Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. This means 60 to 70 hours per week transporting goods, even when meeting minimum break requirements. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work.

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Stord

JULY 7, 2019

Monday, July 8, 2019 Meet Jamil, our first operations intern, and learn why he chose STORD and how his work here will leave a lasting impact. I was first introduced to the complex world of logistics and supply chain in one of my freshman courses at the University of Pennsylvania. Why did you choose to intern at STORD?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. Only if a number of locations all meet the needs of proximity to customers will the comparative cost of land and buildings become important. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important. Tip #3—Weigh up Transport Costs.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain why that should be and how your company can avoid S&OP problems by investing correctly in the people and their interrelationships , without which it’s simply impossible to tie the moving parts of S&OP together. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. The Executive Sponsor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. All told, changes that might have occurred over the course of a few years, have happened in months. To read the full article, click HERE. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result. Nonetheless, and in due course, Defence will have to work with its partners in Government, industry and the community writ large to ensure the opportunity is not squandered.

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Morai Logistics

JULY 8, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics covers several ways in which this pandemic differs in how it impacts supply chains from usual disruptions. Commonly, when a supply chain breaks down due to whatever reason, it leads to their supply not being able to meet their demand. Location Specific vs. Global.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

What’s in the article: What actionable steps will earn you the title of a shipper of choice ? By consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, you demonstrate your commitment to excellence. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. It can go further than this, of course. Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2016

So, you will be passing along benefit twice by meeting the demand for green offerings in the marketplace. Eco-friendly packaging is usually less packaging, and less expensive to create, touts articles like Good Things Come From Green Packages. Of course, eco-friendly packaging is the best kind of packaging for our earth.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This article considers some of the indicators to consider if outsourcing might be the solution for your needs. Of course, there are those who have an aggressive business strategy right from the outset. For these big brands, the real question is whether they can meet the demands of their customers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. To do so is a mistake because a successful and future-proof distribution network design will typically need to meet several objectives.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to a 2015 article on elementum.com, the more immediate effects were that the average vessel turnaround time went from 2.5/3 The longshoremen began their first course of action with a 24-hour strike last week involving around 200 dockworkers. 3 days to over one week.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They are adapting their strategies to meet the increasing demand for frozen alternatives, ensuring the supply chain remains seamless and the transition from manufacturer to freezer aisle is as efficient as possible. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Notably, shippers are tuned in to this shift and responding in kind.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Is Your Fleet Routing the Best It Can Be?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with supply chains’ sole purpose being to meet demand, it becomes challenging to make assumptions and then learn anything back about those assumptions. Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. So that’s one big tough one.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics covers 5 steps companies should be taking in order to make their reverse logistics process more successful. Not meeting this expectation leads to dissatisfied customers. Figure out the why Behind Returns. Returns shouldn’t be a mindless process. Make the process of returning as easy as buying.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. The truth, of course, lies somewhere in between. I encourage you to read the article to see the important trend driving the sustainment of militaries at play. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The answer, of course, is yes. This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. But can technology do more?

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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. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Those are the precise questions we’ve set out to answer in this article. Instead, your company’s optimal inventory performance will be such that you can meet the service levels you aspire to (or to which your customer agreements commit you) with the barest minimum negative impact on profit and working capital.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s also the time when I start to think about sharing my thoughts on trends for the coming year , but of course, stop short of trying to make predictions. Omnichannel supply and the new “I want it now” consumer culture will be strong drivers of supply chain trends in 2018, including those already mentioned in this article.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Any time your vendor cannot supply you with a product to meet your order is an incident with direct consequences for your company. Of course, the consequences, and their seriousness, will depend on the criticality of the product, but availability challenges are never desirable.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. His definition is closely linked to the concept of sustainable development, which the 1987 Brundtland Report describes as ‘‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs’’. What does corporate social responsibility really mean?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope.

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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! Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing. Online courses.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 4, 2020

Throw in a little fun Of course, owning a family business has its challenges. However, since they’re together so much, the Brennys have found that the best strategy is simply to change their attitude and look for opportunities to have fun on the job – gunny sack races, a dose of humor during daily meetings, team picnics, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype.

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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. Gottemukkala continued, “is that the models are all connected.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences. Social Networks Personalization.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The subject of course was Logistics Outsourcing. A well structured 3PL evaluation can ensure you find a provider that can meet your needs, improve your supply chain and overall logistics performance. All subject to the appropriate confidentiality arrangements of course. What is a 3PL Evaluation, and why is it important?

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