Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

The adage Speed, Quality, Cost – Pick two is an everyday exercise. This presents a whole new set of challenges in the movement of goods. However, the probabilities are increasing, requiring more proactive analysis and planning. With this increased demand and short supply, rates will continue to increase. Information Overload.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Trends 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 50

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10xLogistics

JUNE 13, 2013

What I find about benchmarking is it is often an internal exercise to justify what someone is doing to higher management. Sometimes I will hear of giant shippers presenting they are "better than market" based on their benchmarking through external agencies. That is where energy is best spent. Of course, you are better, you are huge!

Transportation 54

Transportation Exercises Course Definition 54

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 69

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 1, 2015

While the folks in the meeting discussed emphatically on how requirements are changed as late as User Acceptance test, I actually got tele-transported back to my stint in a process optimization exercise at one of the largest utility companies.

Packaging 20

Packaging Exercises Optimization Modeling Meeting 20

Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Rather than using intuition to inform decisions, people often retreat behind analysis to avoid choosing between difficult options. Even if analysis is used to inform judgements, decisions at the highest level will tend to be intuitive and influenced by a range of factors. This is especially the case with logistics.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2015

Inventory Reconciliation: Any work in progress/raw material type of materials should not be present in the shop floor, these could prove to be a hazard. Audit each of the assets that was a part of the maintenance exercise and ensure that it is in complete working condition viz. check for any leakage, noise, insulation.

Inventory 24

Inventory Procurement Exercises Analysis 24

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

The need for any S&OP process to have an executive sponsor who actively participates in the process, albeit only by exercising final approval over plans and, of course, making any decisions that call for executive authority, cannot be overstated. The Executive Sponsor. The People of S&OP: 7 Golden Rules to Get the Best From Them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints". An employee may upload a corporate presentation from his or her desktop PC to a cloud storage service, then access it from a personal iPad to show at a client site, for example. But, what does mobility exactly mean? mōˈbilədē/. noun: mobility. restricted mobility".

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Photo: WFP Photo Library Cost-benefit analysis studies carried out by WFP and partners have shown that every dollar invested in school feeding programmes can yield up to 10 dollars in improved health, education and productivity. Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes.

Government 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

We conducted a thorough analysis of these concerns & compared results in different geographies. Analysis showed that around 70-80% of issues faced in support could be classified or could be attributed to incorrect Master Data Maintenance & triggered a thought process of "Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance".

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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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] This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

Industry 50

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 50

Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

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] This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

Industry 42

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 42

Conger

JULY 28, 2022

While each hazard presents a direct danger to the workers, the damage can also extend to their co-workers, families, and friends. Slips, trips, and falls (falls are a leading cause of death for people in general and present a danger in the warehouse). High heat or excessive cold. Heavy objects. Sharp objects.

Tips 52

Tips Material Savings Training Materials Handling 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections.

Purchasing Skills 88

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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. Remember high school?

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Reverse marketing starts first with Value Analysis. Your team should have recorded all Value Analysis ideas in detail to get back to the Supplier by (date).

Vendor Strategies 96

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. Second, we study the flow of goods and services that are the ever-present relays of intermodalism. It is also an exercise in trade-offs. What can be measured can be managed.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Turning on your business know-how is important too, because you need careful analysis and critical thinking to make the best of existing opportunities. You need these insurances because many, if not most, shipping companies will request that you present these before you begin work together. Designate Agents for Service of Process.

Negotiating Skills 51

Negotiating Skills How To Buyer Training Freight 51

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Detailed cost-to-serve analysis can be complex and time-consuming, so it’s a good idea to break the task down by priority and target specific areas on which to concentrate. You will probably find, from your initial analysis, that your cost-to-serve follows the 80/20 rule. Which process steps cost the most, and the least, to complete?

Cost Reduction 117

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs. Assign individuals as KPI owners.

Supply Chain Software 62

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In an attempt to help you keep your supply chain organisation from analysis paralysis, metric manipulation, or measurement misnomers, I decided to use this post to share nine important guidelines, or golden rules, for benchmarking your business and monitoring performance using meaningful supply chain KPIs. Assign individuals as KPI owners.

Supply Chain Software 63

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 63

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ADF’s preparedness prior to this operation has been scrutinised through reports and analysis, at levels range from tactical to committees of Government. Any operation defending the Australian north-west demanded was a difficult logistics enterprise, as highlighted by exercises such as the long-standing ‘Kangaroo’ series.

Resource Reduction 90

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Operations Military 90

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.

Data 90

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 31, 2014

Knowhow of slice and dice data analysis, possibly true but in my opinion these are not comprehensive enough. Here''s presenting the case study of how a seemingly workable condition monitoring exercise can possibly go wrong. A high profile instrumentation infrastructure?

Case Study 24

Case Study Study Exercises Construction 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

During one of her routine quarterly stock analysis exercise she observed something unusual. On further analysis she had found that the major contributor for this stock valuation had been certain high value nozzles which were repairable in nature. At ABC Corp. Sure, we can" retorted all three warehouse managers.

Inventory 20

Inventory Analysis Blog Exercises 20

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Dharmani also points out that it would be a mistake for companies to assume that their smaller suppliers present higher cybersecurity risks than large ones. Every presentation I make to the board of directors has a cybersecurity element to it, and we discuss the topic on our weekly executive calls.”. Establishing industry standards .

Supply Chain Design Software 44

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