Remove How To Remove Meeting Remove Sorting
article thumbnail

Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

On a number of occasions I have been asked to sort out problems with pricing mechanisms that are based on customers cost of goods sold, volume sold or per cent of revenue. Each companys team should include senior relationship managers fromacross the organisations, who meet regularly to discuss and monitor progress and performance.

article thumbnail

Automation To Help Smooth Singles’ Day Peak

Logistics Business Magazine

Originating at China’s Nanjing University in 1993 as a sort of anti-Valentine’s Day, Singles’ Day is celebrated by unmarried people in China on the 11th November. Also, at particularly busy times such as the period around Singles’ Day, additional sorting chutes can be added to cope with very high traffic sorting demands.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Calculate Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Ship Monk

We get a lot of questions from ecommerce businesses about shipping costs — questions about how they’re calculated, how our rates compare to what they’re paying now, what kind of discounts they can expect, and how they can reduce their shipping costs. Let’s look at those variables a little closer. Need We Say More?

article thumbnail

The Cancer of Fear

The Lean Thinker

I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The site has been in trouble meeting its schedule, and the division president is on the call. The problem was brought up because bringing up process misses is how we learn what we need to work on. This post is about how the organization responds to fear based leadership.

Meeting 186
article thumbnail

Unlocking Supply Chain Potential with AI Agents and Multi-Agent Workflows

Logistics Viewpoints

Multi-agent systems can dynamically adjust production and distribution plans to meet customer needs while minimizing waste and improving efficiency. Warehouse Automation Agents: AI-powered robots can perform tasks like sorting, picking, and packing, significantly speeding up operations.

article thumbnail

How to Build the Optimal Freight Carrier Network to Consistently Deliver

Turvo

Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Knowing how to set up such a freight carrier network can give supply chains a significant advantage over competitors. Attention to detail when it comes to meeting consumer wants and needs.

article thumbnail

How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. Look out for industry-type events in your area, as these provide an opportunity for you to meet lots of people. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry. Networking. Manage inventory levels.