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OPERATIONS
managing the
SUPPLY CHAIN
M
Finding the right logistics partner can be the key
to effective and efficient supply chain management.
By Kimberlie Clyma | kclyma@sosland.com
Manufacturing operations rely heavily on supply chain
logistics to ensure efficiency throughout the production
process. Every link in the chain must be connected in
order to achieve efficiency and accuracy - from the
moment raw materials are acquired through the time
end product arrives at its final destination. A weak or
inefficient link in the chain can result in inefficiencies,
inaccuracies and possibly lost revenue.
" Logistics in manufacturing is a critical component
efficiency, costs and overall perforthat
influences
mance, "
said Jim Ritchie, president and chief executive
officer for RedStone Logistics, Olathe, Kan. " For many
manufacturing centric companies, it's very easy to get
caught up in maximizing the efficiency and processes
contained within the manufacturing environment.
However, a company's manufacturing operation is a synchronized
chain of activities all bound together by the
supply chain. "
Realizing the essential nature of logistics in the production
cycle, processors may choose to employ a thirdparty
logistics (3PL) partner in order to ensure a steady
flow throughout the process.
" Pet food processors may not have the in-house specialists
and/or time to undertake these types of projects
- their focus may be consumed with day-to-day activities
to keep the operation running smoothly, " said Brad
Prizer, operations improvement group lead for Kansas
City, Mo.-based CRB. " If a third party is engaged, a close
partnership with a processor's in-house team is critical.
The in-house staff has valuable working knowledge and
insight into their specific operations. In partnership,
third-party logistics and process improvement specialists
can utilize their knowledge from other similar operations
as well as their toolset to provide expert guidance
with the appropriate level of analysis. Pairing the
in-house knowledge with a specialist's direction can provide
great results tailored to the operation. "
While many think of logistics in relation to purchasing,
transportation, inventory and warehousing, depending
on the operation and the third-party partner, it
can mean so much more.
" An effective logistics partner provides comprehensive
end-to-end supply chain solutions, including
e-commerce and sales channel analysis, transportation
management, warehousing, inventory control and
order fulfillment, " said Deann Elfering, executive vice
president of operations for King Solutions, Inc., Maple
Grove, Minn. " These services ensure timely delivery
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Third-party logistics
partners can
assist pet food
manufacturers
with purchasing,
transportation,
inventory,
warehousing and
so much more.
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