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Logistics KPI Tips – Key Performance Indicators
Many people seeks guidance on which specific logistics KPIs to measure in various aspects of their operations, such as warehouses, transport, and inventory management. A common pitfall is having an excessive number of KPIs…
Road Freight 2024: What to Check to Improve Transport Costs & Service
Struggling with increasing road freight costs or aiming to improve your trucking service? Identifying the key challenges in road freight is crucial for success. One of the primary challenges in road freight is managing the number of carriers…
Warehouse Health Checks with John Monck
Warehousing health checks are crucial for identifying and addressing inefficiencies in warehouse operations. John Monk from Logistics Bureau shares his expertise on how these checks can reveal opportunities for improvement…
Is Your Supply Chain Leaking Cash?
Can you be confident that your supply chain is leaking profits? I’d say 99.9% yes! Having worked with countless companies over the years—ranging from $1 million to $30-$40 billion in turnover—I’ve seen firsthand how customer orders can end up being money losers…
Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From
Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like?…
The Big Six in Logistics in 2023
We work with about 200 businesses worldwide each year, giving us insights into current priorities in logistics. Companies aim to balance high service with low cost by improving inventory health, managing warehousing location and capacity, and optimizing transport rates and fleet use…
Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future
Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless…
Supply Chain Benchmarking with Trent Morris
Supply chain benchmarking covers various areas, but my recent work has been centered on cost benchmarking. With rising industry costs and decreasing demand, companies are keen to understand if their logistics costs are competitive. Cost benchmarking offers a more affordable method to evaluate this compared to traditional RFT or RFP processes…
Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023
Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency…
Supply Chain Coaching – What is it and Why use a Coach with Trent
Supply chain coaching is a tailored service designed to enhance a company’s supply chain performance. Unlike traditional consulting, coaching focuses on developing the client’s internal team, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to handle supply chain tasks independently…