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. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Studies have shown that, on average, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night to be most productive. Stretch and exercise. Strengthen weak muscles supporting the spine with moderate daily exercise, such as a brisk walk, biking and weightlifting. Get enough sleep. There are even in-cab workouts available.

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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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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.

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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. In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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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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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 answer that question, I would remind you of the research findings I mentioned earlier in this article. High Cost to Serve: It’s an Omnichannel Problem.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If we look at the right hand layout, which is after going through a slotting exercise, you can see how all of the faster movers are now down towards the dispatch area. But the reason I mention it is also has an impact on how much you can fit into that warehouse because part of the slotting exercise is looking at the size of the slots.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 14, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Identified Problems in Driver Safety. They must exercise caution while driving in poor weather conditions. A 2009 large truck causation study backs this claim. In a 2018 study, the NHTSA estimated $70.80-$316.18 Benefits and Costs of Automatic Emergency Braking Systems.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In my last article of 2018, “ Which Trends Will Change the Rules of Logistics in 2019? ”, I talked briefly about urban logistics and megacities. I want to dedicate my first article of the year to take a closer look at the specific consequences of urbanization and how they can be approached. trillion. Asset pooling solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. Is Your Fleet Routing the Best It Can Be?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

In a research study we conducted last year (commissioned and published by BluJay Solutions), we asked supply chain and logistics professionals that question and “Warehouse Automation/Robotics” ranked in the top three, behind “Mobile Devices and Apps” and “Control Tower Visibility.”. Here are some excerpts from the article: XPO Logistics Inc.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time. This article has touched on several of the important concepts concerning preparedness, but as we know from previous articles , there are a whole range of factors which influence preparedness outcomes.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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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. Some studies report that drivers say that loneliness is their main source of distress.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution. This article was originally posted in November 2017. [1] David Beaumont is a serving Australian Army officer and these thoughts are his own.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When first published, this article explained the CTS concept, outlined the benefits of analysing cost-to-serve, and provided some brief examples of successful CTS projects. In a warehouse for example, activities might be described and studied as per the following examples: Unload pallet from inbound delivery vehicle.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! Let’s dive in.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. Brigadier Kehoe’s experiences will conclude in a final article shortly.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. Because capital costs are higher, however, company leaders must study the finances and determine if such a move would improve your ability to serve customers while remaining competitive.

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. By David Beaumont. Strategists and logisticians alike need to be innovative at this time.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. Very good article Pushkar. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. After all, even extensive articles dedicated to the topic can barely scratch the surface.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

Supply chain strategy development after all, is not a one-time exercise, and a merger between two companies should certainly be a catalyst to review, revise, and rework functional strategies. After becoming the largest retailer to ever file for bankruptcy, Kmart eventually merged with Sears in 2004.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Case Studies. |. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Recently Praveen forwarded us an article on usage of Maximo for tracking Animals as Assets ( [link] ) - a totally new dimension of Maximo isnt? Mobile Banking.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Case Studies. |. As was the case last year, the 2012 holiday buying season will be very much about the continued leveraging power of consumers in exercising multi-channel buying preferences and technology-enabled online tools. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

A recent study from the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council forecast that by 2017, supply chain employment in Canada would increase at an annual rate of over 8 percent for tactical roles and almost 15% for managerial roles. In addition, the historical gender gap is narrowing and seems likely to continue to do so.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. And this is more than the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre. Cost-capture. Mortuary Affairs.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

To illustrate the application of cost to serve, two brief case studies are taken from very different industries. Applying Cost to Serve: Case Studies Orica Mining Services (OMS) provide explosives and related services to the mining industry.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Mini Case Study: Walmart Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy. If it doesn’t align with the objectives of your business, you have some work to do.

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