Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

Negotiating Skills 89

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 89

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

Material Savings 58

Material Savings Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 58

Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re a person who cares about the environment and minimizing waste. it’s ready to go.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings eCommerce Packaging Ordering 52

Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re a person who cares about the environment and minimizing waste. it’s ready to go.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings eCommerce Packaging Ordering 52

Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. 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.

Military 89

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 89

PINC

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Say, for example, a driver is nearing the end of his hours of service (HOS) limit as he pulls his tractor trailer into the yard. after-hours delivery), for example, greatly reduced delays. And with 200 to 300 trailers in Pactiv’s yard at any given time, those 15- to 20-minute increments could quickly add up to hours wasted every day.

Waste Reduction 51

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Trucking Picking 51

GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Automated data capture, analysis, and presentation through dashboards helps you see what is going on in your company. For example, natural disasters may require rerouting of products in one area of the country. As we begin the second quarter of 2017, let us take a moment to think about why TMS automation begets more efficiency.

Supply Chain Software 49

Supply Chain Software Automation Efficiency Inventory Reduction 49

Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. 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.

Military 55

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

So, while simplicity of design is a worthwhile goal, investment of time and resources in comprehensive and detailed data analysis can never be a waste. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 90

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. If you present the facts in easily understandable terms, that can make a world of difference. Consider the clothing industry as an example.

eCommerce 66

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 66

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday.

Price Reduction 51

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

His definition is closely linked to the concept of sustainable development, which the 1987 Brundtland Report describes as ‘‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs’’. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?)

Waste Reduction 112

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 112

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

This in turn allowed Wal-Mart to replicate sales successes between outlets; creating and managing peaks in demand via its systems for buying, shipping, and of course, warehousing. Premium orange juice for example has a storage life of about 65 days. This optimises shelf space and avoids wasting employee time in extra organisation.

Supply Chain Software 64

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Automation Supply Chain Design Software 64

Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. Be Present Customers should be able to find the answers they need, and the help they need, quickly. Of course it is, right?

eCommerce 82

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Software 82

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The unfortunate reality is that many companies, even those that rely on thousands of container movements annually to keep their supply chains running, are not especially aware of how much wasted space they are paying for with every shipment. For example, you can look at: 1) Your products and the way you package them for shipping.

Freight 98

Freight Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Packaging 98

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your fleet has evolved into its present scale and composition, there may be opportunities to decrease the number of vehicles you use. But, of course, the overall costs and other outsourcing pros and cons require careful consideration before making such a move. Low tyre pressure reduces fuel economy by around 0.2%

Cost Reduction 73

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Waste Reduction 73

Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

When we took our first booking on freightos.com, for example, we didn’t even have payment worked out. Q: Listening to your presentation at FreighTech, why are big segments of freight still analog/doing things the old way? Wasting an extra day or two for a price quote or your booking is disastrous.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 108

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Digital Buyer Training 108

Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

From the ecommerce customer perspective, kitting is convenient because they don’t have to waste time browsing multiple options online to make or complete a set. If there is already a bundle available, your customers won’t have to waste a bunch of time clicking on different product pages to complete their ecommerce orders.

eCommerce 99

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Material Savings 99

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Now, however, highly flexible automation is changing the dynamics of the warehouse, particularly around ecommerce operations – and this is reshaping how 3PLs can present their service offerings. That at least has been the traditional thinking.

Automation 64

Automation Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 64

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. The above examples reflect costs that include picking, packing, and last-mile delivery. Waste – which can be time-related, or associated with stock damages or loss. Rework – due to errors.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

Freightos

MARCH 5, 2017

Other companies, like Uber, Amazon and, of course, Alibaba, are increasing their B2B foothold. And of course even big enterprises are hiring millennials who are bringing with them a bias towards buying online. One of the best examples of how technology can change an industry is US trucking. And we’re better for it.

Digital 51

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

At the same time, it is necessary to move large quantities: the paper machines have an almost insatiable appetite for waste paper and pulp – the two key raw materials in paper making. Two electric forklifts are fitted with bale clamps and one heavy-duty forklift even has shears to cut the wire on waste paper bales.

Case Study 28

Case Study Study Waste Reduction Factories 28

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

However, all are well worth employing to seek that holy grail of pushing out waste, inefficiency, and most importantly resources (time and money) out of your supply chain. Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. If not, modify it. Recommendation.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view. And of course most can’t. What do you say?

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 28

247 Customs Broker

MAY 24, 2018

Through my interactions with college students majoring in supply chain, I do see them taking a wide variety of courses that cross over into newer tools and technologies. He gave examples of how large companies are acquiring digital startups. This should partly address the need for such skill scarcity. Kinaxis (@Kinaxis) May 15, 2018.

Gartner 28

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Conference 28

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

Ask automotive manufacturers what their primary concerns are today within warehouses and factories and they will probably allude to one of three key things – productivity, safety and waste. Although various solutions are available to help alleviate problems in these areas, one of the most important is materials handling technology.

Supply Chain Software 43

Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 43

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. For example, in a story I remembered that we ran in 2014, a company called Parkdale Mills had recently re-opened a factory near Gaffney, SC that now produces 2.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 28

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Bitcoin as an Example of Blockchain. The brief description of blockchain above may seem a bit abstract, so let’s look closer at the real-life example of Bitcoin. However, it also happens to be the most well-known example. It is also just one particular example. Bitcoin is just one way of using blockchain.

Supply Chain Design Software 85

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Software 85

Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2022

So your sister’s birthday party is tonight and the presents that you paid overnight shipping for just arrived at your door. The packing slip is relevant to whoever gets the package (for example the recipient of a gift you are sending) while the shipping invoice is helpful to whoever footed the bill. Packing Slip vs. Shipping Label.

Packing 79

Packing eCommerce Inventory Reduction Packaging 79

World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2020

I present our reports directly to the Executive Board. This allows us to present a degree of credibility to our Executive Board and to our partners and donors. a good example is the joint evaluation of the Mozambique cyclone response of 2019. PK: Can you give some examples? Photo: WFP PK: What does independent mean?

Examples 52

Examples Optimal Sourcing Meeting Workshop 52

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. For example, the NIST demonstration shows an assembly operation. Once in, you’ve got to stay the course.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89