Cost to supply is closely related to cost to serve but flips the focus to your suppliers’ costs for delivering goods to your business. Understanding these costs is just as crucial as knowing your own cost to serve customers. This insight helps you make key decisions, like determining whether direct store delivery or using your distribution center (DC) is more cost-effective…
Struggling with high freight costs? It’s a common issue, but there are ways to manage it. Consolidating freight across different branches or divisions within a company can significantly reduce costs. By combining shipments and negotiating as a single entity, companies can leverage higher volumes to secure better rates from carriers…
Thinking about a career in supply chain management? Discover critical qualities for hiring and receive expert advice customized for your career…
Does it take long to outsource logistics? The answer varies significantly depending on the operation…
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Have you ever considered entering the field of Supply Chain? How do you get into it? It’s a question I get asked a lot. For many of us, especially those of us who have been in the field for a while, we sort of stumbled into it…
Geopolitical risks stand out as one of the most pressing supply chain challenges in the next five years. Global conflicts and political instability can severely disrupt trade routes and supply chains…
Our focus is on a critical issue in the supply chain career: attracting and retaining top talent with an expert…
Supply chain transformation is more than just adopting new technologies. It’s a complete overhaul of how a company thinks about and manages its supply chain. Historically, supply chains were linear—get the product made and delivered. But with digital tools, we’re moving towards a more connected and transparent approach…
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in logistics remain a critical and frequently discussed subject. First off, many people fall into the trap of tracking too many KPIs. My advice? Stick to three or four key performance indicators per level in your organization…