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Logistics Insurance: Crucial Tool for Smooth Operation of Supply Chains

Logistics Insurance: Crucial Tool for Smooth Operation of Supply Chains

13 Aug 2025

Logistics insurance, or transport insurance, is meant to offer financial support to businesses against the loss, damage, and theft of goods, machinery, raw materials, and other products while transportation, handling, or storing in the supply chain. This insurance is important to safeguard businesses and prevent potential losses resulting from unpredicted events such as natural disasters, thefts, and piracy, thus allowing efficient and smooth operation of logistics professionals and stakeholders.

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Why Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is Essential for Efficient Manufacturing Operations 

Why Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is Essential for Efficient Manufacturing Operations

11 Aug 2025

In today’s competitive manufacturing operations, operational efficiency is not just about producing more products, but it’s about producing smarter by leveraging full capacity. As modern factories adopt digital tools to streamline operational processes and increase efficiency, Asset availability is becoming increasingly critical for better productivity. Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) helps to execute asset maintenance operations seamlessly to lower downtime.

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Asset-Light Logistics Models And The Shift Toward Rental Storage

Asset-Light Logistics Models And The Shift Toward Rental Storage

08 Aug 2025

Supply chain strategies are evolving to prioritise agility and efficiency. One prominent trend is the move toward asset-light logistics models, where companies minimise ownership of warehouses, vehicles, and other heavy infrastructure. Instead, firms are increasingly renting storage space and leveraging third-party logistics providers to scale operations up or down without the burden of large capital investments. This shift is driven by the need to respond quickly to changing customer requirements while controlling costs. 

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Rebuilding Manufacturing from the Inside Out: Why Purpose is the Missing Link in Supply Chain Resilience

Rebuilding Manufacturing from the Inside Out: Why Purpose is the Missing Link in Supply Chain Resilience

06 Aug 2025

This article explores the often-overlooked human and strategic dimension of manufacturing within supply chains—purpose. Drawing on firsthand experience in Australian government-regulated manufacturing, it argues that embedding purpose at every operational level improves resilience, agility, and long-term sustainability. In an era of global uncertainty, it is no longer enough for supply chains to be efficient—they must be meaningful.

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Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Last-mile Deliveries in a Supply Chain

Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Last-mile Deliveries in a Supply Chain

04 Aug 2025

Last-mile deliveries have shown a paradigm shift post-pandemic—they have become greener. As businesses are focused on becoming more sustainable, logistics operations need to consider each element of their delivery model and find ways to become more sustainable.

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Inventory Management: Advanced Techniques for Accuracy and Control

Inventory Management: Advanced Techniques for Accuracy and Control

01 Aug 2025

Accurate inventory is essential for running a smooth and profitable operation. Mistakes in stock levels lead to delays, lost sales, and rising costs. While basic methods work for small businesses, growing companies need more control. Here, we'll explore advanced techniques for inventory accuracy and control. These proven methods help reduce errors, speed up processes, and improve visibility across your supply chain

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