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Sales and Operations Planning: The Interpersonal Element

Logistics Bureau

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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Why Russian logistics failed in Ukraine?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MILITARY LOGISTICS: WESTERN LOGISTICS PRINCIPLES The logistical planning at the operational level involves prioritizing and distributing resources to logistics hubs, which are then transferred to tactical logistics units to support combat units. The Zapad-2021 exercise had a detailed logistics plan, but it was unclear if it covered the war.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide. Through collaboration with your procurement partner, you can reduce inventory levels and then potentially downsize your warehouse capacity needs. Without further ado, then, let’s move on so I can fulfil the promise above.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. Here at Logistics Bureau, we’ve been helping warehouse operators with layout optimisation for decades.

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The water in the well – how much readiness is enough?

Logistics in War

The risks accepted in not beginning are, of course, high and err towards a professional negligence that ultimately costs time, resources and people at the time of a future war. Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),