Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

This is not a continuous improvement exercise, but a matter of survival as greater unpredictability prevails in our markets, continually taxing resources, and challenging forecast accuracy on both the demand and supply sides. The past two years have been challenging across our industries and around the world.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

How reliable are your suppliers? That should be enough of an incentive to consider product availability as a valuable indication of your suppliers’ reliability, provided your procurement team is ordering in line with any framework agreed with the vendor. The higher the ratio, the lower the vendor’s reliability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Most end users and owner/operators find this to be an eye-opening exercise, as there are almost always rogue assets and other hitherto unknown assets lurking in OT networks, from insecure commercially available IP cameras to rogue wireless access points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Manufacturers, for instance, can vary production yields, quality, uptime, and material supplier reliability (fill rates and lead times) for a comprehensive analysis that allows them to identify weak links and potential failure points to identify proactive measures to mitigate risks and the agility to seize new opportunities.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the logistics enterprise to respond. Reliability is in question; this is not a fault of industry, but a consequence of the complex, decentralised, industry environment that works well in peacetime.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

By implementing the aforementioned recommendations, organizations can not only ensure a more reliable and efficient demand supply balancing, but also ensure the S&OP continues to stay relevant in a world where resilience and sustainability are gaining prominence. One off recommendations are made about facility locations (i.e.,

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Improve the Rate of On-time Delivery By working with a 3PL that has relationships with multiple carriers your organisation can potentially benefit from faster, more reliable transportation and reduce the risk of delayed deliveries. With that in mind, here are some ways to target supply chain service improvements by working with a 3PL.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

While newer networks promise faster, more reliable connections, the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks can significantly disrupt existing operations without adequate planning. The phase-out of legacy networks is driven by the need to free up spectrum for more cost-efficient and higher potential 5G and LTE technologies.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

However, while it sounds simple in theory, it’s not so straightforward in practice, primarily because it can be challenging to access reliable freight rate information. Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you.

Negotiating Skills 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While 20 years ago, BD could run a just-in-time supply chain that had a high degree of reliability, that is no longer feasible. “I But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. We couldn’t look around the corner in terms of what might happen next.”.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, 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.

Presentation 95

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Selecting a reliable outsourcing company is crucial to ensure that the financial benefits of outsourcing are realized. The criteria for selecting the right 3PLO are numerous, but for most organizations there are two dominant attributes: Choosing a reliable outsourcing company is critical to ensure the success of your logistics operations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Good Data is Key to Success with SCOR SCOR Level 1 metrics are those most commonly used for supply chain benchmarking, and are divided among five key supply chain attributes, two of which can be said to be internally focused (cost and assets), while the other three focus on the customer (agility, responsiveness, and reliability).

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