A practical library of guides, toolkits and templates drawn from real consultancy work — organised by theme to help you find what’s relevant to your operation.
Freight & International Shipping
Guides and tools to help you understand shipping terms, prepare accurate documentation, and get more from your carriers.
Practical International Shipping Terms Guide
A practical guide to international shipping terms for busy import/export teams.
Freight Documentation & Customs Paperwork Checklist Pack
A checklist pack covering the documentation and customs paperwork freight teams handle day to day.
Freight Carrier & Mode Selection Guide
A practical guide to comparing carriers and transport modes when planning a shipment.
Freight Quote Comparison & Tender Evaluation Tool
A structured tool for comparing freight quotes and evaluating tender responses on a like-for-like basis.
Looking for hands-on support rather than a self-serve tool? See our Freight Optimisation & Implementation service.
Supply Chain & Performance
Toolkits and templates to help you assess, monitor and improve how your supply chain and suppliers are performing.
ADB Logistics Cost Reduction Toolkit
A 13-worksheet Excel toolkit to analyse freight spend, audit invoices and track savings opportunities through to a 30/60/90 action plan.
Supply Chain Health-Check Self-Assessment Toolkit
A self-assessment toolkit to help you identify where your supply chain is working well and where it needs attention.
Inventory & Reorder-Point Calculator
A calculator to help you set practical reorder points and manage inventory levels with more confidence.
Supplier & Carrier Scorecard Template
A ready-to-use template for scoring and comparing supplier and carrier performance over time.
Logistics KPI & Performance Dashboard
A dashboard template for tracking the logistics KPIs that matter most to your operation.
For a wider review of your operations, see our Logistics & Supply Chain service.
AI & Automation
Practical, no-hype resources to help you assess where AI and automation could genuinely help your logistics operation.
Is My Business Ready for AI? Readiness Assessment
A structured self-assessment to help you judge whether — and where — your business is ready to explore AI and automation.
AI & Automation Opportunity Spotter Workbook
A workbook to help you identify and prioritise practical AI and automation opportunities across your operation.
Practical AI Tools for Logistics Teams — Reference Guide
A reference guide to practical AI tools relevant to logistics teams, with no assumed technical background.
Want a second opinion on your own operation? See our AI & Automation service.
New resources are added here as they’re published. Browse the full Shop →
From the Blog
Four articles are now live:
Incoterms 2020 Explained: A Practical Guide for Import/Export Teams
How UK SMEs Should Prepare Freight-Spend Data for an Independent Cost Review
Seven Signs Your Freight Procurement or Carrier Setup Needs Reviewing
A Practical AI-Readiness Checklist for Logistics and Supply-Chain Teams
Free, no sign-up: The Freight Overcharge Checklist — 15 things to check in your freight bills. Want an expert to check them for you? See a sample audit report or book a free 20-minute freight review.
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