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Keeping Things Closer to Home

Blue Grace Logistics

Nearshoring Incentives Tariffs on Chinese goods, the war in Ukraine, and of course, Covid all played roles in driving supply chains from global to regional.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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Know the Kinds of Modes of Transportation

20Cube Logistics

Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. Industries like the automotive and retail industry utilize air freight to complete the JIT (just in time) inventory replenishment. The urgency of the shipment. The size and weight. Air transport.

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Top Logistics Terminology

3PL Insights

It’s recommended to study these terms to make day-to-day life in the logistics industry a little easier. A hi-lo, of course, refers to a forklift. Warehouse Management System (WMS): A warehouse management system is a piece of software that directs the putaway, replenishment and picking in a warehouse. Hi-Lo: Beep beep!

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. Of course, the most challenging part of any benchmarking project is accessing other companies’ data against which to compare your warehousing performance.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.