The Changing Face of Supply Chain Security
Security has been an issue since supply chains began. Even the first camps and convoys had to deal with attackers and criminals. Theft, fraud, smuggling, sabotage, hijacking and piracy were all present. Today’s complex networks of storage and intermodal...
The Past, Present, and Future of Technology in the Warehouse
Imagine stepping back in time to visit a large warehousing operation in 1990. If it were only possible, such an adventure would really throw today's distribution center advances into focus. Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like...
The Supply Chain Workforce – Where is It?
As somebody who feels very passionate about the supply chain and logistics profession, I'm constantly perplexed by the apparent inability to attract new talent in this sector. In particular I wish we could make inroads into the untapped female talent...
Supply Chain Managers of the Future
Attracting and retaining good people is hard these days. Career patterns are changing and the current trend amongst millennials in particular seems to be "learn as much as possible," then move on to a more senior position. Future Supply Chain Managers I...
Does Rail Freight Transportation Really ‘Suck’ that Much?
Why aren’t we using more rail freight in Australia? According to logistics theory, rail freight comes into its own over greater geographical distances. I seem to recall learning back in my Cranfield days that 600 km was the magic number above which rail...
About Warehousing
What’s the definition of warehousing and warehouse? Well, I asked Colin Airdrie, one of our warehousing experts, exactly that question! I hope his answers help you if you're new to supply chain management, or are just trying to gain a better understanding of...
Logistics Outsourcing – The Biggest Mistake
Rob O’Byrne explains the biggest mistake that companies make in Logistics Outsourcing and how to avoid it. See additional resource links below video More Logistics Outsourcing Resources for You: Free Book Chapter to...
Cost to Serve – 10% of your Orders Might be Making a Loss
How to Boost Profits using your Supply Chain. Rob O’Byrne explains why understanding your Supply Chain cost to serve is so essential. And how up to 10% of your products and customers might be loss makers, without you even realising. Some more Cost to...
Supply Chain Strategy – Step 1
Rob O’Byrne shares the first step to developing your Supply Chain Strategy. More Supply Chain Strategy Resources for You: A Free Supply Chain Strategy Guide: https://www.logisticsbureau.com/supply-chain-strategy-guide/ Developing Your Strategy in Easy...
Business Continuity Affects All Your Supply Chain
The old slogan for the Timex watch of “Takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’” sums up business continuity nicely. Watches are already complicated. In supply chain, the complexity can be far greater. Business continuity management seeks to keep a supply chain working in...