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. Rework – due to errors.

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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 customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

However, with the new generation technologies, it now is practical to keep the data feeds fresh to make the modeling exercises a continuous, ongoing discipline. As Winston Churchill said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. Prior to Coupa, Dr. Durbha held positions at LLamasoft, Kinaxis, JDA Software and i2 Technologies, Inc.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 15, 2016

Warehouse Slotting can reduce labour costs by up to 20%! Because travel is an activity, it is sometimes difficult to see the hidden waste within that activity; excessive pick travel might be occurring by not having products in the best position. All of these symptoms potentially are a sign that a slotting exercise is overdue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers. For many years, true cross-business collaboration has been a much preached but rarely practiced exercise within transportation.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Having an organized warehouse or shipping strategy is the best way to ensure a smooth holiday shipping season. LTL shipping providers allow businesses to save money by using only parts of a truck for their shipments instead of wasting money on a truckload shipment to only have half of the truck full. Should we use a shipping service?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This loss of focus can result in under performance and revenue reduction. When these signs are evident firms often choose to outsource rather than waste time developing their own solutions. Many companies struggle with the vexing question; is outsourcing warehousing the right strategy for me?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

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. However, it’s vital to exercise caution and avoid over-ordering, as this can lead to waste reduction challenges and increased expenses.

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Conger

MAY 6, 2019

To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. That goes for the time wasting processes and the time saving processes alike.”. The whole purpose of Lean thinking is to identify and reduce waste.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Your supply chain strategy should support and align with that of your business generally. Your supply chain strategy should support and align with that of your business generally. Reduce Your Supply Chain Operating Costs. SEE ALSO: 5 Key Factors for Effective Supply Chain Benchmarking. Click To Tweet.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the size of your organization, the outcome is the same: supply chain operators are empowered to make quick, informed decisions without needing to waste time waiting for approvals from different layers of management. Empower employees to make decisions and drive your strategy forward at all levels of the organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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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

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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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. By doing so, you can reduce the need for supplier micro-management and avoid situations where reaction is the only option. Why is this a mistake?

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process.

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Conger

MAY 6, 2019

To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. That goes for the time wasting processes and the time saving processes alike.”. The whole purpose of Lean thinking is to identify and reduce waste.

Waste Reduction 40

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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. Apartment Complexes: Many apartment buildings allow tenants to own pets but struggle with keeping shared outdoor spaces clean from animal waste.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2015

No one is an exception in the sustainability exercise, with this I mean each and every participant within the supply chain including manufacturers, suppliers, logistics etc. For an organization to stand out, the strategies need to be sustainable. To build a sustainable tomorrow we need to make our supply chain sustainable today.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Taken to extremes, reckless spending on business continuity might even make your business go bankrupt, which would defeat the point of the exercise. Lean supply chains reduce waste and increase profit. For example, a flexible transport strategy could use different freight forwarders or use rail and road in parallel.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A big part of what companies need to do when building a future strategy is to look out into the future and say, “These are the things that we think we want to do and be five years from now”. Having a platform where suppliers can see the demand and can update their commits will reduce surprises and improve service levels.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 17, 2025

This is also a typical structure for a management staff meeting, and even discussions about strategy – they devolve into “What are we going to do?” As an aside, this company added “Complexity” to their list of wastes, and perhaps we can see some of that reflected here. It isn’t about today anymore.

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