The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was used in conjunction with our “how to walk the gemba” coaching sessions that we did with the lean staff, and then taught them to do with leaders. The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. Kent Bowen.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 25, 2021

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. Receiving damaged freight requires complicated paperwork, so you will want to eliminate any chances of your products arriving in a damaged state.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. How to Start Developing Your Own Forklift Safety Training Program. How to calculate forklift capacities. How to load, transport, and unload materials safely. How to perform forklift inspections before operating. How to handle different driving surfaces.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

If so, you probably sell products through your online store (and perhaps other websites), social media platforms, and even physical sales outlets. Managing inventory in such a landscape can be challenging due to the complexity of tracking inventory levels across several channels and maintaining accurately synchronised records.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope. How to Nail Down the Project Scope.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Business information, including: Business name Address Website Phone number Customer information, including: Name Address Phone number And, of course, the estimate! Fields should include: Service or product Description Quantity Unit cost Line total Estimate total It’s also a good idea to include space in your estimate for any notes.

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Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 3, 2019

We will now delve into HOW to successfully implement, and identify several key success factors for every project. A Fit Gap Analysis can be extremely helpful, in which all Functional Requirements are documented and analyzed in terms of “Fits” and “Gaps” with the out-of-box software. Project team collects details and documents design.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

All activities are documented by a team recorder. It typically describes how a process should consistently be executed and documents current ‘best practices.’ How to Breakthrough Lean Culture Plateaus. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. Leadership then commits to solve this problem. Behaviors. .

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

As a supplier, you are eager to send your consignment, but have no idea how to go about it. Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. Can carry wide variety of products. Less documentation. Cost-effective. Air transport.

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3PL Links

MARCH 21, 2023

In order to ensure that your organization can take safeguards, we will discuss the key supply chain risks in this article as well as how to measure supply chain performance. Read also: How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know What are the main supply chain risks?

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

Because in this ultimate guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the 5S warehouse system, including: What warehouse 5S is The 8 key benefits of 5S-ing your warehouse How to easily implement a warehouse 5S protocol And lots more! Removing items/products in an area that is no longer used. Let's dive in! Green tag/red tag.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Martin Meacock, VP of Product Management at Descartes , talks about the implications of CDS on the end of CHIEF. For example, a blanket document code to declare that no prohibitions or restrictions apply “999L” has been temporarily introduced under CDS to speed up onboarding. Over time of course, CDS will become the new normal.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices. How to Calculate Inventory Days of Supply. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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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). The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material. Therefore, leaders intercede when something threatens production.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

These clamps are customized to ensure the safe transportation of such products. When using a clamp truck to lift these rolls, the industry can minimize the risk of product damage and operator injury. This factor allows operators to move the load precisely and reduce the chances of product damage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. Trucking contracts are not a fast-paced document.

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

Before we go into details on how to ship hazardous materials, one needs to understand that different types of cargo require different measures for transportation. While these products may require less care, they also yield a lower profit margin. Great lengths must be taken to ensure its safe transport.

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Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

As noted by President of Global Supply Chain Solutions for Ryder, Steve Sensing, in explaining RyderShare , the collaborative logistics platform powered by Turvo, “We can solve in minutes what previously took hours, days, and weeks to course-correct. Gain real-time access to data regardless of shipment status—down to the driver level.

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

You always wondered how to successfully sell through the Amazon marketplace? We tell you how to set this up the right way with seven very useful strategies. If you’re looking for an easy way to sell your products on Amazon and wonder how it works and what the best Amazon seller tools are, strap in and find out.

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Turvo

JUNE 30, 2020

Traditional options for managing and documenting the process also remain stagnant. All supplier shipments must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, packing slip, bill of lading, NAFTA certificates, commercial invoices, CMR (EU and Asia) and hazardous materials information.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Step 5: Consider Productivity and Visibility. Step 8: Define and Document the New Supply Chain Strategy. How to Prioritise New Supply Chain Capabilities.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

While the reasons for explaining a higher need for transparency are clear, what is less clear is how to get there. The researchers at the MIT Sloan School of Management found that consumers are willing to pay between 2 and 10 percent more for products produced by companies that have better supply chain visibility.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 21, 2021

Specialized fleet management software can generate vital reports and documents within less time with inputted data from the system. Increasing Productivity. Another vital aspect of small business fleet management is how it can increase productivity. By not squandering time, employees and equipment become more productive.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Most of us have taken a course in basic business, and the first thing you are told is to write and sign a contract. This is of course true, but it also overstates the value of a written contract relative to other aspects of the relationship. 5 Skills Needed for Radical Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

My job entails the day-to-day running of the office, coordinating with UNHCR, nutrition partners, government counterparts, and overseeing a variety of operations like food distributions for refugees and livelihood assistance like crop production, livestock, fisheries, backyard gardening, bee keeping and banana cultivation.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. Of course, the aim should always be to serve customers proactively, and that’s where the third element of service alignment—planning—comes to the fore. Procurement Costs.

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Envase Technologies

MARCH 31, 2022

“There isn’t a book that tells you how to do all this stuff. It’s not like someone gives you a manual that tells you how to build a trucking company. 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.

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World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2020

That’s why I always bring with me my WFP diary, a notebook and some key documents I use during my discussions in the field. of course?—?my I carry with me a copy of the WFP code of conduct to remind us all about how to behave with everyone. In my bag, I always have my work equipment (computer, charger, phone, tablet, battery?—?and

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2018

Why Supply Chain Cybersecurity Is Essential Today It doesn’t matter which type of service you perform or which varieties of product you manufacture or help move. Here’s a crash course in holding your supply chain partners, and yourself, to higher security standards. Cybersecurity is everybody’s problem and everybody’s responsibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Workers from picking and packing to planning and procurement are in short supply, stimulating interest in increasing productivity of the existing workforce. It doesn’t understand.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Want a crash course on S.M.A.R.T. Before you can dive into creating goals for the coming year, it’s important to have a solid understanding on where you stand and how to position yourself for success. Time To Read: 5 minutes. goals before diving in? Find everything you need to know in our previous article !

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

JUNE 20, 2018

Communication is a two-way street, of course. If an honest assessment points more to the latter, now is a good time to course correct. You can still contact these people under “legitimate interest” if it is reasonable that they would be interested in your product or service (e.g., emailing past buyers about a new product).

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is, of course, prudent to be as self-reliant as practicable. It may be a time to seriously question what full or partial industrial mobilisation might entail for the nation – or more importantly how to actually do it. Naturally, even more effort should be applied towards improving interoperability.

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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. Wholesalers in particular, seem to find it easy to fall into this trap, often as a result of making huge purchases of a single product to take advantage of bulk quantity discounts. 2: Failing to Optimize Picking Paths.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Knowing how the biggest ports compare and what it means for shippers can help reduce ocean freight spend, improve supply chain efficiencies, and enhance carrier selection. Also, awareness breeds better understanding of ocean freight rates and how to keep costs under control. How to Get the Most from China’s Biggest and Busiest Ports.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

While the primary distribution operation was relatively simple, mainly involving line haul transportation from production plants to various regional distribution centres, the secondary operation comprised multi-drop routes comprising up to 30 deliveries per vehicle per day. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Whatever your specific policy, as an ecommerce merchant, it’s important to clearly explain your 2-Day specifications and cut offs during check out and in your documentation so customers aren’t caught off guard with delivery expectations. Ergo, choose how you structure your 2-Day shipping option wisely, but do choose to offer it.

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