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Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. It is simply not possible to respond quickly to market changes if there is a fully owned or leased network of warehouse and transportation assets in place.

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Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. this experience has changed how we dress and exercise.

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Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?

GlobalTranz

Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. As explained in the International Transport Forum’s report titled “ Moving Freight with Better Trucks ”, ‘’For many breaches of road transport law, the party directly responsible is the driver.

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Articles of 2019

PINC

Matt Yearling’s articles ranked on both Logistics Viewpoints’ and Talking Logistics’ most-read article lists for 2019. . Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? Transportation Trends: First Autonomous Spotters, Then Autonomous Trucks.

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What is Order Picking?

Logistics Bureau

Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. The location of SKU’s in the pick-face or slotting is important here as well, (See the “Slotting” article above). Picking Carts and Bins: Organises and transports picked items.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Automation can therefore save you money in the transport office as well as out on the road.

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How to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient

Logistics Bureau

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. Not only does this spread the risk, but transportation costs are lower. Localising your supply chain can significantly reduce transport costs.