Supply Chain & Logistics Insights
The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics
Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless…
What is Fleet Utilisation?
If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization…
How to Improve Transport Fleet Efficiency
Here are some tips and things to consider in routing your vehicle fleet…
What is a Logistics Provider?
Any growing business will have issues with their supply chain management at some point down the line. Whether it's a serious logistics problem or something that just needs to be streamlined and optimised, most businesses can improve their supply chain processes – and...
How to Reduce Fleet Costs for Your Trucks
Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down…
3PL Industry Trends and a Forthcoming Identity Crisis
Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Marketing myopia may have been defined more than 50 years ago, but it still ails many a logistics organisation. Third-party logistics providers that consider their...
What is Warehousing? Our Definition
Warehousing and logistics are closely intertwined with one another, and they're both part of the supply chain process. But what exactly is warehousing, and how do you define a warehouse? Well, as logistics and warehousing experts, we're in a pretty good position to...
Materials Handling in Australia
Material handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As you can probably imagine, it's critical in modern supply chains. Material handling...
How to Structure a 3PL Warehousing Contract
The outsourcing of logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. As 3PL outsourcing consultants, we're dealing with an increasing number of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This...
What Warehouse Modeling Software Should You Use?
If you're looking to design your own warehouse, you should start by considering these questions: Is your warehouse full of pallets sitting on the aisle instead of up in the racks? Do you need a bigger facility to cater for the forecast growth of your business over the...