Information needed when evaluating a Distribution Centre

Roger OakdenGlobal Logistics, Logistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Touch screen technology

Factors in a location decision. The criteria for selecting the site for a DC or warehouse have been established for many years. However, the changing structure of larger cities could provide an additional influence on the decisions to be made. It is therefore important to conduct appropriate research and analysis to avoid a less than desirable site and subsequent costly surprises. … Read More

Reverse Logistics can be profitable for your enterprise

Roger OakdenGlobal Logistics, Logistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Outbound and Reverse Logistics

Reverse Logistics activities. Reverse Logistics consists of the activities to bring items back from their current location, through the same or a different supply chain.  It is therefore a cost; but, is that a negative for your enterprise, or a benefit which could produce a positive return? Do not view Reverse Logistics in a negative light; instead, consider all aspects that … Read More

Inventory policy and the factors used in its design

Roger OakdenGlobal Logistics, Logistics Management, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Global supply chains

Inventory management challenges. An effective inventory policy is a good theoretical objective, but at a practical level, it becomes difficult to achieve. This is due to senior management’s views concerning the role of inventory and the knowledge and skills of supply chain and logistics professionals to structure a decision making process for an inventory policy. An example of the challenges … Read More

The long tail of Inventory requires a good structure

Roger OakdenGlobal Logistics, Logistics Management, Logistics Planning, Procurement, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

Know your supply markets

Long tail of inventory. Currently, media articles are discussing the potential changes to business and the wider community from the implementation of new technologies. But fewer discuss the potential changes from implementing different business models caused by changes in markets. A recent comment noted that order sizes on Asian fabric mills have decreased by between 20 and 30 percent over … Read More

New technologies and inventory planning applications

Roger OakdenGlobal Logistics, Logistics Management, Logistics Planning, Supply Chains & Supply Networks

From old way to new way

Technologies and planning. The hype surrounding new technologies has identified that many tasks will become automated and jobs are at risk. This will include supply chains, but how long until there is concrete evidence of job replacement actually occurring? Recently, Sears, a US based retailer announced that all items sold through its stores will have an RFID tag attached for … Read More