The employment report. The Supply Chain and Logistics 2013-14 Employment Market Report has recently been published by the specialist recruitment firm Logistics Executive at www.logisticsexecutive.com This is the 7th year of the report and with more than 5,000 respondents in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions, it carries a good level of confidence in its findings. Of the respondents, … Read More
Be confident of your supply chain figures
Using numbers to support your logistics strategy. When developing your logistics strategy, you may have in mind possible expansion to additional countries. Your Marketing and Logistics groups must build the business case for the expansion; but what figures will you use, especially concerning the prospective market size? You have heard the saying ‘lies, damn lies and statistics’, which gives a … Read More
In-house or outsource your logistics operations
In-house solution for delivery. Amazon is reported to be trialling an in-house solution for deliveries of items direct to consumers in America and the UK – should we be surprised? The move is reported due to major logistics service providers (LSPs) not being able to consistently meet the criteria for customer service set by Amazon. Also Amazon has stated that … Read More
Manage your logistics business for growth
Relying on cost reduction. ‘You cannot shrink your company to greatness’ is a very true saying for any business, including those supplying logistics services. Understanding and adapting to the market situation will drive growth, but playing short term cost reduction games is not the road to glory. Cost reduction games are typically driven by senior management setting KPIs for middle … Read More
Your business needs two strong legs
Wine in time. Marketing and Logistics are two sides of the same coin and so both must be strong elements of your business. Marketing supports the demand or value chain, identifying and maintaining the channels and their associated products. Logistics supports the supply chains by ensuring availability of products in the channels. The new CEO of Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), … Read More