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 Four Ways to Introduce Supply Chain Savings and Flexibility By   kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge  Center  Four Ways to Introduce Supply Chain Savings and Flexibility By kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge Center It’s rare to see any supply chain conversation today that isn’t focused either on saving money or introducing flexibility into operations. Thankfully, these two can often be achieved together through simple adjustments to supply chain operations, regardless of a company’s size. Four opportunities exist for you to build in flexibility while reducing costs and streamlining processes, though the look is at cost savings over time. The supply chain is a long and involved system, so drastic cuts that keep everyone happy aren’t possible. Let’s look at some decisions you can make for better management at all touch points. While we delve into supply chain savings and leaner operations, always remember that your customer is more than just data. An...

  What is the Securing the supply chain by China Shipping Kapoklog ? Supply chain risk management is now a pressing concern with a number of high profile breaches being traced back to third party suppliers. Back in February it was revealed that the Target breach that affected 110 million customers originated from a heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) subcontractor t hat was privy to certain network credentials. The attack was carried out using information from just 25 point of sale terminals, illustrating the damage that can be caused from a small amount of data. Yet in manufacturing, supply chain information security is still an afterthought; a tick in the box exercise for the annual audit. Admittedly, securing the supply chain i s fraught with complexity. While it’s clear that responsibility for data protection resides with the creator/owner, safeguarding it when it is out of your hands can be problematic. Supplier relationships are often built on trust and retrofi...

  Multiple research studies highlight the role technology plays in achieving Last Mile success Multiple research studies highlight the role technology plays in achieving Last Mile success Barclays have recently published an interesting report, The Last Mile*, which explores the online purchasing and delivery journey. Its findings highlight that e-commerce is booming in the UK, with 1 billion deliveries made in 2013 for products ordered online. This is expected to rise to 1.35 billion within the next 5 years and could potentially reach even higher numbers if delivery options were improved and more convenient. 45% of shoppers said they would be prepared to buy more goods online if delivery services were better. Throughout this research one theme continued to dominate – the relevance of technology and its contribution to service excellence. With the technology landscape constantly changing and consumer behaviours constantly evolving, it’s all too easy to lose customers at the last mil...

  The true value of poor IT purchasing decisions The true value of poor IT purchasing decisions I was recently reading a post on the Essential Retail website by RSR Research managing partner Steve Rowen, which discussed how retailers often don’t value the IT solutions that they have implemented*. In this article, Steve states: “Not only have retailers purchased a series of technologies that they don't find particularly valuable, but they plan to keep on doing so… If retailers are unsure of solution value, yet continue to purchase those solutions, how will they know if they actually add value?” For many retailers, the world of technology can be a complicated and confusing place, but this does not mean that retailers should continue with a purchasing strategy which isn’t meeting their needs. For many, I guess it is a case of ‘the better the devil you know, than the devil you don’t’, but there are real implications for businesses who are currently engaging in poor IT purchasing decisi...

  kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge  about The new way to get pallets moving faster in the warehouse kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge about The new way to get pallets moving faster in the warehouse With warehouses and distribution centres under productivity target pressure to pack and send out more goods at an increasingly fast rate, it’s vital that the movements and timings of the pallets are accurately captured. So how can material handling equipment (MHE) operators remain on goal when shifting warehouse pallets, and how best can operators and managers track the distance and direction of their journey, ensuring that critical data is captured, activity speed is increased while safety is never a concern? The most recognised method, but not necessarily the most efficient has utilised barcode scanning. While capturing barcodes isn’t necessarily an arduous activity, the actual process of data collection is both time consuming and prone to errors. It can also...

 Momentous Facts and the Enormous Savings on Industrial Plastic Storage Containers Momentous Facts and the Enormous Savings on Industrial Plastic Storage Containers How big is ‘big’? There are some absolutely momentous and enormous things out there, and we are going to share some absolutely gigantic things that involve storage , crates and plastics. Take for instance these interesting facts about Cargo transport and heavy lifting. · China’s Taishan (named after the tallest mountain in the Shandong Province) is the world’s strongest crane, with a one-time certified lift weigh of 20,133 Metric tons (44,385,654.726lbs). (CIMC-Raffles) · The largest cargo vessel is the Emma Maersk, of Denmark. It has a 207 foot beam (meaning deck width) and is 1,303 feet long. Its cargo capacity is a whopping 15,000 twenty-foot long cargo containers! (Maersk) · The largest cargo aircraft in the world is the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya”, with a wingspan of 88 meters, and a cargo capacity of 225 metric tons (m...

  kapoklog Logistics Supply Chain Knowledge Center What is The Logistics of Retail Expansion It can be an extremely testing and stressful time for retailers, particularly when trying to balance ongoing costs with new expenditure. I’d even go as far as saying that most multi-store roll out plans are a logistical nightmare! Having been involved in this process for a number of mainstream retailers, we've devised this tried and tested 8 -step plan to ensure the process goes as smooth as possible. 1) Start with the correct hardware choices - Store expansion could require a change in store reporting requirements, solutions which embrace new technology concepts such as beacon technology, WiFi capabilities etc. Remember however that manufacturers aren’t likely to recommend a competing brand over their own models, so independent advice is recommended. 2) 360 technology assessment - There are many factors that will affect the choice of equipment used in a new store and even the posit...