Logistics outsourcing is a topic I discuss frequently because I’ve seen so many companies make costly mistakes during the process. Whether it’s the customers or the logistics providers themselves, mistakes can happen at any stage. When you approach a 3PL for a quote, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is not providing enough detailed data…
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…
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…
Here are our 12 S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) must-haves. What else would you add?…
Is Sales and Operations Planning post-COVID different to pre-COVID, and if so, why, and how?…
How to identify and fix your profit leaks? Here’s a real-life example…
Thinking of a career in Supply Chain? Are you suited to it? Watch this episode…
All Supply Chain leak profits. Some really badly! And most organizations don’t know how bad those profit leaks are…
If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization…
In the previous episode, we talk about the common mistakes in logistic outsourcing and provided a few customer tips. This time, we focus on the mistakes that 3PLs sometimes make…