Supply Chain Consultants | Logistics Bureau

Many logisticians are keen to understand the basics behind effective distribution centre design. This is a complex area as there are scores of variables that have to be considered. So to help you along, without getting into tedious details, here are...

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering...

When outsourcing, you generally want to keep costs to a minimum. This isn’t rocket science, as  we all want bigger profit margins. However, there are some risks when you outsource to a low cost country, like:
Quality control remains one of the biggest challenges. Without robust quality management systems in place, you can face significant product defects and inconsistency between batches. I’ve seen cases where initial samples were perfect, but mass production...

It can’t be denied that currently, as more and more apparel retailers shift to meet the “fashion on demand” shopping preferences of consumers, the fast fashion business model is King.
In fact, enterprises that ignore fast fashion or underestimate the amount of change needed to compete, are losing serious business to brands like Zara, Uniqlo, H&M, and Mango....