Warehouse and distribution centre (DC) design is a fascinating and absorbing topic, but alas, is often misunderstood. Regrettably, few people fully understand the discipline of warehouse design and because of this, literally thousands of facilities are...
In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t...
What are the things in Supply Chain that companies are working on? What are the updates? Here’s what we found looking at 100+ client engagements during 2021 so far. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 13, 2021, under...
Just because you have a piece of land and you think of building a warehouse on it doesn’t mean that you will certainly be successful as a 3PL. So in this episode, Rob takes you to the 5 important tips in planning to start a 3PL business. Watch this: ...
I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network, they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. Maybe it’s because the tools are out there to do it now,...
The best way to understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in a business is to consider the process involved in buying a car, says Logistics Bureau’s procurement specialist, Trent Morris. Procurement First, Purchasing Follows...
