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Reimagining Logistics: Focusing on What’s Ahead, Not What Happened

Logistics Viewpoints

This is not a continuous improvement exercise, but a matter of survival as greater unpredictability prevails in our markets, continually taxing resources, and challenging forecast accuracy on both the demand and supply sides.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

Suddenly, everyone from the manufacturing plant manager to the distribution center supervisor to the retail store operator wanted to know “where’s my stuff?”—a For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, for example, inventory management may be the pain point most worthy of attention.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

This can result in a messy supply chain network and flows that adversely impact cost-to-serve as can be seen in figure 1 in case of a distribution intense company we worked with. For example, forecasts are generated using the past three years of history, implicitly assuming history repeats.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

For example, if speedy delivery is a part of your service strategy (which is often the case in today’s on-demand environment), you will either need to locate your warehouses close to customers, or close to the facilities of your preferred carriers. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless.

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Enhancing Forklift Safety with Blue Lights: A Comprehensive Guide

Conger

For example, a flashing red light may indicate that the forklift is carrying a heavy load and is about to reverse. For example, older operators might require more light to operate a forklift safely. pallet usage , straps, or attachments), and ensuring proper weight distribution for stability and balance.