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Moving products and services efficiently from one place to another requires logistics management. The same supply-chain management strategy is used in global logistics-only the number of variables is amplified. One of the best definitions of business logistics is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.” The word “logistics” dates back more than 100 years, though we tend to equate the term now to the modern processes and technologies that have expedited materials management and distribution. The advantages to developing effective global logistics are many: new revenue opportunities from new markets is the most obvious, but there may also be increased economies of scale, and lower cost sourcing for everything from components to labor. Centralizing global production is one of the best ways to lower per-unit costs and resource budgets. The challenge comes in establishing relationships with international supply-chain partners, and/or building a global sales organization. It’s not enough to put all the pieces in place; it must be done in a way that maintains quality control across longer transit distances and transit times, and that delivers products to the end user at a reasonable value. The longer the supply chain, the more vulnerable it might be to damage or delivery interruptions caused by weather, equipment failure or other obstructions. While global logistics can be modeled, analyzed, visualized, and optimized with sophisticated simulation software, this is a procedure that will always be more reliant on human resources than machines to get the job done.
Jettainer Acknowledged as “Best Service Provider”
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to outsourced ULD management partner, Jettainer, during this year’s Oman Air Cargo Awards ceremony. The… Read More
Largest Shipment in December Received at Port of Wilmington
The season’s shipment of Chilean winter fruit arrived at the Port of Wilmington post-holiday on December 27. The shipment, brought by… Read More
ASSESSING YOUR WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS NEEDS
As 2019 planning takes shape, consider your company warehousing needs beyond the numbers and take a hard look at the… Read More
HOW SMART SHIPPERS ARE USING DEEPWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Deepwater ports continue to make leaps and bounds within the trade sector, increasing overall twenty-foot equivalent units while breaking new… Read More
CTB Certification: Why it Matters for 3PL
BR Williams is the latest company to receive the Certified Transportation Broker certification from the Transportation Intermediaries Association. The certification… Read More
Women and Transportation: “We are just getting started”
Women’s increasing involvement in the trucking industry reveals the diversification and opportunities available beyond a traditional employee model. The Women in… Read More
‘Tis the Season for Theft
Cargo theft statistics reported for the third quarter prove a substantial decrease compared to earlier reports that showed an increase… Read More
Air Cargo Screenings Intensify
After a little more than a month from its original opening, the Transportation Security Administration announced the first certified third-party… Read More
New Freight Routes Prove Successful for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport’s new freight routes that connect Europe to China this month have showed significant growth for the airport, according… Read More
UPS Offers Strategy Initiatives for Success
Global shipping company UPS offers three strategic tips to remember when re-evaluating changes and improvements needed for warehouse and distribution… Read More
Standardization Strategy impacting Flower Supply Chain Prepares for Second Trial Phase
Europe’s fourth largest air cargo hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol teams up with the Holland Flower Alliance to support efforts surrounding the… Read More
OmniTRAX Gears up for Economic Development
OmniTRAX and Georgia-Pacific are partnering up in an effort to increase railway transportation efficiencies for OmniTRAX’s new plant based in… Read More
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