Supply chain
An efficient supply chain system and an effective logistics strategy are integral to the success of any business.
Supply chain and logistics activities move products or services from supplier to manufacturer, to retailer and ultimately to the consumers.
By having the right supply chain system and logistics strategy in place, your business can save costs, improve delivery efficiency and increase competitiveness.
Supply chain and logistics is the management of the flow of the resources of a business', such as raw material, information or finances, from the source through to the customer.
Effective supply chain and logistic practises can help to make your business and its products and services more competitive and profitable in the global market. By better managing the process of supply and distribution across the myriad of businesses, people and systems involved in delivering your product to market, you're more likely to improve customer service, reduce lead times, turn inventory faster and lower cost.
Some questions you should be able to answer:
- Do you know the margins taken for the value added by the operators in your supply chain?
- Can you follow an order and an item through your chain and identify where costs can be reduced?
- How many of your trading partners will stay with you if your competitors match your offer, but provide smoother least cost supply interfaces?
- If you invested in IT to reduce your transactions costs, inventory holding costs and order lead times, could you interface your systems with your trading partners?
Need advice?
Through the SA Food Centre, Innovate SA can provide advice to help your business improve the functioning of your supply chains. By conducting operational reviews, site visits and mentoring programs, the team of experienced advisors can offer practical advice and help identify innovative possibilities to guide your organisation towards best practice in supply chain activities.
Services that help businesses to improve their supply chains and logistics include:
- Forums to educate businesses about inbound and outbound logistics management strategies and supply chain processes and techniques.
- Programs to assist implementation of new management strategies and supply chain processes and techniques.
- Advice to help businesses achieve cost reductions and improve delivery times.
- Assistance with establishing business cases and change management plans.
- Advice on the latest logistic management strategies and supply chain processes.
- Mentoring for businesses willing to participate in ongoing improvement programs.
How has the SA Food Centre helped others?
There are many examples of assistance offered to South Australian food businesses.
Innovate SA
To find out more about supply chain and logistics innovation, and access a range of forums, workshops and conferences, contact the Centre's dedicated team.
Who can I contact?
The SA Food Centre is on hand to assist your business, we can provide advice on supply chains and connect you to partners such as Innovate SA.
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