Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. o9 Solutions has grown from a small company to a significant player in the supply chain planning (SCP) market in a short period of time. billion after a funding round.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

By David Beaumont National Defence: Defence Strategic Review was released to the public on 24 April 2023, to a defence ‘community’ only too eager to scrutinise the document for its consequences on the ADF’s capability mix. The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation. Perfect Order.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g. Key Features: Basic Auditing. Activity Logs & Analytics. contract, bill of ladings). Fast & accurate matching.

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

Image Source: Lokad | Supply Chain Risk Management: Top 5 Supply Chain Risks to Watch Out For Any action—or lack thereof—can cause a business to go out of business in this time of bleak future prospects. Nonetheless, many institutions struggle with managing supply chain risks.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives. If you don’t plan to commission a new warehouse on a greenfield site, your plans might be constrained by the characteristics of an existing facility.

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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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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

While border restrictions and tariffs can be difficult to navigate, the right tools and planning can put delays and issues in the rearview. In many cases, accounting for customs can force delivery businesses to form contingency plans, reroute deliveries or expedite shipments using premium services, all of which can result in added costs.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

No matter how long or short a supply chain is, importers and manufacturers need to know where their goods are at all times. The best freight forwarders have in-depth online tracking, providing all the key information about your shipments, reporting capabilities, document storage, and of course up to the minute status of your shipments.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

Depending on your role within the supply chain, the idea of a routing guide can either appear almost meaningless or omnipotent. At its core, a routing guide provides a clear set of instructions and activities for effective supply chain management and execution. That may include both short-term and annual freight contracts.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Deere & Company.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

“5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. Inventory records, product specs, shipping documents contain errors. Delinquent and/or low quality suppliers remain in the supply chain. Lean Manufacturing Planning and Implementation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing?

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Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. That’s where the crossroads of a tech-driven approach to solving the challenges of supply chain risk management lie.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. In such a scenario, upon receipt of the returned item, you should ship it back to the vendor immediately or at least stage it in readiness for onward shipping. Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

The costs of supply chain disruptions vary based on the severity of the disruption, how quickly companies recover, and numerous other factors. In the post COVID supply chain, drivers want a safer, healthier option than spending extra time in facilities. Few areas of the supply chain are more susceptible than sourcing strategies.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2017

Two weeks ago, we learned that Samsung is planning to invest $1B in AI. How is machine learning going to affect sales and operations planning (S&OP) solutions? It’s used to help doctors in creating clinical practice guidelines that document the best course of treatment for different types of cancer.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through actionable steps to secure the title of a shipper of choice, boosting your supply chain efficiency and cementing your reputation. Maintain a track record of accurate documentation, timely payments, and adherence to regulations. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

The e-commerce specialist, which is part of the LUQOM Group, recently started using the SCM software OSCA to bring transparency to the supply chain. His goal: to bring light into the darkness of the supply chain. Darkness is an exaggeration, of course. OSCA brings transparency to the supply chain.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In addition to this, the depletion of water supplies can cause sinking of the ground, leading to sink holes and even more infrastructure damages. But, keep in mind it is documented that most of our infrastructure was built using the temperature records from the mid-20th century. Of course, this is not the world we are in today.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 13, 2017

Top Mexico Supply Chain Services. The massive trade between our nations requires many different supply chain services. The massive trade between our nations requires many different supply chain services. Cube is maximized when multiple clients share space on a well-planned logistics route. is an understatement.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders. The rise in eCommerce and bottlenecks in the global supply chain are driving the need to solve these challenges. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance. Plans evolve and are adjusted throughout.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. A Long History of Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

It will be interesting to see how these smugglers will change course when fossil fuels are completely replaced by renewables. The subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99 In the court document, the city argues that the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd.,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Have they come up with the six or eight business drivers that drive critical requirements, that have been approved and signed off by the key stakeholders in supply chain and IT before they go down the selection path?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 13, 2025

You’ll typically see this integrated with other transport modes as part of a longer supply chain. Documentation and Compliance: Here’s where things get interesting – and sometimes complicated. For example, some consumers will want to save money above all else, either generally or in a specific shopping scenario.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

By Anne van de Heetkamp, VP of Product Management GTC, Descartes: Acknowledging potential weaknesses in your supply chain before they are exposed by elements beyond your control is of critical value. With current events in mind, managing future supply chain disruptions will be an integral component of corporate strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Other Steps to Minimise Container Freight Costs.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. Meanwhile, Maersk’s energy business was being hammered. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

In addition to making allowances for maintenance, breakdowns, and security, the participants playing the role of Brigadier Kingstone must factor in the supplies needed by the trucks that carry the supplies for the column, as well as the supplies needed by the additional trucks that carry the supplies for the trucks, and so on.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mark Morley, Senior Director, Product Marketing at OpenText , provides his supply chain trend forecast for the year ahead. Embracing conversational AI across tomorrow’s supply chains: Companies have been embarking on a journey of digitizing their supply chains for many years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, the industry was relied on for the distribution of crucial vaccines, which proved a useful gauge of the effectiveness – and weaknesses – of supply chains. We also saw how the supply chain crisis throughout Europe in 2021 hit businesses and industry. Addressing key supply chain challenges.

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Turvo

JUNE 12, 2020

Shrinking profit margins undermine the value of freight brokers, and in a supply chain reality of disruptions that may require potential costly pivots, how can any broker lower their expenses? Of course, these problems all lead to fewer bookings and worse profit margins, but a darker side remains. Inaccurate rating for shipments.

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