Choosing between 3PL or a 4PL
Should you choose a 3PL or a 4PL for your business? To make an informed decision first we need to establish the definition and differences between a 3PL (Third party Logistics Provider) and a 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics Provider). Third Party Logistics is a model that involves the business, the third-party logistics provider and the […]
Warehousing Reliability in Temperature Controlled Industries
More often than not, when evaluating an end to end supply chain, companies consider their temperature control requirements as a given. Within several industry standards in the healthcare, perishables, food and others, common temperature ranges such as 15°C-25°C, 2°C-8°C, -20°C are found. Under Panamanian law, decree 197, Panama is considered a Zone 4b
Lean Warehousing for Manufacturing
For any manufacturing or production operation, one of the most important points is to have the raw material needed to produce the finished products on time. This can only be achieved by having a robust process of storage and assortment of these materials, with defined times and quantities and delivery quality. Keep in mind that […]
Handling Cold Chain Products: Temperature is the Key
Products with cold chain requirements are an important part in the inventory management of the pharmaceutical industry. The biggest challenge will always be to keep the product within a temperature range according to the tolerance requirements that the composition of the product allows. Having validated facilities, with robust refrigeration systems, redundan
Administrative Tools in the Management of Your Operation
The control of logistics operations plays a key role in the level of service that customers demand. To meet the increasingly high needs of clients, management tools are required that allow: Follow up on each process Serve as support who manages this process Manage the cost of these processes It is in this way that […]
The Importance of KPIs in the Management of your Operation
How to choose the right indicators? “What is not measured cannot be improved” So says a famous phrase coined some time ago, but it reflects what a logistics operation should have as its objective. KPIs help measure the processes that impact our results and are the reason why the correct selection of indicators can help […]