Supply Chains are complex and dynamic systems connected by logistics in an ever-changing environment. Disruption is the norm, not the exception. Analysis, adaptation, and innovation are the keys to survive and thrive.

Companies experience the warning signs, like rising logistics costs, congested facilities, growth pains, and unhappy customers. 3PLR’s consultants conduct comprehensive reviews and data analysis and present findings and recommendations to craft a better logistics strategy.

Logistics Audit & Strategy projects start with management interviews, data requests, and key facilities tours. 3PLR’s consultants take a data-driven approach to reveal gaps in processes, people, facility design, and technology.

3PLR’s consultants assess current strategy and logistics operations, reveal gaps, develop innovative solutions options, and help clients to define and implement better strategies, practices and technologies. The scope of work is tailored client needs, focusing on key areas including but not be limited to the following:

1. Company overview of products and services
2. Current supply chain logistics strategy
3. Sales channels and customer industries
4. Facility locations and network design
5. Financial and customer results
6. Organizational structure and turnover
7. Process/IT review of key facilities (tours)
8. Warehouse operations and facility layout
9. Inventory deployment and optimization
10. Domestic and international transportation
11. Logistics IT systems and technology
12. Operational KPIs and continuous improvement

3PLR delivers audit results in the form of SWOT Analysis of internal capabilities compared to leading practices with pragmatic and innovative solution options for management discussion and decision-making. Key initiatives are developed into a roadmap toward a transformative logistics strategy, operational efficiency, and financial goals.

Key Benefits:   

• Identify gaps in logistics processes, people, facility design, and technology.
• Adopt leading practices to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Create a game plan to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Develop supply chain logistics capabilities as a competitive differentiator.
• Implement controls and KPIs to measure and sustain improvements.