Blogs
Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From
Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy…
The Big Six in Logistics in 2023
While technology and automation are significant, the core of logistics optimization lies in these fundamental areas. Ensuring products are closer to customers at minimal cost is crucial, and that’s where our efforts are concentrated…
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
Cost benchmarking has become a key focus recently. With rising costs and decreasing demand, businesses need to ensure their expenses are managed effectively. Rather than relying on costly and time-consuming processes like RFPs, cost benchmarking offers a more efficient way to determine if your logistics costs are in line with industry standards…
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
A supply chain coach is designed to help companies enhance their supply chain performance. The role involves guiding organizations through unknown aspects of their supply chain, optimizing existing processes that are underperforming, and training junior management to prepare them for leadership roles…
Saving Logistics Costs – Inventory
Saving costs is a priority for everyone, and in this video series, I’ll share tips to help you reduce expenses. As the head of Logistics Bureau, a management consulting company specializing in supply chain logistics, I’ve found that helping clients cut costs is one of our primary services. Let’s dive into four key areas to reduce inventory costs…
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?
Staying informed about the latest industry trends can give both you and your company a significant advantage. Are you familiar with the current logistics trends? Contrary to expectations, technology isn’t the primary focus. Recent years have seen significant upheaval, with COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions making logistics operations challenging…
Freight Rates & Reducing Your Logistics Costs
Reducing freight costs isn’t just about the freight “rate.” Often, people focus on the wrong factors. The key issue is when rates don’t account for the freight profile and volume. For instance, if you’re regularly shipping 8-10 pallets between Sydney and Melbourne each week but paying full trailer rates, you’re not making the most of your spending. Many clients end up paying for a full trailer load or per pallet space when these rates don’t fit their actual needs. It’s important that the cost reflects the actual usage to ensure value for money…
