What are the best ways to demonstrate leadership in logistics management?

First, I don’t believe there are specific traits that are any different from other leadership positions. They’re leadership qualities, whether logistics, operations, or any other part of the business. That said, my top ones are: - Take blame, give praise and credit - Read the first bullet point again! - Surround yourself with people who know what they’re doing, and let them do it! - Set clear expectations and goals, and allow your employees to get there. They may stumble a little. Coach them and help them achieve it - Groom your replacement early. It will force you to evaluate every aspect of your job

Logistics Manager can demonstrate leadership by embracing problem-solving skills, such as: 1. Identifying challenges: Actively identify problems and potential obstacles within logistics operations. 2. Analyzing situations: Use critical thinking and data analysis techniques to assess problems and understand their root causes. 3. Developing solutions: Use creativity and resourcefulness to generate effective and efficient solutions to address logistics challenges. 4. Implementing actions: Take the lead in implementing and executing solutions, coordinating with relevant teams and stakeholders.

From my experience any leader in logistics needs to demonstrate patience, listening and understanding. This relates to the team you are aiming to develop. When you employ a team member sometimes, the person you interview can be different to the person who takes the job, you need to watch how they work, listen to how they think and understand how they are best suited in your company as they may not actually be suited for the role you employed them for and may show skills suited to other departments? This is where you get to build a strong company with people that really fit and are happy as they start to enjoy what they are suited for and not what they thought they could only do. It's one of the real rewards of being a leader

Logistics management is very challenging. In order to proper understand your customers’ (internal and external) needs, and translate them in effective operational plans, you must rely in good technology and a strong team. Technology in logistics management has evolved a lot in the past years, allowing for real time management of every aspect of the logistics processes. As for the team, it is necessary a high dose of resilience, agility and flexibility to adjust to ever changing customer needs and market conditions.

Complacency is a killer in logistics. No two days are the same, & operators need to continue to seek new capabilities & improvement. Service providers are always adding services, geographies, information & tech capabilities, & smart operators are always mining the base to determine how to take advantage of these new offerings. Likewise, capabilities can atrophy or disappear. Taking an "active management" approach and remaining proactive will demonstrate to the internal team & external suppliers that status quo is not an option. Clearly laying out expectations in a statement of work & getting aligned will provide a platform to work from, & a method to track progress. Finally, a research capability should exist on the team to drive learning.

Keeping your team engaged means allowing them solve new problems. If you allow the same issues to persist day in and day out without trying to solve them, your team will stop caring - because clearly you do not care. We want growth, we want to face new challenges, we want to solve new problems. This means investing in your team, technology for your team, training for your team, time for your team to experiment, grow, and learn.

All modern companies should be embracing a continuous improvement mentality. Gone are the days of 'top>down' leadership with a boss telling you what to do. Continuous improvement is very much 'down>up' - staff doing the role advise how to improve and this is fed up the management structure to the top. Take ideas from the people doing the day-to-day roles and look at the bigger picture. Systems such as Lean and 5S can be implemented within a warehouse and logistics environment and help streamline and improve processes. This not only boosts efficiency but shows staff the company is committed staff welfare and has a growth mindset. When people are listened to, appreciated and motivated they will do much more than expected.

Guiding teams towards common objectives/mission and vision of the organization, working towards operational excellence by adopting Continuous improvement mindset, Daily Management tool & focusing on four important pillars - People, Process, Data & Tools.

As per the current scenario,everyone wants value addition and customised service.Logistics profile is also part of services .It works parallel along with sales .So, OTIF and efficiency in delivery makes the win win situation for both sides.Digital transformation is very helpful to provide real time status of goods and services as well as enhance the productivity.

Some leaders may fear grooming second-line leaders, perceiving them as threats. However, I advocate for empowering young talent to excel! In a previous role, we onboarded fresh MBAs into warehouse roles, and within 1-2 years, they demonstrated managerial proficiency comparable to seasoned professionals. It's crucial to inject new blood into the supply chain and logistics sector, nurturing a pipeline of future leaders. Fresh minds, unburdened by past experiences, offer invaluable perspectives and drive innovation in the workplace! Let's embrace and empower the next generation of leaders.

By committing to the empowerment and development of our team, we aim to elevate performance, foster engagement, and cultivate loyalty among team members. This approach not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the overall success and resilience. We need to recognize the strengths and contributions of team members and offer support in terms of training and mentorship programs.

To empower and develop a logistics team, it is crucial to establish transparent and open communication. Set clear goals, involving each member in the planning and decision-making process. Encourage autonomy by allowing everyone to take initiatives and solve problems creatively. Foster skill development through training programs and continuous learning opportunities. Recognize and reward outstanding performances to boost motivation. Finally, maintain a positive work environment by promoting collaboration and celebrating collective achievements. By combining individual accountability and professional development, your logistics team will be better equipped to tackle challenges and achieve set objectives.

Regardless of the chosen field, the underlying principle of leadership does not change here. The team must be self sufficient and capable of working on auto pilot without active involvement of the leader. This is possible when the team is clear in its objective and operates in a stress free environment, knowing fully well that all the members have your freedom to come up with solutions and ideas. That they can execute such decisions, which are necessary to achieve the targets. To me a team which has independence to take such decisions on day to day basis is an empowered team. A leader who allows a team to be independent without feeling insecure and backs them to the hilt is the only one who can demonstrate real leadership and character.

Foster innovation and optimize processes through technology, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Lead by empowering teams and developing talent. Make ethical, sustainable choices that benefit society. Communicate strategic vision to galvanize commitment. Success depends on combining logistics excellence with inspirational leadership.

Walk the talk. Model what you would like to see in your team. You have no right asking more of others than you have asked of yourself.

Logistics management is not only about delivering goods and services but also about creating value for society and the environment. As a leader, you need to demonstrate ethical and social responsibility by following the laws, regulations, and standards of your industry and your organization. You also need to consider the impact of your decisions and actions on the people, the communities, and the planet. You need to promote sustainability, diversity, and inclusion in your operations and your team. By demonstrating ethical and social responsibility, you can build your reputation, credibility, and trust.

For demonstrating ethicla and social responsibility, it is not necessary to spend millions, we initiated small steps in our company by 1. Buying recucled paper cups for coffee. 2. Stop buying all kinds of plastic items and replace by paper whereever possible. 3. Company giveaway items were handed over to people in events and conferences in jute bags which has a long shlf life and people are happy to receive it and use in place of plastic shopping bags. 4. Installing automatic taps in all washrooms activated by motion sensors saving huge amount of water which could have been wasted !!! 5. Installing solar panels over Offices and Warehouses which have large roof area to generate power which is greeen. 6. Providing EV chargers FOC !!!

Leadership in general has an ethical responsibility to truly consider the impact of your decisions on the wellness of your team. In logistics where we can impact wider society, it is even more important to keep this responsibility in mind. If you disregard safety in small ways in your organization, it can lead to life or death situations on the highway. If you disregard efficient movement of your goods, you can contribute to the acceleration of climate change which is going to affect each and every one of us. But those with the least resources in the world are already facing life or death impacts. Disregarding our responsibility, disregards those people.

In my experience as a Logistician this is the foremost task to solve the problem that is what we are for. You need to be confident and you don’t need to be a MNC to get tagged as a solution provider. I remember a very great example where a MNC was struggling with high impact on its production due to the Material Handling and this is way back in 2006. The 3PL service provider MNC is among the world top but for them solution was not the key but service as they were getting paid for it. Me and my Brother having no experience of handling Big in plant solutions while visiting that Factory for Business of Logistics understood their problem,carved out a solution,Founded the correct solution and the problem became a history.

Logistics is all about solving problems. As a leader your role is to engage your team in ending recurring issues and giving them the agency to solve the one offs as they come up. Ending recurring issues will require deep dives by you and your team in process, technology, partners, and execution. It also requires a dedication to investing resources into ending the fire fighting and truly making lasting change. Not only will this help your team learn, grow, and remain engaged. It will also create the bandwidth to deal with the new problems that inevitably show up. And instead of pushing your team to despair, they will rally together to overcome.

As a leader in logistics management, engage your team and help them to solve the daily problems will make strong professionals with great problem-solving skills and make the better decisions to be good leards in the future.

In the heat of the moment, it’s important to analyze the situation with the appropriate information and make quick decisions. In my experience, I’ve learned that there is a high degree of consistency surrounding the problems that need solving. So, it’s just as important to analyze the effectiveness of the decision in addition to discussing the outcomes with your team and documenting the scenario for the future so you can be confident in delegating tasks when the time arises.

Flexibility and adaptability is indeed crucial in the dynamic landscape of logistics. We need to learn from both successful and unsuccessful outcomes. Encouraging a culture that views setbacks as learning opportunities can foster resilience and continuous improvement within the logistics management framework. In situations demanding swift responses with limited information, employing diverse approaches and iterating through solutions becomes integral to the problem-solving process. Taking the initial steps and refining strategies along the way proves more beneficial than waiting for a flawless plan before implementation

don't be closed minded to new ideas or perspectives,.. listen to your team. Think outside of the box just because it is the normal way does not mean it is the only way.

In Logistics, you need to work as a Team. Even if you are the team Leader, you can′t expect to know everything. As a Leader, you must be humble and recognize when you don′t know something. Don′t be afraid to ask your team members. Just don′t forget to recognize your team members' efforts, ideas, and contributions.

Logistics is #LastMile in value chain serving the customer needs of B2C/B2B & creates direct experience for customers so it's important to ensure that best efforts are put in to create #CustomerSatisfaction.In many parts of Globe,majority of LSP are unorganised & highly depended on manual efforts with difficult working conditions which requires a different approach of management. Deep understanding of #network, Creative thinking & effective planning is crucial for Logistics leadership. Empathetic approach,mental toughness,time management, prioritisation,efficient resource utilisation, tech savvy skills & effective communication skills are equally needed to manage the uncertainty, risk and expectations associated with Logistics. #CSLearnings

The Best Way to demonstrate the Leader not only in the Logistics but in General is to. 1. Listen - you need to listen to their opinion and suggestions from there you can weigh in and decide. 2. Always put yourself in their shoes - You know your team and their capabilities. Give them the order that you know they will succeed. Sometimes you have test the limits for u to know in what area they need to improve. 3. The last is GIVE LOVE AND RESPECT not only in your colleagues but as a human being.The rest will follow like Motivation, Appreciation, promotion etc etc ..

Murphy's law. We need to be able to anticipate things that could go wrong in advance and arrest the situation. Pre-empt potential issues in order to prevent any human error.