The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

The traditional way to calculate takt time is to divide the total time available by the output required in that time. If I need to make 96 units during the course of an 8 hour day, then I need to have made 48 units in four hours. And suddenly we are back into the world of cycle times and time available. Think of it this way.

Capacity 360

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We also learn about a sales improvement course specifically for people in the logistics industry that Joe and Ann are co-facilitating. Industry research / lists available. Experts available. Podcast Show Notes: 00:21 – Joe welcomes Ann Holm to the show. 5 ways 3PL sales have changed. 5 ways 3PL sales have changed.

Buyer Training 170

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Magaya

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

New Small Parcel Handling Course for Magaya Supply Chain Users Now Available Via PageOne. For a quick overview of the process, check out the newly updated Small Parcel e-learning course. For a quick overview of the process, check out the newly updated Small Parcel e-learning course.

Handling 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the supply chain arena, the need to make course corrections is exploding. If you want to digitize decision-making, you need 100% of the information required for a decision to be made available in a normalized data model. Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment. Business cycles are compressing.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The specific focus of this article, is on traditional Third Party Logistics (3PL) contracts and the types of pricing mechanisms available for use within warehousing contracts, and does not cover other very important aspects such as: Planning and management of the selection process. The reverse is also true of course.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

But for that to occur, all of the dominos must fall into place: the product must be available to promise, there needs to be enough shipping capacity, and there needs to be an understanding of how inventory will be moved between mills and distribution centers. Of course, getting a promise right is vital.

Optimal Sourcing 122

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

And, of course, when anyone buys goods in a store, part of that cost is freight. So a backlog of ships off the coast of California means fewer empty containers heading back to Asia, which means fewer ships and containers available for exports, raising the cost to ship a container from Asia to Europe by 400% in November and December 2020. .

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside of our monthly classes through our learning management platform. These courses can be taken in your own time and cover an array of topics such as leadership, cybersecurity, and customer service. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. INDUSTRY NEWS AND RESOURCES. PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

Buyer Training 118

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Enrolling in freight agent training courses can help you build on any knowledge you currently have, while also educating yourself more on new topics. Should you want a more formal education, freight broker training courses are available for you online, like TIA CTB (Certified Transportation Broker).

How To 119

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Vendor Availability. One way to get a handle on this is to measure their track record of product availability. Of course, the consequences, and their seriousness, will depend on the criticality of the product, but availability challenges are never desirable. How reliable are your suppliers?

Procurement Analytics 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Even today, some companies are planning distribution fleet routes using legacy applications that are not a patch on the solutions now available. Now, the software available to fleet managers graduated from digital pigeonhole shuffling to basic map-based routing applications. Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Of course, Amazon is investing heavily in its infrastructure and working toward market share gains, likely in detriment to earnings. So what are the options available to competitors for achieving and maintaining e-commerce profitability? percent profit margin. Not a magnificent maring. But that is exactly my point.

Operations 124

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Of course, you can’t talk about appreciation without awards. Whether this was a reminder course for some or a new learning experience for others, our goal was to create a welcoming environment not only for the Team but for our external audiences as well. Winners receive special prizes each month. Is Trinity the Right Place for You?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen. Fifteen years ago, DSV’s homepage had this to say about tech: “DSV is committed to providing our customers with the best e-service tools available in order to create visible, transparent and high-quality services.”

Digital 133

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Market activity describes the nationwide and granular trends affecting available capacity, timeliness of transit and on-time, in-full deliveries.

Trucking 96

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These records must be made available to CBP upon their request. Information on the accreditation process and details on courses offered by CBP and PGAs will be posted on the CBP website as they become available. The continuing education requirement will begin in the 2024-2027 triennial period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

In our survey, we inquired about the impacts of facility-wide labor capacity restrictions, warehouse zone-based labor capacity restrictions, social distancing requirements/mobility restrictions, and worker unavailability due to quarantine requirements (reduction in available staff). Of course, expectations are uncertain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. The total sales volume of traditional eCommerce platforms was cn¥923.5 billion (€120 billion). Livestreaming eCommerce platforms had a total sales volume of cn¥215.5 billion (€28 billion).

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United World Transporation

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Of course, you can never be covered for everything, but a little bit of proactive management will go a long way. Fortunately, safety technologies are now available to help monitor driving performance. Of course, unexpected situations can arise out of nowhere, but being prepared will help your company come out unscathed.

Tips 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. Of course, it is not just speed of printing that matters but cost. Of course, it is easier for venture capitalists to see potential when there are customer proof points. This vision has not been realized.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Companies differ of course, and only you know who you need to work with to ensure that your WMS budget doesn’t get overlooked.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Companies have the right to full transparency, and their logistics partner should be immediately available to address any questions or concerns they have about the bill if a problem arises. . Our customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day for our clients. Unresponsive Customer Service. No Visibility.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Of course, the big challenge in this type of external benchmarking is obtaining the necessary data, since many companies are wary of sharing performance data with potential competitors. Of course, its also possible to add further tiers for even more granularity, but again, the more levels you have, the more complex your KPI solution.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Labour availability. Cars are available for hire by the minute now in a number of large cities in different continents. All you need is your credit card (and a driving licence, of course.) Truck manufacturers have been experimenting with multiple radio controlled trailers so that one driver can handle greater transport volumes.

3PL 74

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Availability . Additionally, most genuine OEM parts will only be made available after the production run has ended. For auto parts, since cosmetic parts don’t affect crashworthiness or safety, choosing cosmetic OEM parts is a matter of budget and availability. . Available shipping methods. . Structural Safety. .

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. As e-commerce peak season ramps up, more organizations will see available drivers and capacity dwindle. Of course, even those capabilities hinge on AI to digest, interpret and act upon data. . Consider this example. Learn about SONAR SCI.

Supply Chain Software 105

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. In surveying the global ocean market right now, Bennett says there’s not much additional tonnage available. Covering the Demand.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

However, not all supply chains have the capacity or resources to aggregate the massive stores of data available. Of course, more data amounts to increased visibility and, therefore, actionability to prevent disruptions from contributing to higher freight spend.

Cost Reduction 110

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. However, I think the only way to make meaningful progress in these geographies is, of course, to have local talent there all the time helping to solve these problems. Kenya is a big exception.

Supply Chains 98

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2020

Of course, you wouldn’t because it would be hard to trust the results or advice from strangers. While people find it easy to book things like accommodations online, container owners and freight forwarders or shippers looking for available Shipper Owned Containers (SOCs) often still struggle to connect with trusted partners.

Freight forwarding 133

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Vehicles may be kept from reentering the pool of available vehicles, while backups and congestion in the warehouse can snowball into delays of other shipments even those that dont need to make their way across borders. Issues at customs can also lead to traffic jams in the supply chain.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result. Nonetheless, and in due course, Defence will have to work with its partners in Government, industry and the community writ large to ensure the opportunity is not squandered.

Resource Reduction 116

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

This intelligence wasn’t broadly available to us ten years ago. Leveraging different models of thinking, representing key metrics using data aggregation, exposing real anomalies, and recommending a course of action based on operating models will make businesses smarter. The rise of autonomous technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Of course, the CPG company should also support its D2C initiative with better customer experience, omnichannel shopping alternatives, ease of use for commercial websites, frictionless returns, etc. D2C, supported by targeted promotions, enables stronger brand loyalty.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Of course, there may be constraints at times, such as buying off contracts or from preferred suppliers, but building agility into the procurement process will make it feel seamless to employees, who are guided to what they need and can easily track the status of orders. How do you do that?

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