What Drives Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Philanthropy?
They support causes such as feeding the homeless, disaster relief, protecting the environment, and much more besides. They are under no obligation to do so, and profit margins are affected, so why do so many businesses willingly embrace corporate giving and corporate social responsibility?
Virtual Assistants: The ‘Secret Sauce’ that Saves Time and Makes Money
Entrepreneur and consultant, Rob O’Byrne, says he can no longer keep to himself the ‘secret sauce’ that has helped him drastically cut back his working hours, and boost his business income. At this public seminar, he will reveal the colossal differences a virtual assistant can make to your business.
Tips for Getting a Job in Supply Chain Operations or Management
So, you have decided to make a career in supply chain and are looking for a way into the industry. You are not alone. I get five or six emails every day asking what kind of jobs are available in supply chain and what qualifications are needed. I hope to answer some of these questions here.
One Of The Best KPI Ever
Yes, quite possibly Perfect Order Analysis is the best KPI (Key Performance Indicator) for Supply Chain & Logistics.
What is the Shape of your Supply Chain Network?
I think Supply Chain Network Design and ‘Shape’ is driven by ONE key element. What do you think?
Are You Running Out Of Warehouse Space
Running out of warehouse space is really common. Often, businesses will move to a larger warehouse or rent an additional warehouse.
But there are many ways to regain some of your warehouse capacity.
Can you suggest other ways to squeeze more in?
Taiwan Trip
Whilst running a recent Supply Chain and Logistics workshop in Taiwan, there was an opportunity to see how the environment was different.
Cost To Serve Lesson
OK, the concept of Supply Chain ‘cost to serve’ and the benefits are easy to grasp.
But how do you do the analysis.
I was asked this last week at a Conference in Taiwan and this is how I explained it.
You can apply this approach to any element of the Supply Chain.
Have you conducted a ‘cost to serve’ audit before? How did it go?
Developing Your Own Strategy
Far too many organisations don’t have a Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy. Now you have no excuses. This is how to develop your Supply Chain Strategy fast.
Warehouses In Your Distribution Network
Distribution Networks need to be checked every few years, to see if they still meet the Business needs. How many warehouses do you really need?
