Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. The supply chain talent gap will not be a concern in the supply chain of 2028.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Unfortunately, sometimes supply chain disruptions, differing carrier restrictions, and fluctuating costs can keep that from happening. If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. Have more questions?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. Today, the question is more about how much inventory is sufficient to safeguard the supply chain from disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. AI can refer to several different types of math.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. In the case of reverse logistics, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

On the front of expanding industries and supply chains, fossil fuels’ predominant role correlates to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As logistics are an integral part of supply chains, they affect the global distribution of goods. Many companies report savings after adopting greener courses of action.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Logistics Service Provider Definition. These services can include transportation, warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain management. If you’re reading this article, chances are that outsourcing to a logistics service provider is right for your eCommerce business. Sounds like a dream come true, right?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations that I first made in 2014 but still apply today: 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives. He sketched an eerily accurate self-portrait.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. If your brand is positively associated with eco-friendly partners and practices, this can definitely give you a competitive edge. We hope you do!

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. It’s the dictionary definition of a PITA.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

And then of course there are the barriers of time: Brexit shipping to Europe – UK routes will definitely become and remain slower due to increased inspection times. Under this system, supply chain disruptions can lead to sudden and serious shortages. Shipping to Europe and the UK is definitely still a viable option!

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2018

Now add to the burden of compliance the huge costs associated with supply-chain disruptions, and long-lasting damage to brands. to a particular task must be preceded by a definition of the term. won’t just offer protection from problems that happen to arise in the course of doing business. Comment on this article.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

This article was originally published in the Australian Defence Business Review ‘Land Forces 2018’ edition (September-October) and is posted here with permission. Global supply chains, now defined by producing commodities as they are required, can be extremely vulnerable to disruption or exhaustion, severely curtailing operations.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. In this article, we’ll examine a common QMS certification, AS9100, and explain why it’s important that your chosen warehouse provider meets these standards. What are AS9100 Standards in Aerospace Logistics?

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

And that definitely applies to the freight market. While this is nothing to cheer about, industrial output combined with the other items noted in this article will continue to increase the demand for trucks during the normal lull. Of course, the annual RFP has been a staple of the industry for 25 years.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. Critical Principles for Building Supply Chain Resilience. Has your business survived these pandemic years by the skin of its teeth? Visibility.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Supply chain disruption was felt worldwide, with plants in Asia, North America and Europe hit by parts shortages – and in many cases, production took months to restart. Globally, extreme weather events are not uncommon, of course. More recently, in June 2018, a Honda plant in Celaya, Mexico, was flooded. billion ($3.25

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. How economies of scale affect that balancing act is the subject of this article. Let’s start with a definition of economies of scale and consider three critical items. Defining economies of scale.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Of course, this will become something that everyone has to deal with at some point while for now, it’s just for the large sites. Shipping will definitely change in the upcoming years. Related Article: Focusing Too Much on Ecommerce Shipping Practices? Easy Check-Out. A Reminder Logistics Fundamentals Still Matter.

Trends 28

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 4, 2018

Are you content with the performance of your company’s supply chain? If you count your business among that majority, you’re probably well familiar with that sense of frustration that creeps in whenever you see a horizontal line across your supply chain KPI graphs. Most companies, it’s fair to say, are not.

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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. In many cases, it doesn’t.

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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. However, it’s not a definitive measure.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) What does corporate social responsibility really mean? You get the idea. A commitment to CSR pays off.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

He had a more engaging definition of what a smart city is. This is an exaggeration, of course. Other programmes to be offered in due course, include “co-investments”, “program vouchers”, and “accelerator”. That is the ideal case, of course. Smart does not mean elite. Smart means a city that works for everybody in it.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

He said port customers and stakeholders were looking for better visibility of their cargo – when it was going to arrive and where it was at any point in the supply chain – and meeting those needs was another way of highlighting the importance of the ports. We saw longer lead times that definitely impacted our customers.”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

It is surprising how far people walk in the course of a year in many processes. To build a lean supply chain, organizations need to build long term relationships with quality carriers that are stable, dependable, and committed to servicing the organization. Transportation takes time. Understand Transportation Cost Structure.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

Instead, most companies seeking to make their supply chains resilient from future shocks are looking at a China+1 option—in other words, to expand their operations from China into other low-cost regions. Larger businesses may take longer to ‘turn the ship’ onto a different course. For some, it may mean leaving China completely.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. That’s why we went to the experts—the members of the MH&L Editorial Advisory Board—and asked them to weigh in on that subject, and on several other of the most pressing concerns to supply chain professionals.

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