247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

At first, he didn’t like my honest response: “Jim, you’re using a commodity-oriented procurement process for selecting your carriers and third-party providers. Here are four reasons why your own procurement process might not be as good as you think it is. Third, many procurement processes suffer from confirmation bias.

Optimal Sourcing 28

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 9, 2020

So why do we see hoarding behaviour on operational deployments? If the operational commander endorses the requirement, the enabling organisations will make sure that the material/service (and some) is made available as a priority. In most instances, limits to budgets and storage capacities prevent hoarding to a great extent.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software 76

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

Outsourcing 87

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Understanding contract versus spot rates can help companies make better decisions about how to move freight, saving both time and money, while keeping operations flowing smoothly. But what is the difference between the two, and should businesses be more focused one versus the other? The Difference Between Spot and Contractual Rates.

Price Reduction 62

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2022

Tulchan Developments, advised by Montagu Evans , has agreed the pre-let of a new facility for Co-operative Group at Link Park, Newhouse, on the M8 east of Glasgow. A procurement exercise to find the right development partner was caried out last year to allow the occupier to have the facility available in 2022.

Distribution 59

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When compared to conventional materials, procuring timber structural elements can deliver significant embodied carbon savings, especially as timber also sequesters carbon in its creation. When fully operational, the development will help Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK achieve its goals of reducing direct carbon emissions.

Material Savings 61

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. What Are Your Freight Benchmarking Options?

Negotiating Skills 82

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Transporeon

MARCH 13, 2017

Procurement professionals, if you are considering a transition from manual and Excel-based RF(x) to online automated e-sourcing platforms, here is the information you need to mitigate fear, uncertainty and doubt in your supplier base. But feedback from suppliers on the available procurement automation platforms tends toward the negative.

Sourcing 48

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

After a comprehensive procurement exercise Telford based masonry manufacturer, Besblock, purchased a 70D-9, 7,000kgs diesel forklift truck from Compact Fork Truck Sales Manager, Greg Silvers. In the last few years I have built up a relationship with the team and an understanding of their operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 61

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. He started his career working for C.H. Robinson in Boston where he spent almost 7 years.

Capacity 60

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, switching to more efficient lighting requires significant investment, especially if you choose induction lights, which are particularly expensive to procure. Here at Logistics Bureau, we’ve been helping warehouse operators with layout optimisation for decades. How Energy-efficient is Our Operational Equipment?

Cost Reduction 107

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 107

Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

Supply chain security continues to occupy our minds as we intermingle our desire for national prosperity through global trade with our desire to prevent the loss of native capacity to build military capability, mobilise and sustain operations. Economist Kenneth E. Distance, once again, became important to the military mind.

Cost Reduction 103

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. It encourages business units/functional teams to communicate, collaborate, and share ideas.

Supply Chains 79

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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. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

. “In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 47

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond. Finally, it recommended that the US must increase its funding to logistics programs to make anticipated future joint operating concepts viable. It’s worth dwelling on what it found.

Military 92

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. 1) Create Transparency.

Supply Chain Design Software 63

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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. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? 3 Good Reasons to Start With Internal Benchmarking. It encourages business units/functional teams to communicate, collaborate, and share ideas.

Supply Chains 62

Supply Chains How To Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 62

247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

Sherman: The supply chain operates in silos. You have operations here and procurement over there and sales right here, for example. Digitization is a technical exercise that collects all transaction data from all of the silos into an electronic state in a central location. The data only has to be captured once.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the size of your organization, the outcome is the same: supply chain operators are empowered to make quick, informed decisions without needing to waste time waiting for approvals from different layers of management. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility.

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Logistics in War

MAY 13, 2018

Militaries, accordingly, are enthusiastically posturing themselves to exploit these technological opportunities as quickly as possible through rapid acquisition and methods of procurement. In these case technology purports to dramatically improve combat performance, make operations faster, forces more resilient, and reduce logistics demand.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

Anaïs Boufferet and Marie Houel Respectively Head of Operational Logistics and Head of Supply Department Solidarités International, Paris Anais, left, and Marie. Chiara Argenti Head of Operations, Global Logistics Cluster Support Team, Italy Chiara Argenti, pictured right. Fifteen years later I am still part of the WFP family.

Emergency logistics 52

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

Military 69

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 4, 2018

Supply chain security continues to occupy our minds as we intermingle our desire for national prosperity through global trade with our desire to prevent the loss of native capacity to build military capability, mobilise and sustain operations. War won’t always begin when the first shots are fired.

Military 63

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Usman Khan, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at o9 Solutions: One major impact that we’re seeing in the oil and gas industry is a disruption in operations stemming from raw material shortages and delays, and headwinds brought about by inflation boosting up the price of materials. Companies can say, “We’ll just buy it from Nielsen”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

Military 46

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 46

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 30, 2015

Now that we have seen all the key factors/phases for a successful shutdown such as the scoping, kick off, identification, safety and procurement. Maintenance & Repair Inventory: The materials required to carry out the shutdown are procured and stored in the storeroom/staging area. Let us dive deep now.

Inventory 24

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

to the complex exercise of pricing. All of this happens with a speed that can’t be matched by a human-driven operation. That, at least, is how Geoff Webb, vice president of product marketing with PROS , sees the application of A.I. of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain.

Price Reduction 40

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10xLogistics

JUNE 13, 2013

What I find about benchmarking is it is often an internal exercise to justify what someone is doing to higher management. Here are some questions: Do you compare with exact size and operating characteristics? What about your operating characteristics were taken into account when the benchmark was done?

Transportation 54

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Following are some of the key considerations which I think an organization should make to reap benefits from an optimization exercise in Asset management. Procurement Blog. Business Process Outsourcing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Various reasons for a business transformation would include smart ways of working, effective information sharing, continuous improvement in the operation model, availability of vital information for better decision making etc.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

It will be all-hands-on-deck as the greater economy, industrial, manufacturing, and housing businesses all fire back up and that pent-up demand and idle cap-ex are exercised. (2) Since August we’ve been operating in a market where dynamics have pushed spot rates above contract rates. 7) The RFP cycle will be permanently altered.

Freight 52

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. Big Names are Backing Blockchain. Other Food Industry Blockchain Initiatives.

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