Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

A recent study sees the application of digital technology in this industry sector across this decade in three stages. Some warehouses are now embracing 3D printing to meet the numerous, but erratic, one-time requests for spare parts and so save on carrying large part inventories for older equipment. Problem definition.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 28, 2018

This will be an update on a study Steve Banker did a few years ago, which looked mostly at the execution space, and how the Uber for Freight model was disrupting the market. In this study, I am specifically looking at transportation visibility. Transportation Execution and Visibility. Just how big is this gap?

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

And the opening chapter in the book is an actual case study about a team meeting I attended where they would have the inventory “target of the month”. Most people want you to publish positive case studies but the greatest learnings come from the negative ones so that is always a challenge. Yes it is definitely a journey.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 14, 2020

This did not meet our predictions, we were expecting more growth. In an attempt to increase port throughput, Laem Chabang Port is studying the possibility in developing the Port into a transshipment hub. That way, I’m confident that the port throughput will definitely grow,” he said. Mokekhaw, “1.2 TRANSSHIPMENT PORT.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Another supplier guarantees lower supply prices that would re-establish the margins your company needs to meet its objectives. In this information-rich and communication-enabled age, bad press can spread rapidly—as confirmed by the Smith & Wesson case study. Bribery in Procurement: What Happened at Smith & Wesson?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Polycrisis” was the talk of Davos at the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum, which defines it as “…a term used to describe the current global situation, where multiple complex, interconnected crises are occurring simultaneously.” A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The work also met every definition of “difficult, dirty and dangerous.” The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. Success of the three shift cycle depended on each shift meeting a rigid schedule, but that schedule did not account for the simple fact that coal seams are not uniform.

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Women in Trucking

OCTOBER 21, 2019

They state that PTDI certified programs meet a higher standard, operate ethically and professionally and perform better. They also state that you can demonstrate to students, carriers and insurers you don’t just meet government regulations, you exceed them through your certification with PTDI. This will be very helpful to you.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

However, it’s their inability to meet shipper expectations that’s holding them back. Digitization is definitely changing how freight intermediaries do business, and it will ultimately determine those who survive and those who don’t,” says Roberson. “At Transportation economist Noël Perry was not surprised by the findings.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Last November, executives from all segments of the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) ecosystem got together at the inaugural Leadership Roundtable meeting organized by Command Alkon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to discuss a couple of simple questions: Are there opportunities to elevate the performance of the HBM industry?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. Predictive analytics feeding scenario planning definitely gives a competitive edge when reacting to changes in the business environment. Going Autonomous. key customers and/or suppliers).

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Blog on Log

AUGUST 11, 2006

Analyzing its network of existing and planned distribution centers is a good way for the retailer to determine optimal location. While various markets may meet a company's transportation needs, it may be harder to find a reliable and productive labor force. Selecting a pro-business community is a definite plus.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

It’s an idea praised and discussed in countless articles , meetings, and studies. Whether you’re struggling to meet someone else’s definition or feeling bored by low expectations, working under someone else’s ideas of success can negatively impact your work and your life. How do freight brokers avoid this?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

What to Consider When Offering 2-Day Shipping In 2022 the Baymard Institute conducted a study of top reasons for ecommerce cart abandonment. By distributing your SKUs across a network of fulfillment centers, AND utilizing advanced fulfillment software to keep track of it, you’ll reduce the distance items have to travel to reach customers.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ecommerce, Mobile Commerce, and Social Commerce Explained Before we get started, here are a few definitions. And according to a recent study, 50% of TikTok users purchased something after watching a TikTok Live. Ecommerce: the sale and purchase of goods and services electronically, particularly on the internet. An estimated 63.5

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

Our transportation specialists will be pleased to discuss your needs and challenges and suggest ways that they can assist you in meeting them. Furthermore, the cost of retreading is a mere 40% to 50% of the initial purchase price of a quality tyre. Retreaded Tyres: Are They Safe?

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

They trimmed excess capacity from their production and distribution networks, increased their focus on the management of working capital and strove to make production more agile and responsive. That’s especially true where manufacturers expect their dealerships to commit to orders or meet specific stock and wholesale targets.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Rather, going beyond customer expectations needs to be fully understood, and transportation strategies then developed to meet those expectations with optimal inventory levels. Focusing on unit costs, or carrier rates, will only result in creating instability in the transportation network. Eliminate Transportation Waste.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Such is Andela’s stellar reputation for excellence that American TV network CNN in June 2015 called it “the startup that’s harder to get into than Harvard”. He had a more engaging definition of what a smart city is. does not meet the standard; albeit it is not yet fully developed. Smart does not mean elite.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Automotive hauliers in the US have to meet some of the most stringent regulations on vehicle configuration and load movement, making what Farrell and the ACC accomplished seem quite significant. We thought we’d get creative about building the efficiency in these networks. What regulations did you have to meet?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

On this subject, meeting with numerous safety managers, human resource managers and facility managers, the question always circles back to, “How do you overcome, inspire, motivate, and make real teammates out of this new wave?”. The question is, what is it costing your company for not meeting customer demands due to in-plant problems.

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