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Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

Peters and Waterman in their best, sellerIn Search for Excellence identify one of the eight factors of organisational success as sticking to the knitting. Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm.

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Finalizing Your 2021 Transportation Budget – The New Normal

Blue Grace Logistics

With this same principle applied there cannot be one standard transportation budget methodology applied while planning for 2021 The ability to respond to these challenges will determine the future strategies required in 2021 to ensure recovery and possible profitable performance.

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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. ERP analytics also facilitate the management of the purchasing process through the requisition approval workflow, streamlining procurement activities.

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Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers

Logistics Bureau

If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to deliver your customers’ purchases to them. To do so, you will need to map the sequences of activities involved in serving your customers who buy those particular SKUs.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

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. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Mike Rother: The Toyota Kata Practice Guide

The Lean Thinker

If you choose to buy the book, I get small affiliate kickback that doesn’t affect the price you pay. That book provides working examples of vertical linkage between organizational strategy and shop floor improvement efforts. If you are serious about learning, I suggest you take your time as you, too, go through the book.

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2023 Peak Season: A New Approach for Importers

Dedola Global Logistics

This period, fueled by back-to-school purchases and holiday season preparations, typically sees a significant surge in US product demand. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Every year, the US import peak season kicks off in July and lasts until October.