The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 15, 2018

.” None of this, of course, had anything to do with what had triggered the tirade. example may have been a somewhat extreme case, a recent HBR article by Julia Milner and Trenton Milner titled Managers Think They’re Good at Coaching. As the organization matures, of course, that structure can shift.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. Brian provided me with insights into some specific warehouse automation and robotics examples. In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities.

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Forto

JUNE 21, 2020

Actually, good and detailed product descriptions and photos should be a matter of course. It’s important to keep in mind that all essential information about an article must be clearly arranged and visible at a glance, so customers can quickly scan whether your product is what they’re looking for.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. Of course, you can seek external help with this, which would come at a cost but might give you the start you need.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article. OTM is a very mature application, for example. Oracle’s primary example of what they were doing to bring deeper industry solutions to market was what they are doing to support the healthcare industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

For example, in a recent CNBC interview Ben Bernanke noted that the Federal Reserve likely looked at the unemployment rate and total employment in early 2021 and inferred that there was plenty of slack in the labor market. For example, interest rate hikes tend to deter lower priority investments and those that require debt financing.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Of course, you can build more tracks and there are places in the Netherlands where it would be easy to do this, but in areas like the Randstad conurbation, where extra capacity is needed most, it’s going to be difficult,” said Pier Eringa, CEO of ProRail in an article on the railway’s efforts to boost capacity and speed.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. Conflicting KPIs: A Brief Example.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2023

In addition, some states require you to complete handyman courses to further your education. For example, if you work on existing structures, you must pass an exam and get a Residential Building Remodeler License. Besides passing an exam, you’ll have to complete 14 hours of continuing education courses every two years.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. For example, every purchase order costs money to raise and process, as does every invoice. Supplier Defect Rate.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics presents 6 of the most prominent trends in supply chain today. As important as forecasting is, it’s agility that’s gained greater attention over the course of this year. Agility is More Important Than Ever. COVID-19 has done little to dampen that demand.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we will explore some of the key differences between shipping to the US and shipping within Canada, shedding light on important factors that businesses should consider. Please note that this article provides a general overview and the best thing to do is consult our shipping experts if you have any questions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. Of course, expectations are uncertain. COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. As we enter the second half of 2021, there are abundant signs of improvement and optimization.

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Globalior

MARCH 29, 2021

Many Global Trade Compliance professionals complain that there are insufficient certifications and courses available that are relevant to the industry. Training courses for individuals interested in international trade compliance are widely available. Certifications for Trade Compliance Professionals.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2022

Hopefully these examples will prove helpful if you are building a new supplier scoring process, overhauling your existing metrics portfolio, or just looking for some practical supplier performance measurement ideas. Example: Purchase order quantity in current month = 200,000 units, Quantity received = 199,880 units. Delivery On-time.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. If I type “how to lead with fear” into Google I get, not surprisingly, no hits that describe the importance of intimidation for a good leader – though there are clearly leaders (as my example above) who overtly say that intimidation is something they do.).

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. So I will use Sydney as an example. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important. If you liked this article, please comment below. As a consultant, I have been dealing with this particular problem for the past 30 years or so.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. However, I think the only way to make meaningful progress in these geographies is, of course, to have local talent there all the time helping to solve these problems. Kenya is a big exception.

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Forto

JULY 6, 2020

In addition to your own website, you should offer your products on other sales channels, for example Amazon. Facebook, for example, has set up its own shop system. There you can bring your articles to your customers in a targeted manner (for example, through custom-fit advertising). Sustainability as a selling point.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. In this article, which is based on a YouTube video on the subject, I will explain why this is so by addressing the following three questions: What is benchmarking, why do it, and how to do it? The key bit of information is, in this case of course: How fast is the fastest person? Why do we Benchmark?

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2020

2019’s over, but there’s plenty of technology to look back on over the course of the year to see what affects it had on supply chains. This article by Morai Logistics underscores many of the most significant developments in supply chain technology in 2019. Nonetheless, there’s plenty more to cover. Blockchain.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. It’s no good measuring the performance of a grocery retailer, for example, against an industrial product supplier. If you found this article useful, you may want to know that it is based on a Supply Chain Secrets YouTube video.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Because supply chain planning is undergoing something of a technological revolution, this article will focus on o9’s technology and why their CEO believes it is differentiated. But, of course, over the course of a month the demand and supply pictures change. Thus, the initial plan must be modified.

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Forto

AUGUST 3, 2020

Manufacturers in China often produce articles much cheaper, so the profit margins in sales are therefore higher. Of course you can start by looking at the websites of the suppliers in question and find out who they already supply. After all, what good are articles that you are not allowed to market here?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the article “ How IoT can improve the logistic pro ces s ” the internet of things (IoT) provides data, which describes objects “physical assets” for example a good to be transported and distributed worldwide. Now we can see how they implemented the “IoT” to deliver a better service.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll offer you some pointers for managing your stock in this article. Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. If you don’t do this, there’s a good possibility that you’ll gradually lose the overview and end up choosing the wrong course of action.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. Therefore, you can’t improve them.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! An example of a forklift certification card. Online courses. In-person courses. Online Courses. This is the ultimate guide to forklift safety training. Let’s dive in.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

For that reason, companies will usually establish one warehouse on the east coast and another on the west coast, depending, of course, on the service offer. For example, you could set up generic transport rates , whether that be cost per pallet, tonne, unit, or kilometre. Bring in the Whiteboard. The Back-of-the-Envelope Method.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. As an example, let’s say that as a part of its customer service promise, your company guarantees its customers that they will receive their orders within 24 hours. Why does the C-suite want the three pillars aligned?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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