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Logistics interoperability, deterrence and resilience – why working as allies matters now more than ever

Logistics in War

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. What follows are a few ideas that our armies should consider as they modernize to meet the needs of the future.

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Logistics interoperability, deterrence and resilience – why working as allies matters now more than ever

Logistics in War

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. What follows are a few ideas that our armies should consider as they modernize to meet the needs of the future.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. We find that a skill set in another discipline gives students a competitive advantage because it can enhance how they practice logistics and supply chain management.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. The challenge, of course, is finding the right balance — that is, figuring out how to meet peak demand volumes without building out a network that goes under-utilized the remaining 11 months of the year. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Maybe they’ll do better in 2018.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] How to Become a Freight Broker: Your Ultimate Guide

GlobalTranz

They negotiate good shipping rates and fast deliveries from transportation companies, and connect them with the businesses that need to transport goods or cargo, so carriers can maximize their loads. Refresh or Develop Some General Skills. Essentially, freight brokers keep the economy running. What does a freight broker do?

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

The answer, of course, is yes. Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

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Transportation’s Tricky Balancing Act

247 Customs Broker

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. In other words, investors like to see a business’ sales revenue grow faster than its costs. There is a point when average costs will actually rise as scale increases.