How to Reduce Energy Costs in Logistics
Studies have revealed that rising energy & labour costs are two top warehousing challenges in 2023. Here are some tips and ideas to reduce their impact.| www.logisticsbureau.com
Many logisticians are keen to understand the basics behind effective distribution centre design. This is a complex area as there are scores of variables that have to be considered. So to help you along, without getting into tedious details, here are some proven rules of thumb that you can apply if you are designing a […]| Logistics Bureau
Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, […]| Logistics Bureau
When outsourcing, you generally want to keep costs to a minimum. This isn’t rocket science, as we all want bigger profit margins. However, there are some risks when you outsource to a low cost country, like: Quality control remains one of the biggest challenges. Without robust quality management systems in place, you can face significant […]| Logistics Bureau
It can’t be denied that currently, as more and more apparel retailers shift to meet the “fashion on demand” shopping preferences of consumers, the fast fashion business model is King. In fact, enterprises that ignore fast fashion or underestimate the amount of change needed to compete, are losing serious business to brands like Zara, Uniqlo, […]| Logistics Bureau
3PLs (Third Party Logistics) companies make fundamental mistakes when replying to Request for Proposal and/or Request for Tender. Here are the things you need to know to respond appropriately to a 3PL RFT / RFP. Timing Management Start working on the bid immediately upon receipt Don’t underestimate the time needed – typically need at least […]| Logistics Bureau
Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As you can probably imagine, it’s critical in modern supply chains. Material handling equipment (MHE) includes everything from basic pallet jacks to sophisticated automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). The right equipment directly impacts labor […]| Logistics Bureau
Consumers have taken control of the marketplace over the past decade, pushing online and traditional merchants alike to create flexible shopping solutions. This has blurred the lines somewhat between the physical and the digital, and encouraging the propagation of what’s become known as Omni-channel commerce. What is Omni-channel E-Commerce? What Consumers Want Omni-channel commerce doesn’t […]| Logistics Bureau
E-commerce logistics is the backbone of online retail operations, covering everything from when a customer clicks “buy” to when they receive their package. This is made up of several different components: Order Fulfillment is where it starts – this includes receiving inventory, storing products, picking items when orders come in, and packing them for shipping. […]| Logistics Bureau
Yes, Supply Chains vary! In this episode, we’re going to talk about how the supply chains differ from each other and why you should be careful in comparing or copying your supply chain with others. Watch this...| Logistics Bureau
Studies have revealed that rising energy & labour costs are two top warehousing challenges in 2023. Here are some tips and ideas to reduce their impact.| www.logisticsbureau.com
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If you think warehouse location is really important, think again! Logistics Bureau explains the importance of warehouse costs.| www.logisticsbureau.com
