AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. But technology is only part of the process.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 29, 2020

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

A well-chosen suite of procurement KPIs will provide your organisation or enterprise with the visibility necessary to save money, improve service from vendors, and exercise greater control over the quality of your inbound supplies.

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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. Instead, your strategy should be to take the principles of whichever S&OP model seems to fit best, and then adapt the process to your business strategy and objectives.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 29, 2020

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 20, 2018

Such public discussion tends to focus the military mind on modern tactics and technology, and gives cause to exercise new operational concepts. There has been an understandable proliferation of military articles describing the need for forces to be ready, including logistics forces essential for any operational response.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In an article, I voiced my skepticism and said that I believed using AI to solve this problem would lead to huge number of false positives. But the further up the supply chain BD went, the less incentive suppliers had to participate in these exercises. Mr. Nelson explained that he too was skeptical.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

In this article, US Army logistician Jessica McCarthy examines a challenging, contemporaneous, issue for many Western militaries – how much contractor support is enough? . A great site containing forward-thinking articles examining the character of contemporary and future warfare, it is well worth following. . Rules Creep.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force, now armed with the fifth-generation fighter and other impressive air capabilities guided by a wholesale transformation strategy – Plan Jericho, has recently debated the need for a joint strike capability. Logistics and strategy are inseparable, each meaningless without the other. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. I encourage you to read the article to see the important trend driving the sustainment of militaries at play. Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way. Strategic failure.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. So, instead, we’ll keep the advice simple.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. This article was originally published at LIW in early 2018. By David Beaumont. 2] Louth, J., 3] Boulding, K.,

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. The companies most likely to emerge strongly from the Coronavirus crisis are those that had diversified their operations and implemented multi-sourcing strategies. 2) Diversify Your Operations.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It’s a strategy worth considering before looking at external benchmarking, because it might allow you to reduce the scope of an external benchmarking exercise, and narrow the gaps between your company and its peers. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. to pricing as continuously evolving, as businesses strive to meet customer demands and keep pace with the pricing strategies of competitors. Comment on this article. That, at least, is how Geoff Webb, vice president of product marketing with PROS , sees the application of A.I.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s a strategy worth considering before looking at external benchmarking, because it might allow you to reduce the scope of an external benchmarking exercise, and narrow the gaps between your company and its peers. 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking.

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. By David Beaumont. Strategists and logisticians alike need to be innovative at this time.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. For example, slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, minimising picking operatives’ travel distances and times.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Read full article here. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Reverse Logistics Strategy 2: Make it Painless. Reverse Logistics Strategy 3: Make it Profitable.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

This issue is one among many examined by Dr Stephan Fruhling, Australian National University, in a recent paper ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy.’ This article was originally posted in 2017. 1] These paraphrased points are summarised at Fruhling, S.,

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Overused and misunderstood in blog posts and informative articles, “big data” describes the use of data to improve your operation, which includes shipping, warehousing, and supply chain processes. However, you must exercise caution to make sure you do not damage your vendor-shipper relationship.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

In more than 25 years of private practice and consulting with businesses of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most beneficial exercises is asking the right questions. He welcomes inquiries from individual drivers, fleets and logistics companies for tax preparation and tax-cutting strategies. 2: Is there an emergency plan?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. Very good article Pushkar. This is a good article & good site.Thank you for sharing this article.

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

However, a bigger headache is created when people take exception to the way you communicate with them and start exercising their privacy rights. Per GDPR, you need to let people know the 7 pieces of information covered in this article. Double-opt-in strategies can be automated. GDPR compliance can be a bit of a headache.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

As the VP of Sales for a large national truckload carrier recently told me, “Today, our negotiation strategy is indifference. Because of confirmation bias, you may give them the “benefit of the doubt” instead of exercising appropriate due diligence. Article Topics. Don’t like our rates? Subscribe today. It’s FREE!

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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.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this article, we will explore: The importance of forklift safety. Below are some practical methods and strategies that you can implement to promote pedestrian safety in the workplace. While operators should exercise caution at all times, distractions can still occur, potentially jeopardizing the safety of forklift operations.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Recently Praveen forwarded us an article on usage of Maximo for tracking Animals as Assets ( [link] ) - a totally new dimension of Maximo isnt? Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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