Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

For example, this year, Chinese New Year occurred later in the season than usual, so we started planning with customers in mid-January, not mid-December, as we do in some years. History can inform how we approach the next significant event. Keep your eye on events well before they occur.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2018

This means for example, that marketing-campaign planning involves manufacturing and procurement functions, to ensure preparedness for an uptick in product demand. The desire to avoid data falling into the wrong hands is, of course, understandable, but digital security measures are improving all the time.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The following examples bear some exploration to see if they might be for you. In the United Kingdom, for example, the Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Operations (CPC) is highly valued among enterprises that run in-house transportation fleets. They don’t necessarily have to be supply chain events either.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

This blog post is from Nick Rojas on how to increase your brand identity in offline events, such as trade shows. Some parts of are certainly more intangible than others: Your tone, for example, can come across in a blog or a series of social media posts, but may be more difficult to communicate in the offline world.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Direct mail, while not as eco-friendly and far more expensive, can be used to deliver a coupon to infrequent shoppers, or communicate big events, such as an annual sale or new product drop. Of course, what you say is just as important as how you say it. Like email, if abused, customers quickly learn to say STOP.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

How to Breakthrough Lean Culture Plateaus. The Flex CEO, and board members are corporate leaders of this competitive event. While Kaizen events and continuous improvement (CI) projects provide breakthrough results, these are often not sustained. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. Industry Week, March, 2016).

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 31, 2019

But the most successful learning and development teams also understand how to measure the success of each training course and react accordingly. Example: Information collected during the review might include the learner’s opinion on the effectiveness of the training and the impact of the training on the employee’s job performance.

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Conger

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re in one of the following situations: You’re new to forklifts and want to know how to get a forklift license. How to Get Your Forklift Certification Training Card. Here’s an example of a typical card: Example of a forklift license. How to Get Forklift Operator Training.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. 2) A need for variants of products that are more suitable for online ordering and shipping than those suited for in-store sales (leak-proof packaging, for example). Try to establish consistency in the identification of your company’s products.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

So it’s easy to see how vital it is for the demand planner to communicate and collaborate effectively with the functional stakeholders who own the necessary data. So, for example, the Head of Supply might be the Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, or another non-executive supply chain management specialist.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2022

Forecasters can determine the probability of severe weather events with increasing validity due to advancements in technology. There are many different types of severe weather events — from floods to droughts and everything in between. This way, you can both move quickly in the event of an emergency. Personal Support Network.

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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. It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhanced route planning Up to now a driver has set off with a fixed route, perhaps a regular round, or one planned a day or two earlier, and it is up to him/her to work out the best response to an accident, traffic jam or other event as and when these arise. A minor example is some work we recently did for Birlea.

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

For an eCommerce business owner, the answer is obvious: How the heck do I get a handle on my inventory management ?! We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. The COVID-19 pandemic was a prominent example. #5 What is Demand Forecasting?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, the reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. How to Optimize Your Return Logistics Through Integration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Koerber Supply Chain’s ‘Elevate’ event in Prague was an opportunity to discover how software and technology address the unprecedented complexity in logistics. How to go higher, more vertical is one. This provides visibility, for example if there’s a blockage we stop the next process.” AI, of course, is high on the agenda.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 31, 2019

Following an interesting course about Inventory Management, we received this phrase in a conclusion e-mail, that made me think. Indeed, there is no real solution or framework to optimize perfectly your inventory , unless you know how to predict the future and therefore I would love to meet you. AI, indeed, can be a great help.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Although it might be easy to pin these closures solely on the eCommerce piñata, there are other factors that contribute to a store’s decision to shut down, namely: Events outside of our control , such as the economic effects of a global pandemic The shift from a service to an experience-based economy A shrinking middle class Poor management.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other. What Next for Toyota IM?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The Internet radically changed how the world communicates.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible? The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. The benefit of this is that you’ll be in a more proactive state when unforeseen events or crises arise with minimal warning. Freight Benchmarking: How to Do it Right.

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Conger

JANUARY 11, 2022

How to Choose Between a Sit-Down and Stand-Up Forklift. One such example is the swing mast forklift: Not all sit-down forklifts are the same - some, like this swing mast truck, are quite different. This is because, in the event of a collision or tip-over, the seat belt keeps the operator in place within the operator compartment.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

From our daily engagement (and years of deep industry experience), these are some of the issues that should prove most impactful this year, and some ideas on how to overcome some of those challenges. For example, the price of 42# linerboard has gone up 35% in the last 12 months, over the course of 4-5 price increases.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? How to Reduce Truck-Related Costs Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2020

In the normal course of events, these goods risk disposal or destruction. For more information on how to support the work of the NaVCIS’ Freight Unit and to help mitigate the risk of cargo theft, please contact freight@navcis.pnn.police.uk.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

JW Surety Bond's Free E-Book: How To Become A Freight Broker. The advice contained in these 40 pages will help you understand where to base yourself for the best chances of success and how to navigate the complex legal requirements to obtain your license. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates?

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

How to Measure Warehouse Safety. How Safe Are Warehouses? How to Measure Warehouse Safety. Otherwise, how will you know if things got better, worse, or stayed the same? Near misses provide insight into the factors that led to the unsafe incident and provide a framework for how to fix them. Let’s dive in!

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

Gard quotes below live examples of cyber security incidents in shipping. This of course should be in continuous operation and must be constantly evaluated through effective feedback mechanisms. This will ensure a holistic and flexible cyber risk management regime throughout the company.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

For example, a carrier’s fuel surcharge may vary from week to the next. For example, if a package exceeds a given volume, assuming it is a low-weight package, it may be subject to additional surcharges to ship. For example, the stipulations on when a carrier is not liable for shipment damage may change. Carrier Competition.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

However, we also know how to help businesses get the most from the resources they have and make the right decisions for improvement. So naturally, we’re here to help your enterprise too. You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The club also organizes a roundtable event each semester that brings students and companies together to explore opportunities for internships and jobs. For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

A devastating sequence of events began for the 38-year-old from the northwestern Iraqi town of Tal Afar in 2014 when fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) took over her city. The families receiving assistance decide for themselves how to cover essential needs like rent, bills, food, and health needs.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2019

Johnson where I was one of their first female salespeople being in a male-dominated industry manufacturing cleaners, finishes and polymers; or, in the (pest management) industry which is still predominantly male-oriented, you, of course, need to communicate well and have strong business skills; and, ultimately, I think that you stand out.”

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WorkWave

AUGUST 21, 2021

Of course, proper scheduling will have employees interacting better with the clients, as prompt service ensures exceptional customer service. How to Tell If You Need Fleet Management? How to Perform Small Business Fleet Management. Overseeing a company’s vehicles does not have to be cumbersome or exhausting.

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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. Consider a planner in Brazil working with the previous lead time prediction example, who has forgotten how to update the parameters. Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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