Posts by Thom Muilwijk

The automotive landscape is changing. Bottlenecks in supply chains, shortage of car components, and tight production deadlines are putting stress on the industry. To overcome these pressing challenges, it is imperative to find a trustworthy logistics service provider to offer your business the fastest logistics solutions across the globe, so that your shipment can arrive…

How does it work and is it the right choice?  Just-in-Time Logistics (also known as JIT) is a logistics concept in which companies aim to deliver goods. Immediately when they’re required, in order to facilitate the next stage of the supply chain or logistical process. Deciding whether Just-in-Time logistics is necessary for your business is…

There are a number of elements that need to be considered when dealing with international shipping. Deliveries can end up at the wrong address, or get held up at customs. Incurring additional charges to name a few of the potential difficulties that could befall those who are not experienced in cross border shipping.  Irrelevant of…

Across the globe, large and small manufacturers are working together. They supply automotive, aerospace and electronic components to production and assembly plants to ensure smooth production and assembly processes. There are however unexpected situations such as machinery breakdowns, component shortages and extreme weather conditions that can cause delivery failure and therefore delay business processes. Due…

What are Aircraft on Ground Logistics?  Aircraft on Ground, also known as AOG, relates to aviation maintenance. It indicates that there is an issue or problem serious enough to prevent the aircraft from operating. Thus rendering it grounded and unable to fly. AOG logistics falls under the umbrella of ‘emergency logistics’ and involves the delivery…

No industry likes to experience downtime; it causes a number of negative knock-on effects and repercussions for your business. Downtime in production lines not only results in a loss of productivity and subsequent production delays. It also affects customer confidence and reputation, along with the inevitable financial implications. Businesses experiencing production line downtime face revenue…

When you are running a business, regardless of industry, reliability is key in all areas. This is equally true when it comes to sending goods, be it samples, finished products and anything in between. Operations and logistics managers are continuously working to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently and simply, without delayed. Unfortunately delays can and…

Textile logistics involves the transport and shipping of fabrics and finished garments and products from point A to point B. The way manufacturers pack and ship textiles and garments. Both completed and samples, is crucial to saving costs and ensuring sales to retailers. Read on to find out more about the importance of exemplary B2B…

The number of shipping options is continually on the rise, whether it be B2B, ecommerce or personal delivery. When choosing your preferred shipping method, there are many things to consider, from cost to carrier. Something universally acknowledged, however, is that fast shipping is best.   Expedited delivery service is a way to significantly speed up shipping.…

Even though we are still in the first quarter of the year, 2022 has already seen an increase in shipping costs; fuel has increased in price, deliveries need to be on time more than ever, as a result of growing demand. Covid-19 has also added to this challenging market environment. In light of this, the…