samedi 12 novembre 2016

Choosing A Lead Logistics Provider With The Right Technical Capacity

By Henry Cooper


Generally, supply chains are comprised of different parties who have varying data handling technologies. Because there's no one to create universally-recognized standards, most companies struggle to map and utilize data acquired from various sources. A lead logistics provider (LLP) is thus crucial in streamlining operations to create complete, accurate and up-to-date information that's not only easy to understand, but also actionable.

For an LLP to effectively perform their role, they need to utilize the right technical resources that help capture, collate and standardize data. It thus helps to examine this aspect carefully when looking for a suitable LLP consultant. By considering various elements, you'll be better placed to choose the right partner who will comfortably address the various challenges presented by your logistics department.

To properly manage the modern complex supply chains, an LLP needs to have a single system that's available in different global regions. Even with the great technological advancements of this era, there are still parts of the world where internet connectivity is either unreliable or slow. This brings in the need for systems capable of providing adequate contingencies when connectivity is less-than-ideal. Besides the ability to align to various infrastructural capacities, the system also needs to be deployable across different time zones and geographical barriers.

Even within the same industry, different entities tend to apply distinct techniques in supply chain management. The LLP's system thus needs to suit your unique specifications while also providing enough insight. Don't forget to check how well the mechanism can respond to abrupt shifts in order prioritization and freight routes.

Proper standardization and validation of supply chain data is integral in addressing the various reliability shortcomings that crop up in logistics information. The LLP's system needs to have the capacity to capture data from all vital sources. This then has to be processed by translating the raw data into something that's more familiar to the firm's internal mechanisms. The system has to possess the capability to do this quickly across all the relevant points.

Most firms operate in accordance with laid-down policies. The LLP's system should be capable of replicating these guidelines and streamlining processes around them. That said, most firms lack comprehensible definitions of their own internal policies. You should thus work with the consultant to outline your most critical guidelines so that they're well-captured by the system's compliance mechanism.

Quite a number of enterprises struggle with out-of-date reporting and analytics tools. Even firms with abundant resources may not have everything they require. The LLP's system should provide robust reporting and analytics capability that enables you define, schedule and distribute your own custom reports. This will help solve (some of) your data woes in addition to providing a deeper insight on the various elements of your supply chain's performance.

LLPs play a key role in logistics by facilitating standardization of data across the board. With a better end-to-end view of your supply chain, you're able to streamline your operations for better cost efficiency. It would thus help to choose the right partner who has the capability to manage your warehouse and distribution.




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