This post was provided by Jason Dirkham
When you think about it, there are a lot of businesses out there that do very little other than moving stuff from A to B.
Amazon, for example, doesn’t actually make any of its products. Instead, it shifts them around the planet like some giant organizing machine.
Logistics, though, is complicated. There’s a reason why comparatively few companies have zero headaches. All these things coming and going is a recipe for disaster.
In this post, we’re going to take a look at some of your most annoying logistics problems and how to fix them. We’ll take a look at how you can move both goods and people around the country, no problem. Read on to find out more.
Getting Your Crew To The Job Site
Most businesses have fixed premises – like an office – in which everyone works, day after day. You, though, might have to work elsewhere and need a good way to transport your crew to the jobsite. Getting everyone to show up on time can be a challenge if you send them all via personal transport. Often, you’re waiting for the person who took the wrong turn at the intersection, which can hold the whole thing up.
A much better idea is to simply bite the bullet and hire a coach for the day. Putting everyone in the same vehicle can massively enhance your productivity and simplify your operations. Plus, it’s pretty darn good value too.
Improve Your Dealer Handling
Handling dealers and contractors can be a massive headache for executives. You have to work out who they are, where they can go, and what they should work on. It’s a nightmare and can put a real spanner in the works.
The situation gets worse when you consider the fact that each of those contractors also has a supply chain of their own. Sometimes you can end up with duplicate parts or crossed-wires in your inventory management.
Typically, the problem here is that you’re trying to do things by hand. A better approach is to use tracking software and then adding contractor accounts to your existing systems. With this, you can keep a closer eye on what’s going on in your inventory and eliminate problems fast, before they cost you money.
Improving Repair Process Efficiency
From time to time, your company will need to carry out repair work on its plant and machinery. It is a standard part of business practice but, again, something that is logistically challenging. It is not just about paying somebody to maintain the equipment. It is also about knowing WHEN to use them for optimal performance.
Many companies, therefore, now use reverse logistics software. The idea here is to provide learning and video material to colleagues to demonstrate how a technician might carry out repairs. A lot of businesses now want to train up their staff instead of farming out the job to expensive contractors. Ultimately, solutions like these lower costs in the long term.
In summary, logistics issues can be annoying, but with a little know-how, they’re easy to solve.
This post was provided by Jason Dirkham
