Remove Course Remove Exercises Remove Sorting
article thumbnail

Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving

Logistics Bureau

They’re trying to sort of retrofit or redesign existing warehouses to fit more in. So 85 maybe 90% depends on the sort of storage media that you’re using. Businesses merging and sort of at the same time rationalizing their warehouse network, but also trying to fit more in. So it’s a very common challenge.

article thumbnail

Sustaining National Defence – logistics investment in the National Defence Strategy

Logistics in War

The media, think-tanks and all sorts of commentators have followed Ukraine’s experience of invasion to find another prompt that something should be done. 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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What is Outsourcing in Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

On a number of occasions, Ive been asked to sort out problems with pricing mechanisms which are based on customer cost of goods sold, volume sold or percent of revenue. It must be a joint exercise. Too often, once an agreement is signed, implementation is left under the stewardship of the 3PL. This is a mistake.

article thumbnail

Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

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. This process would continue until the order cutoff time at around 4 p.m. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

article thumbnail

What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course. Note that this may require extra training for people who will do the sorting. Some industries experience more returns than others.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Education – The Most Effective Option

Logistics Bureau

A watch a mechanical one at least must be designed with all sorts of springs, wheels and weights to make it run just right: not too fast, not too slow. This of course constitutes a considerable workload, but if your organisation has the resources to commit to developing and running such a program, the benefits are considerable.

article thumbnail

How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

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.

How To 62