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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan. It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Often, people think that supply chain consulting is about reducing costs. Well, as a supply chain consultancy , in our experience many companies begin to face challenges that arise which aren’t easy to resolve internally – but of course that’s a high-level and simplified catchall statement.

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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. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course this stage of planning can become pretty complex, and it will often pay to seek advice from equipment suppliers or even engage a consulting firm to help you develop your storage strategy. Identify Bottlenecks : Pinpoint areas where operations slow down or become inefficient, and develop strategies to address these issues.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Industry leaders in ocean shipping are looking for ways to reduce the global footprint per container. In the interim, there have been other significant steps to reduce omissions that are already having a big impact. Of course, the scorecard is only disseminated to those groups participating in the sustainability goals.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. Those groups came back from their experience with an visceral understanding that the status-quo wasn’t going to cut it in the face of the then newly emerging Airbus.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Now before you write off my statements as something you already knew, here’s a fact you might not be so familiar with: For your last mile services to compete successfully, you need to ensure that your entire supply chain (or at least the parts you can reasonably control) is set up to support a winning last-mile strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Horizontal integration has become the go-to value chain strategy over the last two or three decades, to the point where companies that insisted upon remaining vertical became the outliers in a global field of distributed organisations. For Starbucks, vertical integration is a risk mitigation strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. Consider Downsizing Your Fleet Reducing fleet size might be the most drastic option for cost reduction, but it’s also the one likely to deliver the most significant savings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Circular supply chains are interconnected systems that use secondary and regenerative inputs to generate value by reducing and extending resource use. Join the Circular Supply Chain Network to be among the first to know when we have live discussions, webinars, new courses, and more! Is circular economy more expensive?

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Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy. This never happens. Sins of Omission.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Supply Chain Strategy You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. “What?”

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Logistics Problem Solving

AUGUST 4, 2017

What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy. This never happens. Sins of Omission.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Naturally, overall cost-to-serve will be higher for online than in-store sales due to the added expense involved in picking, packing, and delivering customers’ purchases.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

That’s probably one of the first differences you’d notice between a warehouse of today and that of 25-plus years ago – and of course it’s down to technology. It’s the combination of various automated systems such as robotics, sensors and software to streamline warehouse operations, reduce labor costs and improve accuracy.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

Then there is the option of booking expensive air freight that can make up for the time that has been lost. Insurance should be a matter of course and businesses should ensure that they are always up to date. The post Risky Strategies Increase the Rate of Container Losses Amid Transit appeared first on ShipLilly.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. Reducing inventory levels as far as possible makes your supply chain leaner and leaves you with less money tied up in stock. This doesn’t mean you have to invest in an expensive and over-complicated warehouse management system though.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Meanwhile, if you pass the total buck (literally and figuratively) on to your customers and have them float the expense, you could also lose business because they aren’t happy paying more. Check out these six tips for reducing 2-Day shipping costs now! The answer: it is, and ShipMonk is here to show you how.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Training is a proven tool to improve the performance of employees, but it has under-utilized in logistics because most training programs were expensive, required off-site travel, and wasn’t customized to the needs of logistics people. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. Competitor intelligence: Distribution strategies and network designs of your competitors. Inventory turnover: Inventory turns for each SKU. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Before you get into a cost-cutting frame of mind, however, you need to understand where to focus because making the right cuts in the right areas will ultimately lead to the greatest returns. What follows is a rundown of the 10 best ways to reduce supply chain costs — and to increase your profits. Make Better Use of Space.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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United World Transporation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In the trucking business, maximizing profits is all about minimizing expenses. That means you’ll need to come up with a strategy to keep operational costs to a minimum. The most significant expenses are truck insurance, fuel, compliance with regulations, and vehicle maintenance and repair. Find the Right Truck for You.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’re probably abundantly aware of how expensive fuel is right now. Learning more about fuel costs and shipping will give you a better understanding of what’s going on and equip you with some strategies to help. The more fuel costs, the more expensive it is to ship items. New Routes.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized. Physical reorganization cuts useless steps.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

With surges in fuel costs and new fees, taxes and expenses levied on every load, budgeting needs only continue to increase. Cost reduction strategies in supply chain management remain focused on getting loads from point A to point B as fast and as affordable as possible.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While these tips may not be possible for everyone or every shipment, hopefully, you’ll find one you can start implementing to reduce your freight costs. Freight that is dense and difficult to break is in a lower class, making it the least expensive. Reduce any empty space between cases or products on the pallet.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Warehouse 5S is a lean management strategy that helps warehouses accomplish a basic objective: making problems visible. The 5S model is named for five Japanese terms that capture its core philosophy — waste reduction and improved efficiency. Some common sorting strategies include: General cleaning of an area.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. It includes buying vehicles (ADA compliant, of course), office space utility bills and insurance costs. Plan wisely.

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WorkWave

JUNE 30, 2021

Of course, there are some benefits—as well as challenges—with this model. You’ll lease each mower to a client who can then determine the most convenient times to run it so that they have a freshly cut look every day. Those in states like Florida or California are more likely to mow year-round, effectively eliminating this cost.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By then, remediation could be highly disruptive—not to mention expensive. In the face of such a challenge, the ability to differentiate logistics expenses from other operational costs is an attractive prospect—and one seemingly achievable by paying a partner to manage logistics activity. In many cases, it doesn’t.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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