by Rob O'Byrne | Apr 9, 2021 | Article, Cost to Serve
The concept of cost to serve is very simple but I am always amazed at how few businesses and supply chain managers really understand it. Let’s start with an uncomplicated example: Company A is in the business of distributing whiteboard markers. Among other colours,...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 5, 2021 | Article, Procurement, Procurement - Purchasing - SRM, Purchasing, SRM, Supply Chain
The best way to understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in a business is to consider the process involved in buying a car, says Logistics Bureau’s procurement specialist, Trent Morris. Procurement First, Purchasing Follows Procurement: If you’re...
by Rob O'Byrne | Feb 12, 2021 | Article, logistics, Operations, trends
Achieving business goals successfully is rather like working in a sports team. Some teams are really successful, some aren’t. Some have great coaches—and some just don’t seem to make it. So what makes the difference? Why do some businesses and organisations seem to...
by Rob O'Byrne | Feb 5, 2021 | Article, warehouse
In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jan 29, 2021 | Article, Business Improvement, trends
In this article we will look at the topic of customer service: getting it right in your business, understanding the implications for your distribution network, and how you can extract more value—and get more cost—out of your business. Do you have...
by Rob O'Byrne | Dec 18, 2020 | Article, Freight Management, Supply Chain, Transport
ARTICLE SUMMARY A common conundrum for companies is how to reduce their freight costs, which due to a recovery in demand following the Covid-19 pandemic have skyrocketed. Putting a lid on escalating freight costs has now become more important than ever. There are a...
