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. Many of these conversations can end with it. War wont always begin when the first shots are fired.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 6, 2021

Many years ago I wrote an article for SME called The Essence of Jidoka. In that article I described a four step process designed to drive improve productivity and drive continuous improvement. Sometimes with attribution back to my article, may times without. This definition, of course, leads to a question: “What is a standard?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, without further ado, here are the most popular logistics articles from 2020. It was a nice combination of topics and authors, including a few from our sponsors.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

50 Most Read Articles of All Time From the Cerasis Blog. We will feature the 50 most read articles of all time from the Cerasis blog by covering the 50th most read counting down to the most read blog of all time. Without any more words or ado, here are the 50 most read articles from the Cerasis blog of all time!

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software. In the Cloud model, upfront costs primarily consist of: WMS implementation (requirements definition, system configuration, system and user acceptance testing, integration to existing corporate and/or material handling systems, go-live support, etc.).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

The following is a list of widely used terms that will help you with deciphering freight bills, articles, comments, and communications made by transportation professionals and the mainstream media about everything transportation. Commodity: Any article of commerce, including raw material, manufactured, or grown products.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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AIMMS

MAY 6, 2019

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. W ould I still write the same article today? Reduced operating costs .

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Stock brokers couldn’t lose because they had the following: Operational infrastructure, technology and licenses required to buy and sell stocks. Just like the full-service stock broker, today’s freight brokers enjoy some definite advantages including: Operational infrastructure, technology and licenses required to broker freight.

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Conger

JULY 24, 2023

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. This article will focus on pneumatic tires for forklifts specifically. This article will focus on pneumatic tires for forklifts specifically. They combine good traction with low-rolling resistance in any operation and are durable.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As I highlighted in my Annual Review for 2021 , global container shipping alliances operating in the container industry account for 84.60% of the container shipping market. I have reproduced the thought provoking article below. It’s definitely not the whole story. “ Are container lines in a position of extreme power?

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Because this article explains everything you need to know about them, including: What pallet jacks are. And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. Operators Sit or Stand Inside Forklifts. And much more!

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Conger

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Because this article explains everything you need to know about order pickers, like: What order pickers are What they’re used for All the types (and subtypes) of order pickers Which industries use them? Though there are many types of order pickers, the basic principles of operation for many are the same. How Do Order Pickers Work?

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

1 trade partner, we’re really at the start of something much bigger,” said Richard Garza, executive sales director for Mexico cross-border operations at Total Quality Logistics. I think the greatest growth will come in the next couple of years once there [are] many more operations up and running in Mexico,” he said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s article is from Ahmad Jiwani at Coupa and looks at supply chain design. But first, let’s get on the same page: Supply chain design solutions and definitions. A global food and beverage company used to run a handful of models annually across their European operations. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. For this blog article, I interviewed Renata Mihich, Managing Director Canada at DHL Global Forwarding, on her journey at DPDHL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This article is the second installment from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and continues to explore gamification in the warehouse. To read the full article, click HERE. The post appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The historiography of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) performance during Operation Warden portrays operational success as being despite severe strategic logistics limitations. This series of articles aims to address this gap by showing how logistics problems accumulate and metastasise into operational preparedness shortcomings.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Every article discussed the importance of digitally transforming the supply chain. The trouble with this definition is that it doesn’t explain what exactly changes in supply chain management—that is, what gets “transformed”—when digital technologies are adopted. Supply chains, interestingly, operate similarly to a game of Telephone.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. It is intended to operate on modest loads that travel to the same neighborhood as multiple businesses, resulting in economies of scale.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you want to get more of a feel for the work and working conditions, check out the photos in this Daily Mirror article: [link] ). The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.” The machine operator is measured on his hourly rate of production vs. a standard expectation. See a trend here?).

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. Freight forwarders will ensure your cargo is handled from A to Z, door-to-door counting, with the industry’s best and most professional operational team.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Seifert and Richard Markoff in the article “ Demand for AI in Demand Planning.”. Sales and operations, they argue, must operate from a single source of truth; otherwise, AI algorithms are prone to bias and inconsistency at the outset. Many companies have a huge amount of data that isn’t trusted,” Bailey said. “It

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The agent takes instruction from the principals to arrange the berthing, unberthing of the ship and its cargo/husbandry operations. DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. ALSO DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 2, 2020

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. Article republished with some critical updates.

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. Inspect Before Operating. And since aerial lifts are usually used in the workplace, it makes sense to go to OSHA for the definition. It’s important to note that this definition does not include scissor lifts. Aerial ladders.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The historiography of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) performance during Operation Warden portrays operational success as being despite severe strategic logistics limitations. This series of articles aims to address this gap by showing how logistics problems accumulate and metastasise into operational preparedness shortcomings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This leads supply chains to continue to operate in silos, rather than in a connected manner. C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Crucial Role of Trading Partners. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 5, 2020

For the military soldier or officer, or the defence public servant, they will exist in a field of military business unlike any other; where such a range of methods and activities will infringe upon their own daily activities in preparing forces or sustaining operations. Context contorts the expected into reality.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. What does corporate social responsibility really mean? For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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. It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. 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. Which ones to use?… Whats a KPI Anyway?

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This article explains the technology behind AR/VR and uncovers how supply chains can use this platform to improve their processes. According to Investopedia , by definition, Augmented reality combines real and computer-based scenes and images to deliver a unified but enhanced view of the world. A Brief History. AR/VR in Supply Chains.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. To date, a significant part of logistics operations is still performed manually. How we operate and innovate in the future will inherently incorporate ecological and social considerations. Sustainability. Hybrid Mode of Working.

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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. All these ships are operated by shipping lines for commercial gain. These shipping lines may be operating a liner service or a tramp service.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

Our ability to operate away from the Australian support base degraded dangerously. Being definitive about threats or objectives certainly helps in answering the question ‘is the military prepared?’ The reason this is important is shown in the exceptions and qualifications given to recent operational successes. By David Beaumont.

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