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Distribution & Logistics Management
Benchmarking Consortium (DLMBC™)
is currently a free association of distribution & logistics organizations
within major corporations. DLMBC™ conducts benchmarking studies
to identify practices that improve the overall operations of the members.
DLMBC™ Mission
To identify "Best in Class" distribution & logistics
processes, which, when implemented, will lead member companies
to exceptional performance.
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DLMBC™ Objectives
To conduct benchmarking studies of important distribution &
logistics processes.
To create a cooperative environment where full understanding
of the performance and enablers of "best in class" internet
service provision processes can be obtained and shared at reasonable
cost.
To use the efficiency of the association to obtain process performance
data and related best practices regarding distribution & logistics
processes.
To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate distribution
& logistics process improvement and the achievement of accuracy,
timeliness and efficiency.
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DLMBC™ Membership
The scope of DLMBC™ membership includes individuals who
work in distribution & logistics organizations in major corporations.
Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance
with DLMBC™ mission, goals and operating guidelines, as well
as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.
Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only
to members with costs shared by the participants. Members pay
only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in DLMBC™
is free. We reserve the right to review membership applications
and to make the final decision whether or not to accept any application.
Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.
Benefits of Membership
Studies:
DLMBC™ will identify and present to members opportunities
to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing
issues of importance to distribution & logistics organizations.
There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:
Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with
costs divided.
Single company sponsored studies addressing the interest of one
member company can be offered to other selected members for no
fee.
The association will also support internet service provision benchmarking
efforts:
Research - Access public and private databases.
Identify study participants - Top companies in the area of distribution
& logistics.
Collect data - Manage response collection with the participants
as a third party.
Lead site visits - Structured with best participants.
Roundtables:
Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout the year.
Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable
discussions that address specific distribution and logistics processes.
Cost:
Currently, membership in DLMBC™ is FREE! Costs of studies are shared by the participants.
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To find out more information:
Call (281)440-5044 or
click here for email
To become a member of DLMBC™, click below.
On-Line
sign up application
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