Oct 19, 2021 | Article, Cost Saving, Cost to Serve, COVID-19, eCommerce, Inventory - S&OP, Logistics, Supply Chain
Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? If so, your enterprise’s good fortunes are probably tempered by the challenges of meeting unprecedented demand for your...
Aug 27, 2021 | Cost to Serve, Videos, Vlogs
Every cost reduction must, however, be evaluated in terms of local and overall impact. Here are 6 ways to reduce Supply Chain costs without impacting customer service: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them...
Jul 9, 2021 | Cost Saving, Cost to Serve, Supply Chain, Videos, Vlogs
Why is peeling an Onion relevant to Supply Chain management? Because it’s all about the layers. Think of each layer as a different Supply Chain function. As and you peel back the layers, you learn more about each functional cost! It’s a great way to reveal...
Jun 8, 2021 | Article, Cost to Serve, Supply Chain
In the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, a significant number of retail enterprises have taken their business online, adding to the already vast array of online shopping opportunities for consumers. Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed...
Apr 16, 2021 | Cost Saving, Cost to Serve, Videos, Vlogs
Up to 14% of customer orders could be losing money in your Supply Chain. Why? Watch this episode: Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on February 24, 2021, under the title “Losing Money on Customer Orders and Supply Chain...
Mar 30, 2021 | Article, Cost to Serve
The concept of cost to serve is very simple but I am always amazed at how few businesses and supply chain managers really understand it. Let’s start with an uncomplicated example: Company A is in the business of distributing whiteboard markers. Among...
