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. KPI dashboards and reporting: This is linked to tip #3 above.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 10, 2022

Here are 4 tips for to keep in mind while shopping and why the space is about to get a lot more competitive. What’s in this article: Today’s software trends. If you don’t have the internal IT staff to spare, you might consider contracting out those services for the course of your new software implementation.

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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. 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 17, 2017

And Yes, I know that it can be quite daunting if you’ve never done this before, so that’s why I thought these tips would be useful for you. I’m going to provide some links below, to a whole range of articles, guides and videos that will assist you with lots of the detail. An Article on 3PL Evaluation and Selection.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. Freight Broker Tips and Resources (LinkedIn). Truckers Report (Forum).

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the different types of forklift attachments and their applications. Calculating the added weight of the fork extensions is vital to prevent exceeding the forklift’s capacity, avoiding potential tip-overs. Incorrect use can lead to instability or tip-overs. OSHA mandates a forklift safety course.

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Ship Monk

MAY 6, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes! Of course, this is a huge step for any company, which is why we’ve prepared this easy, breezy checklist for a hijinks-free transition. It wouldn’t be a ShipMonk article if we didn’t talk about our two favorite topics — shipping and order fulfillment! P.S. Want more tips and tricks?

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. 15 aerial work platforms safety tips. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. Aerial lifts can tip over if operated on uneven or unstable terrain. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. In it, you'll learn: What an aerial lift is.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. After reading this article and (hopefully) becoming a 3PL devotee, we hope you’re that much closer to making the right decision for your business! What Are the Benefits of 3PL?

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. Get 15 tips for improving warehouse safety. 15 Warehouse Safety Tips. We’ll talk more about specific risks later in the article, but briefly, warehouse workers commonly face hazards associated with: Forklifts and other material handling equipment.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But if you and your team are perplexed over performance measurement and management, the following tips might help you get KPI selection right. 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. What Makes a “Right” KPI?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

As we noted last month, most articles are rightly focusing on the negative. We liked Kevin O’Marah’s (SCM World) take on underlying trends in this Forbes article. SPECIAL FEATURE GREAT ARTICLE SHOWING HOW TRENDS INTERCONNECT. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE 6. domestic economy (or is it busting? ). Or is there?

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

They may be pure chemicals, mixtures of substances, manufactured products or individual articles on their own. Below are the 5 tips to guide you on dangerous goods shipping. The post 5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods appeared first on FreightHub. The classifications as shown in the chart below. Know your hazardous goods.

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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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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A logistical analysis and important tips for businesses. 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. Key indicators that you need to start outsourcing.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

These are the principles we’ll expand on in the remainder of this article. Of course, gamification can only be used in processes requiring human input, since it drives performance by way of motivation. This article is not intended as a how-to guide for implementing gamification, simply because there are so many ways to approach it.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Some Quick and Easy Tips for Supply Chain Cost Reduction. Every company has some excess or obsolete inventory, as well as safety inventory and of course, replenishment inventory. Money Saving Outsourcing Tips a 12-Year-Old would Understand! The freight was all outsourced of course. I sat opposite the Marketing Director.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

The second article in our series on identifying supplier risk explores what to look for during on-site evaluations. Top carriers will have dedicated classroom space, a well thought-out training course, and experienced instructors. What tips would you provide to enhance supplier risk management skills?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning. It can go further than this, of course.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. While it’s possible to argue that, as an “ultimate” guide, this article should cover macro slotting, we see that much more as an element of warehouse layout design.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With the season of spook upon us, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid the horrors of extra charges or damage during freight shipping. However, making sure your documents are in order is the “Nightmare on Elm Street” (original, of course) of classic horror movies. Why do people enjoy watching horror movies?

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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. Still, the tips above should help you to start cutting the losses generated by high volumes of ecommerce returns.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. Yes of course there are. I’ve arranged them into an acronym to help you remember them. (And And check out some more resources at the bottom). The acronym is METHODICAL. So, there are my top 10 Supply Chain focus areas. Are there more?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Of course different freight types have different characteristics and susceptible to different types of cargo damage and needs expert handling in all cases.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

So let me give you a few tips this week which will hopefully help you avoid moving or building a new warehouse. Make the most of your current warehouse using the tips in the video below. But of course it doesn’t apply to all product ranges, some it works for, some it doesn’t. A lot of people seem to be struggling.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

When I first began planning this article, the most significant impacts of COVID-19 were primarily limited to Mainland China. But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. P.S. Want more helpful tips, tricks, and advice? Luckily, we’ve made it a good one (did you expect any less?), so hop along for the ride! Let’s hear it !

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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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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. Shortages, consumer hoarding and delays all signal a tipping point. “We

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. With all that taken into account, then, a cost comparison of palletised and unpalletised shipments could be helpful—depending, of course, on the volumes and types of products that you ship.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily. To make things easier, it might be worth considering an investment in some analytics software to speed up the process, and of course, you won’t look at every SKU or customer.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Conger

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Because this article explains everything you know about them, including: What and where the load center is. 6 Load Center Tips. Don't have time to read the whole article? The forklift load center concept is important because if the load you're lifting exceeds it, you can tip the forklift over. And much more! Check it out!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, 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. The answer could be to focus on the execution side of route optimisation. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. Of course, along with that comes a lot of products that need delivering. None of this is new news, of course. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. IT and technology literacy.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

Since third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially those involved in order fulfillment and shipping processes, have a duty to ensure accuracy and delivery of merchandise, the NMTA®’s decision to reduce the reporting time frame will greatly impact the course of business. Identifying the party(ies) responsible for unloading, 2.

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