The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 14, 2018

29:07 – Looking at sales as an operational exercise with variable inputs. Develop strategies for controlling inputs. Not doing well in current market VS wanting to explore. Real problems tend to be from the internal side. The only solution to the problems: ourselves. 30:27 – Listen to Steve’s final pieces of advice.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics Exercises 150

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The effects of the economic shutdowns stemming from the COVID-19 crisis have trickled down to Q4 and have managed to create unforeseen supply chain challenges for business operations across North America. Budgeting for 2021 will need mapping existing resources with strategy and a shift from the traditional inputs and standard approaches.

Resource Reduction 62

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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] The speed of logistics decision making will contribute to operational sustainability.

Military 110

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 110

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

The order follows a tender exercise and a thorough testing and evaluation process. Fifteen Q-Trucks run in mixed mode operation with no separation from other traffic and have handled over 334,000 TEU (Twenty-feet Equivalent Unit) moves since their introduction.

Sourcing Strategies 41

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Trucking Purchasing Skills 41

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap.

Course 105

Course Buyer Training Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 105

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Strategies for Peak Season Preparation During a typical peak season, the demand for freight capacity surpasses supply. We will share how we’ve tackled similar challenges and how to apply the same strategies to your supply chain.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 98

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Just a handful of optimization and operations research experts ran models of the network and made recommendations. 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. Supply Chain Design has crossed the chasm after all!

Supply Chain Design Software 114

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

The following are six key challenges faced by medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can transform operations—from regulatory compliance to supply chain optimization. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing ERP 98

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Brand new for 2022, the IMHX Sustainability Zone will combine physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into the many steps that companies operating in the supply chain space can take to make sure they perform as sustainably as possible. sustainability?refers

Groups 64

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Our common goal is to ensure smooth operations with the utmost respect for the integrity of the product: we are planning together to streamline our handling process in order to ensure flawless service and make Milan the main pharma gateway for southern Europe.”

Scenario Planning 69

Scenario Planning Cargo Exercises Collaboration 69

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

JULY 7, 2023

It’s a competitive world out there, and every organization comes up with its best strategy to maximize its hold on its market share. Let’s put this exercise into theory; a single rail freight movement can cover hundreds of trucks relying on road networks responsible for tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Cost Reduction 59

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

Negotiating Skills 89

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Analysis 89

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

What the Statement didn’t do, however, was to detail a new path for industry in the context of supporting actual ADF operations. While reliance was avoided because of the strategic policy orientation of ‘self-reliance’, ‘we must now also move to confront our dependence on US resupply in high-intensity operations’.

Industry 50

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 50

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Exercise trackers like Fitbit or Garmin are part of an IoT network that collects and analyzes data from objects – people. With sensors providing continual monitoring, companies can have real-time visibility of production operations to improve production capacity. There are various use cases where IIoT can deliver value.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 111

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]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

Military 88

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 88

Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Suddenly, everyone from the manufacturing plant manager to the distribution center supervisor to the retail store operator wanted to know “where’s my stuff?”—a The inability to clearly see issues affecting suppliers is being multiplied by the speed with which market forces operate today. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies.

Supply Chain Software 78

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

What the Statement didn’t do, however, was to detail a new path for industry in the context of supporting actual ADF operations. While reliance was avoided because of the strategic policy orientation of ‘self-reliance’, ‘we must now also move to confront our dependence on US resupply in high-intensity operations’.

Industry 42

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 42

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers. For many years, true cross-business collaboration has been a much preached but rarely practiced exercise within transportation.

Trends 69

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For Management: a balancing strategy, etc…. It is about keeping all (well most) of the stakeholders of the supply chain content and taking into consideration the supply chain strategy of the organization. Example A: Fashion Retailer – Business Strategy is short life cycle products. Sales Strategy. Faster turn over.

Inventory Reduction 70

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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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 15, 2022

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) together with an ERP system allows manufacturers to collect the data, visualize and analyze it, and make decisions. Using OEE provides insights on how to adjust and streamline manufacturing operations to produce high-quality products, at a low cost, within the constraints of given lead times.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software ERP Material Savings Cost Reduction 98

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. Strategies for Peak Season Preparation During a typical peak season, the demand for freight capacity surpasses supply. We will share how we’ve tackled similar challenges and how to apply the same strategies to your supply chain.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 52

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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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. But what is the difference between the two, and should businesses be more focused one versus the other? Contract rates can offer peace of mind for both parties.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Scenario Planning Capacity Freight 62

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

Brand new for 2022, the IMHX Sustainability Zone will combine physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into the many steps that companies operating in the supply chain space can take to make sure they perform as sustainably as possible. sustainability?refers

Supply Chain Planning Software 51

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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. Their time frame was short and resources limited.

Supply Chain Design Software 107

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

How to Create an Effective Inbound Freight Management Strategy To ensure that your inbound freight systems are seamless and efficient, you will have to pour time and energy into implementing the new processes into your business. Using TMS allows you to streamline your transportation operations. Communicate in a timely manner.

Inbound 52

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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]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

Military 55

Military Exercises Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state.

Procurement Analytics 111

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way.

Negotiating Skills 50

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 50

Bringg

AUGUST 16, 2018

However, can this strategy be sustainable and profitable in the long term? With rising costs of fuel and driver salaries on the rise, the initiative could become a costly exercise. Amazon, for example is able to offset some of its financial losses on their delivery operation ( $7 billion in 2016!

Expense Reduction 72

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Exercises 72

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

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 106

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] The speed of logistics decision making will contribute to operational sustainability.

Military 56

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Exercises 56

Logistics Manager

AUGUST 13, 2019

In addition, the slight rise in bunker fuel prices affected Yang Ming’s operating costs. Furthermore, the exercise of the new IFRS 16 accounting standard had a negatively impact on Yang Ming’s half-year profitability by around NTD 0.6 billion (USD 19.37 Furthermore, the Taiwan Ratings Corp.

Cost Reduction 54

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Exercises Capacity 54

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Realised strategy is usually a combination of what was intended and what was learned along the way.

Negotiating Skills 69

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Military 69

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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