Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. Welcome to the Robotic Future. The robotic revolution is upon us! For now, speculation is all we have.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Today’s article will build upon that post with a discussion of the major factors influencing demand for WMS solutions, and the dynamics behind this demand. E-Commerce Fulfillment Needs Remain Paramount Of course, the need to run warehouse operations more effectively and efficiently is the primary and ongoing reason for WMS sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, we subsequently share interesting insights in Logistics Viewpoints articles. In 2018, DHL Supply Chain announced its plans to deploy emerging technologies in 350 of its North American facilities. My colleagues and I often have the opportunity to discuss initiatives such as this with company executives.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. Warehousing practices also advanced, with standardized inventory control systems and improved storage techniques.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at drop trailers, as well as some additional efficiency-boosting transportation services that 3PL providers can offer. Of course, drop trailers aren’t the only way to boost distribution efficiency. A drop trailer program is an effective way to do this. What is a drop trailer?

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This article will explain what reorder points are and show you how to calculate them. Average lead time is 30 days, including manufacturing and shipping, and over the course of a year you sell an average of 29 units per day. Of course, not all systems are created equal. What is a Reorder Point? daily units x 30 avg.

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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. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

For that reason, companies will usually establish one warehouse on the east coast and another on the west coast, depending, of course, on the service offer. It is very rough and ready, of course, but it will serve to give you a sense of whether something is going to work or not. Bring in the Whiteboard. The Back-of-the-Envelope Method.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Our rebuttal, of course, is to hit you with even more 3PL perks. After reading this article and (hopefully) becoming a 3PL devotee, we hope you’re that much closer to making the right decision for your business! What Are the Benefits of 3PL?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. Impacts on imports and exports.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

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. Of course, not all logistics service providers are created equal, which leads us to.

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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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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Lucky for you, this article is here to help! Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing. Online courses.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. While there are advanced digital solutions available that span the entire supply chain, logistics providers can particularly benefit from digitizing their transportation and warehousing capabilities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. Impacts on imports and exports.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain. JIT is often a component of a larger 3PL inbound warehousing operation for the manufacturer. What is inbound logistics? Vendor-managed inventory (VMI).

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article the risks, considerations and best detection products when thinking about life safety for cold storage warehouses are considered. What are the fire risks in cold storage warehousing? The best way to save lives of course, is to ensure automatic fire detection is in place, across your entire cold storage facility.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. It can go further than this, of course. Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

So, if you’re ready to expand your business with the help of some trusty technological sidekicks, this is the article for you. Of course, as your company scales, it’ll become harder and harder to keep up with the latest jibber jabber. You might have noticed that we forwent shopping carts and marketplaces for this article.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

In this article, supplied by Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment , we look how a changed commercial and social environment is having an effect on talent recruitment and retention in the supply chain industry. Retailers are changing their own models, and of course responding to each others’ developments.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

You may have leased warehouses or opted for shared warehousing facilities while engaging several different forwarders for shipping and a range of carriers for distribution and delivery. A 3PL partner can help you to remedy process fragmentation and its associated weaknesses.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. Of course, before any of these strategies can be implemented, a lot of prep work has to be completed: onboarding with the new warehouse, integrating technology, entering your products into a new system.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

In support of the seminar, The Central Blue and Logistics in War will be publishing a series of articles. In this article, Nicholas Parker examines fuel security and potential impacts on a 5 th Generation Air Force. By 2025 the Royal Australian Air Force will operate a fleet of technologically advanced 5th generation aircraft.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

You have to work together in the spirit of cooperation and harmony to obtain the best results with your partnerships, be it with a logistics provider, supplier, transportation or warehousing partner. Most of us have taken a course in basic business, and the first thing you are told is to write and sign a contract.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

Currently, each vehicle has to be charged for at least two to three hours over the course of 24 hours. One advantage on the customer side is, of course, that there is no longer any need to reserve space for a charging area for the industrial trucks, another is the fact that continuous charging reduces peak power demand.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Of course that’s really not such a bold prediction to make, since some warehouses are already running dark today. Some supply chains will be impacted more by 3D printing than others, of course. Robots Run the Warehouse. Autonomous Trucks, Trains, and Drones. On the Rails.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this article, written by Markus Kammerhofer, Director Sales Retro, TGW Logistics Group , we look at the most important factors for a successful retrofit intralogistics project. Of course they have to budget for it. Yet anyone planning a retrofit project needs to find a competent partner and to keep a few rules in mind.

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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. Capacity Buffering.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following eight common warehousing mistakes. 1: Holding Excess Inventory.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. What Is Warehousing Safety? What Is Warehousing Safety? We’ll talk more about specific risks later in the article, but briefly, warehouse workers commonly face hazards associated with: Forklifts and other material handling equipment. Let’s dive in!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

If you answer yes to any of the above questions, it’s probably time to give your warehousing requirements a thorough review. Of course this stage of planning can become pretty complex, and it will often pay to seek advice from equipment suppliers or even engage a consulting firm to help you develop your storage strategy.

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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. This formula has enabled Whirlpool to endure and thrive in the 13 years since it set out to build an adaptive supply chain, but of course, the work never ends. Of course, the mailing of returns is not an option for every enterprise.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

These are the principles we’ll expand on in the remainder of this article. Of course, gamification can only be used in processes requiring human input, since it drives performance by way of motivation. This article is not intended as a how-to guide for implementing gamification, simply because there are so many ways to approach it.

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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. 4 of this article. Time is another resource you will consume in analysing all this data.

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