Selecting the best 3PL for your logistics needs is no small task. What qualities should you prioritize? How can you ensure they’re the right fit for your business? When evaluating potential 3PLs, it’s critical to examine their capabilities and industry experience. The provider you choose must have the resources and expertise to meet your specific logistics needs…
The MD holds the one position in the business with influence over every function and executive. That’s critical because S&OP requires cross-functional alignment. When supply chain leads S&OP, as is often the case, there’s a natural limitation. Supply chain can handle the analysis—demand planning, supply plans, and number crunching—but they can’t enforce changes in other areas like sales, finance, or customer service…
A well-functioning supply chain depends on understanding its critical aspects. From selecting key systems to monitoring the right KPIs, the success of your operations hinges on these decisions. Are you confident your business is set up with the right tools? Whether you’re stepping into a new supply chain role or assessing an organization’s operations, understanding these components is crucial.
Are you starting a new role in supply chain? Whether it’s your first time in the field or a new position at a different company, adjusting can be a challenge. When I start working with a new client in my consulting role at Logistics Bureau, I first focus on understanding their physical processes. I begin by visiting the warehouse to observe the operation firsthand, starting at the receipt dock…
Is Sales and Operations Planning post-COVID different to pre-COVID, and if so, why, and how?…
How to identify and fix your profit leaks? Here’s a real-life example…
Thinking of a career in Supply Chain? Are you suited to it? Watch this episode…
All Supply Chain leak profits. Some really badly! And most organizations don’t know how bad those profit leaks are…
If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization…
In the previous episode, we talk about the common mistakes in logistic outsourcing and provided a few customer tips. This time, we focus on the mistakes that 3PLs sometimes make…