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Lean Logistics: Efficiency in Supply Chain Lean logistics is an approach to supply chain management that applies Lean principles (derived from the Toyota Production System) with the aim of eliminating waste and maximizing value in logistics operations. In essence,...

Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery in Supply Chains Minimising inventory by receiving goods exactly when needed Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery is a supply chain strategy and philosophy that aims to deliver materials or products right when they are needed in the production...

Hazardous Goods (ADR) Transport Regulations The ADR (Accord Dangereux Routier) is the European agreement governing the international transport of dangerous goods by road. It sets uniform regulations to ensure hazardous materials can move across borders safely and...

Full Truckload vs Less-than-Truckload (FTL vs LTL) Shipping Choosing between dedicated trucks or shared freight for your shipment When shipping goods by road, you generally have two options: Full Truckload (FTL) or Less Than Truckload (LTL). The difference comes down...

Freight Consolidation and Groupage Shipping Freight consolidation, also known as groupage in international logistics, is a practice where multiple smaller shipments are combined into one larger shipment to optimize transport efficiency. Instead of sending many partial...

Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Providers A 4PL (fourth-party logistics) provider is an entity that oversees and manages the entirety of a company's supply chain on a strategic level, acting as a single point of contact for all logistics operations. In essence, a 4PL is...

EORI Number: What It Is and Why It’s Needed An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique registration ID used by customs authorities in the EU (and UK) to track and identify importers and exporters. Any business involved in...

Speeding up the supply chain with minimal storage stops Cross-docking is a supply chain strategy and warehouse practice aimed at moving goods directly from inbound to outbound transport with little or no storage in between. In a traditional warehouse model, products...

Sending small parcels or bulk goods: what’s the difference and when to use each When you have something to ship, one of the first questions is whether to send it via a courier service or as freight. The distinction between courier vs freight largely comes down to...

The essential freight document for shipping goods A Bill of Lading (B/L) is one of the most important documents in logistics and international trade. In simple terms, it is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and...