Ship Happens Podcast
Welcome to Ship Happens! – the podcast where logistics, technology, and entrepreneurship come together, and problem-solving takes centre stage. Whether you're navigating the complexities of supply chains, optimising tech solutions, or building the next big startup, we've got you covered. Join your hosts, Selby and Hamish, as they dive into the world of logistics, business-building, and cutting-edge technology. With expert insights, engaging discussions, and a dash of humour, we explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities and ideas into action. If you're passionate about logistics, tech, startups, and making things happen, this podcast is your go-to resource!
Ship Happens Podcast
Capacity Conundrums: When Demand Outpaces Delivery
In this episode, Selby & Hamish dive deep into the crucial concept of capacity in logistics. They explore key questions faced by industry professionals: How do you measure your capacity, maximise it, and maintain service quality? And how do you strike the perfect balance between service delivery and maintenance to avoid disruptions?
Through data-driven insights, we discuss how to optimise vehicle volumes, reduce time between deliveries, and prevent operational conflicts that can disrupt schedules. Our hosts also break down real-life examples where capacity mismanagement led to major setbacks: UPS’s 2013 holiday delivery fiasco, Nike’s costly supply chain malfunction, and Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy in 2016. Each story highlights the risks and ripple effects of poor planning and the ways companies have since adapted to avoid repeating these mistakes.
Tune in for a revealing look at why knowing and managing your capacity is vital to surviving in today’s fast-paced supply chain landscape—and what can happen when businesses don’t get it right.