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Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insightsUnderstanding Fill Rate KPIs: Line Fill Rate
If you've spent any time looking at supply chain metrics, you'll know there's no shortage of KPIs to choose from. But when it comes to understanding...
Warehouse Capacity FIX – What Works
A major factor contributing to space issues is excess or obsolete inventory. John points out that slow-moving or outdated items can take up valuable storage space, reducing the overall efficiency of the warehouse. By identifying and removing slow and obsolete stock—referred to as “SLOB” (slow and obsolete inventory)—businesses can make room for more active items…
When Your Warehouse Stops Working: Signs, Causes, and What to Do About It
We’ve experienced a significant increase in demand here at Logistics Bureau for assistance in improving warehouse performance…
5 Commonly Used Road Transportation Performance Indicators
As with most aspects of supply chain and logistics operation, it can be hard to identify exactly which road transportation KPIs you should select as...
Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors, Rules of Thumb, and a Practical Checklist
It’s not uncommon for delegates at our workshops and seminars to ask us to can share our ‘rules of thumb’ on warehouse design…
The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design
Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often…
How to Reduce Warehouse Costs with Product Slotting
So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. It covers everything from the “why” through the “how” to the “when, where, and what.”…
KPIs for Your Warehouse: How to Choose and Use Them
Is your business one that operates distribution centres and other warehouse facilities to maintain control of inventory? If so, you’re probably…
Spotlight on: 7 Key Warehouse Processes
Are all warehouses the same? Short answer: no, but yes! This contradiction in terms is probably best explained by the Thai phrase; ‘Same, same, but different’…