Is Automation Really Worth the Cost When Manual Labor is Cheaper?
by The Temptation of Low-Cost Labor Imagine this. You’re running operations in a country where labor costs are low. You have a team of workers who …
Author: Dicky Saputra
I am a professional working in Supply Chain Management since 2004. I help companies improve their overall supply chain performance.
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
Why Rushed Decisions in Supply Chain Can Cost You More Than You Think
The Pressure to Decide Fast You’re in a meeting, and tensions are high. The production team is urging you to increase raw material orders because …
Mastering Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) to Slash Costs and Boost Efficiency
Understanding the Real Cost of Ordering Too Much or Too Little Imagine this. You’re managing inventory, and every time stock runs low, you place an …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
Why Your Supply Chain Recommendations Get Ignored and What to Do About It
The Frustration of Being Overlooked You’ve spent weeks analyzing the data, running simulations, and preparing a well-structured recommendation to optimize inventory levels. You walk into …
Mastering Warehouse Layout for Seamless Workflow and Maximum Efficiency
The Chaos You’re Dealing With Picture this. You step into your warehouse, and before you even get to your desk, you’re hit with a dozen …
How to Avoid Losing Money on Delivery Costs When Customer POs Are Small
The Frustration of Small POs You’re running a business, and every order counts. But then it happens—you receive a purchase order from a customer, and …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
The Silent Battle of KPI Monitoring in Supply Chain
You’ve seen it all. The inefficiencies, the delays, the lack of accountability. As a supply chain professional, you know that monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) …
Surviving Peak Season and Holiday Road Restrictions Without Chaos
The Holiday Rush Is Here – Are You Ready? Picture this. The year is winding down, the holiday season is in full swing, and people …
When Governments Make Trade Harder What Can Supply Chains Do?
The Reality of Changing Trade Policies Imagine this. You’ve built a solid supply chain, carefully balancing costs, lead times, and supplier relationships across multiple countries. …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
Why Your Supply Chain Will Never Be Perfect and That’s Okay
Imagine this. You’ve spent months planning, forecasting, and optimizing your supply chain operations. Every supplier is aligned, every shipment is scheduled, and every warehouse is …