Set and deploy your preferred operating model with real-life cases

Choose the right logistics operating model - and implement it successfully

September 2026: Running an effective operation is being conscious for Cost, Quality and Risk, while each company has their specific requirements for Scalability, Resilience and Service. Regardless the industry, for optimal performance companies should focus on the cost of Operational Network (OPEX) and considerations for tech investments (CAPEX) in automation (Robotics) and digitization tooling (AI & Systems).

As these costs are significant, it is essential to spend time on an Operator strategy:

• What is  your right operating model?
• Which part of operation or part of investment is better to leave to partners?
• How to ensure to keep control and optimal performance in your operation?

BCI Global recently hosted a practical online session with real-life cases and shared a framework for Operational Strategy decisions:

• Would I foresee opportunities to leverage a strategic role of a control towers (4PL), a Center of Excellence (COE) or even further vertical integration E2E SC (5PL) be an option.
• How to balance business maturity, scalability, control, cost and resilience with investments in technology (automation & SC digitization)
• What could be my industry drivers for make or buy decisions; what is creating most value?
• And in case of partnering: How to de-risk the implementation, avoid long-term cost and contractual lock-in?

 Presented by:

• Pieter de Wit, Partner, contact Pieter at pieter.wit@bciglobal.com
• Carlo Peters, Principal Consultant, contact Carlo at Carlo.Peters@bciglobal.com