What are the steps in reviewing a company’s logistics operations and arriving at a solution?
First we gather information and data: we look at current operations and forward projections. We understand the ‘as is’ and how it functions, and from there benchmark the process to ensure it complies with customers’ understanding. We produce concept studies, with three or four options to go forward, then determine the preferred concept study and confirm the processes will work. It could be large scale, a new hub, or small-scale, micro level, running a function better. The next stage is implementation – a new build, a retrofit or tweaking methods. Our role could take a couple of days or 12 months. We agree a precise budget and narrow scope of design then go from there. WLN – What does a typical LPC solution for a client entail? Solutions fall into two groups – new facilities requiring large, long-term projections and strategic focus, or re-engineering existing operations on a smaller basis to offer value. WLN – If a company reading this is worried about their state of health, how quickl
