Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Their time frame was short and resources limited. Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. Preparedness metrics, strategic goal-setting and policy making also help.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 20, 2018

Such public discussion tends to focus the military mind on modern tactics and technology, and gives cause to exercise new operational concepts. The impact of logistics on strategic decision making is much less discussed, as is the way logistics factors ultimately shape the choice of forces and strategy for a possible conflict.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

The COVID pandemic may have been an extreme example of what can go wrong, but it also underscored the importance of planning and decision-making in the event of sudden disruptions that upend the normal working of the complicated modern supply chain apparatus. Adopting Agile Supply Chain Management Strategies.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. Preparedness metrics, strategic goal-setting and policy making also help.

Military 57

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Behind every major warfighting exercise, such as the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre or the successive multinational exercises underway in Europe , the logistics system is tested.

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Compactor Management Company

MAY 21, 2022

Some of the examples are as follows: Glass containers. Glass recycling is a highly productive exercise for the environment. A significant amount of natural resources are protected by recycling glass. Many energy resources are also exhausted in making glass from new raw materials. What Type of Glasses Can be Recycled?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ For regulators and the public, reverse logistics may be judged by how safe and how green the process is, for example, recycling products instead of throwing them into a landfill. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it!

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

Ever-resourceful and seeking to give commanders and their combat operations the best chance of success, logisticians drove a support culture across the Western Front and enabled cooperation and combined arms action on the battlefield. All this must be exercised; it is noteworthy that the Australian and U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. The insights you receive will help you decide which carriers and trade lanes to use and when.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 30, 2020

Ever-resourceful and seeking to give commanders and their combat operations the best chance of success, logisticians drove a support culture across the Western Front and enabled cooperation and combined arms action on the battlefield. All this must be exercised; it is noteworthy that the Australian and U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Slotting a warehouse product is the same, for example, as placing your umbrella close to your front door at home, so it’s easy to pick it up and run when it’s raining, and you’re late for work. Slotting is all about optimising the placement of warehouse SKUs to gain efficiency , increase productivity , and reduce operational costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2020

Long-time supporter, international freight transport insurer TT Club welcomes the agency’s successes in recovering goods and tracking their owners, significantly reducing the extent of the loss. Unfortunately, the Unit would not exist without the continued support and sponsorship of multiple private entities,” he continued.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, it either makes sense to outsource logistics activity to a 3PL, or it makes more sense to keep it in-house. Even if you outsource your logistics activity, you will still require internal resources to manage the relationship between your company and its chosen logistics partner(s). In many cases, it doesn’t.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

However, WFP, African Governments and other public and private sector stakeholders are the catalyst this agency to be exercised, hopefully helping to lay the foundation for communities where the youth of today can live and thrive as productive adults. African youth has the potential and agency to succeed.

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Some suppliers view RFPs as static cost-cutting exercises, which devalue their offering. Suppliers need to invest time and resources into learning the steps and methods involved in each platform. Let your suppliers know that this will factor into your decision making.

Sourcing 48

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 15, 2020

A reduction of the quarantine time must be part of a full risk assessment of the crew change policy and an approval by a competent authority or person. Periods of planned outdoor exercise are essential and must be facilitated. This interim paper outline what we believe is a common sense, best practice approach to achieve this aim.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing? What is Value Analysis?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. As an example, a heavy equipment manufacturer used SupplyChainPlanning.com to create a collaborative planning app with its dealers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. American Supply Chain Resilience Act and the German Supply Chain Act are just two examples of this.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. For example: Compared to selling a product in-store, the cost to deliver that same item as a small parcel can be several times higher. High Cost to Serve: It’s an Omnichannel Problem.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

For example, the life expectancy of truck drivers is 16 years less than those of other working professions. You can also make use of some resources at truck stops, such as a microwave to heat up a packed meal or the hot water at the coffee station to use for things like oatmeal or instant soups. Just keep the clean-up in mind.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

As diamonds, and to a lesser extent, perhaps gold, are resources with origins that can sometimes be controversial, companies like De Beers have seized upon blockchain to provide evidence that their gems come from sources that don’t involve insurgency funding or forced labour. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

This situation has been compounded by the fact that Covid-19 essentially exposed what was already an underperforming process thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Align your business and supply chain strategies. The benefits of ERP.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Let us take an initiative such as Inventory Optimization as an example. A cross-functional team would have correctly diagnosed that SKU rationalization requires both SKU reduction (to streamline supply chain costs) and SKU addition (to fulfill untapped demand).

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers. Many businesses use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. For example, understanding collaboration and communication is as important as understanding modeling and technology.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ADF lacked the logistics resources, organic or those from civilian or international sources, to fulfil the requirements of a realistic approach to preparedness prior to the operation. This article will describe the impact of strategic resourcing and logistics problems on operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the volatile markets, offshore price cutting and increasing customer demands for quality, speed and customization, metal fabricators have had to become more innovative and adopt technology solutions to maintain competitive advantage. This is used to monitor the allocation of resources and adjust the workload to meet production demands.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. In this blog, with the example of Asset Management for personal health, they emphasize on identifying avenues for adding more Asset definitions to the EAM purview. An excellent article, really on the cutting edge of EAM scope innovation. Hospitality and Leisure.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Publishing Resources Industries. Human Resources. Gopi Krishnan - As regards operator driven maintenance, I see examples of the self-service concept here. The Facebook parallel is a great example of lateral thinking - of applying concepts learnt in one place to a totally different context. Hospitality and Leisure.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. Would you like to cut down the time and effort involved in fleet routing?

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