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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, in short, that will mark what we will say to someone who asks us if we recommend that company. What are these moments when we work with a logistics company? What are the thermometers with which we are going to assess if we are in the best hands? 5 moments in which your logistics company should shine Due to the growing importance that logistics is having in companies, its role…
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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 to achieve with its activity, the range continues to expand more and more. To help understand this range of logistics functions we have divided them into activities, tasks and objectives (which we will see in the next article). What are the functions of Logistics Activities Transportation: transportation is the part in which the merchandise, already loaded on the vehicles, transits from its origin to its destination. Although summarized like this…
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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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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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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 view, in order to create a complete puzzle. Let’s use some academic definitions, short quotes that underline key ideas about logistics, where the term came from, and what the future holds to find out what logistics is. Definitions of what is logistics “Logistics is the process of strategically managing the acquisition, movement, and storage of materials, parts, and finished inventory (and the corresponding information flow) through the organization and its…
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7 mistakes to avoid with your transport agency
The importance of transportation, logistics and the supply chain is increasingly recognized in the business world. For this reason, achieving an effective relationship with your transport agency will make a big difference with respect to the service that you end up giving to your clients. For this reason, logistics will always be a very delicate and sensitive matter. Getting the entire supply chain coordinated can be a complex task, so you want to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Today we are going to point out some of the most frequent and, at the same time, the ones that can cause you the most problems. What mistakes you have to avoid with your…
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How to choose the best transport service
Companies usually have regular transits, which are repeated periodically, or which are at least similar enough to be able to resolve them with their most used transport services. But when we have to make a new type of shipment or when we rethink how we make our current shipments – something that we should do on a regular basis – we can see that the number of transport services at our fingertips can seem like a huge supermarket in which we hard to choose Keeping the following rules in mind will help you to take the most appropriate transportation service. What should you look for your transport services The shipping…
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Are drones beneficial in the logistics sector?
For some years now, every time we look at the sky, it is not only to see planes, but also to find drones flying over our heads. These unmanned light vehicles are advances in modern technology that are used in our day-to-day activities in activities as diverse as pollution measurement, real estate development or border control. But gradually drones are gaining importance in the logistics sector, and they are already being a training part of some comprehensive logistics courses. drones and logistics Where does the term drone come from and what are its functions? It is known by the term UAV, which are the acronyms that in English correspond to…
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What to do when you have express delivery
Making an express shipment is part of the daily life of millions of companies around the world. The pressure to be the first and provide a better service makes companies resort more and more to this type of delivery. But despite being a task that is repeated many times, it is common for mistakes to be made because some fundamental concepts that would make our lives easier are not clear. Decalogue for your express delivery suitable speed Whether it is to send a pallet or to send a package, the faster you want to be, the more your costs will increase. It is not the same to deliver something in…
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5 Ideas You Should Steal From Logistics Companies
Each company is different, and the same is applicable to each sector and each region. However, this does not prevent logistics companies from giving very important examples that can be applied in any type of company, beyond the part dedicated to the supply chain and merchandise shipments. What are these lessons that we should learn -or “steal”- from logistics companies? How can we apply the lessons of the supply chain to other areas of the business world? Steal these five ideas from logistics companies 1.- Optimization and fluidity in processes A supply chain is a living thing that needs to move as smoothly as possible. This work includes having the…
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