For many organisations, the reality of supplier performance management is that time and opportunity to track and react to dozens of complex KPIs simply doesn’t exist…
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Boost Your Logistics Performance With These Top 10 Tips! (Plus Extra Help)
In this video, we share 10 essential tips to enhance your logistics performance, addressing a common challenge in the field. These tips are the result of 30 years of consulting experience, chosen because they consistently deliver results…
Why 4PL is Becoming the Go-To Model for Large Companies with Complex Supply Chains
Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains…
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…
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…
Logistics KPI Tips – Key Performance Indicators
Logistics KPIs, also known as Key Performance Indicators, remain widely discussed and important. Let’s discuss the common errors people frequently encounter when managing logistics KPIs…
The Big Six in Logistics in 2023
What are the key logistics trends shaping 2023? I identified the top six trends that reflect the most common areas where clients seek our help. Effective warehousing and inventory management are among these trends, both of which are crucial for enhancing logistics efficiency…
Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future
Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation…
What’s Hot in Logistics?
Understanding the latest trends in the logistics industry gives you and your company a strong advantage. Do you know what’s happening in logistics right now? Inventory management has become paramount. During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies stockpiled goods, leading to an overabundance of inventory. Now, businesses are striving to reduce these levels…