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Delivery: A New Moment of Truth

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Lafley defined back in 2005. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All. I’ll give you a quick personal example.

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

Of course, the issues are further compounded by the fact that modern technology now means that an increased number of warehouses are automated almost 24 hours a day, meaning very few or no personnel are on site. The best way to save lives of course, is to ensure automatic fire detection is in place, across your entire cold storage facility.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Such an approach results in unnecessary cost, a lack of resilience, and unwanted challenges in meeting customer service requirements – yet sadly, it’s still the approach most commonly taken. . Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Such an approach results in unnecessary cost, a lack of resilience, and unwanted challenges in meeting customer service requirements – yet sadly, it’s still the approach most commonly taken. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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IMO 2020 is coming: Why and How to Reduce CO2 Emissions in the Logistics Sector

Forto

IMO regulations plan to reduce sulfur oxides (SO x ) emissions from ships that first came into force in 2005, under Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (known as the MARPOL Convention). m/m or less to meet demand for these products, while also meeting demand for non-marine fuels.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling and Logistics

In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups. 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. Education is the answer.