Tag: logistics

Companies and international transport: main challenges for the future

International transport is part of the backbone not only of logistics, but of the world economy. Its ability to move goods on a planetary scale helps define what our world is like and how it will transform in the future….

Logistics and Transport: differences and similarities

Logistics and Transportation. Transport and logistics. Two words that we are used to seeing travel hand in hand and that we often use interchangeably. In most cases this is not a problem. However, what are the differences behind both terms?…

Transport companies: what you should demand from them

“What am I allowed to expect?” For Immanuel Kant, this was one of the fundamental questions that human beings should ask themselves. The German philosopher was probably not very interested in logistics, but he was right with an idea that…

Logistics FAQ

Logistics is, in large part, finding the solution to the problems that arise. But, to keep us logistics operators busy, the list of questions seems almost endless. So we have created a decalogue with some of the most common questions…

Supply logistics, the great unknown

Supply chains are very complex living beings. They are made up of many parts and it is often easy to walk over one of them without paying enough attention to it. Somewhat hidden under the general concept of supply chain…

The seven deadly sins of a logistician

According to Thomas Aquinas, the deadly sins “are those to which human nature is chiefly inclined.” A kind of innate tendencies in people that push us to commit acts with potentially terrible consequences. We wanted to transfer them to logistics…

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….

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…

The four “R” of logistics

The need to compete more and better never ends for companies or their logistics. Both need to meet the new needs of their customers and, to do so, these four principles are gaining presence, vital to adapt to current scenarios….

Logistics as a competitive advantage

“Of the many changes that have taken place in management thinking over the past 30 years, perhaps the most significant has been the emphasis placed on seeking strategies that provide greater value in the eyes of the customer.” This is…

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…

9 ways in which a logistics operator can help your business grow

Business competition has no end. Every day, companies around the world fight for customer approval in a battle that will start all over again the next morning. And, in order to win, the relationship with your logistics operator is often…

Logistics 4.0 for Industry 4.0

What is Logistics 4.0? In a world in which the number of acronyms and new terms does not stop growing, there are few that finally remain in time due to their usefulness. If we go by its importance, Logistics 4.0…

Logistical agility, life insurance against the unexpected

The speed in the world is growing. The changes are faster and the cycles are shorter. A discovery runs over the previous one and what was new yesterday, the day after tomorrow will be outdated. The plans are carried out…

Five moments of truth with your logistics company

In our relationship with companies there are moments that make a difference. Situations in which we value the response that is offered to us and, as it has been, we proceed to form an opinion about that company. The moments,…

logistics functions

Logistics is a multidisciplinary science. It encompasses many activities, very varied departments, different professionals and usually involves several companies throughout its journey. But its diversity does not end here. If we talk about the functions of logistics, what it tries…

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…

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…

What is thinking logistically?

A supply chain is a complex system that cuts across multiple companies, departments, and professionals. There are many people who in one way or another are part of the logistics of companies, either as customers or as logistics operators. Given…

what is logistics

What is logistics? How can we get as close as possible to that concept? How can we help shape it and grasp what it entails? In order to achieve this, we have tried to approach it from different points of…

Three keys to food logistics

Food logistics is what allows us all to be able to find food products in good condition near us and from different parts of the world, whether from a nearby local producer, from a national supplier or even from producers…

Is your shipping company good? Seven ways for you to know

Companies that need to deliver merchandise know how important it is to have a supplier that is a true partner and help on a day-to-day basis. However, how can we know if the shipping company we are working with is…

Challenges for national transport companies in Spain

We are already fully into 2019. And, as always, the beginning of the year has been filled with wish lists. Purposes and commitments to motivate us for the upcoming course. In our case, as our passion is logistics, our thoughts…

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,…

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…

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