Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Selecting the right 3PL is no simple exercise, yet it’s one that’s all too often subject to shortcuts, a dearth of detail, and overly compressed timelines. From the following paragraphs, you’ll gain a brief insight into some common RFT mistakes and the difficulties they present to 3PL solution designers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The most appropriate portfolio will contain a mix of service-oriented KPIs, such as delivered on-time and in-full (DIFOT) or perfect order, and some focused on cost, like supply chain costs as a % of sales. The most effective way to meet the needs of such scenarios is with a benchmarking project.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 30, 2020

What follows are a few ideas that our armies should consider as they modernize to meet the needs of the future. All this must be exercised; it is noteworthy that the Australian and U.S. armies do not presently share a major strategic logistics exercise in which to consider how they might respond, together, in a crisis.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2019

This post is an adaptation of Mrs Cain-Riva’s presentation at the Williams Foundation’s #selfsustain seminar, held in Canberra on 11 April 2019. Our coalition partners and allies are equally challenged, and this presents an opportunity to enhance sovereign capabilities within a collective framework. ARMING the force. FIXING the force.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. The WMS simply mirrors and presents any dedicated, stored data to the customer without interrupting ongoing operations.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

In order to get your forklift operator’s license, OSHA says that you must receive: Formal instruction. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Of course not. You came here for the short, sweet answer.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

While each hazard presents a direct danger to the workers, the damage can also extend to their co-workers, families, and friends. Slips, trips, and falls (falls are a leading cause of death for people in general and present a danger in the warehouse). High heat or excessive cold. Heavy objects. Sharp objects.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

In other words, a strong will is among the most important qualities you need to have in order to make it. Besides the general skills you need to refresh or develop, you might want to attend a freight broker school in order to get fully prepared for actual requirements of the brokering job. Take Freight Broker Training.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. We invite industry leaders as guest speakers in our classes and student club meetings. Second, we study the flow of goods and services that are the ever-present relays of intermodalism.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Most of the presenters at Lean Frontier’s recent online Kata Practitioner Day were describing their experiences applying what was outlined in that book. Last year’s KataCon featured a number of presenters who have adapted the routines to their specific situations, and we have seen the Kata morph as they are used “in the wild.”

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Even if you simplify your product range and your upstream suppliers, you still have to deal with the ramifications of diverse customers, their expectations, their location and the logistics needed to meet their requirements. Efficient order terms. Ordering and cash collection. Sales organisation costs. Marketing costs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. To further define it, let’s look at 2 business models: Under the typical business model : When a distributor needs product, they place an order against a manufacturer. Complete one-on-one meetings.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Typical cost elements involved in a process step for supplying a single SKU might include: Labour (purchasing, receiving, putting away, picking, dispatching, transporting, in-store management, online order management). That’s a strong indicator that improvements are there for the taking, but you need to exercise care in how you go about it.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Were you successful in meeting the majority of your goals? Examining what went right and identifying areas for growth and opportunity are powerful exercises that both prevent the recurrence of negative behaviors and reinforce our commitment to priorities. How satisfied are you with the past year? What about missed opportunities?

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