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Logistics KPIs Case Study: Whirlpool’s Supply Chain and Logistics Success Driven by Effective KPI Implementation

GlobalTranz

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know? Now it’s time to start looking at how you will enable those capabilities. For example: How much automation will you need in your warehouse(s)?

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Case Study: How to Predict Which Bra Sells Where

Logistics Business Magazine

The company, which employs 68,000 people, differs from many of its competitors in the apparel industry as it manages and owns its supply chain, rather than outsourcing to sub-contractors. He said that monthly meetings and regular communication is vital to help them compare forecasts and work on the best combination of forecasts.

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What You Need To Know About Ambient Storage

FW Logsitcs

How To Find a High-Quality Ambient Storage Provider. When finding a provider for your storage needs, look around to see how previous customers feel about their service. With any big commitment, you should never choose a provider after a single meeting, as you won’t be able to tell if they’re offering a fair price.

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Switching 3PLs. When Is It Time?

3PL Insights

Or, maybe you are interested in outsourcing your kitting process. A partner who knows how to optimize your processes in a cost effective solution. How to Switch Effectively: When you are ready to make the switch, it should be done at a slower time of year for your business. Or, you can request a quote for a customized solution.

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3 Responsive Technologies Reshaping Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. Big data enables manufacturers to forecast demand for their products and better determine how to allocate their resources. Industry 4.0

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. From an inventory perspective then, service means maintaining an appropriate level of stock to meet your promises to your customers. Remember what we said at the beginning of this post.