Supply Chain and Logistics Blog
The Big Six in Logistics in 2023
The key logistics trends include six major areas where clients frequently seek our help. Effective warehousing and inventory management are prominent among these trends…
Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future
Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless…
Supply Chain Benchmarking with Trent Morris
How does benchmarking across the supply chain impact overall efficiency, including logistics and distribution? Supply Chain Benchmarking is vital for improving performance and effectiveness, with companies using different practices to achieve their goals…
Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023
Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs…
Supply Chain Coaching – What is it and Why use a Coach with Trent
So, what is Supply Chain Coaching? A supply chain coach is designed to help a company maximize the performance of their supply chain. This can involve guidance on unknown processes, optimizing existing ones, and even training junior management to prepare the next generation of leaders. Coaching is multifaceted and can help in many areas…
Saving Logistics Costs – Inventory
Are you aiming to cut costs in your supply chain and logistics operations? Effective inventory management can play a crucial role in lowering logistics expenses. Many businesses overlook these essential inventory management techniques…
6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design
Many logistics professionals involved in distribution network design naturally strive to achieve the best possible results. However, for one reason or another, certain aspects are often overlooked or simply don’t receive enough emphasis during the design process…
What’s Hot in Logistics?
During the pandemic, businesses stockpiled inventory to manage supply chain disruptions. Now, the focus is on reducing excess inventory and improving management practices. Companies are adopting advanced tools for better demand forecasting and inventory deployment. Many are still struggling with accurate demand planning, leading to inefficiencies like back orders and suboptimal inventory distribution across warehouses…