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 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…
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…
CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility is an essential element in any Business these days. But for many smaller businesses, it can be hard to get started on a CSR program. It can seem very expensive.
But there are easy ways to get involved…
One of the key tools we use to boost warehouse performance is the FACTS framework, which stands for Flow, Access, Capacity, Trace, and Safety. Flow refers to optimizing the movement of products through the warehouse to reduce unnecessary handling and costs. Access is about ensuring picking areas are clear and easily navigable. Capacity focuses on using the right storage systems to maximize efficiency. Trace emphasizes accurate inventory tracking, while Safety underpins all operations…
Thinking about a career in supply chain management? Discover critical qualities for hiring and receive expert advice customized for your career…
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…
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…
Our focus is on a critical issue in the supply chain career: attracting and retaining top talent with an expert…
During warehousing health checks, a common observation is that warehouses often seem full, but additional space can frequently be discovered through better organization. Many clients believe their warehouses are running efficiently, yet they might be losing time due to poor layout…