Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Supplier Relationship Management Tips
Supplier Relationship Management is vital, but many organizations still fall short in getting it right. What are the common pitfalls in SRM? Without proper attention relationships can falter after the initial stages. Many businesses only focus on meeting KPIs, but this approach limits potential. Suppliers often have expertise and innovation to offer, and SRM provides the framework to tap into these advantages…
Logistics Outsourcing: Finding Suitable 3PLs
Finding the right 3PL provider is often a struggle for businesses, especially when outsourcing warehousing or transportation services. Companies frequently make mistakes during this process, which can lead to poor decisions and costly outcomes. To ensure success, it’s important to approach this process as an informed buyer and avoid relying on outdated methods, like using Yellow Pages…
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…
S&OP: Why It Fails
The key to effective S&OP is shifting from discussion-based meetings to decision-based ones. This requires thorough preparation ahead of time. Participants need to come to the table with all the necessary data, insights, and recommendations already in hand. When everyone is well-prepared, meetings can focus on evaluating options and making decisions, rather than wasting time on unnecessary discussions…
The Big List of Supply Chain KPI Mistakes to Avoid
Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome?
The impacts of some of these errors can mask the KPI’s involvement, leading managers on a wild goose chase looking for other causes. But we’re determined to enlighten you about their existence because, with that knowledge, you can avoid making KPI mistakes in your supply chain.
Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs
Effective supply chains start with understanding demand. Is the organization using advanced tools, or are they relying on spreadsheets? Forecasting accuracy is vital but challenging, especially in industries with fluctuating or seasonal demand. A robust demand planning system can make all the difference in ensuring smooth operations…
Warehouse Product Slotting: The Ultimate Guide
So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. It covers everything from the “why” through the “how” to the “when, where, and what.”…
S&OP 12 Key Success Factors
Here are our 12 S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) must-haves. What else would you add?…
S&OP: Post-Covid vs Pre-Covid
Is Sales and Operations Planning post-COVID different to pre-COVID, and if so, why, and how?…
Supply Chain Profit Leaks in Real-Life
How to identify and fix your profit leaks? Here’s a real-life example…