Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Again, these are changes that can add to your cost-to-serve, and, during your transition, you might not have had time to look for ways to reduce expenditure. Why Modeling Makes Sense.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

This situation has been compounded by the fact that Covid-19 essentially exposed what was already an underperforming process thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Align your business and supply chain strategies. The benefits of ERP.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Slotting is all about optimising the placement of warehouse SKUs to gain efficiency , increase productivity , and reduce operational costs. Or a similarly sized reduction in warehouse labour costs ? Therefore, any slotting strategy should focus on minimising such travel. Why Implement Slotting in Your Warehouse?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Instead, today’s business environment shows that re-routes need to happen much more often, be part of the company’s strategy assessment process and even impact tactical and operational routing decisions. For most, re-routes are a painful and time-consuming exercise. Two Key Technology Changes. Let me know.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Some of your processes or activities may erode your margins through excessive resource consumption. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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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?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

You can achieve the benefits by simply rearranging products – within existing storage media – to reduce travel distance for pickers in your warehouse. Essentially, it’s about organising products so that frequently picked items are easily accessible, reducing the travel time for pickers. Reduce product damage.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the volatile markets, offshore price cutting and increasing customer demands for quality, speed and customization, metal fabricators have had to become more innovative and adopt technology solutions to maintain competitive advantage. This is used to monitor the allocation of resources and adjust the workload to meet production demands.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

It certainly helps to have ample logistics support at the outset of a crisis or in response to a contingency, but it is also wise to use resources sparingly and at the time their value is highest. Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

When they come back from the shop floor, admin-staff and managers will not only have more knowledge, but it will be of a kind that can enhance their performance and serve your company well in backing up the regular manual resources in your operation. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, by Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. That’s the first question to ask.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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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. Mental Health Support Offering stress management techniques and access to counseling and mental health resources can significantly improve drivers’ mental well-being.

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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. On the one hand, the practice has become more sophisticated as people explore and learn application in contexts other than the original industrial examples. Coaching Starter Kata.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

The 4PL built a new routing tool specifically for Whirlpool that offered overall cost optimization and mode selection. This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 17, 2020

These include making time for regular exercise (this is a great stress reduction tool), practicing mindfulness and gratitude, making sure to make time to enjoy relaxation, hobbies or activities, stay connected to friends and social and spiritual groups, and moderate your exposure to media and the 24/7 news cycle.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 13, 2020

Telehealth can diminish that stress for both patient and caregiver alike, as well as reduce costs and time. A patient with heart disease on a strict diet and exercise regimen, for instance, could be routinely monitored to confirm they are following treatment guidelines. Other Resources and Services to Support Senior Wellness.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This loss of focus can result in under performance and revenue reduction. Reduction in Asset Capital Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tie up millions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm. So for many enterprises, flexibility and scalability are sacrosanct.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2017

Strange as it may seem, many business leaders don’t have the answers to these questions , because they’ve never conducted an exercise to understand the costs involved with supplying their customers. Development of profitable strategies for customer or product segmentation. High CTS/high revenue yield – love to hate.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

To reach this point, organizations need to ensure that their people are not only trained to perform in the job but also equipped with the right tools and processes to bolster their chances of success. They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. In other words, it often makes sense to see how you can transform unprofitable customers into profitable ones, rather than cutting them off.

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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?”

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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. Would you like to cut down the time and effort involved in fleet routing? Book a free consultation.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Augment and Set Visibility Tools In Place. Improve lead times and performance.

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Locus

APRIL 26, 2024

Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection. This exercise not only helps internal stakeholders align on project goals and business outcomes but also signals to solution providers exactly what is expected of them. How to resolve this conundrum?

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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?”

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With long days on the road and very few areas that accommodate vehicles like trucks, it is hard not to eat fast food, and eat healthy or even exercise. This reduces the temptation to be on the phone, and allows the driver to focus on the road. All of these features helps reduce operating costs through increased driver productivity.

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Some suppliers view RFPs as static cost-cutting exercises, which devalue their offering. Multiple platforms require training and support While the basic concepts of an RF(x) may be similar, regardless of the commodity or service being procured, the tools that exist are usually not identically operated.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

Logistic teams put in a lot of effort to schedule routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements in order to reduce downtime and ensure that every member can exercise safely and effectively. It takes labor, though, to make sure that the equipment is easily accessible, functional, and maintained.

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Locus

JANUARY 28, 2022

It is possible that resources are not available during a particular time window, making dispatch planning a difficult task. This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Missing PPM means no demand on raw materials resulting in less procurement leading to reduction in order fill rate. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Public Sector.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Apart from helping pets get exercise while their owners are away or at work, these pet-sitting services also give peace of mind knowing someone trustworthy looks after their beloved family members. It’s not just a great passion project, but with the right strategies and dedication, can turn into an extremely profitable full-time job.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

However, WFP, African Governments and other public and private sector stakeholders are the catalyst this agency to be exercised, hopefully helping to lay the foundation for communities where the youth of today can live and thrive as productive adults. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. I shall name it Personal Profile Manager ( PPM ); a tools which keeps a tab on your day to day activities, keeps you up and running and ensure that your downtime is less. An excellent article, really on the cutting edge of EAM scope innovation. Hospitality and Leisure.

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