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Struggling with Logistics Challenges? A 3PL Might be Your Salvation
Effective supply chain management is often beset with challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The best 3PL providers have the expertise, resources, technology, and scale to handle all your logistics execution needs…
Top 3 Things Organization Should Focus On
Looking to boost your supply chain performance? Focus on these top four areas. The first area to focus on is cost to serve. Analyzing cost to serve helps identify and fix profit and cash leaks in your supply chain. Next is reviewing your distribution network. Distribution networks often become outdated over time and may not align with your organization’s evolving needs…
3 Common Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes
The first mistake is not leaving enough time for the outsourcing process. This is particularly relevant in today’s market, where many 3PL providers are busy. I’ve seen businesses wait until their contracts are nearly up, leaving only a few months to find a new provider…
5 Supply Chain Fixes for 2023
In the constantly evolving realm of the supply chain, paying close attention to its operations and management is essential for ensuring efficiency.
A small unnoticed mistake can potentially result in significant issues for the entire process…
How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost
Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down…
Ocean Freight Future Trends with Trent Morris
Do you ever wonder where international logistics and ocean freight are headed next? The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set a goal for all shipping lines to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. Some shipping companies aim to achieve partial carbon neutrality by 2030. A variety of fuels are under consideration, including ammonia, synthesised LNG, hydrogen, and even nuclear energy, each with unique environmental impacts and logistical challenges…
Ocean Freight 2023 Update with Trent Morris
It was a great experience, with a lot of focus on the recovery of ocean freight after the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Rates are starting to return to pre-pandemic levels, and we’re hearing that this trend will continue. For contract negotiations in the coming year, you can use 2019 rates as a reasonable benchmark, with adjustments based on your specific circumstances…
Supply Chain Secrets 200th Episode with a Bonus
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10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean.
When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency. In many cases, quite rightly so…
Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating
What do logistics outsourcing and dating have in common? More than you might expect! Just as in any relationship, being too demanding can create tension. While there are essential logistics requirements—like strict handling for dangerous goods or perishable products—being overly controlling in other areas can lead to frustration. The easier you are to work with, the better the partnership will be…