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8 Reasons Companies Bring Outsourced Operations Back In-house

Logistics Bureau

Perhaps for that reason, companies that outsource logistics and other activities, sometimes recognize the need to bring competencies back in-house. That’s no bad thing of course, provided the reasoning behind the decision is sound and the consequences thoroughly evaluated. Why Take Logistics Back In-House?

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Apple’s China Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

There are of course the challenges from a potential recession and the increasing severity and frequency of climate change disruptions. Apple provides a prime example. China, of course, is likely to react to these measures in ways that may be hard to predict. This committee’s powers will be largely investigative, not legislative.

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Post-COVID Ecommerce is Booming, But Logistics Issues Abound

Logistics Bureau

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. What’s the right balance of in-house and outsourced logistics?

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10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

It will typically be a choice between hiring logistics professionals, investing in relevant training and education for existing staff, or outsourcing your freight management activity. That’s not to say outsourcing will be suitable for every company.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If you can’t see any apparent opportunities, ask yourself if it’s possible to create some, for example, by splitting the workload into shifts , enabling your vehicles to operate around the clock and reducing the time they spend parked up. You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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How Can A 3PL Help My Organization Grow?

Blue Grace Logistics

For example, we’ve discussed how integrating a TMS into your ERP system can be highly beneficial to your operations and help to streamline shipments while increasing overall visibility. Of course, this merely scratches the surface of what a third-party logistics provider can bring to the table. Want to Learn More?

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

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. Of course, customers may opt to complete a return in-person.