Supply Chain and Logistics Blog
S&OP: Why It Fails
The most common problem with S&OP is the emphasis on discussions rather than decisions. When meetings stretch for hours without yielding a clear outcome, it’s a sign that the focus is on debating rather than making decisions. The key to transforming your S&OP process is to ensure meetings are designed to be decision-making forums. This requires preparation—everyone involved must come to the table with a clear understanding of the data…
The Big List of Supply Chain KPI Mistakes to Avoid
Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome…
Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs
How well do you know your supply chain?
What things do you need to look at in terms of Systems and KPIs?
What are the key systems that businesses need to have?
9 Steps to Follow When Preparing for Supply Chain Project Management
What does it take to prepare for managing a supply chain project? A comprehensive step-by-step guide would be a welcome start, indeed.
So here it is… Ten steps to successful supply chain project preparation.
Understanding Supply Chains Part 1- Physical Processes
Starting a new job in Supply Chain? Or maybe joining a new company is a Supply Chain role?
Maybe this will help you ‘get up to speed’?…
Warehouse Product Slotting: The Ultimate Guide
So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. It covers everything from the “why” through the “how” to the “when, where, and what.”…
S&OP 12 Key Success Factors
Here are our 12 S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) must-haves. What else would you add?…
S&OP: Post-Covid vs Pre-Covid
Is Sales and Operations Planning post-COVID different to pre-COVID, and if so, why, and how?…