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. There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Inbound Logistics | Source: Picpedia. The tasks associated with the delivery of raw materials are handled by inbound logistics or supply logistics to guarantee their availability throughout the production process. Duties of inbound logistics. Components of the inbound logistics.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. That said, “business as usual” is probably a bad strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

First, let me begin by crediting Dan Falkenheim and Alex Prewitt for their most interesting article on the greenwashing in sports. Read the article to get the detail of that decisions as well as the broader sports examples highlighted. Fascinating read, and a springboard for my thoughts. So, let’s turn it toward industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

They have collaborated on numerous articles, webinars, and research. Steve Jobs and Apple as an example of a purpose driven organization. 12:41 – Business results correlating with culture and strategy. More examples of purpose driven organizations. 15:36 –A specific example of purpose in the logistics industry.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, we will examine the impact of inflation in supply chain on the logistics industry and discuss possible solutions to prevent it. This shortage has further exacerbated the logistics industry’s challenges, leading to longer delivery times and increased transportation costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. To find the right logistics transportation services partner for your unique business needs, shippers should consider these five crucial characteristics. .

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. 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.

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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. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? As you can deduce from Amazon’s example, there is no standard for an optimal warehouse layout.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. As an example, from data taken from the ATRI report, in 2020 a small fleet of fewer than 20 trucks would have paid about three times as much as a large fleet with more than 1,000 trucks. To read the full article, click HERE.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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3PL Links

APRIL 13, 2023

What is Lean Logistics? 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively | Image source: Unsplash The application of lean management ideas to supply chain performance is known as lean logistics. Lean Logistics analyzes and removes non-value-added operations in order to enhance the flow of commodities and save expenses.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War. Before this time, the situation was grim.

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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. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. That’s all for this week.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

How much are you spending on manufacturing, shipping, marketing, customer support, logistics services, and order fulfillment services? For example, ShipMonk customizes logistics services and associated fees to the unique needs of every client. . #2 But with almost every case of overpreparing there is a price to pay.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Not all of those examples are exactly illustrious, but they do (for the most part) prove that two heads really are better than one. If you’ve ever thought about expanding your business, chances are that you’ve run into the term “logistics service provider.” Logistics Service Provider Definition. The answer is: It depends!

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

This is part two of a three-part series on logistics and logistics readiness. In ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough? ’ I described the idea of logistics readiness as the ability of a military force to build up and sustain combat power at their full potential. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] 2] The integration between military and civilian sources of logistics and support are now extolled as underpinning the ADF’s ability to respond to crises in the future. [3].

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 24, 2019

Here is an example related to cybersecurity. As the article makes … Continue reading → BIMCO is one of the leading standardization forces in the world of shipping. How do you write a contract that binds participants to provide an appropriate level of cybersecurity?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article. For example, Honda has one supply chain to support the Chinese domestic market and a separate one to serve other markets.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article. For example, Honda has one supply chain to support the Chinese domestic market and a separate one to serve other markets.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Challenges of Last-mile Logistics. With the growth of e-commerce over the past decade businesses adjusted their last-mile delivery strategy. Geography adds another layer of complexity to last-mile logistics. We are still far from seeing this strategy fully implemented.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2019

As we are digging up into flow management during the Logistics class, I wondered myself about events that required a really complex organization and planning. And as it was a successful edition for the French Nation, I’ve decided to analyze the logistics that it needed. National Event vs. City Event. Conclusion.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. If you’re a leader in a startup, you know that logistics services are likely to be a key requirement.

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Radius Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The recent COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing trade disputes and geopolitical tensions have all exposed the vulnerabilities of supply chains, making it imperative for companies to rely on our team of logistics and supply chain management experts at Radius Logistics to navigate these uncertainties effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Logistics in War

JULY 23, 2019

This is part two of a three-part series on logistics and logistics readiness. In ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough? ’ I described the idea of logistics readiness as the ability of a military force to build up and sustain combat power at their full potential. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Here at Logistics Bureau, we help ecommerce companies to identify and apply the necessary techniques to heighten demand forecasting and become more competitive. The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For example, online shopping will grow faster than expected, and consumer behavior may shift in response to ongoing pandemic-related challenges. Shippers planning their 2021 transportation strategy should prepare for additional waves of panic buying with a plan for pulling freight forward to meet consumer demand. Rethink Inventory.

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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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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. The demand planner must engage sales, marketing, finance, and logistics colleagues to gather the required data. But what makes it so challenging to implement S&OP successfully?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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