The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Of course that implies that we (our community) is still largely stuck in the same groove we were a decade ago. ” exercise followed by a calculation about whether it is even worth going through that effort or might be cheaper to just outsource the entire thing to a “low wage country.”

Outsourcing 195

Outsourcing Factories Exercises Procurement Analytics 195

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

Cost Reduction 108

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 108

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In June 2023, U.S. Information on the accreditation process and details on courses offered by CBP and PGAs will be posted on the CBP website as they become available. MTS Logistics is proud to be a Licensed Customs Broker. As a Licensed Customs Broker, our role is protecting revenue and facilitating the movement of compliant cargo.

Buyer Training 78

Buyer Training Exercises Maintainability Training 78

Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking. Yes, there are also cute company dogs present, warehouse tours, and the occasional lighthearted team-building exercise, but overall, employees keep their eyes on the prize of enhancing our 3PL’s ability to kick eCommerce butt.

3PL 91

3PL eCommerce Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 91

Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

This is the third and final part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 46

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 46

Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result. The 2023 Defence Strategic Review can therefore be truly seen as a point of inflection when it comes to the way logistics has been considered.

Resource Reduction 106

Resource Reduction Strategy Military Logistics 106

Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

By David Beaumont National Defence: Defence Strategic Review was released to the public on 24 April 2023, to a defence ‘community’ only too eager to scrutinise the document for its consequences on the ADF’s capability mix. The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts.

Military 120

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 120