Benchmarking Success Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
How to Boost Your Warehouse Performance – Some Quick Tips
Interested in enhancing your warehouse management? It’s more achievable than you might anticipate! A key element in warehouse improvement is standard operating procedures (SOPs). John stressed that without consistent methods, achieving continuous improvement is nearly impossible…
How to STOP Order Profitability Leaks – Logistics Costs
In my 30 years of consulting, I’ve seen how poor visibility into customer and product profitability can lead to major cost leaks in logistics and supply chain operations. The reality is that many businesses are unaware of how much money they’re losing through their supply chain because traditional reporting systems don’t give them the necessary insights. In fact, I’d estimate that 10–30% of customer orders in most businesses are actually loss-making, but many organizations don’t recognize it…
Easy Logistics Cost Reduction – But Few People Do This
Let’s break down the complexity of logistics costs. There are so many factors involved, from procurement and inbound shipping to warehousing, inventory management, outbound transport, and delivery. It can feel like you’re juggling too many things at once, making it difficult to know where to focus…
Managing your Supply Chain Team: Interview with Alma Arzate
A strong emphasis was placed on fostering an environment of open communication. Encouraging team members to voice their perspectives enhances collaboration and empowers everyone to contribute their ideas. Sharing thoughts in an open forum helps to break down barriers and build trust within the team…
Women in Supply Chain – Imposter Syndrome – with Alma Arzate
Imposter syndrome has been a significant challenge throughout my career. Reflecting on my early days in Mexico, I didn’t have strong female…
How to Reduce Freight Costs – Key Tips Many People Miss
Freight costs remain a significant concern for many businesses. Pressuring freight carriers to lower rates is a common tactic, but it often backfires due to the thin margins…
3PL Logistics: How Quickly Can You Outsource Logistics?
How long does it take? This question arises frequently. The answer varies depending on the circumstances. Let’s examine two contrasting examples: one that spanned an extended…
Supply Chain & Logistics Coaching Coming Soon Online – Pick Your Topics
If you are someone who consistently seeks knowledge about Supply Chain and Logistics, then this is perfect for you. We will be discussing a lot of topics.
Help us decide what will be the first by picking the topic you are most interested in through the list…
Network Design and Optimisation – A User Perspective
Ever wondered why some companies succeed while others struggle with their supply chains? In fact, many organizations mess up their supply chains with the wrong networks…