The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Of course that implies that we (our community) is still largely stuck in the same groove we were a decade ago. ” exercise followed by a calculation about whether it is even worth going through that effort or might be cheaper to just outsource the entire thing to a “low wage country.”

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The erratic Arctic environment necessitates specialized navigation and infrastructure, forcing shipping companies to exercise caution when entering these uncharted territories. Severe weather conditions require flexibility and preparedness, prompting ships to change course or delay voyages to escape the force of nature.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

Over the course of his career, he launched over 30 products and services in industrial B2B and technology markets. 29:07 – Looking at sales as an operational exercise with variable inputs. Podcast Summary: Welcome to the first episode of The Logistics of Logistics podcast! Not doing well in current market VS wanting to explore.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 1, 2023

Military planning in Russia follows a strict hierarchical, top-down structure, with the Force Commander choosing the course of action and the commander’s staff detailing how to proceed. The logistics planning follows predefined principles, well-exercised scenarios, and calculations of ammunition consumption and attrition.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. This exercise would involve you measuring particular functions or aspects of your business and comparing that against other parts of your business. Informal Benchmarking.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Slotting Techniques to Boost Efficiency So let’s start looking at some of the fixes and some of these are easier to do than others, of course, but one that I would always suggest is looking at slotting, so let’s just put a diagram up here of the before and after if you like. So there’s all sorts of reasons for that.

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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.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80). This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 29, 2023

Of course, it used to be much cheaper when I lived with my parents… In conclusion, this small inventory control exercise showed the benefits of keeping track of the stuff you buy, even though they are essential goods. Also, having a meal schedule is really useful.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The answer, of course, is yes. Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion the Standard is anything but a box-ticking exercise, especially in its 2015 reiteration. Of course, any reputable company has processes and procedures designed to assure quality performance. We believe this is a major step forward for our business, and for our customers and indeed for our suppliers.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 31, 2019

But the most successful learning and development teams also understand how to measure the success of each training course and react accordingly. Certainly, employee development plays a pivotal role in every successful enterprise today. The best training strategy in the world can’t fix operational issues. Thank you, big data.)

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Online forklift schools or forklift courses are legit and can get you trained to operate a forklift. Online forklift certification courses aren't different from in-person training. This includes demonstrations by the qualified trainer and practical exercises by the trainee. Is A Forklift Certification Worth It? Self-paced.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. Online courses. In-person courses. Online Courses.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. This figure has significantly increased over the course of the last few years. Delivering to E-commerce Markets. Statistically, this global market will continue to generate sales that reach an impressive $4.5

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It doesn’t take too much imagination to see how these acquisitions also increase the market control exercised by the companies concerned. Of course it can be if it’s done for the right reasons —and done right. What Makes Vertical Integration Strategies Attractive? On the other hand though, there is plenty that can go wrong.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Of course, it’s not a panacea.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of course, as this is an ultimate guide to product slotting, it would only be fitting to leave you with a statement about the cost benefits if it includes an explanation of how they come about. It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

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. They can also aid you in identifying and implementing best practices to further your performance objectives.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

Creating supply chain resilience is a holistic exercise that involves more than just a few savvy logistics people. As mentioned, this should not be an exercise limited to supply chain professionals. Document the reasonable options and share with as many people as possible—preparedness is of course an all-inclusive strategy.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

The risks accepted in not beginning are, of course, high and err towards a professional negligence that ultimately costs time, resources and people at the time of a future war. Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Of course, the consequences, and their seriousness, will depend on the criticality of the product, but availability challenges are never desirable. One way to get a handle on this is to measure their track record of product availability. KPIs: Your Guiding Lights to Improved Procurement.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Kamal’s two rooftop activities: reading and exercise. I’m doing some light exercise every morning and trying to get the family to join me. and a printer of course. I’m getting some yoga and breathing exercise tips from my father who practices them every day. Photo: Babita Thapaliya What are you missing from Ethiopia?

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

For Abnormal Conditions: ACT: These are actions that the leader must take if she finds something that isn’t “as it should be” in the course of the CHECK questions above. Even better if these are done simultaneously where one informs the other. Key Point: These are leadership actions.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The major requisites for effective supply chain performance monitoring include: Starting with a benchmarking exercise to understand performance relative to the industry average and best-in-class companies.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, 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. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. The Executive Sponsor.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Of course, this is only possible with goods with a long expiry date. Historical data, as well as informed projections, can be useful in this exercise. However, this has become a major challenge for businesses without consumer spending. Focusing on the most popular merchandise based on market intelligence is also prudent.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. More consumers purchased bigger, bulkier items – furniture, exercise equipment, etc. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough. Ecommerce order volumes surged for household staples and quarantine-related items. Overall, U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. It’s a strategy worth considering before looking at external benchmarking, because it might allow you to reduce the scope of an external benchmarking exercise, and narrow the gaps between your company and its peers.

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