INSIGHT |
Here is where most logistics-intensive companies are struggling with problems, deviations and claims. Scroll down for the full picture.
Top critical areas
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1. Picking
38% of errors in logistics can be related to the picking process. The picking process is where most errors occurs.
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2. Transport
The second most errors occur in the transport process. This is a critical area where goods most often are exchanged and change ownership.
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3. Unknown
Almost one of every sixth error are classified as “reason unknown”. Chances are big that they will happen again, keep costing the business time and money.
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4. Loading
Loading is another cititcal process where goods change ownership. About 12% of all errors can be related to goods leaving the warehouse.
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5. Packing
What went really into the box and in what condition? Was it the best packing material for the goods? About 8% of all errors are connected with packing.
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5. Goods receiving
Sometimes flaws in logistics origins from the goods receiving, approximately 8%. These deviations quickly multiply and can be very harmful to efficiency and quality.
Source: survey by SiB Solutions and PwC/Strategy&
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Staffan Persson, Logistics expert and co-founder of SiB Solutions
Published: September 9, 2021