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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card

The Lean Thinker

Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc. But in general the operators hurry, cut a corner now and then. Do you have “standard work” documents that are rarely followed?

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What is Order Picking?

Logistics Bureau

Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. Reducing the operator travel is achieved by pick-face design, using specialised equipment, (e.g.

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Logistics, preparedness and the Defence Strategic Review

Logistics in War

By David Beaumont National Defence: Defence Strategic Review was released to the public on 24 April 2023, to a defence ‘community’ only too eager to scrutinise the document for its consequences on the ADF’s capability mix. Naturally, there is a way to go to realise the intention of the document as many sceptical commentators point out.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be 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. But first, what is route optimisation?

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What an operation twenty years ago can tell us about preparedness now – lessons from INTERFET in 1999

Logistics in War

It is difficult avoid feeling that the successful outcome of the International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) operation was achieved despite of logistics organisation and preparedness, not because of it. We are fortunate in that an Official History of the INTERFET operation is being written.

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Common Problems Shippers and Forwarders Experience Uncovered and Explained by Dedola

Dedola Global Logistics

The document specifies the HTS code assigned to the goods you’re importing, and the code dictates the duty rate applicable to the shipment. Currently, there are over 20,000 codes, and the shipper must exercise reasonable care when describing their goods. Commercial Invoice Information. The Bottom Line.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.