Supply Chain Secrets Blog
Logistics and Supply Chain news, articles, tips and insights
Current Logistics Outsourcing Challenges
Outsourcing logistics is no longer as straightforward as it once was. There are several reasons for this. The first big issue is the shortage of people. We’re missing drivers, warehouse staff, and admin workers. This shortage complicates smooth operations…
Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It
Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? Many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories. And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis…
How to Pick a Logistics Outsourcing Partner?
Choosing the right Logistics Outsourcing partner is crucial for the success of your business. It’s essential to evaluate their experience, reliability, and ability to scale with your needs. Consider how well they understand your industry and their track record in delivering consistent results…
Do You Really Need a New Warehouse?
Are you sure you need to move to a larger warehouse? Many businesses face space issues and immediately assume that a bigger warehouse is the solution. However, at Logistics Bureau, we’ve seen that moving to a larger facility isn’t always necessary. In my 26 years of experience, I’ve noticed that nearly all companies move to larger warehouses due to business growth, but there are often alternatives that can save both time and money…
Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online…
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes in Warehouse Design
A frequent error is diving into warehouse design before fully understanding the requirements. Many companies secure land or leases and then approach us at Logistics Bureau to design their warehouse layout. This approach often leads to problems because the essential planning steps are skipped. Companies might outgrow their existing facilities and decide to upgrade, but without a detailed analysis of their needs…
Why Should You Review Your Distribution Network?
If you haven’t reviewed your distribution network in the last five years, it’s definitely time to do so. Distribution networks are complex systems with many interconnected components, and even small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and performance…
Struggling with Logistics Challenges? A 3PL Might be Your Salvation
Effective supply chain management is often beset with challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The best 3PL providers have the expertise, resources, technology, and scale to handle all your logistics execution needs…
Top 3 Things Organization Should Focus On
Looking to enhance your supply chain? The first step to improving your supply chain is conducting a thorough cost to serve analysis. This crucial process allows you to identify and address profit and cash leaks within your supply chain, which is especially important given today’s increasing cost pressures…
3 Common Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes
One of the most frequent mistakes is not allowing enough time for the outsourcing process. In today’s busy market, many providers are already overloaded with work. Organizations often wait until their contracts are nearly expired, leaving only a few months to find a new provider. Rushing the process leads to poor decisions…