What is Dead Freight and How to Prevent It?
What is Dead Freight? When the reserved space on a ship is not entirely used or paid for by the shipper, it is called dead freight. It compensates for lost revenue and freight opportunity due to unutilized capacity in the shipping containers or dry bulk vessels. To clarify what is dead freight in shipping, when […]
Impact of TPS Lean Manufacturing Strategy On Logistics
Introduction to Toyota Production System (TPS) The Toyota Production System (TPS), in brief, is a highly acclaimed global system of lean manufacturing developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, which aims to increase efficiency and eliminate waste. TPS rests on the twin pillars of Just-In-Time (JIT) production and Jidoka lean manufacturing, which is automation with a human […]
What is 1PL?
What is 1PL? 1PL stands for First Party Logistics, which designates a firm that manages the warehousing and transport of its merchandise by itself and does not make use of third-party resources. This system gives all of the power over the supply chain process to the business. A 1PL logistics model is advantageous to the […]
What is a dark warehouse
What is A Dark Warehouse? A dark warehouse is an automated warehouse with minimal human presence where robots, artificial intelligence, and smart systems perform the work of receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping it all in the same speed and accuracy for fast automated input and output. It ensures all consistent, cost-efficient, and improved productivity […]
Supply Chain Performance Measurement
What is Supply Chain Performance? Supply chain performance relates to the effective and efficient operation of supply chains to meet customer needs and ensure product availability, timely delivery, and efficient inventory and capacity management. In this sense, it measures the responsiveness, flexibility, and reliability of the entire network. Accurate measurement of supply chain performance enables […]
How is Pepsi Transforming Logistics and Supply Chain Tech?
How Does Pepsi Keep Up with Skyrocketing Demand? PepsiCo is one of the greatest producers of food and drink worldwide that have been dealing with an incredibly large and high-speed supply chain. More than 200 countries are being served by PepsiCo through over 1 billion products manufactured every day using the vast system of […]
Ever Wondered How KFC Serves Fresh Chicken Every Time?
Ever Wondered How KFC Serves Fresh Chicken Every Time? When you sink your teeth into a crispy, flavourful piece of KFC chicken, it’s easy to get lost in the taste. But have you ever wondered how every drumstick, wing, and thigh maintains that signature crunch and juiciness no matter where you are in the world? […]
A Guide to Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management and its Types: Supply Chain Management (SCM) entails the management and coordination of product movement from the acquisition of raw materials to its delivery to the end users. SCM can be grouped into several types like Agile and Continuous Flow. It minimizes costs, reduces waste, and adapts to market trends. Green SCM […]
Functions of Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Supply Chain Management and its Functions: Supply Chain Management (SCM) refers to the integration of sourcing, manufacturing, storing, and distributing functions into streamlined operations to optimize customer satisfaction. It ensures cost-effective and smooth product movement through improved coordination of various processes. Understanding the functions of supply chain management are procurement, production, and logistics, […]
How Does Amazon Deliver Millions of Packages Without Missing a Beat?
The Unstoppable Growth of Amazon’s Delivery Network Amazon is a logistics giant that ships millions of orders to some customers’ doors around the globe. It boasts over 300 million active customers with deliveries averaging 1.9 million packages per day just in the U.S. (Statista, 2023). So when it comes to a competent logistical operation, fast […]
