Supply Chain Execution.. Focus on the following!
Faced with increasing pressure to cut costs, companies have re-examined how they source, store and deliver their products. To survive, a business’s ability to manage it’s supply chain must be exceptional.
Remember to…
1) Use a proven template. This is not to say that all supply chains should be approached with a ‘cookie cutter’ model. Rather, use the best practices as a foundation and then customize them to meet each specific logistics.
2) Build upon deep expertise. Master distribution management, transportation management, cross-docking, network design and the unique aspects of customer requirements, drivers of profitability, challenges and trends for your industry segment.
3) Apply lean processes. In a lean culture, logistics teams can identify and eliminate waste in every process that occurs as an order is fulfilled. Lean tools, such as visual cues, problem solving jackets, and root cause analysis, result in shortened lead times, built-in quality and continuous improvement.
4) Make continuous improvement. Ongoing, incremental improvements – both small and large in scope – add up to a significant edge. An important tool for continuous improvement is Value Stream Mapping, which can be created for many aspects of the supply chain such as detailed workflow management, warehouse productivity, route optimization and total landed costs.
Regards,
Leslie G. Brand III | Chief Executive Officer| |
Phone: 616.554.8900 Ext: 106 | Cell: 616.836.7074 | Toll Free: 877.554.8900 | scsolutionsinc.com |Skype:lgbrand |