High value goods often require international movements, so it’s vital that your global supply chain is fully aligned and secure – from beginning to end. It’s not just the cost of goods in transit that heightens the risks you face; short lead times can also leave you sprinting for the finish line before the starting gun has even been fired. This, together with unanticipated increases in demand, could lead to missed product launches, stock shortage and disappointed customers which could even cause you to lose your market advantage.
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Topics:
3PL,
Shipment Visibility,
high value cargo,
secure logistics,
safe secure logistics tracking,
Global Supply Chain,
Critical Path Management,
International Supply Chain Management,
Operational Efficiency
Looking for lift off with a new product?
It could be your most innovative, disruptive concept to date, with consumers itching to get their hands on the latest hi-tech, luxury handbag or designer fashion. However, if your supply chain management falters your supply fails to meet demand – and your product launch falls flat.
At best, you’ll face expensive, expedited transport to fulfil retailers’ needs; at worst, you could lose those crucial sales and forgo competitive edge.
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Topics:
Short Lead Times,
Warehousing and Distribution,
Added Value,
3PL,
Shipment Visibility,
high value cargo,
secure logistics,
Transit Protection,
Product Launches,
Origin Cargo Management,
Route Planning,
YL-Griffin
Securing your supply chain is vital in every industry, but for high value goods the stakes are even greater with the potential for costs to soar should something not go to plan. Whether during the launch of the latest hi-tech, the steady supply of sought-after designer trends, or the swift delivery of critical medications, your international supply chain could be worth billions at a time.
As the value of your product peaks, so does the interest of organised crime.
Beyond the simple loss of product, cargo theft or hijacking causes supply interruptions, a rise in supporting customer services, investigations and increased insurance. So, the safe movement of valuable cargo with secure logistics should be a primary concern for your 3PL partner.
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Topics:
Warehousing and Distribution,
GPS Tracking,
3PL,
Shipment Visibility,
high value cargo,
secure logistics,
Transit Protection,
Cargo Theft,
YL-Griffin
When it comes to high value goods, it’s often the complete purchasing experience that provides value to your customers and your brand. Whether they’re shopping for the latest high-tech device or coveting a designer handbag, they will pay a premium for quality and expect a service worthy of the price. Therefore, when the latest trends come around your customers will want to receive their purchases in perfect condition and as fast as possible.
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Topics:
Supply Chain Management,
Short Lead Times,
Warehousing and Distribution,
3PL,
Inventory Management,
Shipment Visibility,
Reverse Logistics,
high value cargo,
secure logistics
Creating an energy-efficient supply chain is only possible if you understand its overall carbon footprint. Certainly, there are huge opportunities within the industrial supply chain for reductions in CO2 emissions – particularly on the ‘Final Mile’ - to meet stringent regulations and streamline costs. A 3PL or 4PL partner who is committed to researching and developing green innovation is best placed to find long-term solutions across the entire supply chain. Recent research into smart tracking and accurate reporting undertaken by Yusen clearly indicates that it is possible to improve the sustainability of supply chain solutions of any complexity.
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Topics:
Pharmaceutical Industry,
Supply Chain Management,
Supply Chain Solutions,
4PL,
CO2 Emissions,
Supply Chain Innovation,
Cold Chain Logistics,
3PL,
Shipment Visibility,
Cost-effective Logistics,
Customer-centric Logistics
Transparency is key if you’re looking for a 3PL partner that strives to hone their customer-centric logistics. From factory floor to end destination, our recent study found that having full sight of your supply chain will best serve your needs – and your customers’. Not only does a customer-centric ethos foster stronger relationships between you and your supplier, but it delivers cost-effective supply chain management and innovative solutions.
For the consumer electronics industry, in particular, trusting a 3PL partner to drive continuous improvement will help you tackle the pressures of short lead times in an increasingly competitive consumer landscape.
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Topics:
Supply Chain Management,
Control Tower Management,
Warehousing and Distribution,
Added Value,
Shipment Visibility,
Cost-effective Logistics,
Consumer Electronics,
Pre-Installation,
Customer-centric Logistics,
Productivity
Consumer tastes can change in the blink of an eye, often leaving the shelf life of your high value consumer electronics shorter than their production cycle. The latest mobile phone, tablet, or laptop is soon superseded by a new model, with value plummeting as consumers’ interest peaks elsewhere. In such a dynamic industry, long lead times for technology products are a particular pain point as your speed to market becomes a priority.
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Topics:
Control Tower Management,
Crossdocking,
Transloading,
Warehousing and Distribution,
Added Value,
Inventory Management,
Shipment Visibility,
Consumer Electronics
Each shipment of consumer electronics could hold goods worth millions even billions: their loss undermining the market and badly bruising your bottom line. However, the costs of cargo theft go beyond the simple loss of product, with interruptions to the supply chain, supporting customer services, criminal investigations, and increased insurance all draining potential profit. When evaluating a 3PL partner, then, their supply chain security is crucial for the handling of high value goods whether that be the newest tablet, mobile phone or even crucial medicines and pharmaceutical products.
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Topics:
Pharmaceutical Industry,
Control Tower Management,
Real-time Solutions,
Warehousing and Distribution,
RFID,
GPS Tracking,
Shipment Visibility,
Technology Industry,
Consumer Electronics,
Supply Chain Security,
YL-Griffin
Being able to continuously improve is becoming more and more crucial in a highly competitive supply chain management market. Arguably, nowhere does this trend become more evident than in the Pharmaceutical industry and particularly in cold chain logistics, where the standards of technical, legal and operational scopes are especially high as they directly affect human life.
Innovation has always been one of the core principles of Yusen Logistics and our research collaboration with Cardiff University in 2016 undoubtedly added value in some demanding areas of supply chain management for customer-centric logistics.
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Topics:
Pharmaceutical Industry,
Control Tower Management,
4PL,
Cold Chain Logistics,
Temperature Controlled Supply Chain,
3PL,
Shipment Visibility,
Forecasting,
Customer-centric Logistics
For the healthcare industry, the priority is always to get your high value, highly sensitive products delivered in the right condition. That means a temperature controlled supply chain is a must, with up-to-date technology in warehousing and transit to secure physical stability. However, as a business you also need to make sure that you’re meeting demand on time, every time.
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Topics:
Pharmaceutical Industry,
Short Lead Times,
GHPD,
Control Tower Management,
Warehousing and Distribution,
European Superhighway,
Integrated Supply Chain,
Cold Chain Logistics,
Temperature Controlled Supply Chain,
GPS Tracking,
Inventory Management,
Shipment Visibility