1. Think big!
One of the best ways to become more efficient is to think big; how can 1 person do more? Move more quantity and volume of goods in less time.
If we look at the mining industry for example which is one of the largest in the world we can see how from small 10 ton excavator they now dig with hundreds of tons excavators; the dump trucks wheels are 3 fold the size of the operator.. Over the last few decades they managed to reduce costs of operation a great deal via bigger and better tools; bigger and more advanced equipment and machinery, improved technology etc.
For example if you grow bananas and have to deliver them 1,000 km from the farm to the capital city you can pack them in 13 kg box or 1,000 kg bulk container. Which way is more cost effective?
2. Better technology!
We have many clients in Indonesia that carry big quantity of heavy products on pallets such as cement, rubber bales and ceramics. Some of them transport 100,000 tons per year and more.
A simple RFID in each pallet allow the owner to know exactly where the pallets are; if you have bar codes on your cement bags or ceramic tiles cartons you can even know exactly when it was produced, where is it now, how much inventory you have in stock etc. with simple software.
Better technology makes your whole operation more efficient not only the logistic section.
3. Training!
The best companies have the best people!
When you look at the best and largest companies in the world such as Apple, Google and Facebook you can see how they fight each other to get the best talents and how much they invest in training and better working conditions.
Employees, who have better tools, superior technology, better training and working conditions focus better, are more motivated, loyal and efficient. If each one of your employees and managers would think everyday how to improve the operation because they like the company or the bonus.. They can come up with amazing ideas to improve the operation from production to materials handling, packing, loading and transport.
4. Act fast!
One of the keys to becoming more efficient is to act fast!
How long does it take to make a change in your organization?
The most efficient companies are the one who manage change and improvements to their operation in a speedy manner. The top management and owners must be open to new and better ideas and employees and management must be motivated to look for better, faster ways to get things done.
In a competitive market the companies that improve faster win the battle as they can produce better and cheaper due to an enhanced system of motivated people who care and want to be part of the best company.
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