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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it. What Can You Outsource, and What Should You Outsource?

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts. He’s proven go-to-market and growth leadership across industries. Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Know Your Supply Chain KPIs – Procurement

Logistics Bureau

The price you pay your vendors for their products is a significant factor in your company’s ability to compete in its market. Here, we’re talking about all your vendors. A lot will depend on the nature of your industry and the categories of supplies that you receive. Vendor Availability. Competitiveness of Pricing.

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5 Reasons How RFPs Help in Selecting the Right Logistics Technology Platform For Your Enterprise-Level Business

Locus

Enter the Request for Proposal (RFP): a strategic tool that goes beyond mere vendor selection. Leveling the Playing Field The RFP process provides a structured framework for evaluation, ensuring that all candidates are assessed against the same criteria as compared to traditional vendor partnership evaluation methods.

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

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. 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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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. Once you’ve come up with a few ideas, meet with internal departments, Tier I vendors, logistics providers, and other stakeholders to discuss these problem areas. Getting a handle on supply chain visibility is more than just a buzzword or total quality exercise,” East West concludes. “It’s