Blogs
Freight Rates & Reducing Your Logistics Costs
Reducing freight costs isn’t just about the freight “rate.” Often, people focus on the wrong factors. The key issue is when rates don’t account for the freight profile and volume. For instance, if you’re regularly shipping 8-10 pallets between Sydney and Melbourne each week but paying full trailer rates, you’re not making the most of your spending. Many clients end up paying for a full trailer load or per pallet space when these rates don’t fit their actual needs. It’s important that the cost reflects the actual usage to ensure value for money…
Supply Chain Secrets – Subscriber Thank You + Giveaway
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Current Logistics Outsourcing Challenges
Logistics outsourcing has become more complex than before. Companies often face challenges that require adjusting their demands and extending the timeline. The biggest issue right now is a shortage of people…
Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It
Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? Many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales…
How to Pick a Logistics Outsourcing Partner?
In today’s market, outsourcing logistics has become more challenging due to issues like driver shortages, limited warehouse space, and industry changes. Despite these hurdles, outsourcing remains beneficial for companies by allowing them to focus on core activities and access expertise they lack internally…
Do You Really Need a New Warehouse?
Do you really need a new warehouse? At Logistics Bureau, we often hear from companies that have run out of space and think they need a bigger warehouse. But is that the right move? Many businesses jump to the conclusion that a larger warehouse is necessary, especially as their operations grow…
Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique…
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes in Warehouse Design
A major error in warehouse planning is jumping into the design phase without a comprehensive needs assessment. Many businesses acquire land or lease facilities before thoroughly evaluating their requirements. This can lead to inefficiencies, such as having a warehouse that is either too large or too small for their needs…
Why Should You Review Your Distribution Network?
If you haven’t reviewed your distribution network in the last five years, it’s time to take a closer look. Distribution networks are intricate systems with numerous moving parts, from stockholding locations to various transport modes. Even minor adjustments can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness…
Struggling with Logistics Challenges? A 3PL Might be Your Salvation
Effective supply chain management is often beset with challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The best 3PL providers have the expertise, resources, technology, and scale to handle all your logistics execution needs…
