Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed.

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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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Globalior

MARCH 28, 2021

For this case study, we shall make a few assumptions such as: The product is manufactured in Singapore. The product is packaged in a small bottle and can be placed at entrances to buildings on in offices for staff to use. The product is in the form of a gel. Sanitation product. Generic chemical product.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. While Mexico has surpassed China as the United States’ No.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Grocery stores would struggle to keep products in stock and materials like medical supplies and gas would be in short supply if truck drivers stopped transporting these essentials. Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Ours is the kind of success story that is not unheard of: we started from scratch (two-bedroom apartment, to be precise) and over the course of seven years have managed to expand to over 30 countries with offices all over the world. In addition to this, the company also has 7,400 partners with 1,500 products. They are also unceasing.

Efficiency 52

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The actual consequence was a small delay, with no impact on production. This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. The site has been in trouble meeting its schedule, and the division president is on the call. Asking for help?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. 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. Shelves ran bare of common products like toilet paper that we use in our everyday lives. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Reporting a revenue increase of 27%, 117 new customers and a 20% rise in staff over the last year, he is bullish, unveiling two new product lines: Transport Spend Optimisation and OMS. The company’s IT solutions create demand for its automated materials handling products and vice-versa. AI, of course, is high on the agenda.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

We spend a lot of time researching products before we buy, but in the end we may still feel uncertain. Humans have a natural attraction (psychologists call it a cognitive bias) toward products and services that other people like. Interestingly, the less your customers know about your product, the more important social proof becomes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. in a matter of a couple of days rather than a few weeks.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. With each Atom product being a single component, there was also no way to reduce duty payments. plants to four.

Cost Reduction 65

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. Each class is different, but three themes emerged in student questions.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business. They had a little issue with their picking productivity in the warehouse. This helped us realise that their picking productivity should be three times better than it was.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). In many cases the material these current-day trainers use deviates very little from the source material. War Manpower Commission.

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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. Mini Case Study: Walmart. For the rest, there may be no predefined structure for moving materials and products through the stages of fulfilment. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 26, 2020

Just like how you poured time and effort into creating, marketing, and selling your products, the same should be done in the post-purchase stage. That’s the bare bones of it, but of course there can be twists and turns along the way. Case studies eBooks and whitepapers Emails Graphics Podcasts Videos.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology .

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Inbound logistics refers to the supply chain operations that lead up to the creation of the finished product. This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Outbound logistics, on the other hand, refers to the operations that bring your finished product out to the marketplace.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 10, 2017

What they don't talk about is "How can I make the supply chain better to get products to the customer faster so we can drive sales". The intermediary is only going to buy your product if the consumer is pulling it through the channel. You cannot cut costs fast enough to overcome lower and lower sales (see Sears for a case study).

Supply Chains 54

Supply Chains Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Case Study 54

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

After you receive approval for the business case, it’s time to campaign for buy-in among the leading project stakeholders. Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Why not hop over to our project management services page, now, and check the case studies there.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. For the rest, there may be no predefined structure for moving materials and products through the stages of fulfilment. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. Browse case studies to see how leading companies across industries make use of the technology .

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 26, 2015

During my MBA days, I had the opportunity to learn a lot about Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain management and of course a lot of other courses in the form of lectures/case studies/web/books.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

Perhaps that’s the case from a global perspective, but there are indications in some geographies that smaller can be better. A UK online retail study by Which revealed a trend in which several larger retailers consistently underperformed as regards product availability and customer service.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

In this case your supply chain service policy will need to support that promise , perhaps by specifying automatic use of expedited last-mile transportation as a response to upstream supply delays. In this case there are other measures you can take to improve your transportation cost profile. Procurement Costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Heat, humidity, dust, abrasion – producing soft, hygienic paper is tough business and having equipment that can perform continuously in this environment is crucial to maintaining productivity. For six years, this producer of Kleenex® and Hakle® hygiene products has used only Yale trucks.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 27, 2016

Reusable can be defined as: A container or pallet that is reused at least three times to transport or contain the same products, parts or goods. Of course, it is less expensive than reusable options, but there is NO RETURN on the cost, so it is just throwing money away. The Evidence. Reduced Waste Management Costs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. We also have what we call CAMP (Corporate Account Management) HNRY, which is a dual CRM/productivity model that we think is unique in the industry. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? What factors are driving these expectations? How are logistics service providers responding? “We

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Envase Technologies

MARCH 31, 2022

He provides primarily flat-bed service, hauling scrap metal to a brass manufacturing facility, and then hauling out finished product to stores and warehouses across the US. But he has never forgotten the power and value of a good day’s work and knows that his success was driven by the original hunger he had to change the course of his life.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

He explains, “Of course we wanted the TMS to have the full list of capabilities you expect from a Tier 1 solution, but the number one factor for us was the integration hub. I’ve worked with four Tier 1 TMS solutions in the past and they were all solid products and great companies,” notes Jeff. Checking off the boxes.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

They will generally be around cost, service and productivity. Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based. Yes of course there are. Take a moment to consider the primary goals or objectives of your Supply Chain. Are there more?

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 31, 2019

How does a customer get a temperature sensitive product from A to B? Thermal efficiency is of course paramount but there are other factors to consider like flexibility, robustness, operational efficiency which will determine the design suitability for each customer. Solutions that Work. What are your options? Next Generation.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Temperature Cost Reduction 28

Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

How does a customer get a temperature sensitive product from A to B? Thermal efficiency is of course paramount but there are other factors to consider like flexibility, robustness, operational efficiency which will determine the design suitability for each customer. Solutions that Work. What are your options? Next Generation.

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