Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

This article explores the implications of the port congestion surcharge and the possibilities of avoiding or minimizing it. The first thing is to consider the discretion exercised by the shipping companies when calculating the congestion surcharge. Congested traffic of ships at a port. How to reduce or avoid port congestion surcharges?

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Globalior

MAY 11, 2020

This articles deals with the export licensing controls for exports out of the United States. You will find more information on how to do so on our article about determining an ECCN. Other countries may have similar regulations that are administered in varying ways. I don’t know the real end-user of my product, can I still ship?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2018

In this short article, I’ll redress the balance a little by highlighting a few practical guidelines which, if adhered to, will increase the chances of a successful logistics outsourcing alliance. An extensive process mapping exercise, prior to supplier selection, should help to prevent this issue. Lets’ Raise a Half-full Glass.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 29, 2020

[og_img] The International Trade Committee has urged government exercise caution over onshoring as a potential solution to the supply-chain vulnerabilities exposed by Covid-19 A report… The post Government urged to avoid "short-sighted protectionism" in ensuring supply chain resilience appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Behind every major warfighting exercise, such as the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre or the successive multinational exercises underway in Europe , the logistics system is tested. This issue exacerbates the issues generated by the avoidance of exercising logistics-intensive activities in many military exercises.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 29, 2020

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

They did a benchmarking exercise with us and we found that the industry standard was about 40 lines per hour. But think of the potential rewards, which, as I have personally witnessed, and recounted in this article, can be as dramatic as: A 217 percent productivity increase. A Delivery in full, on time (DIFOT) of 99.72

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. But technology is only part of the process.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. It is the direction that matters, not the reminders.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 7, 2018

At that time I had just read an article about the DOJ investigating the airlines concerning collusion on capacity and ticket pricing (The original article was on Bloomberg News and titled: What Does it Take to Prove Airline Collusion ). The example used in the lawsuit is, according to the article: ".airline

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. Want to Know More About Cost-to-Serve Analysis?

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. Take a read – the article attests to why LIW exists.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. Exercise trackers like Fitbit or Garmin are part of an IoT network that collects and analyzes data from objects – people. source: KPMG, Data as an Asset).

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FLS Transport

AUGUST 6, 2020

And as carriers have options… they are exercising them in search of margins. Read the article here. It’s more bad news for shippers. Carriers are rejecting loads above 2018 levels. Volume is flowing at unprecedented, historic levels. Rates are high… and it’s predicted that they will remain this way through the end of summer.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. However, in this article, we’ll focus exclusively on the cost factor, drawing your attention to some questions you might ask yourself (and your team) about your facility’s energy usage.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Consultative selling is all about shedding the canned pitches and automatic responses in favor of a set of techniques exercised while conversing with potential customers. Practice Consultative Selling. This is really a mindset to adopt.

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Freightera

MARCH 8, 2022

Simply moving every once in a while will by no means replace exercise, but it will stop you from getting stiff, cramped up and tired. . Yoga is a great way to stretch as well as get exercise at the same time. This one might seem obvious, but make sure to get exercise when off work. . Stretch and move during work.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

A well-chosen suite of procurement KPIs will provide your organisation or enterprise with the visibility necessary to save money, improve service from vendors, and exercise greater control over the quality of your inbound supplies.

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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. At the beginning of this article, we looked at who’s who in the S&OP process.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

This article explores the implications of the port congestion surcharge and the possibilities of avoiding or minimizing it. The first thing is to consider the discretion exercised by the shipping companies when calculating the congestion surcharge. Congested traffic of ships at a port. How to reduce or avoid port congestion surcharges?

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Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

In this article, US Army logistician Jessica McCarthy examines a challenging, contemporaneous, issue for many Western militaries – how much contractor support is enough? . A great site containing forward-thinking articles examining the character of contemporary and future warfare, it is well worth following. . Rules Creep.

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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 in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. I encourage you to read the article to see the important trend driving the sustainment of militaries at play. Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks.

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Women in Trucking

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Physically, the long hours sitting behind the wheel, lack of exercise (or for many OTR drivers little physical movement at all) and easy access to unhealthy food and drinks all take their toll on driver health. However, what often goes unnoticed is the condition of professional driver mental health.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But you can exercise more control over shipping and cargo damage than you might be aware as long as you have the right tools at your disposal. Clear, durable labels will also ensure that your items get where they’re going intact and promptly.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 22, 2021

In this article we are going to look at some particulars of time charters and, in particular, New York Produce Exchange Form 1993 (NYPE 1993) recommended by BIMCO and FONASBA. It is an optional clause of the contract which the shipowner may choose whether to exercise it or not.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. If you’re like me (too young, that is), here’s a good article about it. This certainly supports the theory that another high profile case like Tracey Morgan could easily tip the balance in favor of shifting COR into law.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In an article, I voiced my skepticism and said that I believed using AI to solve this problem would lead to huge number of false positives. But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. Mr. Nelson explained that he too was skeptical.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In this article, we will get to know Consumer Packaged Goods, the types of CPGs available, and the types of packaging you will need if you also plan on transporting CPGs via freight services. Sometimes, some CPG goods also require special considerations or practices during transportation. This is especially true for specialty goods.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In such tricky times, exercising forward-thinking and planning shipments in advance can help businesses take advantage of the holiday season. During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

His article “ The Common Pitfalls of Demand Planning ” appeared in the December 2018 issue of Supply Chain Management Review. Digitization is a technical exercise that collects all transaction data from all of the silos into an electronic state in a central location. The data only has to be captured once.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. The article goes on to say, “The backlog reflects the degree to which Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service and other companies struggled to handle peak ecommerce volumes despite months of preparation and major investments to expand and upgrade distribution facilities.”. What caused the walk out?

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. This article was originally published at LIW in early 2018. By David Beaumont. 2] Louth, J., 3] Boulding, K.,

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