May 14, 2021 | Logistics, Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Distribution, Videos, Vlogs
We can’t always plan for all circumstances, particularly in Supply Chain. But we need to at least ‘think through’ some worst-case scenarios and have some conceptual plans in place. So how good is your Supply Chain Planning? What kinds of things do...
May 11, 2021 | Article, Retail, Supply Chain
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a decade of changes to the retail world in just a year and a half or so. Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. Supply chains are continually disrupted by...
Apr 30, 2021 | Job Hunting, Logistics, Supply Chain, Videos, Vlogs
“How do I get a job in Supply Chain?” “Can you help me get a job in Supply Chain?” These are the most common questions we get on our YouTube channel and other social media platforms. So in this episode, we share four crucial points for people, like you, who are...
Apr 23, 2021 | 3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Videos, Vlogs
Around 85% of 3PL relationships didn’t end well. Why? Find out in this video: Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on March 03, 2021, under the title “Why Your Business’ 3PL Relationships Fail: Whose Fault is It?” on...
Apr 20, 2021 | Article, Distribution Centre, Distribution Network Design, Supply Chain
I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network, they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. Maybe it’s because the tools are out there to do it now,...
Apr 13, 2021 | 3PL, Article, Logistics, Supply Chain
Third-party Logistics (3PL) companies are often accused of providing such poor service that their relationships with clients break down. In reality, though, there’s a host of reasons why 3PL relationships turn sour—and very often the blame...