Out of your strategy will come some key decisions about size and structure of the supply chain and what type of supporting systems,technology, processes, infrastructure and service providers are required. The next step is to review and document what is in place now and then explore what options are available to improve the processes and then select the most suitable systems, technology and infrastructure to support those processes.
Once the systems, technology and infrastructure have been chosen they must be implemented well. There is a significant difference to how a logistics professional will implement a planning or warehouse system to how an I.T. professional will implement the same system. An I.T. professional will implement what you have now in the new system whereas a logistics consultant will first optimise your processes based on an understanding of your strategy and goals and then implement the system and technology to suit.
Getting advice from a logistics professional for your next racking extension or warehouse technology investment will pay long term dividends.
What next?
Logistics and supply chain operations are now the core of every business. Getting professional advice before you make major decisions or take action will be one of the highest payback business investments you will make.
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