From shortages to sustainable supply what’s behind medicines & vaccines shortages

Medicines in short supply include many commonly used, generic sterile  injectables, antibiotics, cancer and cardiovascular medicines, and  pediatric formulations.Countries of all income groups and regions are a¬ected, but data is lacking in low- and middle-income countries.Reported causes of medicine stockouts in Europe include manufacturing and other supply problems; but nearly half of all medicine stockouts are  due to unknown causes.

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Röhlig Logistics

Röhlig is an owner run logistics company, that offers solutions in the field of sea freight, air freight, project logistics and supply chain management. The family-owned company was founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany. Today, its network covers more than 2,000 people in over 30 countries. In numerous markets in Asia, North America as well as Southern Africa, Röhlig operates under the Weiss-Röhlig and Röhlig-Grindrod brands. Röhlig supports its clients as a reliable partner. The company combines a strong customer focus with high quality standards and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, Röhlig’s overall brand mission is High quality – High tech – High touch.

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Supply chain planning

Infographic | January 27, 2020

Supply chain management software is segmented into planning components and execution components. Planning are activities such as developing demands forecasts, establishing the supplies, planning and scheduling manufacturing operations, and developing key performance metrics to ensure efficient and cost effective operations.

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What Is Wasted Motion Costing Your Warehouse?

Infographic | February 3, 2020

According to the US Census Bureau: There are roughly 957,000 U.S. Warehouse Workers. The Average Warehouse Worker Wastes -8 Minutes Per Hour Walking To Printers & Computers. That's the distance from NYC to Atlanta in wasted motion! Eliminate it with Mobile Powered Workstations.

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Is a 3PL right for your business?

Infographic | April 20, 2021

Third-party logistics providers typically specialize in integrated operations of warehousing and transportation services that can be scaled and customized to customers needs, based on market conditions, to meet the demands and delivery service requirements for their products. A provider of such integrated services is referenced as a third-party supply chain management provider (3PSCM), or as a supply chain management service provider (SCMSP). 3PL targets particular functions within supply management, such as warehousing, transportation, or raw material provision. Services often extend beyond logistics to include value-added services related to the production or procurement of goods, such as services that integrate parts of the supply chain.

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SHIPPING SOLUTIONS FOR ECOMMERCE

Infographic | January 31, 2020

Choosing your packaging: When choosing what material to use for your products, it's important to consider the following: Packaging size packaging weight. Packaging durability: Will it maintain its integrity in bad weather. Origin country 2 product fragility product shape. Eco-friendly packaging options.

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The shipping & receiving process

Infographic | December 12, 2019

Within the supply chain process, there is a much smaller piece of the puzzle that is arguably the most critical component in maintaining accurate inventory: The Shipping and Receiving Logistics Process. Inventory is not Initially rec.. and reported accurately during these processes

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Warehouse safety: The dangers of modern warehouses and how to prevent them

Infographic | January 10, 2020

In order to appropriately hands any accident that many happen, make sure all employees know how to Respond to accidents and understand company procedures. Report accidents to a super. Locate fire extinguishers. Locate MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets, and chemical spill cleanup kits.

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Spotlight

Röhlig Logistics

Röhlig is an owner run logistics company, that offers solutions in the field of sea freight, air freight, project logistics and supply chain management. The family-owned company was founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany. Today, its network covers more than 2,000 people in over 30 countries. In numerous markets in Asia, North America as well as Southern Africa, Röhlig operates under the Weiss-Röhlig and Röhlig-Grindrod brands. Röhlig supports its clients as a reliable partner. The company combines a strong customer focus with high quality standards and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, Röhlig’s overall brand mission is High quality – High tech – High touch.

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