Category Archives: Logistics

Improving Existing Vehicles With Parts Modernisation

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Logistics companies often make use of a variety of vehicles, all of which can cost a great deal. As these vehicles are used, they require more and more maintenance over time. Not only this, but they also become less technologically suitable as newer models are released. Parts modernisation can mitigate these effects, as well as offer a host of other advantages.

Parts modernisation involves bringing the existing parts within the vehicle up to a higher standard. Through parts modernisation, high-maintenance and/or obsolete components are replaced with new parts manufactured to today’s tolerances and standards of performance.

This allows an existing vehicle to perform at a much higher capacity. Increasing productivity as well as improving efficiency and up time. All of which make a vehicle much more cost-effective as it is able to work for longer periods and move more heavier loads. This is especially true of a larger hauling vehicles, as larger carrying capacities often offer greater proceeds.

Improving School Bus Logistics

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Getting the logistics right for school bus travel networks is an important part of effective logistical district planning. Without well planned bus routes, money is often lost on running costs unnecessarily, along with dissatisfaction from those using the buses frequently.

Making route improvements can be done by analyzing and evaluating driver feedback. Using driver feedback and frequent review of routes as changes are needed, increases knowledge of the route so that logistics can be improved, making sure routing costs stay in control.

With every route change comes an opportunity to make enhancements for safer and more efficient routing.  Making route improvements by analyzing and evaluating driver feedback has a large impact on a district’s transportation budget allowing that district to invest back into the transport system, improving it further.

It is a consistent development, progressing as the roads and transport systems change and improve also.

 

Studying Logistics Management

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Logistics is a broad subject that encompasses many different areas of expertise and industry. Logistics managers are expected to be attuned to the many and complex activities that are a normal part of logistics operations. To acquire this knowledge, managers would have preferably taken a Logistics managers course.

A good management course will incorporate lessons on the demanding environment and necessary streamlining of the complex activities that provide organisations with the essential materials and services to accomplish their missions.

Frequently controlling material flows moving in multiple directions across many countries and regions is an important role for a logistics manager. They must know how to balance cost, effectiveness and risk to fulfil the demands of their organisation’s supply chain and deliver the required customer service levels. All of this takes place against the backdrop of the larger economic and social forces shaping consumption, production and distribution trends across the globe.

 

Recommended Vehicle Maintenance Tools

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Logistical companies often rely on their vehicles, so it makes sense that they are maintained to a high standard. This post lists some of the essential tools that are used for vehicle maintenance.

Speciality Tools and Equipment

Speciality tools are often vehicle specific tools that are designed to do just one or two different jobs, and nothing else. For this reason speciality tools are often hard to come buy, but necessary tools for certain jobs. Useful speciality tools include disconnects for removing fuel and air conditioning lines, tubing wrenches and spindle-nut sockets.

Sockets

Many mechanics like to designate a drawer solely for sockets, and for good reason. Sockets are almost universally used by mechanics. The impact, deep-wall, short-wall, 12-point, 6-point, hex and Allen, metric, and standard sockets of all sizes are some examples.

Gasket Scrapers

A gasket scraper is a hand tool used to remove gasket residue, it has a handle, long shaft and blade and is available in many different shapes and sizes.

 

 

Important Transportation Laws and Information

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When Running goods, its important to understand the relevant transportation laws. These laws will vary between countries, so if you are couriering over extreme ranges, you may have to consider the laws of several different states or continents.

Transport or Transportation Law deals with all forms of transportation. These laws derive from state, federal, and even local sources, and can apply very broadly at a transport system level or more narrowly to specific activities or things.

Forms of Transportation

Transportation law is not limited to standard vehicles like lories or cars. transportation law also concerns to rail, water vessels, bicycles, airplanes, helicopters, and any other form of getting from one place to another. Its important to remember that the laws affecting transportation concern not only to these modes of transit, but also to the infrastructure that supports them, such as roads, bridges, airports, trails, ports, etc.