Logistic audit
A logistic audit is typically the first stage of long-term projects of logistic optimization. In order to provide the client with complex solution, we apply practically proven know-how in our projects. The process starts with identification of existing problems, then the issues are analyzed, prioritized and addressed in proposal of optimization measures.
The initial task, which is a prerequisite of successful solution, is to devise a detailed specification of the problem. In close cooperation with the client we define the desired objectives and criteria of the solution. The client's subjective ideas are specified and clarified in the phase of detailed monitoring of the logistic system. The proven procedure is to carry out a logistic scan or more elaborate logistic audit.
The goal of logistic audit is to obtain full-scale overview of particular logistic functions and activities. Evaluation of their performance is based on analysis of information collected from a number of sources. Objective measurements include selected characteristics of quantities and times (quantity of held inventory, number of expedited shipments, shipment picking times etc.). Subjective information is obtained from interviews and consultations with representatives of the client from managers to operators. Completeness of the view is supported by photographic documentation and experience of our consultants/specialists with similar projects.
The primary output of the logistic audit is, besides a description of existing logistic system, a list of identified bottlenecks or problems of the system and proposals of their elimination. The logistic audit provides an outline of the complexity of the logistic problems and potential benefits of the solution (time or costs savings). The issues with the best ratio of these indicators (effort/benefit ratio) are then addressed with high priority. The scope of each issue (task) is clearly defined.