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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Distribution Centers. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. If the goods or items are not sold or end up being distributed internationally, the proprietor liability and duty tax don’t apply. Distribution Centers. Let's dive in!

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Volvo Cars: Outbound evolutions

Automotive Logistics

For example, the global shape of the Geely-owned carmaker’s expanding production footprint can be seen from the vehicles stored at the yard. Vehicles moving from the plant to export or distribution, meanwhile, are managed via a transport management system (TMS) which includes route and network optimisation, carrier management and invoicing.

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Outbound TMS: The search for a system that can’t be beat

Automotive Logistics

Some manufacturers and logistics providers have implemented systems to help plan entire segments of their supply chains, from supplier through to factories and across distribution operations. Some say a transport management system is now a ‘must-have’ tool for third-party logistics operators engaged in outbound supply chains.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Proactive shippers have used multi-carrier parcel shipping technologies and strategies to navigate rising carrier costs for years.