Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

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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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ADF lacked the logistics resources, organic or those from civilian or international sources, to fulfil the requirements of a realistic approach to preparedness prior to the operation. This article will describe the impact of strategic resourcing and logistics problems on operations.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. Preparedness metrics, strategic goal-setting and policy making also help.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

BOLERO ( B ill O f L ading E lectronic R egistry O rganization) was launched in September 1999 as an electronic trade community to provide a common and open system for businesses to exchange trade data and documentation electronically without the involvement of paper.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

TMS Strategy & Building the Business Case. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. If both the strategy and selection projects succeed, then there is a greater chance that a TMS can get implemented on-time and within budget, but not necessarily.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

An unprepared military offers political leaders few options, corrupts strategy, is inefficient and ineffective, and poses a national risk. 4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time. . – Chief of Army LTGEN Peter Leahy, 2004 [1].

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

With current events in mind, managing future supply chain disruptions will be an integral component of corporate strategy. Creating supply chain resilience is a holistic exercise that involves more than just a few savvy logistics people. How then to build a strategy? licenses, documentation, permits, etc.),

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. Preparedness metrics, strategic goal-setting and policy making also help.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 13, 2020

Telehealth can diminish that stress for both patient and caregiver alike, as well as reduce costs and time. In this mode of telehealth the provider will acquire all of a patient’s necessary medical documents, and then send those to a specialist to follow up when convenient. . Other Resources and Services to Support Senior Wellness.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With long days on the road and very few areas that accommodate vehicles like trucks, it is hard not to eat fast food, and eat healthy or even exercise. This reduces the temptation to be on the phone, and allows the driver to focus on the road. All of these features helps reduce operating costs through increased driver productivity.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. Would you like to cut down the time and effort involved in fleet routing?

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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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 5, 2020

A freight quotation is a document that outlines the charges involved in the movement of cargo from Point A to Point B. Terminal Handling Charges (THC) ; Documentation fee ; Local service fees ; Bill of Lading fee. Administration fee.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 12, 2020

As a general rule, shipping lines reject these claims confirming that the gate out documents of the containers were clean at the time of release to the shipper. Shipping Lines must exercise due diligence to make the container equipment is seaworthy by regularly servicing its containers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Missing PPM means no demand on raw materials resulting in less procurement leading to reduction in order fill rate. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Public Sector.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2015

No one is an exception in the sustainability exercise, with this I mean each and every participant within the supply chain including manufacturers, suppliers, logistics etc. For an organization to stand out, the strategies need to be sustainable. Inherently, a paper manufacturing business thrives on natural resources to a great extent.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 15, 2020

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is outlined in the EU Healthy Gateway Document, ‘ Who, Where, How ’. The World Health Organisation (WHO) will also publish a document covering this subject shortly. Periods of planned outdoor exercise are essential and must be facilitated.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers. Image : DCSA.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In Part 1 we pointed out that implementing an ERP system for manufacturing allows companies to integrate business functions, streamline processes, and use automation to reduce wastage and costs, and improve productivity and efficiency. Different training methods can be used such as classroom sessions, online tutorials and hands-on exercises.

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