Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Once the analysis was done for Year One set up, Year Two was pretty much the same. On top, model design enabled simple setup of business constraints such as regulatory, operational and others. Analysis and scenario formulation lead time went from weeks to days. That study has now been published. It was predictable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s taking semiconductor firms more than twice as long as their peers in other industries to hire personnel such as technicians or mechanical engineers, with the typical process stretching to about three months, according to an analysis of the top 50 chip producers in the US by Revelio Labs, a labor-market data analyst. FedEx, the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

Let’s imagine that you’re operating in Australia, which is rather awkward for distribution because most of the population lives on the east coast and about 7% lives way over on the west coast. You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. Bring in the Whiteboard.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

At Evans Distribution Systems, our goal is provide customers with end-to-end solutions in support of their supply chain operations. During the onboarding process, the Evans team conducts a thorough customer needs analysis. We have quarterly meetings to review the data, discuss a course of action and consider improvements.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. Here at Logistics Bureau, we’ve been helping warehouse operators with layout optimisation for decades. How Energy-efficient is Our Operational Equipment?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. Do you want to be managing people?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Logistics decision makers need to identify the impacts of every exception on their operations, on their customer promises and, equally important, on their profit margins. Blue Yonder commissioned a study to examine the real-world financial benefits of advanced supply chain solutions, and the benefits are clear. The next step?

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Bureau of Labor, companies are expected to hire an additional 32,600 equipment operators by 2028. . But if you’re new to forklifts, you probably have a lot of questions: How do I become a forklift operator? What do I need to study? Chapter 1: The "3 Pillars" of Forklift Operator Certification. Of course not.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Therefore, simple factors, such as operating temperature, frequency, and hydraulic pressure, affect the efficiency of the respective machine.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. This is especially the case with logistics.

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Turvo

JUNE 12, 2020

For those operating a freight broker business, the challenges are greater. Of course, these problems all lead to fewer bookings and worse profit margins, but a darker side remains. Download a Turvo Freight Broker Case Study. Inability to determine demand versus carrier availability. Inaccurate rating for shipments.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Based on this analysis, the team needs to prioritize the key functions of the software. Some operations require less human resources but more hardware and software solutions – automation and robotics, directly affect all other processes in the company. And the last, but not least step is the preparation of a feasibility study.

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 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. During Operation Warden, as per part two of this series , ADF force posture – despite its emphasis on operations in Australia’s north – was not complemented with the logistics infrastructure.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

The report provides an analysis of the VMT tax, including the tax base, the rate structure, the revenue that would be generated, and the implementation methods. Although costs are uncertain, capital and implementation costs would, of course, cannibalize a portion of the revenue. The CBO Report. The Battle. trillion by 2025.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

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

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Demand forecasting has more to do with consumer interest in your product, trends in the marketplace, and how these and other factors could affect your future day-to-day operations. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

In the final analysis then, it would appear that Amazon’s financial-performance blip is neither a hint that the company is running into difficulties, or that there is any sign of a slowdown in online retail growth. Of course, Walgreens and CVS both sell other commodities in addition to pharmaceuticals.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 8, 2020

Nature has sent the message in the form of such unpredictable circumstances, to let us know that we cannot manipulate its course. Thus, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) took a brave step to advance their port operations into a more efficient and sustainable future by testing cutting-edge technologies such as the ‘Autonomous Q-Trucks’.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Data analysis and predictive modeling are just the beginning of the industry’s new bag of tricks. This change won’t take place overnight of course, but the gradual change will build up to a complete revision of the industry. The next generation of logistics planners will see these ‘smart-contracts’ as part of the everyday operations.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. To better understand supply chain optimization, it’s important to delve deeper into a supply chain’s three main phases: design, planning, and execution/operation. . Will it lower operational expenses?

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The more you complicate scenario-building with operational constraints, the longer the process takes (days become weeks) and the less likely it will be that you can meet every one of those constraints. The cherry-picking scenario, which simply awarded each lane to the lowest-cost carrier, resulted in a 25.6% But there was a hitch.

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

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.”

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. which may prevent from making a gross mistake and, as the result, bearing too high expenses.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 24, 2013

Of course, while that is a highly held belief of HR departments and other strategy people what we find in real life is it usually is the execution portion of the business that makes or breaks the company. Not simply tactics, but a system of getting things done through questioning, analysis, and follow-through.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Changing industry conditions are pushing forwarders to rethink how they operation. DOWNLOAD THE FULL STUDY HERE Logistics Technology Updates. See Freightos’ CEO Zvi Schreiber TechCrunch analysis here. SpoonRocket ended US operations and was purchased by Brazilian iFood. Preparing for the Future. The Tech Giants.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We make explicit that every day is different when managing modern logistics services and transportation operations. Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. My courses change from year to year based on industry events and trends.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, we’ve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2018

It has managed to seep into just about every other aspect of corporate operations. won’t just offer protection from problems that happen to arise in the course of doing business. Now add to the burden of compliance the huge costs associated with supply-chain disruptions, and long-lasting damage to brands. come to the rescue?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. and sign up for email alerts to be alerted when new courses are released.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Let’s put a major multinational – Saint-Gobain – under the microscope to illustrate how this kind of analysis. The company will attain this goal by having operations that are significantly less carbon intensive and by producing products that are significantly better for the environment. Who is Saint-Gobain? and Data Science.

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Intelligence-driven businesses are interested in supply chain management and data analysis.

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