Logistics Strategy is the practice of assessing the most cost-effective approach to distributing goods to the market while achieving specific service level goals. It's important for companies to recognize that logistics strategy can be tailored to individual products, customers, and locations, and that supply chains in each industry are dynamic and evolving.

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KOM International collaborates with clients to develop and implement logistics strategies that optimize the flow of products and information within the supply chain, distribution network, and distribution centers. To achieve supply chain excellence, continuous evaluation of cost-cutting strategies that provide a competitive advantage is crucial. Here are a few examples:

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Fast / Slow

Does your company differentiate between logistics strategies for fast-moving, slow-moving, and medium-moving products? Is there an advantage in setting up regional "fast" facilities and a centralized "slow" facility within your distribution network and centers?

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DSD / Non-stock

Is there a clear understanding of costs and lost profit opportunities for "Direct Store Delivery" or "non-stock" items? Does your company have a logistics strategy to determine when an item should be inventoried?

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Third Party Services

Should your company manage its own distribution facilities or use third-party logistics providers? What are the economic and service considerations?

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Hub and Spoke

Does it make economic sense to centralize distribution centers for cost benefits, using a hub and spoke distribution network?

Inbound Logistics Can you reduce landed costs by improving inbound logistics, including load consolidation, reduced handling, backhauls, etc.?

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Outbound Logistics

Are there opportunities to cut outbound transportation costs through better private fleet routing, carrier rate shopping, load consolidation, etc.?

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Facility Consolidation

Is your company operating underutilized distribution centers? What are the economic and service impacts of closing certain distribution points?

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Inventory Reduction

Is your inventory aligned with service level objectives and minimized costs?

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Supply Chain

Can collaboration with trading partners reduce supply chain complexities and improve service levels? Are internal supply chain policies hindering cost-effective operations?

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Global Logistics

Can global logistics improvements reduce inventory levels, order cycle times, and logistics costs?

New Business Opportunities Does pursuing new business opportunities increase sales and logistics costs? Are these opportunities profitable considering incremental logistics costs?

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KOM International's Approach

KOM International employs a blend of proprietary data gathering methods and advanced analytical tools to conduct logistics strategy studies. This empowers clients with a comprehensive understanding of the most effective logistics strategies for products, customers, suppliers, distribution centers, operating divisions, and countries. KOM International collaborates with clients to formulate conclusions that are easily comprehensible for the executive team.

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No matter the company size, supply chains are intricate, touching multiple departments. An impartial supply chain consulting firm can help you make effective decisions by assessing the data and statistics within your enterprise. By translating operational data into meaningful logistics strategies, KOM International has assisted numerous companies in adding substantial value to their bottom line.