Supply Chain and Logistics Blog
The Beauty of Blended Learning in Supply Chain Training
Have you ever noticed how often, when it comes to taking a decision, the process ends up being focused on one solution versus another, when actually, the best answer might be found by looking somewhere in-between the two extremes? This reality is well-illustrated by...
read more5 Steps to a Successful Warehouse and Logistics Training Process
So you want to create a more organised and effective warehouse and logistics training program to boost supply chain performance. The good news is that it’s not that hard to do, provided you set aside a realistic budget and ensure that training and education are not...
read moreYour Career and Supply Chain in 2016 – What will they look like?
Just another New Year Resolution or positive action? Do you need to 'get off your butt' this year? OK, so what will you do differently in 2016? Or maybe your 2015 was everything you dreamed of, and 2016 will just me more of the same? Lucky you! But if you are like...
read moreGiving and receiving at this time of year
Today is a Good Day. In fact a Great Day! Why is today such a good day? No, not because it's Friday 🙂 Because today we helped 154,501 people! That's you and me, and a few other people. I'll explain below. You see, when anyone interacts with us here at the...
read more3 Free Supply Chain & Logistics Webinars
Yes, ‘3’ Great Training Webinars for you As we’re nearing the holiday break, now is a great time to lock in some valuable free training. I’ve picked three different topics for you that I know you’ll find really valuable and useful. You can pick one or all three to...
read moreSame-Day Shipping: 5 Ways to Make it Work in Your Warehouse
Same Day Shipping - Some Thoughts Perhaps your supply chain company is switching to a same-day shipping promise as a result of changing customer needs. You might be involved in a new 3PL venture specializing in time-critical shipping. Maybe you’ve been hired to stop...
read moreThe Power of Storytelling in Change Management
Change Management Stories Once upon a time, there was a change-management consultant. One day, this consultant met with the CEO of a client company to discuss a major project—a project that required a fairly substantial culture change. Realising that the project was...
read more6 Tips to Maximise Cross Dock Efficiency
Maximising Cross Dock Efficiency While cross docking is a very simple concept, it can be surprisingly difficult to execute successfully. With no stored inventory on hand to buffer against supply chain interruption, operators must have complete confidence in the...
read more7 Golden Rules for Change Management in Supply Chain Organisations
Change Management in the Supply Chain I have a theory or two about change and change management in supply chain organisations. Actually they apply to change in any organisation; supply chain isn’t really unique in its change management requirements. My first theory...
read moreSupply Chain and Logistics Seminars a Hit
Supply Chain Seminar from a Different Angle Many thanks to all of our Breakfast Seminar Guests who took the time to join us this week in Melbourne, Sydney and 'Live' online. I have to say that by the reaction at the end of the events and all the emails I have...
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