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Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Understanding Supply Chains Part 1- Physical Processes
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…
Warehouse Product Slotting: The Ultimate Guide
So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. It covers everything from the “why” through the “how” to the “when, where, and what.”…
S&OP 12 Key Success Factors
Here are our 12 S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) must haves. What else would you add?…
S&OP: Post-Covid vs Pre-Covid
Is Sales and Operations Planning post-COVID different to pre-COVID, and if so, why, and how?…
Supply Chain Profit Leaks in Real-Life
How to identify and fix your profit leaks? Here’s a real-life example…
You and Your Supply Chain Career
Thinking of a career in Supply Chain? Are you suited to it? Watch this episode…
Profit Leaks in Your Supply Chain
All Supply Chain leak profits. Some really badly! And most organizations don’t know how bad those profit leaks are…
Transport Fleet Utilization
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…
8 Common 3PL Mistakes
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…