Drive Efficiency In The Logistics Workflow

By Christian Davis, Toshiba – Improvements in logistics operations don’t always require new technologies and innovations. Oftentimes, optimization of existing logistics processes and document-driven workflows make possible many of the ecommerce benefits that consumers have now come to expect, such as affordable two-day shipping, simplified returns, and real-time order tracking.

Making efficiency a priority

In a recent survey to almost 4,000 CIOs, more than 65% of logistics companies confirmed increasing operational efficiencies as a top business priority in the coming year. In an industry under constant pressure to increase speed and reduce costs, it is critical that every change to process and workflow is meticulously evaluated end-to-end by an experienced leader in business process optimization. Any change to process or document workflow has an inherent risk that can set off a domino effect of added cost and friction to time-sensitive workflows if not overseen and carefully implemented.