What should be the focus of an effective logistics assessment?

An effective logistics assessment should focus on addressing both strengths and weaknesses in logistics. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to understand the current capabilities and limitations of their logistics operations. By evaluating both aspects, organizations can identify areas that are performing well and leverage those strengths while also uncovering vulnerabilities that may require improvement. This balanced analysis ensures that logistics strategies are not only optimized for efficiency and cost-effectiveness but also for resilience and adaptability to potential challenges.

A narrow focus on only one dimension or group, such as just the needs of executive management or financial metrics, would overlook critical operational insights and could lead to suboptimal decision-making. Similarly, evaluating logistics channels in isolation fails to provide a holistic view of how different components of logistics interact and affect overall performance. This interconnectedness of logistics functions is vital to formulating effective strategies that enhance overall supply chain performance.