Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

DUCAT Maritime, a global maritime logistics company, has announced a significant milestone in its operations: the delivery of over 15 million tonnes of rice to West Africa since the company was founded in 2016.

Maritime 57

Maritime Exercises Reliability Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 6, 2019

Starry-eyed executives often look only at the financial models, maybe equipment capacity, and skip over the operational aspects of their due diligence. In the end, though, if the operational capability is not there, then none of the plans actually matter.

Modeling Software 170

Modeling Software Exercises Modeling Presentation 170

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Operations Supply Chain Design Software 98

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

They did a benchmarking exercise with us and we found that the industry standard was about 40 lines per hour. Determine operating methods. One of our consulting clients, a leading automotive parts distributor in Australia, recognised that the picking productivity in their warehouse was not good—somewhere around 15 lines per hour.

Production 98

Production Operations Logistics Network Optimization Software Training 98

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

It is difficult avoid feeling that the successful outcome of the International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) operation was achieved despite of logistics organisation and preparedness, not because of it. We are fortunate in that an Official History of the INTERFET operation is being written.

Resource Reduction 98

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Operations Military 98

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. Reducing the operator travel is achieved by pick-face design, using specialised equipment, (e.g.

Picking 74

Picking Ordering Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 74

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

This was written four years before I first encountered Toyota Kata , and reflected my experience as a lean director operating within a $2billion slice of a global manufacturing company. Are neither necessary nor sufficient to implement [our operating system]. All Saint’s Church – Wittenberg, Germany. Kaizen tools included.

Events 44

Events Modeling Software Workshop Buyer Training 44

The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. Optimizing for RONA RONA is calculated by dividing net profit by total assets.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 5, 2021

As we dug into the timing, it became clear that there was enough operator waiting time as the part was being milled that a single operator could, theoretically, unload and load an adjacent machine – operating two of them at once. I’m sure he already knew the answers. But I had some worries as well.

Factories 243

Factories Modeling Software Exercises Modeling 243

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

29:07 – Looking at sales as an operational exercise with variable inputs. Not doing well in current market VS wanting to explore. Real problems tend to be from the internal side. The only solution to the problems: ourselves. Develop strategies for controlling inputs. 30:27 – Listen to Steve’s final pieces of advice.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics Exercises 150

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Supply chain resilience refers to an organisation’s ability to anticipate , prepare for , respond to , and recover from disruptions while still maintaining your business operations. This is why it’s important to have a supply chain resilience strategy in place if you want to ensure that your operational strategies can flourish.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 74

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Here are the challenges retailers may face in their supply chain operations in 2022 and some tips for overcoming them. this experience has changed how we dress and exercise. We stopped going to the gyms and favored outdoor activities or at-home exercises. As we welcome 2022, we also welcome new supply chain challenges.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 123

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics provider) is a company that takes care of your logistics operations – everything from warehousing your products to getting them where they need to go. Making the Final Decision Let’s bring this all together with a practical exercise. That’s exactly where 3PLs shine.

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3PL Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory 75

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The speed of logistics decision making will contribute to operational sustainability. The selection of a name for the emerging Army concept – Accelerated Warfare – is instructive as to the capabilities the Army might seek to develop in the future, and the operational concepts and doctrine which may also be produced.

Military 118

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 118

The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc. But in general the operators hurry, cut a corner now and then. And these violations are typically overlooked… until there is some kind of incident.

Waste Reduction 397

Waste Reduction Buyer Training Document Production 397

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. Let’s dive in! No cutting corners allowed.

How To 77

How To Operations Training Tips 77

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? Let me break down what you really need to consider.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 75

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 same is true for an operational manager who “gets” lean, but tries to just direct people to implement the perfect flow.

Waste 199

Waste Exercises How To Examples 199

LandLink

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As the challenging year of 2021 draws to a close it may be useful to review some of your operational and freight payment protocols. Typically, this is a no cost exercise provided by your 3PL so there is every reason to have the review done. If for no other reason than knowing your operational and freight payment protocols are working.

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 86

SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Orthopedic conditions treated operatively and non-operatively with medications, physical therapy, exercise, alternate therapies or by a host of surgical procedures, including some that are minimally invasive and thus less traumatic to the body than traditional open surgery.

RFID 79

RFID Warehousing Distribution Exercises 79

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 5, 2022

Supply chain design was once seen as an activity to be endured every few years — a strategic exercise that wasn’t tied to operations. Now, however, competitive companies are realizing that every decision they make should be used as an opportunity to improve the configuration and use of their networks. .

Supply Chain Design 75

Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Exercises Networks 75

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the photo above, it is the operational leaders who are explaining what they are learning to me. ” exercise followed by a calculation about whether it is even worth going through that effort or might be cheaper to just outsource the entire thing to a “low wage country.”

Outsourcing 195

Outsourcing Factories Exercises Procurement Analytics 195

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘. P art One , Two and Three can be found here.

Exercises 63

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 63

The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 8, 2019

What about scaling to other shifts, other operators? Then develop training experiences and exercises that they believe will allow the learner to pass the test. .” I don’t know about you, but I feel a lot more emotionally engaged with the second phrasing. ” You have to get it to work once first. .”

Buyer Training 210

Buyer Training Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimization Modeling 210

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

Exercises 61

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 61

Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

Military 96

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. trade laws.

Buyer Training 104

Buyer Training Exercises Training Maintainability 104

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. This exercise would involve you measuring particular functions or aspects of your business and comparing that against other parts of your business. Let’s say you have a warehouse operating in one city and another operating in another city. Formal Benchmarking.

Supply Chains 76

Supply Chains Exercises Picking Video 76

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools. The problem of legacy plant equipment.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 111

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Customs and Export Procedures Logistics companies need to exercise caution in navigating the varied customs procedures of different countries. Dynamic Political and Legal Environment Political and legal disparities and tensions between countries can impede logistics operations.

Expense Reduction 106

Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Transportation 106

MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The once-tranquil seas are undergoing noticeable transformations, with the impacts of rising temperatures affecting maritime operations. This imminent danger hits the core of maritime operations, namely the ports. In a world confronting the unyielding advance of global warming, the ocean shipping sector stands at a critical juncture.

Maritime 98

Maritime Temperature Exercises Scenario Planning 98

WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Every component is essential: vehicles are the instruments, requiring precise tuning and maintenance for top performance; routes are the sheet music, meticulously planned for smooth and efficient operations; clients are the audience, anticipating a stellar performance that caters to their specific needs. Get a free demo of RouteManager today!

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software How To Resource Reduction 52

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

for owner operators. Living a healthy lifestyle – finding affordable, healthy food, exercise. Secondly, they must conduct their business from the road. Providing updates to dispatchers/brokers. Coordinating with shippers – pick up and deliveries. Finding their next load. Invoicing, accounting, sales, etc.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Trucking Exercises 170

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics.

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Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

The shelves groan, after all, under the weight of books about business management and military operations. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise. As several fine books have been written about the operation in question, this sometimes takes the form of an invitation to visit the library.) .

Military 98

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises Logistics 98

Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80). The success of ADF operations in the future may depend on it. National Defence: Defence Strategic Review can be downloaded here. [1]

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Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 127

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

The operational technology (OT) world, however, is a different story. Target allowed a third party HVAC vendor access to their networks, where the vendor remotely monitored the operating state of the building automation systems at multiple Target locations. This all starts with a cyber assessment of the built environment.

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Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation 122