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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

These platforms give customers real-time insights into their orders and shipments once they have left the company’s or service provider’s warehouse—an area of the supply chain that can be somewhat of a “black hole” for information. And remember that supply chain visibility is an ongoing project, and not just a “one and done” effort.

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Stuck on the wrong side of the world but still needing to deliver food to people in Ethiopia 5,000…

World Food Programme Logistics

Kamal’s two rooftop activities: reading and exercise. It’s definitely a relief that we’re all together in one place right now. I’m doing some light exercise every morning and trying to get the family to join me. Definitely my team, my small apartment, my friends and the coffee. What’s good about being back in Nepal?

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Importation of Covid-19 response medical products

Globalior

If you intend to import any product even vaguely related to medical use or use in a hospital, clinic or laboratory – it is best to check with the local health authority if the product you intend to import falls under the definition of a medical device or not in that country. You can find that information easily here.

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Self-reliance and the sustainment of the force – logistics as the bedrock or quicksand of operations in a crisis

Logistics in War

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the logistics enterprise to respond. The topic of logistics might seem to be matter for military commanders, being typically defined as the art and science of maintaining and moving forces or variations thereof.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution. In order to present the ‘military’ view of a problem in a judicious and ultimately successful manner, military professionals must understand the total concerns of the problem.

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Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions

GlobalTranz

The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. To further define it, let’s look at 2 business models: Under the typical business model : When a distributor needs product, they place an order against a manufacturer. The distributor maintains the inventory plan.

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Freeports and Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Freeports will provide what the government describes as “a supportive planning environment for the development of tax and customs sites through an extension of permitted development rights and incentivising use of local development orders”. But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”.