Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion the Standard is anything but a box-ticking exercise, especially in its 2015 reiteration. Of course, any reputable company has processes and procedures designed to assure quality performance. We believe this is a major step forward for our business, and for our customers and indeed for our suppliers.

Cost Reduction 67

Cost Reduction Warehousing Course Exercises 67

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Of course, contacting the customers is the right thing to do, but when it is the shipper and not the customer, who initiates a change in the delivery schedule, there is no way it should be recorded as “on-time delivery.” Of course, some “standard” KPIs might fit flawlessly. Golden Rule #10: Meaningful Means Actionable.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 62

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2018

That’s no bad thing of course, provided the reasoning behind the decision is sound and the consequences thoroughly evaluated. In the majority of cases though, terminating the outsourcing partnership should be a last resort, rather than the go-to course of action. Why Take Logistics Back In-House? Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

Outsourcing 56

Outsourcing Cost Reduction Material Savings Operations 56

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Of course, contacting the customers is the right thing to do, but when it is the shipper, and not the customer, who initiates a change in the delivery schedule, there is no way it should be recorded as “on-time delivery”. If the customers agree, the management team dispatches the shipments and records them as delivered on time.

Supply Chain Software 63

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 63

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Twelve months can seem like a long time when you consider everything that happened over the course of the last 365 days. Examining what went right and identifying areas for growth and opportunity are powerful exercises that both prevent the recurrence of negative behaviors and reinforce our commitment to priorities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 92

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 122

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

In more than 25 years of private practice and consulting with businesses of all sizes, I’ve learned that one of the most beneficial exercises is asking the right questions. Minimizing Business Mistakes is All About Asking the Right Questions. Running a business effectively and seeing it grow (or shrink), can be a time-consuming process.

Expense Reduction 89

Expense Reduction Transportation Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 89