Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Detailed cost-to-serve analysis can be complex and time-consuming, so it’s a good idea to break the task down by priority and target specific areas on which to concentrate. You will probably find, from your initial analysis, that your cost-to-serve follows the 80/20 rule. Which process steps cost the most, and the least, to complete?

Cost Reduction 98

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Moreover, the attitude of commanders and leaders, logisticians and staff planners to comprehensively and critically assess the Defence organisation – a ‘blue force analysis’ – also influences the logistics system to function as intended. Force structure requirements can change with different ‘demand, dependency, duration and distance.’.

Military 61

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs. Assign individuals as KPI owners.

Supply Chain Software 75

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ADF’s preparedness prior to this operation has been scrutinised through reports and analysis, at levels range from tactical to committees of Government. Any operation defending the Australian north-west demanded was a difficult logistics enterprise, as highlighted by exercises such as the long-standing ‘Kangaroo’ series.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 77

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10xLogistics

JUNE 13, 2013

What I find about benchmarking is it is often an internal exercise to justify what someone is doing to higher management. Sometimes I will hear of giant shippers presenting they are "better than market" based on their benchmarking through external agencies. That is where energy is best spent. Of course, you are better, you are huge!

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

However shocked you may be by the results of a cost-to-serve analysis, avoid the knee-jerk reaction and instead, use your new-found knowledge to turn unprofitable customers and products into profitable ones. From there, you can access other resources on the topic, including a downloadable report and a PowerPoint presentation.

Purchasing Skills 45

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ShipLilly

MARCH 3, 2021

Rebecca Dye is the Federal Maritime Commissioner (FMC) and has led an investigation and fact-finding exercise concerning the management of detention and demurrage. For example, in February, the Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) presented a dispute of about $3 million worth of detention and demurrage fees for the previous year.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 57

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Customers, conferences, and colleagues past and present are all possibilities for sharing insights and information. As in other domains, data analysis and business intelligence requirements and opportunities are now on the rise. Of course, generally, you should not expect to get more out of networking than what you put into it.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. As a result, you must exercise extreme caution when selecting each partner, making sure they have sufficient security procedures and resources in place.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs. Assign individuals as KPI owners.

Supply Chain Software 52

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints". An employee may upload a corporate presentation from his or her desktop PC to a cloud storage service, then access it from a personal iPad to show at a client site, for example. But, what does mobility exactly mean? mōˈbilədē/. noun: mobility. restricted mobility".

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 27, 2016

Everyone’s supply chain career has to start somewhere, so there’s no shame present in being untested from a practical perspective. At the same time, you provide the opportunity for new hires to get their feet wet with practical leadership, analysis and problem solving exercises.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 31, 2014

Knowhow of slice and dice data analysis, possibly true but in my opinion these are not comprehensive enough. Here''s presenting the case study of how a seemingly workable condition monitoring exercise can possibly go wrong. A high profile instrumentation infrastructure?

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

This is the third and final part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80).

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. The Executive Sponsor. The People of S&OP: 7 Golden Rules to Get the Best From Them.

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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] This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

Industry 54

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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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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2015

Inventory Reconciliation: Any work in progress/raw material type of materials should not be present in the shop floor, these could prove to be a hazard. Audit each of the assets that was a part of the maintenance exercise and ensure that it is in complete working condition viz. check for any leakage, noise, insulation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

We conducted a thorough analysis of these concerns & compared results in different geographies. Analysis showed that around 70-80% of issues faced in support could be classified or could be attributed to incorrect Master Data Maintenance & triggered a thought process of "Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance".

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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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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] This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

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

Dharmani also points out that it would be a mistake for companies to assume that their smaller suppliers present higher cybersecurity risks than large ones. Every presentation I make to the board of directors has a cybersecurity element to it, and we discuss the topic on our weekly executive calls.”. Establishing industry standards .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Turning on your business know-how is important too, because you need careful analysis and critical thinking to make the best of existing opportunities. You need these insurances because many, if not most, shipping companies will request that you present these before you begin work together. Designate Agents for Service of Process.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

During one of her routine quarterly stock analysis exercise she observed something unusual. On further analysis she had found that the major contributor for this stock valuation had been certain high value nozzles which were repairable in nature. At ABC Corp. Sure, we can" retorted all three warehouse managers.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Then, when you start, you’ll watch videos, do some reading, and complete interactive exercises to help you learn and retain the information. Remember high school?

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. Second, we study the flow of goods and services that are the ever-present relays of intermodalism. It is also an exercise in trade-offs. What can be measured can be managed.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

The following text is of a presentation given at a 2019 Wiliams Foundation conference, ‘Sustaining self-reliance’ As the original article cannot be found on other sites, it is provided here with some slight adjustments. Present day convenience will likely cost the future ADF dearly.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 1, 2015

While the folks in the meeting discussed emphatically on how requirements are changed as late as User Acceptance test, I actually got tele-transported back to my stint in a process optimization exercise at one of the largest utility companies.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

The adage Speed, Quality, Cost – Pick two is an everyday exercise. This presents a whole new set of challenges in the movement of goods. However, the probabilities are increasing, requiring more proactive analysis and planning. With this increased demand and short supply, rates will continue to increase. Information Overload.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

While each hazard presents a direct danger to the workers, the damage can also extend to their co-workers, families, and friends. Slips, trips, and falls (falls are a leading cause of death for people in general and present a danger in the warehouse). High heat or excessive cold. Heavy objects. Sharp objects.

Tips 52

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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. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI techniques like sentiment analysis can identify the emotions in language to provide insights for certain purposes like customer service or targeted marketing, but these methods don’t achieve true emotional intelligence, they only barely scratch the realm of human feelings, which defy rationality. My compassion cup has been overflowing.

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