Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. What does corporate social responsibility really mean?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. Source: Descartes Datamyne.

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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. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs. It should also be shared downstream.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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. As part of its connected geo strategy, FourKites has expanded its operations to Japan, as it sees the country as an important link in the global supply chain.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you’ve been wondering which strategy is more deserving of your time and money, this is the article for you. Instant gratification is definitely satisfying, but so is knowing you’re positively impacting people’s lives! Truth be told… they’re both great strategies! this article? What Is Customer Acquisition?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We will address the following topics in this article: Inbound logistics definition and significance. Strategies for efficient inbound logistics that you can use in your business. Inbound Logistics Strategies. Examples of Inbound Logistics Strategies. Duties of inbound logistics. Components of the inbound logistics.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this. If your ecommerce brand hasn’t explored other sales channels, you are definitely missing out. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Getting your BMC-84 bond and developing a rock-solid marketing strategy are just some of the steps you'll learn about. So if you're making a career switch and need to learn the ins and outs of freight brokering quickly, definitely consider taking a course. 10 Powerful Mobile Apps for Freight Brokers & Agents.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] Of all the ‘pillars’ of the national support strategy, the most consequential was the issue of mobilisation. So too have a range of commentators, in an array of articles and across different media.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

This article will define minimum order quantity, show you some examples, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for the type of items you sell online. Minimum Order Quantity Definition. Minimum Order Quantity vs. Pricing Strategy. You’ll have to do the calculations, but we can get you started.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

By definition, the IoT means access to a wealth of data — along with the possibility of being inundated with it. Comment on this article. However a company begins to adopt IoT devices, they will need to be integrated into the organization’s existing I.T. structure, including its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

More resilience requires moving away from a single sourcing strategy to diversification (China +1, for example) and more distributed safety stocks enabled by central visibility. For those who were not there yet, last year’s pandemic definitely served as an additional impulse for flexible work. Hybrid Mode of Working.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

An unprepared military offers political leaders few options, corrupts strategy, is inefficient and ineffective, and poses a national risk. Being definitive about threats or objectives certainly helps in answering the question ‘is the military prepared?’ . – Chief of Army LTGEN Peter Leahy, 2004 [1]. 1] ADDP 00.2

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Managing SKU Proliferation The seismic shift towards ecommerce and associated multichannel sales strategies has led to a rapid rise in the number of SKUs that companies carry.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Those withstanding the supply chain turmoil were the ones with solid risk mitigation strategies and playbooks in place and investment already sunk into supply chain resilience. Distributing control and power across the workforce, enabling individuals and teams to take definitive actions at the first indication of a threat to the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

There has been a definitive increase in the number of shippers working to harness these new TMS functions and capabilities. It Analyzes Data Across the Full Network to Enable Financial Planning and Strategy. It’s a Tool for Optimizing Loads and Capacity Planning.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In this bylined article , Ralf Russ, Accenture Managing Director, writes that by 2020, connected and intelligent products are predicted to be the biggest “user group” of the internet, estimated at 24 billion devices. ” Schulze says “orchestrated manufacturing” is a strategy for capitalizing on change wrought by Industry 4.0

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission. Tech Updates.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Do you feel something is missing in the way you approach your strategies? A simple name, with a definite good tagline, has led millions of people to be daily customers at this chain. You are more likely to stay hooked to the articles with images and gifs in it. Well then, you have come to the right place. Emotions drive humans!

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

It’s a good one to consider, and perhaps an appropriate stimulus for companies to review inventory performance and revise their strategies. However, another element of inventory management should be reviewed and addressed before you get too far into an inventory strategy review—the accuracy of your current inventory.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way. Strategic failure.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. Top challenges and the steps for adopting an omnichannel distribution strategy. 4 Steps for Adapting to an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy. To reiterate, an omnichannel strategy will integrate each of these channels. Let’s get started!

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article tries to gauge the issues that are working in favor of airfreight, making it the most sought after mode of shipment in the modern supply chain. If speedy delivery of goods is not met, solutions to problems are not dealt with in an agile manner, then a business can definitely suffer setbacks.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Fast fashion is a category management concept that helps this global retailer meet the demands of their customers looking for ‘ high-fashion style articles of clothing at a low price ’. Traditionally, horizontal integration has been the ‘go-to value chain strategy’.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

One such example is the concept of warehousing, which, despite having a shared fundamental definition of a place to store goods, takes on nuanced interpretations within different contexts. Ensuring data security, compliance with regulations, and ethical practices are critical components of effective digital logistics strategies.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. If your brand is positively associated with eco-friendly partners and practices, this can definitely give you a competitive edge. consumers think Amazon shipments include excess packaging.”

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. As Laurence Goasduff writes in a recent post , the Brexit is definitely causing supply chain disruption. Implementing an Analytics Strategy to Rise up to New Challenges. How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line?

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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. For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. With KPIs, less is definitely more. Which ones to use?…

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Full disclosure: This article contains many great quotes from the conference’s speakers. Charley Dehoney, Exec VP Strategy and Growth at Airspace Technologies. Customers are definitely ready. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month. The Technology Is Already Here.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2023

Our in-depth DDP article highlights DDP and its five key benefits, and our DDP Shipping Services page goes into ShipMonk offerings. So definitely check out those, and the below infographic, to see why DDP is the smarter solution for ecommerce brands shipping abroad. We at ShipMonk definitely do not recommend doing that.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

So involve all key project stakeholders in the scope definition task and provide ample opportunities to highlight and deliberate over deliverables they believe are missing and should be added. Like all the other steps outlined in this article, omit this one at your peril. Step 6: List Project Deliverables.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. To remedy this annoying situation, ShipMonk created our Virtual Carrier Network.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020. Integration with Supply Chain Partners will Improve Your Return Logistics Strategy.

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AIMMS

JULY 20, 2016

This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit. As Laurence Goasduff writes in a recent post , the Brexit is definitely causing supply chain disruption. Implementing an Analytics Strategy to Rise up to New Challenges. How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line?

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