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10 Don Quixote sayings for logistics
The adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha make up one of the most widely read books in history and there is no collection of the best works of literature that does not reserve a place of honor for it. However, what lessons could we draw for the supply chain of the 21st century from a work written 400 years ago? As unlikely as it may sound, more than it seems. Guided by his proverbs and together with his squire, Sancho Panza, we immerse ourselves in the popular wisdom of his pages. 10 sayings from Don Quixote to improve your logistics 1.- Praying to God… and giving the mallet This…
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What does ecommerce want from logistics?
The first commandment for all companies is to respond to the needs of their customers. But knowing your wishes is something that is becoming more difficult every day, due to the constant change that society and business are going through. And if there is any paradigmatic example of dizzying changes and evolution, that is electronic commerce. In order to respond to what ecommerce customers want, the eCommerce Observatory and Tipsa (our parcel distribution network) have surveyed the 20,000 Observatory subscribers to find out their opinion. Its objective: “to obtain a wide sample that allows obtaining results that reflect the current reality of logistics and its relationship with the evaluation of…
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13 keys to survive seasonality
“If you want peace, prepare for war.” This ancient Roman proverb has been a classic of military academies for a long time. However, its applications do not end on the battlefield. Anyone in logistics who has experienced the problems of a mismanaged spike in volume knows how similar it can be to war. If you want to be prepared and keep the peace in your supply chain, we encourage you to brush up on these concepts before the battle. 13 keys to manage your seasonality 1.- Start early A cautious logistician is worth two. Starting preparations for your critical phases of the year is something that, if you do it…
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11 logistics myths that need to be disproved
We live surrounded by myths. That we only use 10% of our brain, that neurons cannot regenerate, that there is one hemisphere of the brain that predominates over the other and that makes us more artistic or more rational, that listening to Mozart makes us more intelligent… And all they are fake. Therefore, it is not surprising that logistics and supply chain myths also exist. If you do not want to fall into them and avoid problems, review the eleven that we have collected in this article. The myths of logistics 1.- We can only improve what we manage, not what we subcontract In this typical idea hides only a…
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The worst advice for the Supply Chain
People like to hold on to fixed ideas that they can turn to in case of doubt. Theories that, over time, have become clichés and even immovable monoliths. However, the fact that these ideas have caught on does not make them true. What’s more, their aura of infallibility makes them even more dangerous, as we assume them without question, and they are more difficult to extirpate. In the supply chain, these topics often translate into standardized responses. Topics that are intended to be applicable in any situation, without taking into account the specific aspects of each supply chain or its specific needs. The 5 tips on the Supply Chain that…
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Best Inventory Trading Apps Of 2022 ️ 15 Commission Free Apps Reviewed
For instance, an investment manager bearing an international fairness portfolio needs to purchase and sell a number of pairs of foreign currency exchange to pay for overseas securities purchases. Most developed countries allow the trading of derivative
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The Means To Allow International Trading
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just in time; logistics just in time
It is over 60 years old, but it is still the object of desire and the ideal of many supply chains across the globe. The Just in Time philosophy (‘Just in Time’ in English) pursues an objective that is easy to state but more difficult to achieve: having the exact amount of material (whether raw materials or finished products) in the right place and at the right time . Its origin comes from Japan after World War II, with the Toyota brand at the forefront of this revolution. The idea behind just in time (JIT) is, by eliminating stocks, making the entire production process more efficient, optimizing costs and being…
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Logistics warehouse, the heart of your supply chain
The logistics warehouse plays a fundamental role in the proper functioning of the supply chain. Nestled between the production and distribution processes, it allows adding value to our company’s logistics while optimizing costs and improving the service offered to the end customer. The logistics warehouse is a space that must ensure a stable flow of goods and information. In addition, it must have as its fundamental objective the optimization, improvement and measurement of its processes. What are the fundamental tasks of these warehouses? Functions of the logistics warehouse From the arrival of the merchandise to its departure, the logistics warehouse performs numerous functions necessary for the supply chain. Entry: the…
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Cross Docking, injection of speed for your logistics
Cross docking is not a new technique. However, current logistics trends mean that it is being used more and more. It is, for example, an indispensable ally for those seeking to reduce and even eliminate their stocks. And it is essential for companies that want to build Just in Time supply chains. Definition of Cross Docking Cross Docking is the process by which a certain merchandise enters a warehouse and, without being stored, is managed for shipment in the shortest possible time. Living up to its name -dock crossing-, the idea is to avoid all the processes and costs derived from storage in favor of maintaining a fluid movement of…
