How to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 16, 2025
Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards.
Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 24, 2024
It must be a joint exercise. Each companys team should include senior relationship managers fromacross the organisations, who meet regularly to discuss and monitor progress and performance. Too often, once an agreement is signed, implementation is left under the stewardship of the logistics service provider. This is a mistake.
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Surviving Business Start Up Stress & How to Deal With It
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 13, 2016
However, if you want to achieve success in the start-up world, you will have to learn how to manage stress and overcome it. Exercise is the best stress relief strategy out there. Even if you just exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week you will notice that symptoms of stress are reversed. Highly recommend! .
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How to secure your ERP system
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 20, 2023
Lack of response planning — there is no set procedure to report and escalate a security problem Lack of testing — no regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing that would highlight potential problems How to protect your ERP system The standard for modern digital security is the Zero Trust architecture, as defined in NIST SP 800-207.
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“A3” is an Obligation for the Coach
The Lean Thinker
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
.” As a result I have seen a number of organizations that produce some kind of guideline for “how to fill out and A3.” ” They teach “problem solving” courses so people can learn to do this properly. ” “Because knowledge is not understanding” – Destin Sandlin.
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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics
AIMMS
JULY 23, 2019
Decision-making goes from a highly tedious and error-prone exercise to a process that combines computational intelligence with the business knowledge needed to analyze the optimizer’s results. Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.
Overproduction vs. Fast Improvement Cycles
The Lean Thinker
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
“Small Changes” Doesn’t Mean “Slow Changes” No matter how good your solution or idea, it is just an academic exercise until it is anchored as the an organizational norm. The rate limit on improvement is established by how quickly people can absorb changes to their daily, habitual routine.
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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One
Logistics Bureau
JULY 18, 2022
The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. How to Prioritise New Supply Chain Capabilities.
Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Let me share with you some very simple tips this week on how to fit more into your warehouse so that you can either avoid or delay having to move to a larger facility. If we look at the right hand layout, which is after going through a slotting exercise, you can see how all of the faster movers are now down towards the dispatch area.
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How to Operate a Forklift: A Step-By-Step Guide
Conger
JUNE 4, 2024
Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Workplace hazards and how to avoid them.
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How to Boost Worker Productivity by Promoting a Positive Mindset
GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2016
Workplace stress is partly physical, and exercise is one of the best antidotes for the physical component of stress. The benefits of regular exercise are indisputable among modern medical experts, say Dr. Elizabeth Anderson and Dr. Geetha Shivakumar in a roundup of the scientific literature.
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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity
GlobalTranz
JUNE 19, 2018
Conducting annual procurement exercises. By lowering freight spend and learning how to procure full truckload capacity, shippers can effectively divert capital from logistics to marketing. The Big Picture Figuring out how to procure full truckload capacity is no small task.
How to Select the Right KPIs for Supply Chain Benchmarking
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
It is a practice that can help you boost performance significantly by showing you how it compares with that of your competitors and peers. How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain With KPIs. That application is called supply chain benchmarking. Up to this point, we’ve been discussing KPIs as a way to track progress towards performance goals.
Depression in Truck Drivers: 5 Common Causes & How to Spot the Signs
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. The post Depression in Truck Drivers: 5 Common Causes & How to Spot the Signs appeared first on United World Transportation. Solitary lifestyle – feelings of isolation are common among truck drivers.
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What Is Your Target Story?
The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Then determine how they will test that skill. Do that before they even think about how they are going to teach it. Then develop training experiences and exercises that they believe will allow the learner to pass the test. ” In other words, describe the skill as an ability that someone is able to demonstrate. .”
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Gartner Releases Report on How to Secure Supply Chains Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak
Logistics Manager
MARCH 10, 2020
Gartner has released a report detailing how to secure supply chains amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. 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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S&OP in Agribusiness: How to Harvest the Benefits with Advanced Analytics
AIMMS
JULY 23, 2019
Decision-making goes from a highly tedious and error-prone exercise to a process that combines computational intelligence with the business knowledge needed to analyze the optimizer’s results. Read our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.
Urban Logistics: How to Master the Megacity Challenge
Sabinext
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Moving thousands of people and products effectively from A to B on a daily basis is an incredibly complex exercise, both financially and environmentally. The post Urban Logistics: How to Master the Megacity Challenge appeared first on Sabinext – Digital Hub for Leaders.
Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 29, 2022
With this in mind, manufacturers face the challenge of how to transform their factory floor operations so they can get better information on performance, quality levels, and maintenance requirements by using an instrumentation approach that is cost-effective. How to instrument older plant equipment for MOM.
Reflections and Lessons From 1997
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 5, 2021
I asked questions, he patiently taught me how to use the standard work combination sheet, and other nuances of kaizen and flow production. I was making the transition from teaching classes and running simulations to making real change in real factories (that weren’t mine!).
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[INFOGRAPHIC] How to Become a Freight Broker: Your Ultimate Guide
GlobalTranz
MARCH 3, 2016
How to start a freight brokerage. Getting the top freight broker training books is also important, so you can always refer to them when you’re unsure how to go ahead. You’ll also pick up practical knowledge about the work of a freight broker, and learn how to work with shippers, and how to handle shipping rates negotiations.
How to Take Better Care of the Heart of Your Operation: Your Drivers
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. The post How to Take Better Care of the Heart of Your Operation: Your Drivers appeared first on WorkWave.
How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]
Conger
JULY 20, 2020
Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Chapter 6: How to Get a Job as a Forklift Driver. Part I: How to Get a Forklift License. How to construct, transport, stack, and unstack loads. Hands-on training and evaluation.
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Editor’s Choice: Creating Full Truckload Budgets in a Volatile Market
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 18, 2022
Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. From this point forward, we’ll highlight what those factors are and then offer remedies for how to mitigate them. The Underlying Reasons Behind FTL Budget Inaccuracies.
How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks
3PL Links
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. The amount, velocity, and sharing of data all influence how it is received and evaluated, and these changes intensify with the consolidation of digital transformation.
Mike Rother: The Toyota Kata Practice Guide
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Rather than being a fairly high-level summary of the research findings (as the original book was), the Practice Guide is what the title suggests: A step-by-step guide of how to practice and what to practice. Learning a skill requires practice, plus knowing what and how to practice. The Toyota Kata Practice Guide. This makes sense.
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Supply Chain Career Changes – How to Get In, Get On, and Get What You Want
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 25, 2017
and leverage their supply chain skills and know-how to help them move to employment in that sector. So, exercise the first item (common sense), and acquire or adapt what is needed for the other two (knowhow and knowledge), so that you can maximise your chances of a successful supply chain career and make the change that is right for you.
ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets
Ship Monk
JUNE 20, 2022
Though the talks offered change, the general goal of each summit is to have all ShipMonk team members understand the current temperature of the eCommerce climate, discover newly-released ShipMonk features , finetune our operating procedures, and learn how to give clients the best experience possible.
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How to recession-proof your small trucking company: A survival guide for truckers in 2022
Envase Technologies
JULY 21, 2022
That being said, it’s not sustainable for a business long-term, so we urge small trucking companies to accelerate their cash flow so they can exercise the option of not factoring. It has its place as a viable solution to immediate cash flow needs, and we support our carriers with access to factoring whenever they need it.
Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. But before they can fulfill their role as the team that delivers, supply chain organizations must figure out how to use data more effectively. More data is coming in than ever before. to anticipate conditions that signal an emerging demand spike.
How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 19, 2020
It’s a strategy worth considering before looking at external benchmarking, because it might allow you to reduce the scope of an external benchmarking exercise, and narrow the gaps between your company and its peers. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking.
Logistics Challenges Involved in Home Services and How to Overcome Them
Locus
JANUARY 28, 2022
This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. The post Logistics Challenges Involved in Home Services and How to Overcome Them appeared first on Locus Blog. Do you wish to optimize your home service operations with smart and efficient logistics? Share and Enjoy !
Port Congestion Surcharge, is it the New Norm?
ShipLilly
AUGUST 5, 2021
How to reduce or avoid port congestion surcharges? The first thing is to consider the discretion exercised by the shipping companies when calculating the congestion surcharge. The 5 th option involves exercising some influence on terminal operations to your advantage. e) Influencing terminal operations.
The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 2, 2025
Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. But first, what is route optimisation?
Top courses to upskill manufacturers
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 9, 2022
Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment. Learning, for example, how to properly use systems and read data will improve business efficiency. Business Processes.
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WorkWave Isn’t Quarantining Our Culture of Continuous Learning
WorkWave
APRIL 15, 2020
With that shift in mind, we created and shared collaboration guides to all employees to help exercise and improve these new skills. We also shared a remote-work relationship rule book that includes how to build and maintain work-relationships even when we aren’t in the office together.
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How OEE and MOM can be used to streamline manufacturing
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 15, 2022
But to understand how to do that requires information, and therefore the question is how to get accurate data to check that the plant, and the people on the shop floor, are performing? In other words, VSM was an exercise, not part of a plan for improvement with a deployment strategy. The importance of digital manufacturing.
No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 20, 2025
The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. They can also aid you in identifying and implementing best practices to further your performance objectives.
Time for a Supply Chain Reserve Corps
10xLogistics
MARCH 22, 2020
Similiar exercises were done in Korea and other places. By being trained we don't take months to just figure out "how things work". 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".
Why Russian logistics failed in Ukraine?
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 1, 2023
Military planning in Russia follows a strict hierarchical, top-down structure, with the Force Commander choosing the course of action and the commander’s staff detailing how to proceed. The logistics planning follows predefined principles, well-exercised scenarios, and calculations of ammunition consumption and attrition.
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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 26, 2023
But how to do this was very ambiguous. Initially, Mr. Beery found the technology intriguing, but he was not sure how to leverage their solution. This exercise was previously a cumbersome manual exercise done on a weekly basis for the top 45 stock keeping units (SKUs). One of those companies was Aera Technology.
Finalizing Your 2021 Transportation Budget – The New Normal
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Therefore, the 2021 budgeting should be a strategic exercise that considers data insights to unlock value and bring flexibility in resource allocation to ensure desired resilience in the supply chains. Predictive Analytics. Predictive Analytics regarding supply chains can help provide some actionable insights into the budgeting process.
Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding Balance Between Contract & Organic Logistics
Logistics in War
JUNE 13, 2018
Furthermore, with contractor utilization becoming more commonplace on the battlefield, commanders began expecting similar support at home during exercises. During large-scale military exercises, it is typically less labour intensive for the military to outsource things like field feeding, lodging, and transportation of equipment.
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64 Preparing Your Business for the Holiday Season
GoShip Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Shipping large items like furniture or exercise equipment can easily be done through an online shipping provider and can help make your companies shipping process much easier during busy season. To learn about how to properly package a shipment on a pallet, check out our How to Safely Prepare Your LTL Freight Shipment post.
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