A logistics manager oversees the movement of goods, facing constant pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to technology. Interpersonal skills are vital, as is compliance with complex regulations and mitigating supply chain risks. Their work often goes unnoticed until crises arise, highlighting the pivotal role of logistics in business success.
Category Archives: Supply Chain
Red Sea Crisis
With the Red Sea Crisis filling the news lately it is something everyone should be aware of. If you believe it won’t affect you, think again. The repercussions will reach all supply chains using this route and beyond sooner or later. Here’s why: 1️⃣ TIME Impact: With shipping lines steering clear of the Red SeaContinue reading “Red Sea Crisis”
ABC analysis for Inventory Management
What is ABC analysis? The ABC (or ABCD for more detail) analysis is a way of categorising, prioritising and streamlining your inventory to make the management of your inventory more efficient and therefore profitable. ABC analysis, also known as ABC classification, sorts your inventory into three categories using the Pareto Principle. The Pareto Principle,Continue reading “ABC analysis for Inventory Management”
Bill of Materials
What is a Bill of Materials? A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a structured list that outlines the components, parts, and raw materials required to manufacture a product or assemble an end product. It serves as a foundational document in inventory management, especially in manufacturing and production environments. Here are 12 advantages of using aContinue reading “Bill of Materials”
The Fear of Technology in Logistics
As many of my regular followers and readers will know: I am a huge follower and promoter of AI, technology and innovation in the logistics industry. Yet many still fear any form of technological change – why? Over the years, advancements in technology have revolutionised the way logistics operations are carried out. While these technologicalContinue reading “The Fear of Technology in Logistics”
The 7 Rights of Logistics
The 7 ‘Rights’ or 7 ‘R’s’ outline the minimum requirements for the successful movement of goods along a company supply chain. If just one of the rights is wrong it will impact shipment as a whole. Therefore the 7 Rights are essential knowledge for all logistics managers and personnel and should always be considered whenContinue reading “The 7 Rights of Logistics”
What are Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships?
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) is the term used by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for ships which, to a varying degree, can operate in part, or completely independent of human interaction. The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) identifies four degrees of automation on a scale, starting with degree 0 (no autonomy) and ending withContinue reading “What are Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships?”
What is an e-highway?
First of all I will tell you what it’s not – its nothing to do with email or the internet! An e-highway, ehighway or electric highway is a modified section of highway (or motorway in the UK) for the use of electric vehicles, principally heavy goods vehicles (HGV). But we already have electric vehicles? IContinue reading “What is an e-highway?”
Foundation History of Airfreight
With airfreight being such an integral form of transport in industry it is difficult to imagine a world without it but how did it all begin? In this infographic I outline some (just some!) of the steps in history from 1910 to 1946 that laid down the foundation for the modern airfreight industry we knowContinue reading “Foundation History of Airfreight”
How to Export UK Aid to Ukraine
Many amazing people, groups and charities across the UK have rallied together to collect supplies such as clothing, bedding, sanitary products and medicine to send to Ukraine to help those in need. In this article I will list a summary of the steps you should take to ensure you have the best chance of yourContinue reading “How to Export UK Aid to Ukraine”
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