concerns & compared results in different geographies.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

As part of the ‘Centre of Gravity’ series of papers, the purpose of its analysis of the idea of ‘sovereign defence industry capabilities’ is to provide strategic policy recommendations, of which there are three. [1]

Industry 43

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Photo: WFP Photo Library Cost-benefit analysis studies carried out by WFP and partners have shown that every dollar invested in school feeding programmes can yield up to 10 dollars in improved health, education and productivity. Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

While Amico emphasises the importance of in-house cybersecurity expertise, especially as an organisation works to develop a security-aware culture, Hay notes that collaboration with external parties is important too. “We Making sure employees are aware of the risks of things like clicking a link in an email.”.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

To assist your analysis, examples of industries are plotted on the matrix. This collaborative approach will help safeguard your business operations and maintain the integrity of your outsourcing strategy. It must be a joint exercise. These may help you to compare and decide if your company will benefit from outsourcing.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For example, understanding collaboration and communication is as important as understanding modeling and technology. Our students take courses in statistical analysis and business intelligence, where they learn the tools necessary to measure risk. It is also an exercise in trade-offs. What can be measured can be managed.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. I I do think that Government to business collaboration is essential for solving international trade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In my last commentary I argued that AI lacks what I call the 3C’s: context, collaboration and conscience. This exposure piqued my interest in so-called social or care robots that can mimic pet therapy, visit residents, facilitate social interactions, offer tailored suggestions for healthy behaviors like exercise, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. The use of a methodology known as “cost to serve analysis” often reveals shocking realities about supply chain costs.

Supply Chain Design Software 74

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