Following nearly two years of disruption, expecting normalcy to be restored in the logistics industry, seems like a distant dream now. The pandemic wasn't the only hurdle. The Suez Canal incident, the Delta, and Omicron Covid-19 variants have caused logistics transport modes to be further affected. In summary, we must accept that disruptions haven't and won't stop. But the fact remains that the need for logistics to be resilient has been getting stronger every year.
As we approach a new calendar year, a question stands before logistics
service providers -
How could we better plan the new year by taking disruptions into account?
The disruptions don't just test the functional and operational feasibility. But are also a test of your corporate values and what you stand for.
In this guide, we discuss a structured approach, despite the disruptions, how companies can emerge stronger on their top line.
Early warning systems to gauge
deviations
To better handle disruptions, companies must remove the barriers that
facilitate easy operations. Functional silos cause hindrance to the flow of
information. When information is scattered, and delayed companies can't make
speedy movements. If companies haven't digitized their operations yet, they
could find it hard to get out of difficult situations.
Technology adoption creates a system for sensing any problems with the current operations. Deviations are indicators for taking corrective actions. Early preparation can be the difference between operations that can continue running despite challenging situations and ones that struggle.
Faster execution for better response
Once you have a system that can gather information about all your functions, you can prepare the response framework. A high level of coordination is needed between functions and intra-function as well. Processes and workflows bring visibility to the organization. If your teams can see low-level details from a central access point, you eliminate miscommunication. Technology is a facilitator of proactive action. Software for logistics is designed to push the advantage of technology to logisticians. Efficient workflows and implementing best practices can significantly amplify your workforce's efforts and reduce redundancy.
Powerup business with insights for
continual improvement
The pandemic may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. But it can take a
long-term toll on the world economies and ultimately affect many industries.
The scale of the impact may not be known immediately but decisions must be
taken quickly.
A decision, if taken without knowing its functional, operational, and financial impact could hurt your top and bottom lines. But the right technology with well-set processes and data insights put you in an informed position to choose the appropriate direction.
Looking for the silver lining
Companies that can gauge the impact disruptions can have on operations are better suited for grabbing opportunities when they come by. A single and central database gives real-time visibility into all pending and processed orders. Using a logistics management software like Logi-Sys you get a view of your current capacity. Thus, even in challenging situations, you have the provision to fulfill more orders.
Setting up for smart management of
disruptions
Technology becomes an enabler for companies that are striving to optimize resources. By transforming disconnected and siloed functions into a fluid system can help organizations to react faster to irregularities. Implement an ERP for logistics management and position your company for success in the face of new challenges.
Originally Published in Portcalls Asia Magazine
https://www.portcalls.com/navigating-logistics-uncertainty-by-being-better-prepared-for-disruptions/
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