La importancia de la cadena de frío.
Todo proceso logístico se caracteriza por la intervención de un número significativo de contactos, información, rutas y controles con la finalidad de asegurar que el producto llegue íntegro, completo y que cumpla con las especificaciones de calidad. En este ciclo la cadena de frío es uno de los procesos más altamente sensitivos tanto por el […]
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 […]
Manejo de Inventario
El manejo de inventario en un Centro de Distribución 3PL es una actividad crítica que determinará si el flujo de salida será eficiente o presentará inconvenientes. Los clientes nos dan sus fondos para que seamos garantes de que los mismos se encuentran en buen estado y al momento de presentar un balance el cliente sepa […]
Los cambios en el sector logístico: una realidad evidente
La industria logística se enfrenta a grandes cambios en el futuro cercano, y como todo cambio, estos traen consigo tanto riesgos como oportunidades. Nueva tecnología, nuevos mercados, nuevas expectativas de los clientes, así como nuevos modelos de negocios. Las demandas y necesidades de los clientes están constante y consistentemente siendo más elevadas
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 […]
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 […]
Reasons to choose Panama Pacifico for your Distribution Center
Panama Pacifico is a complex located on the previous Howard base, in the District of Arraiján. It began development in 2007, as an ambitious project of 10 billion dollars with a projection of 40 years to completion. The reasons for choosing it as the place for your distribution center are multiple: in principle, the laws […]
Panama and its Benefits as a Distribution Center
In today’s competitive world, there is a great importance in having an efficient supply chain. In order to satisfy your clients, it is necessary that companies can deliver the products that the clients need on time and at the right price. Every logistic and distribution process need to be evaluated in order to eliminate waste […]