{"id":26441,"date":"2019-02-13T17:32:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T17:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scmwizard.com\/?p=26441"},"modified":"2019-05-20T09:39:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T09:39:26","slug":"optimizing-your-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scmwizard.com\/optimizing-your-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing Your Supply Chain Starts with the Simple Stuff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any supply chain manager is on the constant search for a way to optimize the supply chain.<\/p>\n

We all look for ways to cut costs, speed up the process and reduce risk. There is an entire industry dedicated to offering solutions for optimizing your supply chain.<\/p>\n

Some of the processes used to improve optimization are complex and take years to implement, while there can be plenty of rewards at the end of the implementation period, there are ways to start optimizing right now.<\/p>\n

Network Optimization<\/h2>\n

One of the ways managers improve their supply chain efficiency is through network optimization or network enhancements.<\/p>\n

It is a valuable tool in improving the flow of the supply chain, accountability and more but it is not the only way you can get better results out of your supply chain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Start Simple<\/h2>\n

If you are trying to improve how your supply chain flows<\/a>, start simple.<\/p>\n

A quick audit of your packaging can reveal warehouse and transportation savings and efficiency improvements.<\/p>\n

Your packaging can be:<\/p>\n

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