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Logistics Objectives
If last week we saw the logistics tasks and activities, this week we are going to focus on their purpose. In which are the objectives of logistics; that is, the final reason why all the previous actions are executed. Beyond the movement of materials from one place to another, logistics pursues broader and more strategic challenges for both its customers and its environment. What are the objectives of logistics Generate value As we have said before, the objectives of logistics are not the mere movement of products. The key lies in generating value for the client through this process. This can be achieved in various ways: speed of delivery, quality…
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How to match demand to supply
The balance between demand and supply is as delicate as it is a critical issue in supply chains. Logisticians around the globe are well aware of the savings that can be achieved by maintaining this balance, and of the disasters that can occur when one of the two is far superior to the other. Last week we saw how we can try to optimize supply to meet demand. In this article we are going to turn the tables and collect some of the methods used to ensure that the demand is the one that adapts to the supply capacity that we have (either by having less supply than we would…
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What is the Logistics Chain
Logistics Chain or Supply Chain. Where does one begin and where does the other end? We often use them synonymously, although in reality they are not, since their tasks, functions and objectives differ. To help us distinguish them, we are also going to propose some definitions, to help establish their respective fields of action. What is the Logistics Chain “Logistics is about getting the right product to the right customer, in the right amount, in the right condition, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost,” as defined by John J. Coyle, professor of logistics. at Penn State University and author of several books on…
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14 reasons why your competitors outsource logistics and transportation companies
The vast majority of companies have logistics operators who help them totally or partially in their supply chain. However, the decision to hire logistics and transportation companies remains one of the most important for companies. What is it that leads companies to entrust their logistics to third parties? What are your competitors looking for doing it? Logistics and transport companies offer a wide range of services (storage, order preparation, distribution, etc.) to make life easier for their customers. In addition, a good logistics operator will draw up a transition plan for those clients who want to make the leap to outsourcing to do so easily. We are going to review…
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How is the national transport of merchandise
How is the national transport in Spain? Is there a predominant mode of transportation? How much merchandise moves within our borders? How has the arrival and development of express paleteria distribution networks been in our country? For logistics operators such as Transgesa, it is essential to know the answer to these questions and to know what our national transport is like. Who rules in national transport If there is an undisputed king in national transport, that is the road. The great dominator of logistics in Spain brings together the shipment of more than 80% of the products that are purchased in Spain, relegating maritime transport to second position and far…
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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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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…
