Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider
In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements…
The Hybrid Work Model
Something a bit different this week. The Hybrid work model! What is it?
Spotlight on: 7 Key Warehouse Processes
Are all warehouses the same? Short answer: no, but yes! This contradiction in terms is probably best explained by the Thai phrase; ‘Same, same, but different’…
Supply Chain Case Study: Cost to Serve
Understanding cost to serve is essential for anyone managing a Supply Chain…
KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics
Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… How many to use?…
7 Key Supply Chain Leaders’ Skills and Why You Need Them
What are the essential skills you need to possess or develop if you want to become one of tomorrow’s supply chain leaders?…
Warehouse KPIs and Warehouse Performance
Here are some tips on Warehouse Diagnostics and some of the KPIs and techniques you might use…
Principles of Distribution Network Design
Here is a simple case study on Distribution Networks that illustrates some key principles in Distribution Network Design…
Why Do Distribution Networks Change?
Here are some of the reasons that the requirements of your Distribution Network might change over the years. And some things to look out for…
Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?
Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices…