Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

This broad optimization across many objectives allows leadership to meet corporate goals and functional objectives, enhancing visibility into the potential outcomes and benefits of different planning scenarios. Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Coupa, where he manages the Go to Market strategies for areas of Supply Chain and Direct Spend.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks. 1] Kane, T., 3] Kane, T.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap. The manufacturing workforce is expected to acquire the necessary skills to be able to solve problems and meet customer expectations. An evolving workforce.

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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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Locus

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’ll look at four strategies to optimize shelf replenishment, reducing stockouts, improving inventory management, cutting waste, and boosting productivity. Exercising Cost Control: Lastly, shelf replenishment is all about managing costs efficiently. Read Also: What Is Order Fulfillment and It’s Process and Strategies 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Strategy and leadership teams might elect to be alerted to production line disruptions, for example, so they receive details about every impacted order.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

« How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 1 | Main | How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 2 » Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program. These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

A huge part of effective strategy in any business function is planning. Were you successful in meeting the majority of your goals? Examining what went right and identifying areas for growth and opportunity are powerful exercises that both prevent the recurrence of negative behaviors and reinforce our commitment to priorities.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but is often underestimated in its importance and hence receives less strategic 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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Although it’s easy to attribute these difficulties to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is far more to the current crisis than first meets the eye. To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Align your business and supply chain strategies. Factors affecting the supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

By leveraging ERP analytics, manufacturers can streamline the management of sourcing strategies for materials and make informed decisions when selecting suppliers during the purchasing cycle. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 15, 2016

The purpose of a warehouse is to provide storage of products to meet customer demands and inventory allows the decoupling of demand and supply. All of these symptoms potentially are a sign that a slotting exercise is overdue. Let’s consider what an essential aspect of good warehouse practise, product slotting benefits can achieve.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation. Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Rather than simply marching from house to house knocking on doors, sales representatives need to engage specific strategies to ensure that each person who is visited understands why they need the product at hand. One effective strategy is to paint a vivid picture of solving a problem. Experience Empathy and Understand Emotions.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Any time your vendor cannot supply you with a product to meet your order is an incident with direct consequences for your company. Contact us today to discuss your needs and find out how we can assist you in meeting them. How reliable are your suppliers? Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 13, 2019

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation ( Yang Ming ) recently held their 338th Board Meeting to approve their half year financial report for 2019. Furthermore, the exercise of the new IFRS 16 accounting standard had a negatively impact on Yang Ming’s half-year profitability by around NTD 0.6 billion (USD 1.3 million TEUs.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. Once you’ve come up with a few ideas, meet with internal departments, Tier I vendors, logistics providers, and other stakeholders to discuss these problem areas. Getting a handle on supply chain visibility is more than just a buzzword or total quality exercise,” East West concludes. “It’s

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Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

This article was originally prepared in collaboration with ‘ Over The Horizon: Multi-domain operations and strategies’ , a blog which asks the question , ‘what comes after the Joint and inter-agency constructs?’ Unfortunately, these challenges are precisely the point of exercise training. How We Got Here. Rules Creep.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks. 1] Kane, T., 3] Kane, T.,

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

The assumptions we make based upon our views of the sustainment requirements of earlier wars might not meet the new requirements of militaries that are simply getting more resource-intensive and difficult to sustain. Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think about them as different functional buckets; while there are a few software companies that can meet the requirements across all three, it’s uncommon that a single tool can solve all of a diverse transportation operation’s critical requirements (supporting a robust business case) in North America or globally.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Make sure your KPIs support your supply chain strategy and objectives.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. The other critical role of the Supply Chain Head is to execute and lead the monthly S&OP meetings. The second is the executive meeting , attended by the executive sponsor (see below).

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

That book provides working examples of vertical linkage between organizational strategy and shop floor improvement efforts. Come join us, share your experiences, and meet Mike Rother, Rich Sheridan, and other leaders in this awesome community. Mike Rother and Gerd Aulinger published Toyota Kata Culture early this year.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Unless your company has already invested in the processes and technology to support the addition of online retail logistics to your channel strategy, attaining a single view of your inventory and customers could prove difficult. Pure-play online sellers typically perform better on cost-to-serve than their omnichannel peers.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Without them, you would not be able to meet customer demands. How to Create an Effective Inbound Freight Management Strategy To ensure that your inbound freight systems are seamless and efficient, you will have to pour time and energy into implementing the new processes into your business.

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WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Mental Health and Stress The stress of meeting tight deadlines, dealing with traffic and spending extended periods away from family can take a toll on drivers’ mental health. Providing access to exercise routines that can be done on the road and promoting regular health check-ups can help maintain their physical health.

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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. Planners may have predicted the characteristics of the war before them, with capabilities ready to meet the threat, but the ability to deploy and support those forces will ultimately determine their worth.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

Kamal’s two rooftop activities: reading and exercise. I’m doing some light exercise every morning and trying to get the family to join me. Opportunities because I get to focus and work with myself when I am writing a strategy or documents. I miss the face-to-face discussions and stand-up meetings with colleagues.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. I’ve also described some of the issues that can arise from such an error.

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3PL Links

JUNE 19, 2024

How can Self Storage help in applying these strategies? Efficient inventory management To prevent running out of stock or having too much on hand, you must exercise caution when handling the inventory of your company. As such, it’s critical to modify these procedures to meet the unique requirements of your online business.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 5, 2018

WATCH: India, Russia ink major deals during PM Modi-Vladimir Putin meeting . The two Sides agreed to continue the practice of such informal meetings and to maintain strategic communication at all levels on a regular basis. The Sides expressed their support to promoting bilateral trade in national currencies.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Such divestment strategies by manufacturers have become a blessing for third party logistics providers who have won large amounts of new business for this reason alone. Many companies struggle with the vexing question; is outsourcing warehousing the right strategy for me? Once a 3PLO is chosen, what are the secrets to success?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the vibrant world of flower shops, where creativity meets commerce, standing out in a competitive market can be challenging. In this article, we will explore 11 proven sales strategies that can help you increase your flower shop sales and cultivate lasting relationships with your clients. Start Using RouteManager!

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2016

However based on observations made in the course of our consulting work, many organisations perceive it as a purely remedial or punitive exercise. Once your vendor is failing to meet delivery schedules or provide a reliable service, supplier performance evaluation becomes little more than a big stick with which to beat the offender.

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