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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. There are ways and means to reduce excess expenditure in fleet operation , and you can separate them roughly into three categories. It’s a fair question.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

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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Rail company optimises workshop logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

To make the workshop transports required for this more transparent and efficient, the company implemented the cloud-based version of the SYNCROTESS transport control system from the Aachen-based optimisation specialist, INFORM , as the central controller. The workshop in Cottbus made the initial start after a four-week test of the system.

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What is Lean Logistics? 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively

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The goals of lean logistics include waste elimination and quality enhancement. A workshop on lean management can assist with application. Lean manufacturing refers to eliminating waste in the production process, such as by speeding up deliveries and throughput. What is Lean Logistics?

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Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices

3PL Links

We will learn about warehousing and distribution logistics, the significance of sustainability in this field, the sustainable practices that may be used, the advantages of these practices, the difficulties in using them, and successful implementation examples. Smart routing could additionally assist to cut down on fuel expenses.

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Equipment Refurbishment vs. Reconditioning [Differences, Benefits, Costs]

Conger

Refurbishing equipment is a mix of cost savings, equipment availability (whether new or used), and the ability to refurbish equipment, considering component availability. Cost Savings Cost savings is an obvious benefit of refurbishing equipment. Refurbishing can save as much as half of the cost of a new machine.

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Equipment Refurbishment vs. Reconditioning [Differences, Benefits, Costs]

Conger

Refurbishing equipment is a mix of cost savings, equipment availability (whether new or used), and the ability to refurbish equipment, considering component availability. Cost Savings Cost savings is an obvious benefit of refurbishing equipment. Refurbishing can save as much as half of the cost of a new machine.