has released a web-based project management and consulting software tool based on lean six sigma principles. The tool is used by Supply Today consultants to manage assignments by improving visibility and providing additional information to its customers.
Using project support tickets (email look-a-likes), management of dead-lines and tasks are simplified. Projects can to be managed as one-on-one or in formal groups. The application also supports Supply Today’s current methodologies and provides a high quality result along with a consistent approach for its customers.
Logistics is simple; it's about getting the products to customers on time. Unfortunately, simple does not always mean easy. In fact, logistics is a complicated part of any product-based business.
As companies grow, costs rise and every link in the supply chain is severely tested. In order to keep customers happy and costs in check, every link must be as strong as every other.
Growth is a positive development but many companies make mistakes along the way. If Logistics and Supply Chain management are outside the businesses core competencies, this can be an even stronger challenge.
Many times, decisions in these areas can determine if the supply chain ultimately makes it or unfortunately fails said John Hogg, Managing Director of Supply Today.
Experienced logistics consultant’s help companies develop a ship-shape supply chain that will improve inventory management, reduce total operating costs and increase customer satisfaction.
This is usually done by leveraging people, processes and current technologies and good consultants deliver quantifiable results, measurable ROI and take logistics to the next level and just as importantly help keep companies there.
"Growth is a positive development, but many companies make mistakes along the way. If Logistics and Supply Chain management are outside the businesses core competencies, this can be an even stronger challenge. Many times, decisions in these areas can determine if the supply chain ultimately makes it or unfortunately fails” said John Hogg.
Over the last 10 years many companies have begun to realise the inherent value in their logistics processes. Logistics is now seen as a key service difference for both commodity and high value products.
To meet the ever changing needs of business and acquire the expert advice that is needed a company needs a partner that can turn liabilities into assets.
So what make a good Logistics or Supply Chain Consulting company?
One of the major strengths of any Logistics Consulting company are consultants with experience, knowledge and a history of delivering good logistics and supply chain results and who are good at resolving problems.
A Logistics or Supply Chain consulting company also needs to be specialising in the application of technology solutions to the supply chain so one get maximum process visibility and real time information.
As part of the service offering consultants need to be able to adapt to change without interruption within the environment and be able to trouble-shoot, negotiate, educate and listen as well as being proactive, quick to learn, energetic, humorous and honest. The company’s internal training, processes and tools also need to support their staff.
The new tools are available via a secure link and are HIPAA, ITIL and Sarbanes-Oxley compliant.
Supply Today has always employed hands-on approach. It is not good enough to just tell its customers what needs to be done; Supply Today gets it done. In the time it takes to write a 500 page report, a Supply Today consultant will have the whole job done and companies will already measuring results.