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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.
Port of Lake Charles Surges into Top 10 US Ports for Cargo Handling
The Port of Lake Charles has catapulted into the ranks of the nation’s top 10 busiest ports, according to the… Read More
Swiss Rail Frequency to Increase in 2019
Starting January 10, Schweizerzug will increase rail services from Frenkendorf and the Port of Antwerp from two to three weekly roundtrips… Read More
Dubai Customs Thwarts 922 Smuggling Attempts in 9 Months
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CTB Certification: Why it Matters for 3PL
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Women and Transportation: “We are just getting started”
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‘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
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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
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