Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Reverse Logistics Strategy 2: Make it Painless Pain is a sign that something is wrong. Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck. Persuade the customer otherwise.

Reverse logistics 74

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise. IT strategies need to ensure that the processes are completely adhered to. Technology Services. Application Management.

Sourcing Strategies 38

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7. Conducting annual procurement exercises. As a result, spot rates will remain “super high.” Fortunately, a solution exists.

Procurement Solutions 70

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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.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The hollowness and general inadequacy of the ADF’s logistics support was not a result of any strategy concept or policy including the ‘defence of Australia’ concept outlined in the policy document ‘Defence of Australia 1987’. Defence leaders, however, had little choice other than to support these initiatives.

Resource Reduction 98

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

The SOC 2 audit focuses on the organization’s technological systems, operations and regulatory compliance, and is used when a company outsources technological and data-related services, such as data hosting, colocation, data processing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

Compliance 195

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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. Rules Creep.

Military 64

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And, we’ve also found that by implementing a sound warehouse slotting strategy, we’ve helped clients reduce their labour costs by up to 30%. Slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, which helps to minimise picking operatives’ travel distances and times.

Production 74

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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. Stock management becomes more structured and professional when one can rely on outsourced warehousing.

Expense Reduction 48

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Uniqlo combines the use of sophisticated forecasting technology to predict demand trends, with a just-in-time supply chain strategy straight from the Toyota playbook. The result is not hyper-accurate forecasting, but a supply chain that can react so fast to changing circumstances that forecasting inaccuracies are rarely damaging.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

This level of volatility can potentially leave shippers in a difficult position if they haven’t built a strategy that encompasses both spot and contract truckload rates. Freight capacity and, therefore, truckload rates are constantly shifting. Some market shifts are more extreme than others.

Price Reduction 62

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

You might even think managing your inbound freight is better than outsourcing it to freight service providers. 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.

Inbound 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Final Objective of this exercise is "to get it right the first time" when planners maintain any planning critical master data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. It would have institutionalized online strategies to capture customer preferences to tailor revenue-enhancing online offerings. Enterprise transformations are a multi-year exercise in the making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 34

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you don’t have anything unique to talk about, then perhaps you should reconsider your product strategy. Selling on Amazon may or may not be part of that strategy, but be sure you understand the differences between Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) , Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) , and Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) before committing to any of them.

eCommerce 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Technology Services. Application Management. Engineering Services Enterprise Mobility. Infrastructure Management. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 30

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Supply Chain Strategy You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. “What?”

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Technology Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 30

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Supply Chain Strategy. You might expect that an article section on supply chain strategy would contain some pretty complicated concepts and ideas. If so, prepare to be surprised, because it doesn’t get any more basic than this: Your company must have a documented and commonly understood supply chain strategy. “What?”

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. Following are some of the key considerations which I think an organization should make to reap benefits from an optimization exercise in Asset management. Instance Consolidation Strategy. Human Resources.

Optimal Sourcing 25

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Intel had to shift an entire supply chain to a new and previously unheard of strategy in its sector.

Cost Reduction 77

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. As was the case last year, the 2012 holiday buying season will be very much about the continued leveraging power of consumers in exercising multi-channel buying preferences and technology-enabled online tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. EAM can often become a tedious exercise for a public organization due to its inherent nature of spread and unavailability of dedicated workforce for continuous monitoring of Assets. Technology Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

One Gartner study found that strategic supply chain outsourcing can save companies up to 20 percent of their costs over five years. A technology-driven supply chain helps improve end-to-end visibility and control over goods from purchase order to final destination, uncovering new ways to drive efficiencies and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. We’ve outlined the pros and cons, discussed the steps in the outsourcing process, looked at mistakes contributing to outsourcing failure, and offered guidance to avoid those errors. Decide in Haste, Repent at Leisure.

Outsourcing 98

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 21, 2016

That’s not to say that the following signs and symptoms are harbingers of disaster, but they should certainly prompt a distribution network design review, along with a modeling exercise to check if your outbound supply chain is maintaining that all-important balance between cost and service. Click To Tweet. Changes in Your Ranges.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Peter Lukszys, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison): In terms of different logistics applications, we see a lot of interest in humanitarian aid logistics and the impact of logistics strategies on climate change. It is also an exercise in trade-offs. Alaska is on the great circle trade route connecting Asia with the Lower 48.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2018

Globalisation, ever-changing customer needs, and other market forces serve to maintain a state of liquidity, requiring companies to re-evaluate strategies and business models on a regular basis. Perhaps for that reason, companies that outsource logistics and other activities, sometimes recognize the need to bring competencies back in-house.

Outsourcing 70

Outsourcing Cost Reduction Material Savings Operations 70