The 3 dimensions of distribution excellence …

Product distribution and logistics performance is critical for top line growth and bottom line profits, especially for industry sectors characterized by  high volume, made to stock product flows such as consumer goods, retail, electronics and industrial goods.  What allows certain companies to deliver best-in class distribution performance while others turn in only average performance or fail altogether? From our work in this area, we’ve observed that the leaders in distribution—those that deliver on a defined set of quality and service levels at the best possible cost—consistently think outside the box. They push their competitiveness to an efficiency frontier, achieving a 15%-30% cost advantage over competitors while delivering equal or better service levels …  Read Article