Category Archives: Logistics

The Role of Logistics Information Systems

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A crucial tool of many logistics operations is the logistics information systems employed. The systems provide information on goods and follow their delivery path, with their progress and status, and the influence of changes on the purchasing, production, warehousing, financial and accounting systems.

They are crucial due to the dependence of the traders that use them. Relying on them for external information and international standards to comply with regulations, and to use standardized ways of exchanging logistic information with other systems and with authorities.

Systems can differ depending on whether the emphasis is on the content of the goods, on the transport equipment or the transport means used. This allows manufacturers and traders to monitor the actual products and articles to know whether they will arrive on time and in proper condition at the delivery places.

Customs and authorities responsible for security in transport, have an interest in the content of goods, as well as the transport means and equipment used to transport them.

Understanding Supply Chains Within Logistics Management

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Logistical operations require a great deal of management and co-ordination. Because of this many different categories are used to organise the different areas of logistics management. One of these categories is the subject of supply chains, which this post discusses.

The Supply Chain Defined

An important thing to outline first is that the terms, supply chain and supply chain management are two completely separate entities. This is important to establish as they are often interchanged by mistake.

The supply chain itself is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in the planning, moving, or storage of a product or service from supplier to customer. Ironically it is structured more like a web than a chain.

Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials, and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer.

Supply chain management is defined as the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion and logistics management.

Mobile Cranes and Their Application

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Mobile cranes are of great use within many logistical applications. Designed to easily transport to a site, set up and operate with. A mobile crane can add a lot of value towards many logistical tasks.

Mobile cranes are hydraulic-powered cranes with a telescoping boom mounted on truck type carriers or as self-propelled models.

Mobile cranes can also be used with different types of load and cargo. This allows for the crane to be utilised for varied applications. Some examples of this include this type of crane being converted to a demolition crane by adding a demolition ball, or to an earth mover by adding a clamshell bucket or a dragline and scoop, although design details can limit their effectiveness.

Mobile cranes require little or no setup or assembly. This further adds to their application and effectiveness on logistical projects which tend to be focused on mobile operations.

 

Fatigue During Long Distance Driving

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When driving for long periods of time, its recommended that certain safety precautions are carried out in order to avoid accidents. One of which is taking regular breaks on the road.

Fatigue is a factor of many reported accidents, and its something that can be easily maintained. Here are some tips to avoid becoming dangerously tired on the road:

  • Don’t drive for more than 8 hours in a day.
  • Don’t start a long  journey if you are tired.
  • Plan journeys so breaks can be taken.
  • Take regular fifteen minutes breaks in journeys over three hours.
  • Aim to stop every two hours or so.
  • If you begin to feel sleepy, stop in a safe place, remembering both personal and traffic risk. Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway.
  • An effective way to counter sleepiness is to drink two cups of caffeinated coffee and to take a short nap of at least 15 minutes.

Logistical Yacht Shipping

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Logistical Yacht Shipping is the process of transporting a yacht of any size to any location.

The process of transporting a yacht is carried out using specific methods. A custom cradle is created, bespoke in design for the yacht. This is attached to the transport vessel, securing it in place over rough seas. The cradle is designed according to manufacturer and ocean transport standards.

Before shipping the yacht is important to go through the following list of procedures:

Disconnect the batteries, stow all lose objects below deck, lower mast/rigging if shipping on a container, RO/RO or conventional vessels. In these cases the mast will normally need to be lashed to the deck. For new boats it may be wise to shrink wrap it for protection against the elements.

Other services that are sometimes required for yacht shipping can include: Survey and inspection, cargo planning, port side operations, call in tracking, captain services and shrink wrapping services.