Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. It must be a joint exercise. In my next article I will be covering the different types of outsourcing relationships and issues to be aware of when entering contracts.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so it’s time to undertake a gap analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Along with the design of supply chain strategy, the design of the supply chain itself, especially the part dealing with outbound distribution from plants or warehouses, is instrumental in the success or failure of businesses. . SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development. . Supply Chain Network Design. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Outbound transportation. When first published, this article explained the CTS concept, outlined the benefits of analysing cost-to-serve, and provided some brief examples of successful CTS projects. Efficient order terms. Sales organisation costs. Marketing costs. Ordering and cash collection. Picking and packing. Returns management.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. In addition, returns typically cost more to handle than outbound shipments – 3 to 4 times more for traditional retail companies, for example. It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Step 2: Gap Analysis Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends Now you know what your customers genuinely expect from your outbound and reverse supply chain, so its time to undertake a gap analysis. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise.

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