Why Logistics Feels Like Carrying the Whole Supply Chain on Your Shoulders
by Let’s be honest. If you’ve been in logistics for a while—whether as a planner, warehouse supervisor, distribution manager, or someone juggling it all in a …
Author: Dicky Saputra
I am a professional working in Supply Chain Management since 2004. I help companies improve their overall supply chain performance.
Why Your Supply Chain Strategy Needs Manufacturing KPIs to Actually Work
You might not see it right away, but if your supply chain KPIs are failing to tell you the full story, it’s probably because something …
When High Import Duties Disrupt Your Market Access
Your company has spent years building a strong export business. The supply chain is running smoothly, customers are satisfied, and everything seems to be on …
Your Business is Running But Without KPIs You’re Not Really Managing
Let’s face it: your business is running. Orders are coming in, products are being delivered, the factory floor is alive with motion, and the trucks …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
Mastering the Art of Building an Efficient Supply Chain Strategy
You know the feeling. Orders are piling up, customers are demanding faster deliveries, and your suppliers are throwing unexpected delays your way. Managing a supply …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
When Leadership Ignores Data and Logic What Should You Do?
The Frustration of Watching a Bad Decision Unfold You saw it coming from miles away. The numbers didn’t add up. The risks were obvious. The …
Is Automation Really Worth the Cost When Manual Labor is Cheaper?
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 …
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 …