Remove Examples Remove Exercises Remove Meeting Remove Study
article thumbnail

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. For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? Are Our Processes Optimal?

article thumbnail

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

Logistics Bureau

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. .

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development.

article thumbnail

Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding

World Food Programme Logistics

Photo: WFP Photo Library Cost-benefit analysis studies carried out by WFP and partners have shown that every dollar invested in school feeding programmes can yield up to 10 dollars in improved health, education and productivity. Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes.

article thumbnail

Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. The instructor may give a lecture, show a PowerPoint slideshow, play videos, or host a question-and-answer exercise to discuss training topics. Training date.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers. For example, understanding collaboration and communication is as important as understanding modeling and technology. But hard skills must be coupled with soft skills.

article thumbnail

No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. For example: How much automation will you need in your warehouse(s)?