Why Most Logistics Transformations Fail
Most logistics transformation initiatives do not fail because the technology is incapable.
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Executive Perspectives on Modern Logistics Operations.
Operating lessons, leadership principles and transformation thinking from Burhan Surti.
Founder’s Desk · Volume I
Executive Perspectives on Modern Logistics Operations
Five connected essays on scale, transformation, leadership, visibility and operational confidence.
FL-001 / Lead article
What 700,000 Trips Taught Me About Logistics
After working across more than 700,000 planned trips, one lesson stands out: most logistics problems are not transportation problems. They are coordination problems.
Read the lead articleThe Biggest Mistake Operations Leaders Make
One of the easiest traps in operations is confusing activity with progress.
Read articleVisibility Alone Doesn't Solve Anything
All are useful. But visibility alone does not solve an operational problem. It only makes the problem visible.
Read articleThe Difference Between Logistics Software And Operational Confidence™
There is an important difference between buying logistics software and building operational confidence. Software is a tool. Operational confidence is an outcome.
Read articleEarlier writing
More from the desk.
Careers & talent
What are the career available in the logistics and supply chain industry?
We concluded the last part looking at the various areas in the logistics and supply chain industry which have lucrative careers. We listed out the following areas:
Read ArticleDelivery models
How to build a sustainable Q Commerce business model - Lessons from the Dabbawalas
The Q Commerce Industry has been growing in leaps and bounds and 2021 has been a great year for the same.
Read ArticleCareers & talent
Should I choose a career in logistics and supply chain management?
I have seen this question a lot. Being part of this industry for a long time, I strongly believe the logistics and supply chain industry is an interesting one.
Read ArticleLast mile
Last Mile Delivery: Who’s accountable for the overall on ground incident management.
Last mile delivery is the most important and most challenging part of the overall supply chain and logistics management of an organization.
Read ArticleSupply chains
Global Supply Chain Crisis: Why it happened and How it can be solved
Globally supply chain logjams are causing long delays in logistics movement. For consumers, it means empty shelves, product shortage, and higher prices.
Read ArticleLeadership
Remote team: My experience and learning
Throughout my corporate career and now at LOGIBEE, I built and worked with remote teams.
Read ArticleWork & culture
The Great Resignation
When you see a few things change, you are both agitated and amused. It’s a funny feeling.
Read ArticleKnowledge archive / sample content
A legacy sample note remains available for reference.
Sample knowledge note
Why Enterprise Logistics Deserves an Operating System
A founder desk note on category creation, operational software, and why logistics transformation starts with orchestration — not another point tool.
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About the author
Burhan Surti
Founder & CEO at Logibee. Founder’s Desk shares perspective-led writing on operating lessons, leadership and logistics transformation.
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