Expecting Procurement to know it all. How much should a business with a brand name know about suppliers along all of its many supply chains? This is the challenge that Baptist World Aid at http://www.behindthebarcode.org.au/ has asked of 39 electronic companies. The charity found that none of the enterprises achieved its definition of supply chain knowledge and action for improvement … Read More
Good opportunities in the region for Logisticians
The employment report. The Supply Chain and Logistics 2013-14 Employment Market Report has recently been published by the specialist recruitment firm Logistics Executive at www.logisticsexecutive.com This is the 7th year of the report and with more than 5,000 respondents in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions, it carries a good level of confidence in its findings. Of the respondents, … Read More
Be confident of your supply chain figures
Using numbers to support your logistics strategy. When developing your logistics strategy, you may have in mind possible expansion to additional countries. Your Marketing and Logistics groups must build the business case for the expansion; but what figures will you use, especially concerning the prospective market size? You have heard the saying ‘lies, damn lies and statistics’, which gives a … Read More
In-house or outsource your logistics operations
In-house solution for delivery. Amazon is reported to be trialling an in-house solution for deliveries of items direct to consumers in America and the UK – should we be surprised? The move is reported due to major logistics service providers (LSPs) not being able to consistently meet the criteria for customer service set by Amazon. Also Amazon has stated that … Read More
Manage your logistics business for growth
Relying on cost reduction. ‘You cannot shrink your company to greatness’ is a very true saying for any business, including those supplying logistics services. Understanding and adapting to the market situation will drive growth, but playing short term cost reduction games is not the road to glory. Cost reduction games are typically driven by senior management setting KPIs for middle … Read More