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Logistics Risk Management: bulletproof supply chain
Think about your worst logistical nightmare, the worst case you can imagine for your supply chain. Now make it real. Would you be prepared to fix it? If you’re not sure, the answer is probably no. And this is because you have not done adequate risk management of your logistics. Despite the fact that logistics risk management is the best lifeline for the most critical moments and can safeguard the future of the company, many companies have not yet developed a plan in this regard. According to a study by the University of Tennessee, 47% of companies have no planned plan for the closure of any company factory or distribution…
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Portrait of the perfect logistician
Like straight out of the Renaissance, logistics workers need to gather more and more skills and knowledge. As multidisciplinary professionals, they need skills that allow them to face an environment that is as demanding as it is changing. But what are these qualities? 9 qualities of a great logistics worker methodical Logistics is a science based on precision. That makes the ability to be thorough and exact highly valued. The desire for refined processes, for constant revision and for accuracy is highly appreciated in our sector. From the person in charge of designing a supply chain for a large multinational to the operations staff of a logistics operator in charge…
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Integral logistics: what it is and how it makes a difference
What is the difference between delivering a pallet or a package and managing a supply chain? While some companies still have a limited view of their logistics, without a true holistic approach, others are aware of how important their supply chain is to them, of all the elements it encompasses and how it can help them make a difference. These latter companies are the ones that can aspire to achieve what is known as comprehensive logistics. What is Integral Logistics Integral logistics encompasses and coordinates all the processes necessary for the flow of materials in a company. And it does so from a global vision. In other words, they know…
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Top 10 Supply Chain Risks
Logistics risk management is a fundamental task for all those companies that want to avoid upsets in their supply chain. And for your management to be effective, you need to know how to identify your enemies. To help in that task, we compiled the 10 supply chain risks most feared by companies according to a study by the University of Tennessee. Top 10 Supply Chain Risks 1-. Quality The more complex your supply chain is, the more actors are involved in it. And, therefore, it is more difficult to be able to ensure that they maintain the quality standards that you demand over time. In addition, your suppliers have other…
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The 10 best solutions against your logistics risks
We have already seen in our blog what are some of the main threats to the logistics risk management of companies. Problems such as the growth of inventories, natural disasters, quality failures, theft and economic instability are some of the enemies that keep those responsible for the planet’s supply chains up to sleep. But it will be of little use to know the problems if we do not also have the solutions at hand. For this we have collected the preferred solutions of companies for their logistics risk management, according to a report carried out by the University of Tennessee. Top 10 Risk Management Solutions 1.- Solvent suppliers Suppliers are,…
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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. But, as a result of this importance and of its own nature, it faces specific and unique challenges and characteristics. What are these challenges for companies and international transport? Challenges of companies and international transport Longer supply chains The greater the distance, the more difficulty and the more likely problems will arise. Longer supply chains mean more intermediaries and more cogs; that is, more lights so that something can go…
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Logistics FAQ: Essential Questions About Shipping, Transportation, and Delivery
Logistics can appear deceptively straightforward. A product leaves a warehouse, travels through a transportation network, and eventually reaches its destination. In practice, however, the journey involves a considerable amount of coordination. Orders must be processed. Shipments need to be scheduled. Carriers require accurate information. Warehouses must prepare goods correctly. Customers expect visibility. Delays need to be investigated, and documentation must remain consistent throughout the process. For businesses and consumers alike, this complexity inevitably creates questions. What exactly does logistics involve? How are shipments tracked? What should be done when a delivery is delayed? Who should be contacted when an order cannot be located? How can logistics costs be reduced? This…
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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 is supply logistics, and today we want to give it the space it deserves. So we are going to analyze and explain one of the parts of logistics that has the greatest potential for improvement for companies. What is supply logistics Supply logistics includes all actions aimed at ensuring that our company has a continuous and controlled flow of all the essential materials for its proper functioning. In other words,…
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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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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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