#projectlogistics #projectcargo The right tools
Checking in again before 2018 ends to reiterate the value of excellence, planning and successful capital project mobilizations.
The need for identification of qualified and specialized sources for Project Logistics expertise. The question being,
Does your Project Logistics Service provider have these qualities, characteristics & attributes within their organizations?
A few of the main items for consideration when it comes to choosing a qualified team to handle your complex & challenging movements...
- Global or geographic-area-specific service provider?
- Works with vetted carriers that have a proven track record & references to back-up past history?
- Is a 3rd party service provider or owns assets within the specific region?
- Has long standing relationships in the region with all service partners?
- Has systems and processes in place that promote safety, health, environment, risk assessments?
- Has financial strength to support project outlay & risk?
- Has certifications as validation of such?
- Functions in a world of S.O.P.s and QA protocols and procedures for all tasks performed?
- Has I.T. solutions which capture all your relevant KPIs?
- Has specialized engineering capabilities for heavy lifts or out-of-gauge type mobilizations?
- Can function within your corporation's world of contractual and compliance regulations and restrictions?
- Has the staffing to handle the operational demands of your project?
- Has working knowledge of dealing with multiple partners at origin, destination as well as regulatory environments such as governments and other organizations with transportation control?
- Focuses on primary as well as contingency planning for the scope of the project?
- Has the ability to critically think outside the box offering innovative solutions?
Many more items for consideration of course. Above is only a simplified glimpse into the world of project logistics and the complex decision requirements our customers have been tasked to solve for their own organizations.
Any more of value to add? Please comment if you would like to share a few of your important points for consideration!
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ABOUT: Mike is a 35 year career logistics business executive & business observer focusing on collaborative, transparent & simple solutions for regional and global stakeholders, EPCs and equipment manufacturers.
He is adding personal, creative, fresh, simple strategy and innovative solutions & project management perspectives to a complex market through customer focused discussion and review. He is an outlier in the usage of social media, connecting and creating massive value for customers.
Offering ANOTHER CHOICE for capital project logistics management, transportation/customs brokerage & supply chain services globally.