Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak, Saudia Cargo’s Chief Commercial Officer, stated that “all Formula-E cars have successfully been transported, Saudia Cargo team exercised extreme care in the ground-handling operations, and coordinated the entire process with the organizers of the Championship.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Companies can also test-drive their supply chains by introducing the uncertainty of events that are difficult, if not impossible, to predict with accuracy. These events can range from minor supply disruption or canceled shipments to significant black swan events.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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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 Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Although it’s important to acknowledge that shippers bring varying levels of sophistication to the FTL budgeting process, for many companies it comes down to a bare bone, two-part exercise. First, budget teams do their best to estimate what the volume of loads will be during the upcoming period. To read the full article, click HERE.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

The events of the last two years made one thing clear: wherever you are in the digital evolution embrace digital to thrive. Industries should complete this same exercise of creating resolutions, what all of us in the corporate world call annual plans or strategic plans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. In light of all of this, I’d posit we can no longer look at the events of the last year as an aberration. The impact?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. It was quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. Procurement ran a request for proposal event. An RFP is a data intensive exercise. Then the clock starts ticking again.” We’d rather not do that.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. Once you have a model in place, it becomes possible to play out various events and find the best way to react. Moreover, with a pinch of advanced analytics we can start predicting the future events and taking preemptive action.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 12, 2020

Last year, DAMCO’s Business Resilience Team, working with front line staff, successfully managed 94 disruptive events globally, ranging from supply chain disruption in the wake of Typhoon Tisoy in the Philippines, to hold-ups due to new Air Cargo Screening Regulations in Hong Kong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

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United World Transporation

JUNE 13, 2019

The best way to combat lack of sleep is to try to keep a regular sleep schedule, exercise, and limit caffeine and alcohol. There can be feelings of guilt from not being there, especially for big-life events. Sleep is so important, especially for truck drivers who may have differing schedules and long work hours.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

There is always an event showing our holiday spirit, whether it be Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, March Madness and Opening Day. We also throw holiday themed events like our recent Valentine’s Day blog-a-thon. The goal of these events is to allow employees to have fun with other employees they don’t normally work with.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 22, 2020

Similiar exercises were done in Korea and other places. In the end, we have the model on how to build an infrastructure to fight a huge event which comes up on us like a black swan. We called it "REFORGER" which stood for "Return of Forces to Germany". This would be something you would sign up for just like the military reserves.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. The slide below provides an overview of SupplyChainPlanning.com: Source: LLamasoft.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Planning cycles in this environment tend to be slow and often, when you reach a compromise on the plan, unexpected events force you to go back to the drawing board. Moreover, depending on the knowledge of the decision maker is a serious governance issue.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Penske associates across the organization will join today for Penske Pink Out – an associate-led breast cancer awareness event now in its ninth year. Associates will wear pink T-shirts, polos, wristbands, socks and hats, and host fundraisers and breast cancer awareness activities during this year's event.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

ERP analytics streamline the non-conformance process, facilitating the management of corrective actions and generating workflows linked to the original non-conformance event. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Under both US Imports and Exports Law and Regulation, the importer/exporter is required to “exercise reasonable care” or perform “due diligence”. Legal Framework of US Imports and Exports. Among others, see the US Customs Modernization Act , which established the reasonable care standard. See 19 U.S.C.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Part Two offered examples where militaries get it right, and a number of examples where events did not transpire as well as they might. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Data governance helps companies develop a detailed view of where data is coming from, who owns it and what happens in the event of a security breach. It includes the development of policies and procedures for managing data, as well as the implementation of systems and controls to monitor a company’s data assets and enforce policies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Exercise trackers like Fitbit or Garmin are part of an IoT network that collects and analyzes data from objects – people. This can help to detect possible dangers like temperature fluctuations, power loss, water intrusion, and other potentially damaging events. Energy efficiency and cost-saving.

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Some suppliers view RFPs as static cost-cutting exercises, which devalue their offering. Lack of feedback and transparency perceived as one-sided Certain platforms have a high degree of rigidity in terms of the types of offers allowed per event. Some platforms even prohibit multiple logins per account or event.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities. In any event, expect to draw on much of the data captured in your sales or ordering history and SKU master data records. Product Slotting: Not an Event, But a Habit. SKU and Slot Dimensions.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Planning cycles in this environment tend to be slow and often, when you reach a compromise on the plan, unexpected events force you to go back to the drawing board. Moreover, depending on the knowledge of the decision maker is a serious governance issue. But technology is only part of the process. – Tweet this.

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Logistics Manager

JULY 15, 2019

The exercise demonstrated the steps that need to be taken by responders when a building collapse. ONE recognizes the importance of preparation for such disastrous events and provided the containers as props for this simulated exercise.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, it’s vital to exercise caution and avoid over-ordering, as this can lead to waste reduction challenges and increased expenses. Additionally, placing advance orders for events is a strategic approach to enhance efficiency and savings. Consider offering your space for private events as well.

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Blog on Log

MAY 2, 2006

A post-9/11 simulation exercise forecast that closing the nation's ports for 12 days would cost the economy roughly $58bn. Maybe.but we may have burned so much political capital after 9/11 and the Iraq debacle, that the sourcing nations may only pay us lip service until a "real" event presents itself. Scary, to say the least.

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WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Providing access to exercise routines that can be done on the road and promoting regular health check-ups can help maintain their physical health. Encouraging mindfulness and relaxation exercises can also be beneficial. Promoting Physical Fitness Encouraging physical fitness is crucial for drivers.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

OSHA defines a “recordable” event as any work-related fatality; any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job; or any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 10, 2020

The consequences of a pandemic event are hard to predict,” says Koray Köse, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner. Supply chain leaders and their teams can, for example, conduct a scenario planning exercise and develop action plans. This is the time to discover or develop alternative sources and diversify value chains.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

Since March 2020, a perfect storm of events has been putting severe strains on the supply of plastic raw materials, base plastics, and compounded plastics. Plastics make every kind of product imaginable — from food packaging, appliances, smartphones, and car parts to exercise equipment and roller skates.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

Due to the restrictions placed upon carriers by ELDs, the farthest freight from the ramp is being scrutinized in the drayage community, and these carriers are exercising choice when it comes to longer haul lengths. Aubin is Vice President of Strategic Sales for Celtic Intermodal – Transplace’s intermodal business unit.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

We have carried out so many interesting activities that revisiting some of them and the results we achieved is worth the exercise. It organized, co-organized or participated in around 20 high-level events to strengthen advocacy for South-South cooperation, Zero Hunger and school feeding.

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Log-hub

MAY 18, 2022

We finished this unforgettable time on Zlatibor mountain with group games and exercise, strengthening the team spirit. Log-hub adventures were filled with an ancient train ride to Mokra Gora, as well as a boat tour to the wonderful and famous Uvac Canyon, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Serbia.

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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. As mentioned, this should not be an exercise limited to supply chain professionals.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. An expensive and inefficient option, redundancy in this context means keeping excess capacity or back-up across the entire supply chain in case of shock events, such as natural catastrophes and epidemics. 4) Create Redundancy.

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