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Logistics is the aspect of business involved with the movement of goods and resources throughout the Supply Chain.
Over the last 100 plus years of the history of SCM (Supply Chain Management) has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.
We will take you through the last 60 plus years below and end the post with an amazing infographic.
Continue reading “The History of Supply Chain Management! (Infographic)”In February, 2018 it was reported that Amazon was going to launch its own delivery service: Shipping With Amazon!
Effectively Amazon has declared that they are officially entering the logistics business. The “Shipping With Amazon” service, albeit currently on a much smaller scale, competes with the logistics service and delivery capabilities offered by UPS, FedEx, and UPS.
But these are incredibly large, well established logistics companies. And they are also the major delivery service suppliers to Amazon.
So why would Amazon choose to go into this space?
Continue reading “Shipping With Amazon: Cutting out the Middle Man!”With over $19 Trillion in goods moving through U.S. transportation networks alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, shippers are reevaluating their shipping strategies in dealing with large-scale shipping to take better advantage of a thriving global logistics marketplace.
Broken down into days, that $19 Trillion becomes even more impressive: “The annual numbers mean that on average 54 million tons of goods valued at $52 billion a day moved throughout the country on all transportation modes.”
For shippers, understanding how best to take advantage of the shipping boom isn’t just a business advantage–it’s a necessity.
Continue reading “The Best Way to Work with Large-Scale Shipping!”Organization is a key component to the success of any industry. Keeping track of inventory and supplies can dramatically effect the bottom line, depending on the amount of time and resources allocated to these aspects of the business. Pallet racking can be a tremendous asset when it comes to meeting these needs.
These racks come in many different shapes and sizes, that can be specifically designed to meet your needs.
The pallet racking infographic that follows will give you all of the detailed information you will need to make the proper decision when purchasing shelving for your business.
Continue reading “Pallet Racking Selection!”“We are out of space!”
“What? We’re only in the middle of September.”
“The receiving docks are backed up. We have trucks in the parking lot waiting to unload their goods. There are even more containers on their way. And we have no empty space left in the warehouse racking.”
That was the actual conversation I had with the head of the Distribution Centre (DC). We had a big problem on our hands to say the least.
Continue reading “Space Planning: Could You Run Out of Space in Your Warehouse too?”The latest advancements in technology have had huge impacts on the world we live in, almost overnight transforming industries such as taxi services, food and grocery delivery, and music. Sometimes this change happens so fast it’s hard to even comprehend the growing expectations and what’s happening for businesses and consumers alike.
Although many of these growing expectations have been positive, creating a more efficient and faster-moving world (can you imagine a world without Uber?), there are many that reach too far, not taking into account the realities of the industry they are frantic to establish themselves in.
Continue reading “The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!”Most people involved in logistics or supply chain related fields would have heard of the term 3rd Party Logistics or 3PL. But what is a 3PL?
I ‘m not sure however if many would be that familiar with the terms 1st Party Logistics, 2nd Party Logistics or 4th Party Logistics let alone even pondered the meanings of 1PL, 2PL or 4PL .
Given this blog is all about managing 3rd Party Logistics service providers it would be remiss of me if I did not provide an explanation of how the term 3PL is interpreted throughout this site.
Continue reading “What is a 3PL? The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL!”There are many different Supply Chains in the World covering every industry, every business or institution and every aspect of our lives. But the single most important Supply Chain is the Food Supply Chain! Our very survival depends on there even being a Food Supply Chain.
But there are two very opposite, yet unacceptable, problems in this Supply Chain. On one hand there is a horrendously large amount of Food Waste. Yet on the other hand an enormous portion of humanity suffers from Hunger! The Food Supply Chain, the most important Supply Chain in the World, is BROKEN!
Continue reading “Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken!”Our second year of publishing interviews with our 2019 All Star Leaders has proven to be more exciting than ever before.
The interviews are generally amongst our highest viewed articles. This further underscores the fundamental objective of Supply Chain Game Changer which is to share experiences and expertise from professionals around the world.
People want to hear from others and learn the leadership lessons they can share. They want to hear about experiences and get advice and guidance.
We are honoured to present, in order of publication, our compilation of Seasoned Leadership In Action™ interviews from 2019!
Please take the time to view them all. There is value to be learned from every single leader!
Continue reading “Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2019 All Star Leaders!”What is Supply Chain Management?
The term was coined over 35 years ago but still to this day there are a large number of different definitions of SCM.
To someone who is starting out their career, or who is new to the field of Supply Chain, it is understandable that there may be confusion as to the definition of SCM.
But the reality is that there are many expert individuals and organizations who define Supply Chain differently. Are they really that different or are there just subtle nuances in what some people consider SCM that others do not?
Watch our video to learn more about how people define Supply Chain Management!
Continue reading “What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? (Video)”We are living in exciting and innovative times with futuristic technology literally at our fingertips to impact business. But for the longest time, small to medium sized businesses were not serviced by the latest tech trends enterprises have been able to benefit from. That is, until now.
In this article, we’ll explore these technology trends and how they will impact business in the future.
Continue reading “How AI, Machine Learning and Automation Will Impact Business!”Logistics has been in the news a lot lately, and it will continue to be for some time to come.
In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. In the second half of 2021 we heard about the enormous log jam for overseas shipping in ports around the world.
By now everyone should understand the incredible importance of Logistics to our economies and to our lives. But aside from these disruptive events, does everyone really understand what it actually is?
Let’s explore. What is Logistics exactly?
Continue reading “What is Logistics Exactly?”“We just spent several millions of dollars on a new Warehouse Management System for our E-Commerce Online Distribution Centre. We do not need to spend any more money on our Supply Chain.” That sounded very intriguing to say the least. At a minimize we needed to optimize storage.
The E-Commerce business anticipated 20-30% year to year growth. I could only interpret, having just joined the company, that all of the steps and planning needed had been taken. We had to ensure that the Distribution Centre could handle Holiday volumes, especially over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday period.
However imagine my surprise when I went to the Online Distribution Centre. All I saw was a very large warehouse with nothing but racks and shelving as far as the eye could see. Employees were pushing carts up and down aisles, across the entire warehouse. They were trying to find each of the products required to fill a particular customer order. The company had just invested in an expensive Warehouse Management System.
Yet no time or money had been spent on process optimization, order fulfillment cycle time reduction, cost reduction, or peak capacity load management.
We were in for a hectic Holiday season, at best!
Continue reading “Warehousing: Optimize Storage Locations!”When we mention the word ‘logistics,’ it often conjures images of complex processes, extensive paperwork, manual labor, and constant vigilance. However, thanks to recent technological advancements, the logistics industry has undergone a remarkable transformation.
Tasks that once meant standing in long queues for hours to send a courier can now be effortlessly managed with a simple tap on a mobile phone screen. The market size of the logistics industry scale is projected to exceed 14.08 trillion U.S. dollars. Hence Logistics mobile app development is the most wise thing that a business owner must opt for.
Continue reading “Comprehensive Guide to Logistics Mobile App Development!”Self-driving vehicles (driverless vehicles) are being tested throughout the world, with technology companies focused on bringing greater efficiency and profitability to the freight business.
Heavy hitters, including Uber with its recent purchase of Otto, and Tesla with its initiatives for autonomous driving platforms, have made waves throughout media outlets and investor groups alike.
However, driverless trucks have yet to gain full traction in the broad market for a variety of reasons.
Continue reading “Will Driverless Trucks Ever Gain Traction?”
