Picking the Right Supply Chain KPI
KPI or Key Performance Indicator, can be defined as a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance…
The Pullback From China: Will it Be Harder for SMEs?
Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. That makes the slow but steady increase in the number of large companies doing just that all the more notable.
Different Types of Supply Chains
Yes, Supply Chains vary!
In this episode, we’re going to talk about how the supply chains differ from each other and why you should be careful in comparing or copying your supply chain with others. Watch this…
Staying Independent in the Age of Enterprise Partnership Culture
A recent catch-up session with one of our software suppliers left me reflecting on how business relationships are changing, primarily in their focus and perceived value…
2021: Supply Chain Trends
The COVID19 pandemic put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain, causing many businesses to reconsider their options…
3 Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes
There are many common mistakes made in Logistics Outsourcing. Often companies rush into Logistics Outsourcing without doing all the homework…
6 Key Essentials to Select your 3PL Company
The criteria for selecting the right 3PL company are numerous. We hope that through these tips you’ll be able to ensure your company makes the right outsourcing decisions…
Apples versus Apples Benchmarking
Comparing your Supply Chain to other similar Supply Chain is a great way to identify opportunities for Supply Chain improvement…
Audio Interview: How’s the Global Supply Chain in 2021?
Steven Thacker, Logistics Bureau’s Executive Director, was interviewed last week, June 9, 2021, on the ABC Radio breakfast show hosted by Thomas Oriti on his take regarding the current Global Supply Chain status amidst the COVID-19 pandemic…
Resilience Equals Performance in Supply Chain – How to Improve It
Here at Benchmarking Success, we exist to help our customers improve supply chain performance. Historically, many of those customers concentrated keenly on measuring performance aspects such as cost to serve, perfect order, productivity, and cycle and lead times…