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Supplies Shortage And Disruption Due To COVID-19 Crisis
The industries are rapidly deteriorating due to the COVID-19 crisis. Supplies have been drying up and companies are trying so hard to find alternative suppliers. Find out what industries are largely impacted: The Industrial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis
Panicking About Coronavirus? Listen To This Radio Interview
When people panic, minds tend to think irrationally and do stuff that might be a good temporary solution but could potentially harm us all in the long run. Give that a thought when it comes to panic buying. Here is a good thought that could help you: Audio...
FACT – The 4 Warehouse Design Principles
Let us explore the Four (4) Principles of Warehouse Design as Mal Walker deliberately tackles the importance of the following: Flow Accessibility Capacity Traceability Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check...
COVID-19 Will Ravage Global Economy
Some forecast a pandemic that will sweep the world, kills tens of thousands, and cripples the global economy for years to come. Others say COVID-19 is no more than another form of flu that will be with us for a long time to come and that we must learn to live with it....
Effects of the Supply Chain disruption on Australia’s Economy caused by COVID-19
Analysts, supply chain specialists, economists, and politicians have been expressing varying opinions on what they believe will be the economic fallout of the epidemic. To read their predictions, click here: The COVID-19 Supply Chain Hit Could Trigger Recession in...
COVID-19: How is it affecting Australia’s Imports and Exports
China is Australia’s largest trading partner by far. That means products in very large quantities have been imported and exported from and to both countries. This is a huge economy booster. But because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the effects are very...
How Long Does It Take to a Design Distribution Network?
Having the right Distribution Network Design is vital for effective Supply Chain Operations. Here are a few Network Design approaches tips: 1. Back of the Envelope 2. Spreadsheet Models 3. Specialist Tools 4. Detailed Study To learn and understand more about these...
When Should You Design A Warehouse
At what stage should you design the materials handling of your warehouse? Have you seen a company end up with the wrong size warehouse? It happens. A lot! They leave it far too late in the overall process. Check out the video below on when you should work out in...
What Goes WRONG in Logistics Outsourcing? (Role Play)
Watch this worst-case scenario roleplay (starring Rob as John Jones – the customer – Logistics Manager from OZ Health, and starring Rob again as George Smith – the 3PL Provider – Ops Manager at AAA Distribution) Take a closer look at how John fails to do the following...
The World’s Economy at its Lowest Rate due to the Coronavirus Epidemic
If the economy is developing, it mostly means more opportunities and new jobs. It's deliberate by taking a measure at the rate change in Gross Domestic Product, or the estimation of products and ventures delivered, regularly more than three months or a year. The...