It’s very easy to assume that, because products are getting to the right place on time, your supply chain is working well. But it’s a major cost within your business and there’s usually room for improvement.
Rob O’Byrne, managing director of the Logistics Bureau, says there are three things you need to keep a constant eye on: efficiency, cost and areas for improvement.
We talk through each of those areas in this edition of BTalk, looking at everything from the potential to over-service clients, the need for thorough reporting, integration within the business and sourcing from overseas.
When did you last have a good look at the efficiency of your supply chain?
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Did the markets overreact to Omicron news?
We can expect markets to be very jittery this week . Until we know more on Omicron , markets will be sensitive to headline news, says NAB’s Rodrigo Catril on today’s Morning Call podcast.
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Multi-year highs for the Aussie Dollar and Sterling, whilst US yields shoot higher
The Aussie dollar is rising faster than anticipated, says NAB’s Ray Attrill as the reflation trade pushes commodities higher. Both the Aussie dollar and Sterling hit multi-year highs on Friday.
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German manufacturing worst in 10 years; will Lowe signal RBA rate cut
German manufacturing data (worst in 10 years) suggests a recession. NAB’s Tapas Strickland says the Bundesbank doesn’t see it as a cause for concern. Listen in to find out why.
