Feature Stories
Asia: Manufacturing Dynamo or Consumer Powerhouse?
Asia today is not just about manufacturing; it's also emerging as a consumer powerhouse. To seize the opportunity, manufacturers and retailers alike are rewiring their global supply chain strategies.
The Last Mile’s Lasting Impact
From traditional heavy goods shipments to the new influx of e-commerce-fueled home deliveries, the last mile plays a crucial role in the supply chain.
Case Studies
Casebook
PETCO’s Pet Project
For pet supply retailer PETCO, honoring its commitment to superior customer service meant finding a loyal logistics partner.
Reader Profile
Brian Hatfield’s Supply Chain Stylings
As vice president of supply chain at KPPS, Brian Hatfield oversees the network that brings the company's hair care products to salons across North America.
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Establishing a Successful Core Carrier Program
Charlie Hitt, 3PD Inc., offers tips for implementing a successful core carrier program.
Global
Sponsored
Advertising Supplement
Harnessing the Winds of Change
The wind power industry blows gusts of opportunity for project sites, equipment manufacturers, and specialty transportation providers.
Economic Development
South Carolina: The Logistics Advantage
Boasting proximity to major U.S. markets and a wealth of transportation resources, the Palmetto State leads the Southeast in serving the nation's distribution needs.
Economic Development
Northern Exposure: Navigating the Alaskan Supply Chain
Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.
Knowledge Base
Global Air Service That Inspires Customer Confidence
Choose a global air transportation services provider that both you and your customers can trust to deliver time-sensitive inventory on schedule.
Digital Editions
Checking InFelecia Stratton
Managing Risk in a Chain of Fire
Man-made disruptions and natural disasters have a radiating effect on global supply chains. Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton discusses ways of coping.
EcoDevChristopher Chung
Efficient Use of State Resources Keeps Transportation Flowing
Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.
IT MattersJim Bengier
Retail Recovery Depends on an Integrated Supply Chain Strategy
To successfully manage multi-brand and multi-channel selling, retailers need to optimize customer order fulfillment across all brands and channels, writes Jim Bengier of Sterling Commerce.
ViewpointJohn Haber
Five Market Concerns Driving Shipper Cost Increases
John Haber, NPI, outlines five market concerns that will have the biggest impact on shipper spending in the near future.