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Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them

Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them

Apr 13, 2021 | 3PL, Article, Logistics, Supply Chain

Third-party Logistics (3PL) companies are often accused of providing such poor service that their relationships with clients break down.         In reality, though, there’s a host of reasons why 3PL relationships turn sour—and very often the blame...
An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve

An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve

Mar 30, 2021 | Article, Cost to Serve

The concept of cost to serve is very simple but I am always amazed at how few businesses and supply chain managers really understand it.     Let’s start with an uncomplicated example: Company A is in the business of distributing whiteboard markers. Among...
Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference?

Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference?

Feb 23, 2021 | Article, procurement, Procurement - Purchasing - SRM, Purchasing, SRM, Supply Chain

  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.   Procurement First, Purchasing Follows  ...
Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Feb 2, 2021 | Article, Logistics, Operations, Trends

Achieving business goals successfully is rather like working in a sports team. Some teams are really successful, some aren’t. Some have great coaches—and some just don’t seem to make it.   So what makes the difference? Why do some businesses and organisations...
10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Jan 26, 2021 | Article, Warehouse

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre...
How to Deliver Customer Satisfaction and Service at the Lowest Cost

How to Deliver Customer Satisfaction and Service at the Lowest Cost

Jan 19, 2021 | Article, Business Improvement, Trends

  In this article we will look at the topic of customer service: getting it right in your business, understanding the implications for your distribution network, and how you can extract more value—and get more cost—out of your business. Do you have challenges in...
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