Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Saving Logistics Costs – Inventory
When it comes to supply chain and logistics operations, cutting costs is essential for both our clients and our own businesses. Do you know how effective inventory management can slash logistics expenses? Given the current emphasis on cost reduction, this topic is crucial…
6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design
Many logistics professionals involved in distribution network design naturally strive to achieve the best possible results. However, for one reason or another, certain aspects are often overlooked or simply don’t receive enough emphasis during the design process…
What’s Hot in Logistics?
Let’s dive into the current trends in logistics. You might be surprised by what’s capturing attention in the industry. During COVID, many businesses overstocked inventory to combat supply disruptions. Now, the focus has shifted to reducing excess inventory while managing tighter demand…
Freight Rates & Reducing Your Logistics Costs
The freight “rate” is only part of the equation. Many people miss key elements when trying to cut freight costs. To understand freight rates fully, you need to look at rate structures and consignment profiles. Your freight carrier already considers these factors to optimize logistics and ensure competitive pricing…
Supply Chain Secrets – Subscriber Thank You + Giveaway
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Current Logistics Outsourcing Challenges
Outsourcing logistics is no longer as straightforward as it once was. There are several reasons for this. The first big issue is the shortage of people. We’re missing drivers, warehouse staff, and admin workers. This shortage complicates smooth operations…
Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It
Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? Many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis…
How to Pick a Logistics Outsourcing Partner?
Choosing the right Logistics Outsourcing partner is crucial for the success of your business. It’s essential to evaluate their experience, reliability, and ability to scale with your needs. Consider how well they understand your industry and their track record in delivering consistent results…
Do You Really Need a New Warehouse?
Are you sure you need to move to a larger warehouse? Many businesses face space issues and immediately assume that a bigger warehouse is the solution. However, at Logistics Bureau, we’ve seen that moving to a larger facility isn’t always necessary. In my 26 years of experience, I’ve noticed that nearly all companies move to larger warehouses due to business growth, but there are often alternatives that can save both time and money…
Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online…