Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 62

Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force, now armed with the fifth-generation fighter and other impressive air capabilities guided by a wholesale transformation strategy – Plan Jericho, has recently debated the need for a joint strike capability. Although nuclear weapons may give an alternative, there is no deterrence, however, without logistics.

Cost Reduction 104

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Choosing Dedola Global Logistics as your forwarder leverages our unparalleled expertise to optimize your supply chain, helping you understand, manage, minimize, and avoid these obstacles.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 98

MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

The erratic Arctic environment necessitates specialized navigation and infrastructure, forcing shipping companies to exercise caution when entering these uncharted territories. Melting ice has unlocked new shipping routes, promising faster transit times and less fuel consumption. However, these routes bring their own challenges.

Maritime 78

Maritime Temperature Exercises Scenario Planning 78

247 Customs Broker

JULY 29, 2020

[og_img] The International Trade Committee has urged government exercise caution over onshoring as a potential solution to the supply-chain vulnerabilities exposed by Covid-19 A report… The post Government urged to avoid "short-sighted protectionism" in ensuring supply chain resilience – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first (..)

Government 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

The order follows a tender exercise and a thorough testing and evaluation process. As a world leading company in intelligent mass-logistics, Westwell, with its holistic solution in new energy autonomous driving, can help increase efficiency while reducing costs and delivering sustainable development options.

Sourcing Strategies 41

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Have been working with Joe Lynch helping transportation and logistics companies grow their sales. [02:56] It’s the idea that you have strategies that have been with you since you were very young, that you use to navigate your life. * There are exercises you can do to work on them. [29:12] Saboteur assessment: [link].

Waste Reduction 150

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

With this same principle applied there cannot be one standard transportation budget methodology applied while planning for 2021 The ability to respond to these challenges will determine the future strategies required in 2021 to ensure recovery and possible profitable performance.

Resource Reduction 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

However, with the new generation technologies, it now is practical to keep the data feeds fresh to make the modeling exercises a continuous, ongoing discipline. However, for this to happen, one has to lay the technology foundation to ensure Design exercises can be performed in a repeatable and timely manner. He received his Ph.D.

Supply Chain Design Software 114

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] 2] In return, different styles of war require different forms of logistics. The response.

Military 57

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

These officials were responsible for key decisions with respect to the transformation of logistics as it applied to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Department of Defence during a period of major transformation lasting twenty years. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way.

Negotiating Skills 70

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 70

Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

Negotiating Skills 50

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

‘Logistics In War’, with well over sixty original posts, had an arguably successful first year of publishing. That being said, there should be no surprises for regular readers …… #5 – ‘Thinking small – the importance of small team logistics operations’ by Steven Mencshelyi.

Resource Reduction 51

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

When the retail and consumer goods industries, who have the most complicated supply chains, are envisaging intelligent automation as the future of the supply chain, then can logistics – the core of supply chain be left behind? How Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Logistics. Definitely not.

Supply Chain Software 54

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is now a robust and growing market for real time transportation visibility solutions, which help shippers, carriers and the entire ecosystem run more cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Logistics in War

APRIL 4, 2018

Above all else is logistics, which begins where military activity meets the national economy, and fundamentally leads strategy and any intent to use force. The logistics systems which sustain nations and their military forces have always had a ‘deadly life’. [2] War won’t always begin when the first shots are fired.

Military 64

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Logistics in War

APRIL 20, 2018

‘The quartermasters claim on history may, at its root, lie in the effect of logistics on timing …… the longer a nation requires to bring its force to bear, the more time its enemies have to seize whatever objectives they consider desirable.’ ’ – Thomas Kane, Military Logistics and Strategic Performance.

Resource Reduction 44

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion the Standard is anything but a box-ticking exercise, especially in its 2015 reiteration. How far these are well understood, properly implemented, or developed in the light of changing internal strategies and external requirements can be more problematic.

Cost Reduction 62

Cost Reduction Warehousing Course Exercises 62

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

The hidden costs “Whether determining channels to market, or setting up or revising fulfilment and distribution strategies, the retailer needs a deep understanding of where the Costs-To-Serve are generated, how these vary across orders, and what actions can be taken to improve profitability on every order,” Adcock says.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness. By David Beaumont.

Military 89

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 89

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Excessive costs can hide anywhere in your company’s service provision or supply chain functions, including manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and customer service. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

Negotiating Skills 89

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 89

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

It is no longer enough to ‘green wash’ your company’s environmental performance or treat issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace as another ‘box ticking exercise’. The post SEC Group delivers IMHX sustainability zone appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. sustainability?refers

Groups 64

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Choosing Dedola Global Logistics as your forwarder leverages our unparalleled expertise to optimize your supply chain, helping you understand, manage, minimize, and avoid these obstacles.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 52

Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Through researching the way in which the ADF has prepared and mobilised its logistics capabilities at the strategic level, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way.

Negotiating Skills 53

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 53

Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

The third in a series of posts relevant for senior logisticians as they consider the future at the Australian and New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference. With this excess, however, has come increasing dependence on contract support as well as a decrease in utilization of organic military logistics both on and off the battlefield.

Military 58

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Exercises 58

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Today’s supply chains are increasingly complex, driving logistics operations to invest billions in systems to manage all the moving parts. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue.

Supply Chain Software 166

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

Reverse logistics 49

Reverse logistics Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 49

Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. To avoid potential blindsides, improve visibility, and keep their supply chains running smoothly, more companies are investing in technology, forming strong partnerships with logistics partners, and taking steps to shore up their product supply networks. Break down your data silos.

Supply Chain Software 78

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . The importance of logistics, an internal military activity which raises and sustains forces operationally, to military power is self-evident. By David Beaumont. The nature and characteristics of strategic competition has been given new life in recent months.

Military 70

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

This level of volatility can potentially leave shippers in a difficult position if they haven’t built a strategy that encompasses both spot and contract truckload rates. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Freight capacity and, therefore, truckload rates are constantly shifting.

Price Reduction 62

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness. By David Beaumont.

Military 55

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. At the same time, another company might have twenty suppliers with similar pricing strategies, who supply the same raw material. The post Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Design Software 107

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. You can also test different packaging materials and strategies, and get quantifiable data about how much better, or worse, different routes, shipping methods, and packaging are for the contents of your boxes and pallets.

Material Savings 116

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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.

Inventory Reduction 106

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Logistics is one of those topics where it easy to get lost in the magnitude of largely organisation-spanning problems. Logistics is one of those topics where it easy to get lost in the magnitude of largely organisation-spanning problems. Logistics and preparedness. At present, they aren’t.

Military 92

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

A ground-breaking Sustainability Zone will be one of the major highlights at this year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2022), when the UK logistics industry’s flagship event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, this September. The post IMHX reveals Sustainability Zone appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, outsourced logistics can help reduce your overhead costs by reducing the need for your company to own facilities and equipment, which can be expensive to maintain.

Outsourcing 87

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