Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Supply chain resilience refers to an organisation’s ability to anticipate , prepare for , respond to , and recover from disruptions while still maintaining your business operations. This is why it’s important to have a supply chain resilience strategy in place if you want to ensure that your operational strategies can flourish.

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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. But first, what is route optimisation?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Let’s dive in! No cutting corners allowed.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. Why do organisations outsource logistics operations? Third-party logistics companies have to pay almost the same operating costs as other organisations (sometimes more).

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. This exercise would involve you measuring particular functions or aspects of your business and comparing that against other parts of your business. Let’s say you have a warehouse operating in one city and another operating in another city. Formal Benchmarking.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article explores how adaptive supply chains can help businesses thrive. Structural Changes in Supply Chains: Example: A consumer goods company decides to near-shore its manufacturing operations to reduce transportation costs and improve responsiveness. Traditional, linear supply chains struggle to adapt.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

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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. This is not even considering the costs of losing operational time to these delays. The first thing is to consider the discretion exercised by the shipping companies when calculating the congestion surcharge.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 11, 2020

Ship Operations. The following ships are allowed entry into the operational sea ports : Cargo working ships ; Passenger vessels allowed only for purposes of disembarking SA crew and returning SA citizens ; Ships calling for refueling and supplies. Mandatory requirements.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

As the memory of wars and military operations recedes, the importance logistics capability tends to partner in its passing. This happened in Australia after its 1999-2000 Operation Warden experience, where Defence logistics capacity was at its absolute limits.

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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. A person or corporation is part of the chain of responsibility if their actions, inactions or decisions affect road transport operations. Operates and/or drives a vehicle moving goods. Packs goods. Loads goods.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 15, 2016

Warehouse Operations. Whilst there are variations to the operations of a warehouse; if we consider the direct labour component only, then products need to generally go through the following processes of receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging and dispatch of products to customers. Product Travel Requirements.

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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. Manufacturing efficiency.

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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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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. Slotting is all about optimising the placement of warehouse SKUs to gain efficiency , increase productivity , and reduce operational costs.

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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. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. Start with the Software. Lean supply chain practices.

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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. .

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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. Why is this important? 3 – ‘Logistics and the strangling of strategy’ by David Beaumont.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? Who Provides Forklift Operator Training? Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? OSHA’s training requirements.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Stretch and exercise. Strengthen weak muscles supporting the spine with moderate daily exercise, such as a brisk walk, biking and weightlifting. Driver Darrell Hirengen suggests taking deep breaths, keeping a stress journal to identify triggers, reducing caffeine consumption, getting enough sleep and exercising daily.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If you plan to continue your omnichannel retail operation, though, and compete successfully with pure-play etailers, it’s something you will need to get a handle on. 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.

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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. See the End to Make a Beginning.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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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. Simon’s employer was a supplier of beer, wines, spirits, and soft drinks to retail outlets in the United Kingdom.

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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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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. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied. What are the characteristics of your products?

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

As a pest control owner/operator (sometimes wearing a sales-hat), a dedicated salesperson or a technician/salesperson combo it’s important that you help yourself by adopting and executing some key selling methods. Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Embrace Your Brand.

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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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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

In 2018, Australia and the United States finished celebrating ‘100 years of Mateship,’ noting our distinguished history of operating alongside each other since World War I. armies, as well as other partners, operate an enormous range of different materiel with different sustainment requirements. The Australian and U.S.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state. – Tweet this.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

Our ability to operate away from the Australian support base degraded dangerously. The reason this is important is shown in the exceptions and qualifications given to recent operational successes. 4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time. Preparedness and its paradoxes.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. The delays show that delivery networks such as UPS, which are critical components of the e-commerce boom, are still struggling to cope with the busiest shopping periods despite heavy investment to build out and automate their operations and capacity. Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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