Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

When the retail and consumer goods industries, who have the most complicated supply chains, are envisaging intelligent automation as the future of the supply chain, then can logistics – the core of supply chain be left behind? How Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Logistics. Definitely not.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 9, 2020

If the operational commander endorses the requirement, the enabling organisations will make sure that the material/service (and some) is made available as a priority. The key is effective data analysis, trusted modelling tools and a systematic approach that provides total visibility across the entire supply network.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness. By David Beaumont.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

We continue our series on strategic shipping by going into detail of the 10 main areas that shippers can turn to in order to have a strategic logistics and transportation management mindset. 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Order Processing Capabilities.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

These officials were responsible for key decisions with respect to the transformation of logistics as it applied to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Department of Defence during a period of major transformation lasting twenty years. This is often the case with respect to logistics.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Through researching the way in which the ADF has prepared and mobilised its logistics capabilities at the strategic level, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. This is often the case with respect to logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. You will typically have a couple of options available if you wish to benchmark your freight rates.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, outsourced logistics can help reduce your overhead costs by reducing the need for your company to own facilities and equipment, which can be expensive to maintain.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. The role of logistics in preparedness is self-evident. However, while we know that this is the case, it has been difficult to rationally or accurately state why it is or ‘how much logistics is truly enough?’.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here at Logistics Bureau, we’ve been helping warehouse operators with layout optimisation for decades. If not, the next step is to determine the feasibility of investing in new equipment that consumes less energy and evaluate the various options that might be available. Contact Us Interested in benchmarking your warehouse operation?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

DATs Load-to-Truck Ratio chart provides some context to available capacity over the year: Note: We went from wildly available capacity in week 15, to a capacity crunch reminiscent of ’17 – ’18. The availability of the vaccine will re-open all areas of the economy and this to will drive freight. Three cheers… the vaccine is here!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints". However, we are not referencing this kind of mobility when we are talking about mobility in manufacturing and logistics. Enterprise mobility management products, such as data loss prevention technologies, are available to help IT departments address these risks.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

This is the final post from the LIW archives on strategic logistics and logistics challenges prior to the Australia & New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference. By David Beaumont. In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

As part of the ‘Centre of Gravity’ series of papers, the purpose of its analysis of the idea of ‘sovereign defence industry capabilities’ is to provide strategic policy recommendations, of which there are three. [1] However, they are legitimate concerns that should be echoed in strategic and industry policy calculus.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. In this article, we will revisit the logistics outsourcing topic by looking at the various reasons companies fall back on to justify a decision to outsource logistics or keep it in-house.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Customer Experience.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. i) Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Blog on Log

AUGUST 19, 2006

What does the word ‘Intelligent’ suggest when used in conjunction with Logistics? It connotes “smart,” foresight-driven, sensory, responsive, and adaptive Logistics. How can one equip Logistics to have foresight, be able to sense changes, respond to those changes and be adaptive to changes in the environment?

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 31, 2018

A common trend found in the literature of military logistics is the decrying of training and education gaps interspersed within the persuasive arguments for greater military interest in logistics. i] Thorpe saw that efficient logistics was a function of two factors; power and knowledge. By David Beaumont.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Specialized data analysis firms such as Cargonet have found that cargo theft is peaking and the losses being suffered by manufacturers, shippers, and logistics service providers have reached historic highs. It is information analysis that plays a critical role in the prevention of crime.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The logistics system, in contrast, was cobbled together from the remnants of twenty-five years of unceasing organisational change. It is difficult avoid feeling that the successful outcome of the International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) operation was achieved despite of logistics organisation and preparedness, not because of it.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. The Reiterated Importance of Understanding and Managing KPIs in Business and Logistics Management.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Then, when you start, you’ll watch videos, do some reading, and complete interactive exercises to help you learn and retain the information. Logistics companies.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The other big area of impact is logistics, so even if you get the supply, it’s getting stuck at ports, and due to a shortage of labour, clearance and delivery to the final destination are taking much longer. Historically, this product ‘footprinting’ exercise was both tedious and expensive.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Cutting costs is not always easy, but because transportation spending comprises several dimensions, many opportunities are available to control that spend. Without hard data, you can’t take action.

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