Is Warehousing Imperative to Reduce Logistics Costs?
Logistics costs account for a large portion of final costs. This blog explores whether warehousing can help optimize the logistics process.
Managing the Complex Network is Key to Profitable Growth
Dr. Ken Fordyce shares his takeaways from Gartner's free webinar on the performance lenses that supply chain leaders must apply and balance.
Lessons Learned from a Complex Transformation Project
Common language, silos, process vs progress and utility vs value are important considerations when undertaking a complex project.
How to Have a Serious Conversation About Inventory
Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer or distributor, inventory is likely one of your largest assets – after cash of course. Managing this asset takes a cross-functional team, all (hopefully) moving in the same direction. Weak management of the inventory process results in a porous supply chain.
The Intersection of Supply Chain and Customer
Countless businesses around the globe are rolling out new products, building out infrastructure, and fighting for market share. In these disruptive times, there is immense pressure for supply chain leaders to deliver the goods despite strong supply-side headwinds and fickle customers.
5 Key Supply Chain Assessment Benchmarks
If you're looking to improve your supply chain management systems, these quick tips can help you get started.
Survey Says: Modernize Your Supply Chain IT
It seems we are always reinventing ourselves to meet the latest challenges. Often the solution comes down to managing people, process, and technology.
The Wrong Inventory Approach Can Strangle Production Output
Successful management of inventory is a hot topic in supply chain management. While it's easy to measure, the cause may be complicated to uncover.
The Importance of Product Mix in Capacity Planning
When engaging in capacity planning, it is important to consider the product mix and seasonality of your business to ensure an effective and accurate outcome.
Some Good Supply Chain News, For a Change
Despite all the bad news regarding container ships stacked up at ports, pandemic related labor challenges, and chip shortages, there have been a few bright spots regarding the supply chain. The general ideas around vision, technology, and sustainability apply to all of us.