Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
What Is The Shape Of Your Supply Chain Network?
What shape should your Supply Chain Network be, and what are the factors that drive the shape of it? Look closely at the diagram that I was about to show you here in this video. P.S. I got the idea of this topic because of a LinkedIn comment so feel free to put your...
Are You Running Out Of Warehouse Space?
What do people do when they are starting to be concerned about running out of warehouse space? Move to a much bigger warehouse Rent an additional warehouse space Sure, these are the solutions that first comes to mind. But what if I tell you, maybe you don’t have to do...
Taiwan Trip
Here is a glimpse of Taiwan’s transportation, food, and the refreshing view of Jiufen! I get to see how the environment is different here and what are the supply chain and logistics points I can share with you guys. You’ll see in this video effective last-mile...
Detailed Cost to Serve Lesson
Would you like to find where money is draining out of your business? Cost to Serve analysis is a great way to spot these problem areas. I’m going to give you a very good idea how to do the analysis and you will be able to apply this approach to any function in...
Developing Your Own Strategy
Why do so few businesses have a supply chain strategy? If it’s that important, I suggest that every business should have one that can translate up and down the organisation to fully understand. Besides, it’s not rocket science to put one together! Watch this 10-minute...
How Many Warehouses Do You Really Need?
Is your Distribution Network right? Do you have enough warehouses in the network? How many warehouses do you need in your Distribution Network? The primary factor to consider: Your customer service offer. How that relate to the number of warehouses you need? Listen to...
Understanding Your Cost To Serve
What if I tell you, the profit that you make on your product doesn’t even cover the cost of delivery? Imagine selling a product at $10 but the actual cost of servicing or delivering is $30! See how unprofitable the scenario is. The solution? Do your own cost to...
Avoid Outsourcing Disaster
Why do so many outsourcing relationships end in divorce? Well, I think the blame falls pretty squarely on both sides of the relationship. I’d love to share with you 8 things that can go wrong on both sides – 8 things for the client to watch out for and 8 things for...
Warehouse Automation & Robotics Part 2 with Mal Walker
From the previous episode, we saw a glimpse of the Promat expo that Mal Walker has recently been over to. Promat is a North America’s largest material handling equipment, and systems exhibition. Take a tour and learn about automation and robotics in warehousing....
Warehouse Automation and Robotics with Mal Walker
Mal Walker has recently been over to Promat, North America’s largest material handling equipment, and systems exhibition, and he is sharing with us his learning experience during the expo. Take a tour and learn about automation and robotics in warehousing. Let’s watch...