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Easy Logistics Cost Reduction – But Few People Do This
Reducing logistics costs is top of mind for many businesses today. With increasing costs, constrained resources, and flat sales, logistics and supply chain leaders are under pressure to find solutions. The difficulty often lies in knowing where to start when it feels like there are countless areas to examine. But cutting logistics costs doesn’t have to be complicated. Small orders are often the biggest drain on logistics budgets. While many businesses deal with a mix of order sizes, small orders tend to incur higher costs per unit…
Managing your Supply Chain Team: Interview with Alma Arzate
A key takeaway was the situational leadership model, which emphasizes the importance of adjusting management styles to fit the diverse backgrounds and generational differences within a team. This approach allows leaders to assess individual readiness and capabilities, enabling them to tailor their methods accordingly…
Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving
For the last few years, many have faced the issue of warehouse capacity. We’ve been observing this trend at Logistics Bureau, particularly since the onset of recent disruptions, and it has persisted. Many are now considering larger warehouses, or redesigning existing spaces to accommodate more goods. I’ve noticed the same trend as companies retrofit their warehouses to hold more. First, let’s address how full a warehouse should be…
Women in Supply Chain – Imposter Syndrome – with Alma Arzate
Alma defines imposter syndrome as a persistent feeling of self-doubt despite evident achievements. She attributes her own experience with imposter syndrome to a lack of strong female role models early in her career. In a male-dominated field, Alma struggled to envision herself in leadership roles when she started…
Cost to Supply v Cost to Serve and Why You Need to Understand It
Understanding the cost to supply is as crucial as knowing your cost to serve. These expenses significantly impact your pricing, strategy, and overall efficiency. Cost to supply refers to the expenses incurred by your suppliers in delivering products to your business. It’s a concept closely related to cost to serve, but it focuses on the supplier’s side. Understanding this cost is as crucial as knowing your own cost to serve…
How to Reduce Freight Costs – Key Tips Many People Miss
A common misconception is that the best way to reduce freight costs is by pressuring your carrier for a rate cut. However, because transport operations typically run on thin margins, this approach is rarely effective. Instead, it’s more sustainable to change the task—how you present your freight to the carrier and what you ask them to do…
Top Tips For A Successful Supply Chain Career with Alma Arzate
Are you looking for a career in the supply chain? From defining supply chain management to sharing essential tips and key traits, this video has it all…
3PL Logistics: How Quickly Can You Outsource Logistics?
When we talk about outsourcing logistics, including warehousing and transportation, we’re often dealing with national contracts. The process begins with clearly defining what needs to be outsourced…
Boost Your Logistics Performance With These Top 10 Tips! (Plus Extra Help)
How have I picked those 10 tips? I get asked a lot by people, “What’s the right sort of thing to focus on to improve my logistics performance?” And these are probably the most common 10 that I can come up with. The 10 that really help boost performance…
Supply Chain & Logistics Coaching Coming Soon Online – Pick Your Topics
If you are someone who consistently seeks knowledge about Supply Chain and Logistics, then this is perfect for you. We will be discussing a lot of topics.
Help us decide what will be the first by picking the topic you are most interested in through the list…