supply chain 10 commandments
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Having a great supply chain separates the average from the excellent companies.TRANSCRIPT
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Supply Chain
Small Parcel Pricing Can Always ImproveSmall Parcel Pricing Can Always Improve
don’t ignore the small print or hidden
charges; this is your map to cost savings.
Analyze Your Freight Bill
Your quality and professionalism Your quality and professionalism Your quality and professionalism Your quality and professionalism is only as good as the people is only as good as the people is only as good as the people is only as good as the people
performing the taskperforming the taskperforming the taskperforming the task
Customers leave businesses for
anyone else who can provide
better service. Don’t test their
patience or loyalty. (See rule #3)
Metrics Don’t Lie
• Collecting internal
performance metrics will allow
you to improve and stay ahead
of trends. • Performance metrics on 3rd
party vendors are essential.
Canada Business Will Grow
If You Charge Correct VAT Rate
Specific To Each Province
Don’t charge a flat�rate VAT just because it is easier
on your accounting team. Canada customers know
exactly how much tax they need to pay.
Take tax short�cuts = lost customers
Pay Vendors On Time
Your 3rd party vendors will save you many
times from embarrassing stock outs and
other issues and will do so willingly if they
know you are a good paying customer
Communicate Shipping
Problems to Executives
Communicate delivery and shipping
delays/problems to senior staff.
Urgency and honesty saves jobs.
Never, Never Run Out of
Product
See Rule #8