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?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 31, 2014

Having done some quick primary root cause analysis it was concluded that the increased metal level was the prime reason contributing to the failure. The field engineers claim- We gave all the necessary information for the analysis, were not aware how to decipher the readings against the reference values so could contribute very little.

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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.

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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. Time will tell how effective this organisation will be.

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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.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain. However, like with all new things, there’s a need to exercise caution. What more is required?

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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 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.

Negotiating Skills 54

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2015

Having done some quick primary root cause analysis it was concluded that the increased metal level was the prime reason contributing to the failure. The field engineers claim- We gave all the necessary information for the analysis, were not aware how to decipher the readings against the reference values so could contribute very little.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. 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. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. What Kind of Reports Can I Create with My Transportation Data for Analysis?

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 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

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities. Could your enterprise benefit from such a solution?

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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. A recent study from the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council forecast that by 2017, supply chain employment in Canada would increase at an annual rate of over 8 percent for tactical roles and almost 15% for managerial roles.

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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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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Case Studies. |. They expand into an analysis of revenue-accruing & cost-optimizing functions, and result in the identification of capabilities that the organization aspires to develop or enhance. Enterprise transformations are a multi-year exercise in the making. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

That’s not to say that the following signs and symptoms are harbingers of disaster, but they should certainly prompt a distribution network design review, along with a modeling exercise to check if your outbound supply chain is maintaining that all-important balance between cost and service. How to Act on Network Design Warning Signs.

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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

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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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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. We conducted a thorough analysis of these concerns & compared results in different geographies. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Final Objective of this exercise is "to get it right the first time" when planners maintain any planning critical master data. Mobile Banking.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For example, brand manufacturers and retailers—are beginning to perform life cycle analysis of their products to ascertain the environmental impacts of the products they sell. Historically, this product ‘footprinting’ exercise was both tedious and expensive.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Gain Industry Experience and Study. Turning on your business know-how is important too, because you need careful analysis and critical thinking to make the best of existing opportunities. So what does it take to become the much-needed middleman in the transportation industry? What do you need to become a freight broker?

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Second, we study the flow of goods and services that are the ever-present relays of intermodalism. Students work individually and in teams, studying modern supply chain issues to identify problems, suggest practical steps for execution improvement, and communicate findings. It is also an exercise in trade-offs.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

Römmele explains that all Continental products go through a threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA). “We There is an overlap of issues you would find doing a source code assessment and a static binary analysis,” Boulton explains. “It’s a stepwise approach,” Römmele says. Once in the field, products have to be updated securely.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? 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.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

It is unsurprising that a recent USPACOM exercise highlights the vital importance of strategic and operational lift in this environment. One need only refer to Kenneth Privratsky’s Logistics in the Falklands War: A case study in expeditionary warfare to get a sense of the logistics factors at play.

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

It is unsurprising that a recent USPACOM exercise highlights the vital importance of strategic and operational lift in this environment. One need only refer to Kenneth Privratsky’s Logistics in the Falklands War: A case study in expeditionary warfare to get a sense of the logistics factors at play.

Military 50

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

To illustrate the application of cost to serve, two brief case studies are taken from very different industries. Applying Cost to Serve: Case Studies Orica Mining Services (OMS) provide explosives and related services to the mining industry. The above are just some examples of the information extracted from the model.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Mini Case Study: Walmart Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. The use of a methodology known as “cost to serve analysis” often reveals shocking realities about supply chain costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Never Delegate Understanding – the Limits of AI Charles and Ray Eames designed some of the most iconic furniture of the 20th century through a deep study of an object’s purpose, a process that led to their famous adage, “Never delegate understanding.” In short, delegating to AI is moving fast and making an impact.

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