Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
An Introduction to Supply Chain Collaboration
If you're new to the supply chain arena, there will inevitably be terms and concepts with which you are not familiar. Some of them can be a little confusing too, until you put in some research effort to better understand them, since their names alone may not reveal...
The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters
Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation, given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping…
The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)
Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult…
Understanding the Physical Processes of Supply Chains
When stepping into a new role or company, it’s crucial to quickly grasp how the supply chain functions. This week’s focus is on the physical side—how products flow from receipt to delivery. Observing these processes firsthand not only helps you get up to speed but also uncovers opportunities for improvement. While this discussion highlights logistics, the next session will dive into performance tracking and systems…
The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement
If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service…
A Concise Guide to Inventory KPIs for Your Business
Every article we publish covering logistics and supply chain KPIs piques our website visitors’ interest and receives a wealth of positive feedback…
Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference?
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…
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) – The Greatest Success Factor
The success of Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) often depends on one critical factor: the active involvement of the Managing Director (MD). While many focus on processes, data, and cross-functional collaboration, the real difference-maker is the MD’s leadership. Without an engaged and committed MD, even the best S&OP frameworks can quickly lose their impact and fail to deliver the expected results…
KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics
Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… How many to use?…
Managing your Supply Chain Team: Interview with Alma Arzate
Alma is a strong advocate for the Situational Leadership Model, a framework she uses to tailor her management approach to individual team members’ needs. By assessing each person’s readiness for new tasks, Alma ensures her team members receive the right level of support to thrive…