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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
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Standardization Strategy impacting Flower Supply Chain Prepares for Second Trial Phase
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OmniTRAX Gears up for Economic Development
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Amazon and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Launch Facility Development
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Budapest Airport Strategy to Increase Trade with Asia
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2019 Trends, Logistics, and Strategies
Warehouse innovation is on the 2019 horizon and will make a significant mark in the warehousing logistics sector. In an… Read More
DACHSER Intelligent Logistics Appoints New Leadership
As 2019 quickly approaches, changes in leadership for DACHSER Intelligent Logistics are already in the works for the new year…. Read More
Third Party Logistics: An Inside look at Operational Strategies
Infosys Consulting released the 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study this year, proving key insights and trends to keep a watch… Read More
Industry Leaders Share Tips for Streamlining Logistics
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Port Logistics and 2019 Trends
Port trends for 2019 are already taking shape as the industry continues to see increased joint ventures and tandem efforts… Read More
Industry Trends for 2019
GateHouse Logistics Company released information this week predicting changes to come for 2019 supply chain logistics in the form of… Read More
GTA Partnership To Boost Cargo Charter Market Reach
GTA Air Solutions and Chapman Freeborn’s recent partnership will enable Canadian customers and their international access within the charter solutions… Read More
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