Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo. However, if you’re shipping 4-5-6 pallets every 2 days then you might want to consider (if you have the space, of course) saving it up and shipping in bulk. The post How to Ship: FTL Freight appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 6, 2021

Many years ago I wrote an article for SME called The Essence of Jidoka. In that article I described a four step process designed to drive improve productivity and drive continuous improvement. Sometimes with attribution back to my article, may times without. This definition, of course, leads to a question: “What is a standard?”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. Plan for training – An implementation will save you money and give you a competitive edge, but only if your employees know how to use the new system. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 2, 2023

This article was posted some time ago, but the lessons contained within are pertinent now. In late 2017 I published a post of anecdotes, observations and lessons given by senior officers contacted through the course of academic research. Logistics In War By David Beaumont. Outdated ideas become a refuge.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 12, 2020

Speaking of luck, you’ve stumbled upon the right article! Of course, the proper tools are no good without the proper technique, but — shocker — Amazon has you covered! Sales channel diversification is super important, which is why you should also check out our article on how to add some pizzazz to your non-Amazon product pages.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

Of course, it’s not just about what you sell — it’s also about how you’re getting products to your customers. Each method comes with its advantages and disadvantages, which is exactly what we’ll be exploring in this article! Of course, as your business expands, it might not be possible to keep it in-house.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. How to motivate logistics staff? The post How to motivate supply chain/logistics staff? The above can be measured using time studies. It can be compared month on month to better understand seasonal changes and other trends.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. When we compare different levels of sophistication and performance in supply chains, we can identify particular levels that we think are important to achieve, or that represent typical performance levels for supply chains as a whole.

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Conger

MAY 11, 2022

If you’re wondering how to choose the right pallet jack wheels, you’re in the right place. Because in this article, you’ll learn: What the different pallet jack wheels are. How much pallet jack wheels cost. How to Choose the Right Pallet Jack Wheels. How Much Do Pallet Jack Wheels Cost? Let’s get started!

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. When we compare different levels of sophistication and performance in supply chains, we can identify particular levels that we think are important to achieve, or that represent typical performance levels for supply chains as a whole.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. How your PPC campaigns and promotions should work, How you will drive traffic to your online sale site like your own shop or your Amazon channel, and. Assess & Understand. Step 1: Plan. Happy selling, everyone!

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Ottawa Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In an effort to help, let’s discuss 3 costly shipping and fulfillment blunders and how to avoid them. Of course, shipping mistakes can also be the customer’s fault, yet the goal of businesses should be to eliminate the blunders they can control while mitigating the ones they can’t. How to Avoid These Blunders.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. Of course, it’s not a panacea.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. It allows you to track your performance over time and, ideally, how it compares to others. How to benchmark? You need to determine what your current performance is and how it measures up against other performances in your industry. The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking. How to Benchmark.

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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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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The conversation among those managers for the rest of that day, and the next, was more around how to carefully phrase what they say in the meeting, and less about how do we surface and solve problems. This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. The call ends. This is understandable.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. News article – Don’t Believe These 8 Job Search Myths.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

and every paper and article I could find on the topic or about people’s experience. While doing this, I have tried out many of the teaching and coaching processes as well as applying the observation, interpretation and intervention skills in the course of my work. Teaching Leadership. Your Leadership Edge.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

In this article, we will discuss how your company might address three key risks that typically stop businesses from committing fully to demand driven supply chain management. Of the risks discussed in this article, this one is probably the toughest, and most complex to mitigate. ” – Mark Zuckerberg.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain why that should be and how your company can avoid S&OP problems by investing correctly in the people and their interrelationships , without which it’s simply impossible to tie the moving parts of S&OP together. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. Inventory turns.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Look for more startups focusing on how to help developers drive software development productivity, he said. “I Easier funding is, of course, important to business leaders, as is a modernized proxy system. For the complete list see the article by Tom Relihan and Meredith Somers. Retail Workforce. Printer-friendly version.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

What’s in the article: What actionable steps will earn you the title of a shipper of choice ? Involve your carriers in strategic discussions and seek their insights on how to optimize processes. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 3, 2019

We will now delve into HOW to successfully implement, and identify several key success factors for every project. Many, many blog posts, articles textbooks, etc. have been written on how to effectively plan a project. The post How to Implement New Software (Part 2) appeared first on Camelot 3PL Software. What’s next?!

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One point of focus explores how to incentivise the large pharmaceutical manufacturers to make generics and lower-cost items that could then be shipped to where they’re needed. Of course, a lack of support from universities means that there are no locally produced supply chain professionals. Kenya is a big exception.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! How to calculate forklift capacities.

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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. How to Nail Down the Project Scope.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was used in conjunction with our “how to walk the gemba” coaching sessions that we did with the lean staff, and then taught them to do with leaders. The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. Kent Bowen.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 8, 2019

In his article, he quotes from an interview Oscar Munoz, the CEO of United Airlines, gave to ABC. Just so you know my perspective: In the course of my work, I typically purchase between 10 and 20 thousand dollars worth of airfare a year. Back in June, Chris Matyszczyk published some really interesting commentary on Inc.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll offer you some pointers for managing your stock in this article. Read also: How to Manage a Warehouse: The 10-Step Guide to Logistics Management What is Inventory Management? Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text. How to Prepare Moving Forward.

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? Happy shipping and, of course, happy packaging!

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. How to navigate the current import/export environment. How To Navigate The Current Import/Export Environment. Impacts on imports and exports. The nearshoring trend.

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