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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Logistics Bureau

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important? Remember what the K stands for!

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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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4 Steps to a Sustainable Transport Packaging Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Analysis of the supply chain The first step is to assess whether it makes sense to switch to reusable plastic packaging for your own application. What legal requirements must be observed with regard to transport and storage (for example in terms of fire protection concept)? These four steps should be followed when making a switch: 1.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud

GlobalTranz

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. In fact, wearables were recently highlighted for their benefits to employee health and safety by Boss Magazine. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

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Will Workforce Shortages cause Peak Season Chaos

Logistics Business Magazine

Black Friday only works as a great opportunity to offload discounted stock, for example, if the fulfilment process is super-efficient. Tools such as real-time shipment tracking can release knowledge workers from time wasted chasing information to focus on the analysis and planning required to optimise the business.

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EFAFLEX unveils new IoT door solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Thanks to in-depth analysis and clear visualisation, the time required for function checks, service requests and troubleshooting in the event of a fault is reduced considerably. The post EFAFLEX unveils new IoT door solution appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Doors communicate in a network.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

That includes analysis of current operations, costs by mode, performance and benchmarking of existing partnerships. For example, an exception is automated and allows for seamless sharing of order data to create a turnkey solution to complete transportation management effectively. .