Industries
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How Spanish companies face outsourcing
To outsource or not to outsource? That is the question. What is better? Execute our processes ourselves or entrust them, totally or partially, to external companies? What attitude do Spanish companies have towards internationalisation? What do they look for in it and who decides whether to carry it out? GrupoUno.CTC has recently published a study on outsourcing carried out with interviews with more than 300 Spanish executives from the main sectors of activity. What do Spanish companies look for in outsourcing? To be clear about the importance of outsourcing, we can look at the number of respondents who rate it as a strategic resource for their companies. The percentage stood…
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6 reasons to make the leap to the supply chain in the cloud
Few things have such a direct result in company accounts like the supply chain. Achieving efficient, dynamic and quality logistics improves your numbers and customer satisfaction. That is why companies do not rest in the search to improve this part of their business, and the leap to the supply chain in the cloud wants to be one of the solutions for the future. “Today’s organizations need levels of agility, integration and visibility that are beyond what traditional supply chain systems were designed to provide.” This is explained by a report from Oracle, one of the world giants of technology and cloud services. The study details the six main reasons why…
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Towards the digital supply chain
Digitization is another of those words that, for a few years, seem to be in fashion in the business world. Like Big Data, Blockchain and other glittering terms that sound very good to the ear. But what are we to do if we want to get serious about digital supply chain beyond the flashy headlines? Companies often lack a clear definition of what this digitization is and limit themselves to a vague concept in which they understand that there will be greater use of computers and technology. Recently, Supply Chain Insights has published a report in which it investigates how 25 large manufacturers approach this process. The digital supply chain…
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Heijunka or the leveling of production
Lean Manufacturing is one of the great manufacturing models of today and we have already talked about it on several occasions. Today we are going to stop at one of the bricks that usually make up the Lean manufacturing and Just in Time building: the Heijunka. This technique of Japanese origin, which can be translated as production leveling, is created to try to mitigate the effects of variations in demand in the production chain. This leveling refers to a more balanced production among numerous SKUs, instead of dealing with large quantities of the same SKU until moving on to the next, within a usually smaller number of SKUs. Why Heijunka?…
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The present of last mile logistics
Last mile logistics is one of the most important, delicate and expensive parts of the distribution process. However, it is very frequent that it is not sufficiently taken into account or that it is simply included in the shipping process, without paying the necessary attention to it. Why treat a party that has so much influence on our results like this? Understanding last mile logistics Cerasis, a company specializing in logistics software, has published a study in which it discusses the challenges, characteristics and keys of the last mile. According to said report, up to 28% of the cost of a shipment can be due to the last mile. That…
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Career Path and Salary in the Supply Chain
As much as we love logistics, we all look at our bank account at the end of the month to make sure our payroll arrives on time. That is why the ASCM logistics association prepares an annual study on the professional career and salary in the supply chain, through more than 1,700 responses. Although the study has been carried out entirely in the United States, it gives interesting clues to find out where the future of jobs in the logistics sector can go. wages in the supply chain Wage increases in the supply chain One of the first questions that a worker can ask himself is how his income will…
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How to reduce logistics complexity
Last week we discussed in our blog about the complexity in the supply chain. On that occasion we focused on finding its origins, where it comes from and why it seems to be in constant growth. Today we want to focus on finding a solution, on seeing what methods we can use to try to reduce logistical complexity. 5 resources to reduce logistics complexity The report from the University of Michigan that we were looking at proposes a series of recommendations to deal with this seemingly endless complexity. avoid it It is not necessary to reduce what, from the beginning, does not exist. This is not to say that the…
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Five things to keep in mind when choosing shipping companies
There are thousands of shipping companies. For this reason, when a company begins to look for a logistics operator or transport company, it may have difficulties when it comes to knowing where to start. From Transgesa, to make it easier for you, we have made you a small guide on what things you should consider to make the right decision. Five reasons to choose shipping companies How fragile is your merchandise? Although parcel companies are increasingly taking better care of their merchandise, pallet shipping companies will always have a plus in their favor regarding security. Due to its own characteristics, the merchandise usually travels more securely when it does so…
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How to make a logo by yourself
In today’s world, there are many different brands that have many differences. The first and most popular way to distinguish them is by their logo. Although it is created separately, it becomes the face of the company. People will associate the brand exactly with the logo, and the company will be remembered better. What is a logo A logo is a brand mark that people associate with a brand. A logo is not a random set of symbols or a common image to admire. It doesn’t have to be complicated or informative. Some may like it and some may not. Logos come in the form of words, abbreviations, signs and…
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What does car window tint consist of?
What is known as window tinting is a car window coating, as staining will only change the color. The procedure consists of attaching a plastic sheet to the vehicle’s original window on the inside, which helps protect the passenger compartment from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. They also contribute to driving safety by reducing glare. Window Tinting consists of applying a high-resistant metallic polyester sheet that adheres to the inner surface of the glass, regardless of size or shape. Have you ever wondered what it is and how long does it take to tint windows? Whether you can apply window tint to your car, the answer is quick and concise: yes.…
