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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…
5 Supply Chain Fixes for 2023
There’s been a spike in the demand for warehouses. Many companies are expanding or redesigning their spaces to accommodate increased inventory due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and rapid business growth. Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Americas are all seeing increased activity in this area…
How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost
Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down…
Ocean Freight Future Trends with Trent Morris
What’s next for the world of ocean freight and international logistics? The shipping industry’s primary focus is on reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Port infrastructure needs upgrades for better efficiency…
Ocean Freight 2023 Update with Trent Morris
The pandemic had a significant impact on ocean freight, with freight costs rising by as much as 50% and service reliability decreasing between 2020 and 2021. But as we move forward, we’re seeing rates gradually return to pre-pandemic levels, which offers some relief for companies…
Supply Chain Secrets 200th Episode with a Bonus
It’s exciting to see that we’ve reached 200 videos, possibly even more when we include all the uploads we’ve done over the years. It’s been an amazing journey, and I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of it…
10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Is your company one of the many that take a minimalist approach to freight management? Yes… I did say minimalist, not lean.
When I say minimalist, I’m talking about the many companies which, while reliant on freight to keep supplies coming in and products going out, don’t see freight management as a core competency. In many cases, quite rightly so…
Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating
Outsourcing isn’t about a quick fix. The goal is to find a partner who can support your business for years to come. If you make the right choice, the relationship can last a decade or more with annual reviews to keep things running smoothly…
Top 3 Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
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…
Supplier Performance Management with Trent
Performance management is a topic we often discuss, especially in the context of KPIs. But is performance management really all about KPIs? Trent explained that while many organizations set KPIs at targets like 98%, what they’re really paying for—and should aim for—is 100%.