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What is Warehousing? Our Definition

Logistics Bureau

Well as logistics and warehousing experts , we’re in a pretty good position to give our own definition. What’s the definition of warehousing and warehouse? What’s important to note in our definition is the use of the words “planned” and “efficient”.

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What is Purchasing in Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

What is purchasing? I asked one of our purchasing management experts exactly that question so you can hear it directly from the horse’s mouth. What is Purchasing in Logistics? In short, purchasing is a transaction: you buy an item or a service. Why do people get confused between purchasing and procurement?

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Getting Away from Excel Spreadsheets: A Project Logistics Case Study

Talking Logistics

Almost by definition, every project is different — different suppliers, different materials and components, different locations and product flows, and different requirements and constraints. However, prior to implementing their current solution from Axit, this was all done via Excel spreadsheets, as Ms.

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How a Supply Chain Excellence Strategy Helps Organizations Grow

Morai Logistics

A recent halt in market growth for retail leader Adidas, reminds organizations about the importance to assess their supply chain excellence strategies. However, it asks us to question whether a the right supply chain excellence model is being followed. billion people purchased goods online’ in 2018 ’; this valued at 2.8

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Top Supply Chain Challenges for CPG companies in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

The classical approach involves functional silos, sequential decisions, and Excel and people to render a plan executable. Big data is used to understand a customer’s propensity to buy, the tendency to return, conversion of clicks to orders, demand sensing signals, individualized promotions, etc.

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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. They are the preferred tire for their rubber treads and excellent shock absorption capabilities, which aid in stabilizing the machine and minimizing bumps and jolts during use. Locations like scrap yards may want to avoid using them.

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The drive to onshore Australian manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With a relatively young, highly educated workforce and with excellent engineers and scientists, a culture of innovation, modern cities, infrastructure, raw materials, and strong research institutions there is an opportunity to relook reshoring strategies to thrive. Data-driven decision making to maximize value for manufacturing.