Maritime & Freight

Just-In-Time: The Buffer Was Hiding Something

Cutting inventory frees a lot of cash. The original reason for cutting it was different — stock conceals late suppliers and broken machines, and removing it forces them into view.

Supply Chain and Logistics: The Ocean Is Cheap, the Doorstep Is Not

Crossing an ocean can cost less per item than the final eight kilometres. Once you see logistics as handling events rather than distance covered, most of the field makes sense.