Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Inventory Availability and Cost: Striking a Balance It’s rarely a good idea to think too lean in ecommerce inventory management. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. In an article last year, it was reported that the time it takes to print things has decreased. Of course, it is not just speed of printing that matters but cost. This vision has not been realized.

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Globalior

MARCH 29, 2021

Many Global Trade Compliance professionals complain that there are insufficient certifications and courses available that are relevant to the industry. Training courses for individuals interested in international trade compliance are widely available. Certifications for Trade Compliance Professionals. Customs procedures.

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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 would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility. 4 of this article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

However, this article will focus on findings about the following: business activity (anticipated change in order throughput volumes); COVID-19 related impacts on labor productivity; and perspectives on warehouse technology investments. Of course, expectations are uncertain. Our research contained questions about numerous topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The answer, of course, is yes. This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. But can technology do more?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Product Availability. How to Improve Product Availability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we identify key approaches by which companies can evolve their procurement and supply chain operations into a collaborative supply chain network that is designed to be resilient and responsible. The common goal for all categories of product is that they must be available at the right time, right quantity and right prices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While predictive analytics seeks to answer questions such as “what might happen in the future,” prescriptive analytics goes beyond by recommending the best course of action going forward. The real goal of analytics and their utilization is ultimately to enable smarter decision-making for the organization and its leaders.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

10 OSHA Forklift Refresher Training Examples How to Choose a Quality Forklift Refresher Training Program Where to Find Forklift Refresher Training Courses Forklift Refresher Training Formats: Online, In-Person, and Hybrid Common OSHA Forklift Refresher Training Requirements Questions What Are OSHA's Forklift Refresher Training Requirements?

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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. Does your company use incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting in its warehouses?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Of course, it’s all very well to focus on increased forecast accuracy, but the opportunities of this approach are finite.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

While all the interviews are available to view on the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel , I decided to create some brief articles from the transcripts. In the late summer of 2020, I was honoured with the opportunity to interview supply chain guru Deborah Dull, not just once, but three times. You know, “How does this scale?”

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. And, of course, when anyone buys goods in a store, part of that cost is freight. It impacts how your next phone ships, toilet paper availability, and the cost of food. (AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As I’ve mentioned in other KPI articles that I’ve written, we come across a surprising number of businesses that struggle to choose and use KPIs effectively in our consulting work. So now and then, I like to publish an article to help demystify the topic. 1) Speed up the Warehouse. 3) Reduce Costs and Improve Service.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. In the end, what really counts when choosing a location for your distribution centre is the available access to customers, roads and ports, and to warehouses (for resupply). If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More than two million customers can choose from a range of over 40,000 articles from over 500 brands. ” The available property for the Bergzeit company headquarters had already been utilised to the maximum for the new building in 2017. Two stores in the south of Munich complement the successful web shop.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. However, I think the only way to make meaningful progress in these geographies is, of course, to have local talent there all the time helping to solve these problems. Kenya is a big exception.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

We’ve put this article together to help you kick off your freight agent business. Enrolling in freight agent training courses can help you build on any knowledge you currently have, while also educating yourself more on new topics. Although these courses are helpful, you do not need them in order to get started in the business.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

Warehouse staff is harder to come by than ever, with great competition for available candidates. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. Importantly, the article points out that this increased competition existed before the pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Fleet route optimisation has moved on a great deal since the turn of the 21st century.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

When data on causal factors is not readily available, it can be informative to review the behavior of certain industries or economic activity in response to disruptive events. Hopefully something in this article will trigger a useful thought for you and improve upon your forecasting so you can be ….somewhat somewhat close.

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Forto

JUNE 23, 2020

There is one catch with Amazon FBA, of course: the service costs money. Please also note: As a commercial seller, you will of course need a trade licence. The most important thing is of course the name (title) of your product. The EAN (European Article Number) is a number required by law for all articles that are on sale.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Of course, Apple’s supply chains are consistently rates the best in the world. For how many iPhones a 747 can carry, we used the logistics industry’s consultant’s estimate in the Bloomberg article (we got a little fancy in applying a ratio to account for changes in packaged phone dimensions and weight). Bottom line?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 7, 2023

All other manufacturing activities, including labor-intensive finishing stages, are completed by a network of over three hundred subcontractors, each specializing in a part of production or a type of article. Available in: < [link] > BALLOU, Ronald H. These subcontractors work exclusively for Zara. Emerald, 2006.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security. In this article we’ll discuss why multilayered ecommerce cybersecurity is important, the types of protection available, the main threats to your ecommerce store, and what ShipMonk does to protect your brand from them. Why is Ecommerce Cybersecurity Important?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In his 70th weekly edition of “ The LogTech Letter “, Eric writes about the notion of shipping cartels and how a headline or article that calls container lines a cartel may push the reader toward believing that liner carriers are in cahoots with one another in nefarious (ie illegal, immoral, or anti-competitive) ways.

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Ship Monk

MAY 6, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes! Of course, this is a huge step for any company, which is why we’ve prepared this easy, breezy checklist for a hijinks-free transition. It wouldn’t be a ShipMonk article if we didn’t talk about our two favorite topics — shipping and order fulfillment! Sounds pretty simple, right? .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Because supply chain planning is undergoing something of a technological revolution, this article will focus on o9’s technology and why their CEO believes it is differentiated. But, of course, over the course of a month the demand and supply pictures change. Thus, the initial plan must be modified.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. How great can the impact be?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the article “ How IoT can improve the logistic pro ces s ” the internet of things (IoT) provides data, which describes objects “physical assets” for example a good to be transported and distributed worldwide. Now we can see how they implemented the “IoT” to deliver a better service.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. While this new construction may seem exciting to companies looking to expand, the competition for available space is fierce. What’s happening in warehousing? Across the U.S., What’s driving demand?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Check out our Section 321 FAQs and supplementary article on why Section 321 is your solution to import savings. In the obvious sense that is evident in our expanding international presence , globally competitive shipping solutions , and of course our aforementioned import and export services. Have more questions?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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