Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving
A useful guideline for managing warehouse space is to use around 85% of its total capacity. For example, if your warehouse has 10,000 pallet slots, aim to use about 8,500. This approach ensures that you have enough operational space for moving and reshuffling inventory. Overcrowding can lead to inefficiencies, much like trying to find a parking spot in a crowded mall. Keeping a portion of your warehouse open helps maintain smooth operations and productivity…
Women in Supply Chain – Imposter Syndrome – with Alma Arzate
It’s been a challenge throughout my career. When I started out in supply chain in Mexico, there weren’t many female leaders I could look up to. Supply chain has always been a male-dominated field, and that affected how I saw myself in leadership roles. I remember being promoted to a people leader in 2004, and out of 104 managers, only four of us were women. I believe overcoming imposter syndrome is about building self-confidence, and that’s not always easy…
Cost to Supply v Cost to Serve and Why You Need to Understand It
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…
How to Reduce Freight Costs – Key Tips Many People Miss
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…
Top Tips For A Successful Supply Chain Career with Alma Arzate
Thinking about a career in supply chain management? Discover critical qualities for hiring and receive expert advice customized for your career…
3PL Logistics: How Quickly Can You Outsource Logistics?
Does it take long to outsource logistics? The answer varies significantly depending on the operation…
Boost Your Logistics Performance With These Top 10 Tips! (Plus Extra Help)
In today’s competitive landscape, optimizing business operations is crucial, especially in the realm of logistics. Every company in this field is constantly searching for ways to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency…
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…
Why Choose Supply Chain As Your First Job?
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…
Network Design and Optimisation – A User Perspective
Ever wondered why some companies succeed while others struggle with their supply chains? In fact, many organizations mess up their supply chains with the wrong networks…