Improving Productivity and Service in Depot Businesses
How Haulage, 3PL, and Service Companies Can Increase Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Colin Woodland
Improving Productivity and Service in Depot Businesses
How Haulage, 3PL, and Service Companies Can Increase Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Colin Woodland
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Description
This practical guide to Improving Productivity and Service in Depot Businesses is a must read for any operations manager wanting to improve their professional skills. Colin is undoubtedly the most accomplished operations leader I have ever worked with, and his guide is full of practical tips and tools to help hone and enhance operational management expertise.
-- David Taylor-Smith, MBE, FRGS, Portfolio Chairman, and former FTSE 100 Board Director
The author enables you to clearly understand straightforward methodologies that can be applied piecemeal or holistically, and which will improve operational efficiency. Having applied some of the techniques referenced in the book, I recommend this book and the content.
-- Warren Edmondson, CEO, The Safegroup Ltd. UK
I worked with Colin on a successful business turnaround implementing some of the principles included in this book; the project was a success, and the business continues to perform well.
-- Aiden Harper. BA. M.MUS. MD Ireland
Improving productivity and service in depot businesses, provides invaluable tried and tested methodologies and practical tools and techniques. Applied correctly they have the ability to transform the performance of a business. The benefits gained from managing non-productive hours were transformational for the business I managed. The techniques described in the operating rhythm (drumbeat) chapter are applicable in any business and is something I still utilise at an executive level.
-- Kevin O'Connor MBA, CEO
I had the opportunity to work with Colin on an important operational project in Colombia, we applied some of the principles presented in the book and achieved strong results. This book is a must for any professional or student working in operations.
-- Claudio Enrique Pita Garcia. University of Politecnico Grancolumbiano. Columbia
Following graduation in 1986 from Cranfield with a Master of Science in Logistics, Colin Woodland has developed his career in FMCG logistics from middle to senior management. Since 2000 he has held four Board positions in Secure Logistics businesses within the UK and Sweden. As Operations Director with Cash UK (4.5 years) he was responsible for 6,500 employees and 2,200 Fleet of specialist vehicles across 50 locations driving efficiency improvements of £30m. Since 2009 Colin has held International roles regarding Security & Operations across 69 businesses spanning five continents.
Colin's previous positions include:
-- Managing DirectorManaging Director, SECURE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LTD
-- Chief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer, phs Group
-- Group Operations & Integration DirectorGroup Operations & Integration Director, VPS, The Vacant Property Specialists