Improve Your Supply Chain Performance: Downloadable Checklist
A supply chain audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the processes and operations that make up an organization's supply chain. It involves a structured assessment to examine how goods and services flow from suppliers to customers, with the aim of identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. By conducting a supply chain audit, you can gain valuable insights into your supply chain performance, make informed decisions, optimize processes, and strengthen your competitive position in your specific industry.
4 Things to Consider During an Audit
Logistics
Logistics encompass everything from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to your customers' doorsteps. Efficient logistics not only ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of goods, but also directly influence the customer experience. When products arrive on time and in good condition, it increases customer satisfaction. In today's highly competitive marketplace, effective logistics management is the key to meeting those expectations and maintaining a competitive edge.
With experience in some of the most complex supply chains in the country, we’ve learned how to maximize logistics and create efficiencies, no matter the industry. One of the nation's largest retailers, with over 25 dedicated e-commerce fulfillment centers across the country, was having operational challenges while self-performing pallet management. They were experiencing setbacks in sufficient laborers, management oversight, repairing onsite pallets program training, accurate pallet sorting, and data and reporting. Our team of onsite program experts worked with the customer's leadership team to develop total pallet management programs including pallet sorting, removal, and onsite repair. This led to an improvement of their overall logistical performance and saved them $2.7 million in the process.
Tracking and Management
Tracking plays a pivotal role in a supply chain because it has a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business performance. It ensures that products are available when customers need them, and minimizes the risk of stockouts and delays. The need for tracking also extends to the resources that keep your supply chain moving, such as trucks, trailers, and even digital assets like data. This approach helps balance the importance of carrying enough inventory to meet demand and minimize the associated carrying costs. When tangible and intangible inventory is managed effectively, customers experience consistent and reliable product availability, faster order fulfillment, and accurate deliveries.
At Relogistics, our team was presented with the opportunity to help one of America's largest grocers improve its salvage operation. The customer initially approached us because they were experiencing a shortage of trailers at their distribution center. These trailers were needed to deliver products from the distribution center to the retail stores. By unloading all trailers upon receipt and implementing real-time insights with our proprietary online data management platform, this grocer was able to improve their inventory management and bottom line. Learn more about how this grocer saved $1.5 million with Relogistics onsite services.
Labor Management
Labor management impacts both operational efficiency and the customer experience, ensuring that the right people with the right skills are available for your supply chain. Efficient labor management optimizes workforce productivity and reduces operational costs. When employees are well-trained, motivated, and satisfied with their work conditions, they contribute to smoother operations, accurate order processing, and timely deliveries. This directly translates into improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
From handling reusable/recyclable packaging and store sweeps, to janitorial services and groundskeeping, Relogistics can find efficiencies you didn't even know were possible with personalized labor services. We're experts in handling assets and have developed tried-and-true procedures that reduce the risk of workplace injuries. Our number one goal is to make sure your operation is staffed and prepared for whatever may come your way. See how our labor management solutions can improve your efficiency by providing employees with the right tools for the job.
Sustainability
Sustainable supply chain practices impact the environment and how customers perceive your businesses. Not only do green practices and processes improve the quality of our lives and protect our delicate ecosystem, but they also preserve natural resources for future generations to come. Prioritizing sustainability in your supply chain often leads to cost savings and greater operational efficiency, which can translate into competitive pricing and better product quality.
At Relogistics, we’re dedicated to creating a more sustainable supply chain together, and we do more than just talk about it. Last year, we processed:
- 8,341,898 plastic totes
- 3,337,916 wood, plastic, and recyclable materials
- 28,824,654 reusable corrugated boxes
- 809,808 reusable plastic containers
- 246,327,224 pallets sorted
Our job is to help you define areas where your operation can increase efficiency and sustainability so we can all enjoy a greener supply chain and greener planet. We also make sustainability profitable, which is why environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we do.
Download the Supply Chain Audit Checklist
Take your supply chain to the next level with our Supply Chain Audit Checklist. This resource will help you assess how to examine your goods and services, with the aim of identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Get in Touch
WWith 182+ onsite locations across the nation, Relogistics has a dedicated team that is ready to improve your supply chain anywhere you do business. Our team handles the complexities of supply chain management so that your team can focus on other critical areas of your business. Get in touch with us today to learn more.