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Benchmarking Success: Focus on what Matters

Logistics Bureau

But also: Why do they love supply chain management so much? He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. Explain benchmarking to me as if I were a five-year-old…. In essence, benchmarking is an audit plus.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. At the same time, though, supply chain costs rose by more than $75 million.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

If you’d like to read more about Supply Chain KPIs, you can download (free) a chapter from one of our Best Selling Books on the topic. Free Supply Chain Benchmarking Chapter. KPIs in Supply Chain – The Basics. Inventory stock turns in Days. First Name *. Last Name *. This is where KPIs come in.

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