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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? Finally, when aggregated data is available, analyze internal processes and define constraints. Their time frame was short and resources limited.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

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? Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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Cost-To-Serve Analysis Should be Core Planning Tool

Logistics Business Magazine

More than a one-off exercise The report finds that CTS needs continual revisiting in order to inform and respond to higher-level business decisions and is an essential tool for protecting margin and ensuring profitability. The post Cost-To-Serve Analysis Should be Core Planning Tool appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out.

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Modeling brewing capacity to drive cost savings at HEINEKEN

AIMMS

It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. My vision was to have a tool that would allow me to answer any capacity question within a few clicks. This made it prone to error.

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PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance

The Logistics of Logistics

SOC reports are issued by a third-party auditor after a thorough examination of a service provider’s operations to verify that they have effective controls for security, availability, processing integrity and confidentiality. Availability – System is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.

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How much stuff is enough?

Logistics in War

If the operational commander endorses the requirement, the enabling organisations will make sure that the material/service (and some) is made available as a priority. The key is effective data analysis, trusted modelling tools and a systematic approach that provides total visibility across the entire supply network.