Supply Chain and Logistics Blog
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…
Freight Rates & Reducing Your Logistics Costs
Focusing solely on the freight “rate” can be misleading. When people try to lower freight costs, they often overlook crucial factors. Truly understanding freight rates involves looking at rate structures and consignment profiles, which your freight carrier already considers. By analyzing these elements, you can identify opportunities for significant savings…
Supply Chain Secrets – Subscriber Thank You + Giveaway
s we approach the exciting milestone of 70,000 subscribers on Supply Chain Secrets, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support and dedication. Looking ahead, we’re committed to delivering even more valuable and insightful content. Your feedback is crucial to us, so we invite you to participate in our survey to help shape our future topics…
How to Pick a Logistics Outsourcing Partner?
When selecting a Logistics Outsourcing partner, it’s crucial to carefully evaluate their experience and reliability. A partner with the right expertise and a strong track record can help streamline your supply chain, ensuring smooth operations and supporting your business’s growth and success…
Current Logistics Outsourcing Challenges
Logistics outsourcing is more complex than before. One of the challenges is the unexpected surge in consumer spending. Although an economic slowdown was anticipated, demand remains high. This gap between supply and demand adds further strain to logistics, complicating the management of orders and deliveries…
Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It
Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? Many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU…
Do You Really Need a New Warehouse?
Many companies think a new warehouse is the answer to their problems. But is it really necessary? In some cases, you can get more out of your current warehouse by optimizing its layout and operations. Excess inventory is a common culprit for space shortages. During the pandemic, many businesses increased their stock to navigate supply chain disruptions…
Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce…