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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. By asking students about their experiences we could see there was a gap between academic-style lectures and field exercises where they are expected to implement this technology. Safety first The exercises build up from the basics.

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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

And, of course, I will also share how knowing your cost-to-serve will help you to solve those all-too-familiar performance gremlins. Of course, it’s always possible to factor estimates of those costs into your product or service pricing, but then you can find yourself overpricing them. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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COVID-19 Lesson: Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient

Logistics Bureau

But with the vulnerability of such ultra-dependence on China now exposed, business managers should be planning how to increase the resilience of their supply chains. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. 5) Measure the Risks Using Latest Technology.

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Sales and Operations Planning: The Interpersonal Element

Logistics Bureau

The demand planner will typically take the lead in gathering data relating to historical sales trends , a crucial early step in the planning process. S&OP is ostensibly a numbers game, of course. Of course, the goal(s) might change over time, such as when existing ones are achieved, but that is fine. The Demand Planner.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible? The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. Improved ability to predict and manage trends: After you’ve spent a while working with freight benchmarks, you’ll get a feel for the directions of seasonal rate fluctuations and other pricing trends.

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

Step 2: Gap Analysis – Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends. That will be an essential step to help you understand your current supply chain capabilities and where they may need improvement to meet those customer expectations—and address key trends in supply chain management. How to Prioritise New Supply Chain Capabilities.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Faculty members from some of the leading logistics education programs share their thoughts on how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead. Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them?