Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Classic Distributing increases pick rates by 22% with the Jungheinrich® low-level order picker.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
New technology abounds inside the four walls of a distribution center. From narrow aisles configurations, specialized rack systems and lift equipment to optimize stacking capabilities, WMS software that integrates with automated sortation systems, and self-guided intelligent robotic vehicles, innovations in materials handling products are transforming the supply chain.
Materials Handling, Packaging, Pallets, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Using pallet collars in the warehouse can increase how efficiently your goods are stored, shipped, and delivered.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Many companies are finding that value-added logistics services can help to give their supply chain a competitive edge. Use this advice to add value to your supply chain.
3PL, Forklifts, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Jungheinrich® reach trucks help LeanCor’s mission to advance the world’s supply chains.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Warehousing
How powersports manufacturer Monster Moto worked with UPS to redesign its supply chain as it moved its product assembly from China to the U.S.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Ariens' tailored transportation planning solution from Redwood Logistics has led to efficiency gains, delivery improvements, increased visibility and cost reductions.
Distribution, Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain
Implementing material handling automation within a distribution center requires an experienced systems integration, which acts as a matchmaker to ensure the software communicates fully and freely with the facility’s equipment.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Use this advice to get your distribution center prepared before holiday orders come rolling in.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Inbound Logistics editor lists six cool things she learned (or just realized anew) as she edited the annual 3PL issue.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
How do industry leaders plan to keep up with these unprecedented demands? The short answer is technology investment.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation, Warehousing
Supply chain logistics companies view veterans as a crucial pool of potential employees, and consequently they are using a range of methods to recruit and hire former members of the military for their workforces.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Robots coming soon to a warehouse near you; The supply chain plays a key role in developing circular economies; OSA-related driver fatigue causes new safety rule proposals
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Warehouses can use a number of techniques to maintain service level agreements (SLAs) – the ”guaranteed” turnaround time for an order to go out – during peak demand periods.
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Waveless fulfillment consistently maximizes warehouse productivity by assigning orders on a real-time basis as resources and fulfillment opportunities become available.
Air Cargo, Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Rail, Pallets, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation, Warehousing
Launching a cost cutting, productivity-enhancing, or sustainability initiative creates efficiencies with environmental benefits and cost reductions.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Through automated, rules-based wave management and replenishment, American Hotel Register Company was able to eliminate manual sortation and create multiple, tailored options to proactively release orders by type.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Profile of Jamie Overley, CEO of East Coast Warehouse and Distribution
Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
If there’s one lesson that we’ve learned from fine bourbon or whiskey, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Distilleries know this better than anyone. But when it’s time to get that product out the door and in the hands of distributors, the last thing a distiller wants to do is wait.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Sound strategies for maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing materials handling systems can mitigate risk in today’s DC and go a long way toward ensuring a smooth ride in the supply chain.
Retail Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
SendOutCards keeps its personal touch while improving its greeting card and gift order fulfillment processes with Snapfulfil’s warehouse management system.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Transportation and logistics deal value continues to rise; distribution centers prepare to reduce picking errors; mobile-based freight brokerage; predictive analytics and Internet of Things revolutionize procurement
Forklifts, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing, Visibility
A connected warehouse maximizes warehouse efficiency, as well as positions a company to decisively navigate constant changes across the supply chain. Real-time data intelligence delivers the visibility and control needed to effect measurable improvements.
Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Sean Smith, supply chain director at Agropur Ingredients, is always up for a logistics challenge.
Distribution, Loading Dock, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse operations no longer allow for “business as usual” practices. New initiatives and strategic investments in capital improvements will lead to greater returns in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Investing in the latest materials handling equipment, WMS technology, and physical building improvements will result in a fully integrated distribution center.
3PL, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Nutrabolt’s rapid growth created several logistics challenges, including processing orders efficiently and quickly; absorbing dramatic swings in order volumes to support promotional campaigns; and providing omni-channel fulfillment through a single warehouse. A third-party logistics partnership with Kane Is Able helped Nutrabolt meet these challenges.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Risk Management, Pallets, Safety, Warehousing
It is essential to have damage prevention measures in place for racking systems to avoid employee injury and minimize loss.
Bar-coding Systems, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Bar-code reading errors slowed Champion Tire and Wheel’s operation; a new laser scanner got the company back on track.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Voice-directed technology can help improve worker safety and reduce employee-training time, yet some companies avoid them because of these five common misconceptions.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Companies planning new distribution centers or warehouses weigh process data to choose materials handling equipment.
Materials Handling, Pallets, Warehousing
Pallets are a vital piece of warehouse equipment for storing and moving products.
3PL, Distribution, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Safety, Warehousing
Big data gathered by materials handling equipment helps warehouse managers improve productivity and safety.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.
E-commerce, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Retailer DSW's new replenishment materials handling solution improves inventory control and reduces in-store markdowns.
3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
The right pick-to-light system can help increase productivity, improve accuracy, and increase picking speeds.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Changing consumer expectations and demand for greater efficiency, economy, and productivity present new twists and turns in warehouse automation.
Lean, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Applying lean principles to materials handling equipment purchases and configurations helps companies cut costs, writes Robert Arndt, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Warehouse operations visibility means knowing the real-time location of your materials handling vehicles, drivers, and inventory so operations can be optimized for maximum productivity, says Phil Van Wormer of Sky-Trax.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Optimizing materials handling equipment and processes in the warehouse impacts the entire supply chain.
Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Using colors, shapes, numbers, and mnemonics in warehouse signage can help reduce training and picking errors, while improving service.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Smart companies carefully select and intelligently apply automation not only to boost productivity, but also to turn the distribution center into a competitive weapon, writes Mick Mountz of Kiva Systems Inc.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Greater adoption of GS1 standards could transform the way we work with barcodes and help warehouse managers achieve maximum efficiency.
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
A look at news and trends impacting the global automobile industry.
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Readers reveal what they would tell their younger selves about supply chain management.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Every two years, the Olympics bring together some of the best athletes in the world. But in between the games, supply chain professionals, logistics experts, and manufacturers work to bring the event itself together.
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
2018 looks to be off to a flying start for the air cargo industry, according to World ACD, but it may be too early to celebrate. Worldwide air cargo yield dropped to USD $1.89 (U.S. dollars) in January 2018, 7.8 percent below December, but 16.8 percent higher than January 2017.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics' 14th annual Global Logistics Guide presents a transportation and logistics world atlas to help you stay on top of shifting global dynamics and identify and map out continents and countries that require further exploration.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Participating beneficial cargo owners can benefit from enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring, and cost transparency as a result of a new partnership between supply chain consulting company Chainalytics and global shipping consultancy Drewry.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Dedicated truckload fleets fill up on technology solutions that pump crucial data from power units and trailers and deliver it to shippers ready to give their supply chains the gas.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Freightos conducted a survey to reveal how cumbersome logistics remains to American companies importing goods.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Growing cargo thefts across Germany, resulting in product losses valued at $1.3 billion annually, have prompted business associations in the country to launch a joint initiative to tackle the problem.
E-commerce, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Seaports are a vital economic engine for the United States and a huge driver of demand for industrial real estate. Imports represented 63 percent of the total loaded cargo volume in 2017 for the top 13 ports in the United States.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehousing
Today, software underpins many warehouse functions, giving leaders a new source of productivity and efficiency insights—and a new concern for corporate security. Here’s how to boost all three: productivity, efficiency, and security.
Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
A Patterson, California, high school has an answer to the commercial truck driver shortage: kick young students' interest into high gear.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
To gauge shipper perspectives on trade in today's world, and particularly about the shift in free trade agreement (FTA) focus, global logistics and transportation solutions company BDP polled U.S. importers and exporters attending its 29th Annual Regulatory Compliance Seminar in Houston in late February.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
The rise of e-commerce, coupled with manufacturing and logistics facilities implementing robotics and other emerging technologies in the production process, has caused demand for digitally savvy workers with trade skills to skyrocket.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
The nation's top-performing, most cost-effective highways can be found in North Dakota, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, and South Carolina, according to the latest edition of the Reason Foundation Annual Highway Report.
2017 was another banner year for the industrial real estate market, in large part due to consumer confidence, which hit a 17-year high in December, according to Transwestern's year-end national industrial report.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Shippers express concern about finding capacity, but how do carriers see the situation? To find out, Transporeon Group, a cloud-based supply chain execution platform provider, surveyed its base of more than 3,000 North American logistics service providers.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce is an increasingly powerful engine for growth, and offers the best opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses, according to research conducted by DHL.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Providers that specialize and target a specific industry, geographical market, or will limit their service offering are referred to as niche 3PL’s. Here are some of the advantages to using a niche 3PL over a traditional provider.
E-commerce, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce continues to mow down traditional business practices. To adapt, companies serving manufacturing, industrial, and retail customers are seeding their portfolios with new services, and not letting any grass grow under their feet.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
With a digital model of the global supply chain, companies can realize collaboration, automation, analytics and flexibility. The result is a transformed global supply chain with improved margins, greater agility, and reduced risk.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
As cargo volumes and the complexity of port operations continue to increase, the Port of Long Beach and GE Transportation are collaborating on a pilot project to improve cargo flow, increase visibility, and enhance real-time decision-making.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Partnering with a 3PL could be the best solution to improved visibility and lower costs over the long haul.
Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Companies concerned with cost control, competitive differentiation, and innovation are more than ever seeking professionals who can drive substantive change.
Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain
The business case for capitalizing on record freight volumes is clear. Here’s how to unlock immense sums of money in the supply chain.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Frank Guenzerodt, president and CEO, Dachser USA
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Shortly after the Trump administration announced the United States would impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Harley-Davidson was among the companies expressing concern.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things offers greater differentiation and innovation of the supply chain, which can lead to a competitive advantage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Use these tips to obtain end-to-end visibility, and ultimately, ensure a more efficient supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
MIT and JDA Software will team up to advance research on intelligent supply chains, including machine learning, optimization, and consumer behavior modeling. The collaboration leverages both parties' business domain expertise and customer base.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Mike Parsley, senior vice president of distribution with Tailored Brands, Inc., a U.S.-based retail holding company for Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, and other men’s apparel brands.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A Georgia senate committee has named Savannah and Augusta as locations for new logistics technology innovation and information technology corridors.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Demand-driven logistics can help manage supply chain disruption caused by trade uncertainty, tariffs, protectionism, and retaliation.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Rotterdam and IBM develop the model port of the future.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Airline confidence stays high, according to IATA’s latest airline business confidence index.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Retailer H&M will increase supply chain investments and continue cost control measures to address slow growth in 2017, and keep pace with e-commerce rivals.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
UPS will develop a new operations center in the North American Borderplex.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global trade continues to grow according to DHL’s new Global Trade Barometer.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Georgia Ports Authority outlines ambitious growth plans.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
The 2017 hurricane season serves as a risk management wake-up call.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon receives patents for wristband systems to monitor warehouse workers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
Three main ways that managed security services can save a business from the disaster of data loss.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Business leaders are divided in their vision of the future of human-machine partnerships.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Supply chain professionals need more accurate and effective cost information to help their decision-making.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Truckload shipping costs are skyrocketing. Here are some strategies to help you contain increasing prices.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Derek Leathers, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises, Omaha, Nebraska
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The symbiotic relationship between trade compliance and supply chain is the cornerstone of a shipper’s competitive advantage. You know this well, but you may be unfamiliar with how NAFTA affects your entire supply chain.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
As the shipping and transportation landscape adapts to changing business needs and technology capabilities, it’s essential for industry groups to come together and support a sustainable logistics ecosystem.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Howie Mann, a founder and a board member with the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce in New York City
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Church’s chicken was in the market to lower packaging material costs so they partnered with a food packaging specialist for a more cost effective solution.
Definitions of supply chain terms we know you won't hear around the conference table
Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
In today’s complex marketplace, supply chain professionals need a varied set of skills and competencies to help their employers succeed — everything from a strategic orientation to a comfort with data and an awareness of social and environmental obligations.
Readers tell us what they would buy for their supply chain if budget were not a consideration.
Customer Service, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Here’s how to navigate disruptions in the supply chain and turn them into new opportunities.
What does 2018 have in store? Inbound Logistics asked industry watchers what tops their list of terms that will dominate conversations this year. The consensus is that the supply chain community will see these six terms continue to emerge and gain traction in the market.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
In the rush to satisfy ever-increasing demands for speed and efficiency, and the clarion calls to deliver your best customer experience, supply chain managers need to consider that impact on the worker experience.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
New supply chain services and solutions
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
This article examines the special issues that companies encounter when they sell customized products to consumers and describes how some companies handle those challenges.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
A provider with these 10 qualities will put your logistics outsourcing on the path for success.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
These can't-events dive into the latest innovations and top-of-mind challenges facing supply chain professionals. Come for the insightful perspectives and stay for the thought-provoking discussions.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With its distribution center approaching capacity, Michael Kors had several options to consider, including one that would expand the existing facility. The fashion company turned to supply chain software company LLamasoft for help evaluating possible solutions. The collaboration also led to Michael Kors developing a core supply chain decision-making capability as well as systems it could use for other purposes.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
As more and more consumers order delivered meals from restaurants or through pre-packaged meal kits, foodservice companies will need to focus on quality and safety as much as they do speed and cost-efficiency.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Crumbling U.S. transportation infrastructure gets worse every year, and failure to address it soon will leave us in the midst of a crisis we can’t dig out of. There’s no more time to sit on our hands; it’s up to the U.S. government and the private sector to act before we reach a point of no return.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Shipper demands, customer expectations and 3PL capabilities increase, putting supply chain at the forefront.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
When moving high-value items, proper packaging and labeling, efficient scheduling, discretion, and a bit of extra effort are key to minimizing the risk of theft or damage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Technological advances in the past decade have provided shippers with increasingly detailed visibility of their supply chain from end to end. As the tools available to view the supply chain become more sophisticated, shippers are taking advantage of this new level of insight to improve efficiency and better manage their inventory. Shippers no longer view supply chain visibility as a tool designed only to help cut costs – they see it as a potential contributor to growth.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Digital loadboards are transforming the spot market from a people business to a fast-paced online marketplace that matches freight and shippers faster than ever. Shippers can tap into the flexibility of the spot market while working with carriers that meet their standards.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Companies need to develop successful tactics and strategies in the recruitment and retention of drivers in order to remain competitive.
Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain
Supply chain financing allows companies to delay paying for transportation or goods while suppliers are still paid quickly – for a fee. While it might seem counterintuitive, participants say it’s a win-win for all. Here’s how it works and trends worth watching.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Supply chain technology ecosystems are evolving as once distinct processes for executing TMS, WMS and YMS functions converge. Is the best path forward stitching together a trifecta of best-of-breed technologies, or going all-in on a single instance, single platform for all three?
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Global trade disruptions come in all shapes and sizes, and can wreak havoc on supply chains. Find out what proactive strategies and tactics leading companies are using to tackle the escalating challenge of supply chain risk management.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Artificial intelligence, hidden cameras, robots—These are not part of a new movie, but reflect daily life in a "hurry up" world of impatient consumers. Read how supply chains are adapting to serve a market increasingly driven by e-commerce and Amazon-like business models.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
Vendor-managed inventory partnerships strive to improve efficiency by allowing suppliers to maintain the inventory of their products at the stores and other locations operated by their partners in the supply chain. VMI relies on a tight-knit collaboration between supplier and buyer to improve product availability while decreasing excess inventory.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
E-commerce is redrawing the landscape for freight transportation. Do truckload carriers have a place in this new world of high-velocity supply chains, especially as shipments get smaller and delivery windows shrink?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With the massive scope of supply chain, the benefits that blockchain could provide are well worth exploring, particularly in times of crisis.
Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Although serial numbers were initially created to track production, they are an invaluable tool for reverse logistics. Here’s how to get the most out of serial numbers.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With one in every six jobs now tied to manufacturing, American-made products are making a profound comeback in today’s progressive U.S. economy. Known as Industry 4.0, this trending wave of innovative disruptors - 3D printing, robotics, big data, and the Internet of Things - is changing the global supply chain and the world's geo-political view of American manufacturing.
Readers reveal the term that will loom large in 2018.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The current U.S. administration is not averse to disruption, and risk professionals in the supply chain and logistics sector need to be prepared to manage political and regulatory unknowns. Here's how.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) drive continuous improvement for the shippers they serve through innovative solutions, up-to-date technology, and sheer effort.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
There is a great opportunity for growth in many business sectors, and the role of supply chain excellence is fundamentally important in that economic environment.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The perfect storm is here: between the back-to-back hurricanes of 2017, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate going into effect, and the ongoing driver shortage crisis, the transportation industry is experiencing a critical capacity crunch.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
Key findings from the 2017 Global Shopper Study
These primary techniques help achieve supply chain optimization.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The Global Food Safety Initiative is working to improve food safety across the globe through GFSI-recognized certification programs and its platform for collaboration, and by reducing redundant audits and developing food safety capacity around the world.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
Target acquired same-day delivery company Shipt.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
E-commerce has driven a more than doubling of the average footprint of warehouses built in the United States since the early 2000s.
Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
The U.S. healthcare system faces many challenges that efficient supply chain management can help heal.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The pace of transformation in supply chain and logistics shows no signs of stopping in 2018 and changes in commerce, technology, demographics, and regulation will have huge implications on the industry.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Partnering with a third-party logistics company enabled to Velour Imports to sell regional products on a global scale.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
What does the digital supply chain mean for your company? More integration, better visibility, a single version of the truth, a clearer view of the future—and maybe a few flying robots.
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Logistics, Supply Chain
The widening of the Panama Canal ushers in an era of big ships and big opportunities. Companies with a New Jersey location are well-positioned to capitalize on this exciting new era.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Here is a snapshot into the top pain-points and how to deal with these challenges.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Companies interested in financing transportation equipment in 2018 have a number of product and partner choices.
E-commerce, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
While machine learning and predictive intelligence will shape this era, creative companies which value collaboration, human expertise and servant leadership can change the game.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
This story looks at some ways in which companies are using IoT or IIoT technology along the supply chain and discusses the added value companies will gain as they move from discrete applications to integrated ones.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Shippers with solid TMS platforms in place can save money not only in terms of freight rates, but also in terms of cost avoidance and labor expenses.
E-commerce, 3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
A 3PL could offer benefits worth exploring to help you accommodate e-commerce growth.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
Here are 10 supply chain threats and trends to look out for.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
As more consumers choose e-commerce for a variety of goods, how are less-than-truckload carriers being impacted? Trucking companies are developing new strategies to serve retailers and manufacturers creating the goods that impatient consumers expect fast and free.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners.
This year, you may want to start your holiday planning earlier with a more structured methodology. Here’s why.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Use this advice to implement a leadership training program.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Steve Ahern, manager of supply chain operational design with BASF, a leading chemical company
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
During a supply chain check-up, focusing on a few of the right diagnostics results in healthy cost savings.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
Transplace established an LTL consolidation program to increase load capacity and reduce freight costs for a Canadian hardware wholesaler.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
High-performing supply chain organizations are differentiated on how well they respond to the unexpected.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
The use of analytics to mitigate third-party supply chain fraud, waste, and abuse risk has increased.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Ryan Wall, president and CEO of FHI (Freight Handlers, Inc.) in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
If you suspect that carriers reject multi-stop truckloads more often than single-stop loads, you’re only partially right.
Today’s world of disruptors and changing consumer behaviors drive companies to continuously revisit their network strategies. Use these tips to create a demand-driven supply chain.
E-commerce, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Status quo will not be the norm in 2018 as major and minor changes are brewing in business operations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Data scientists at fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs recently conducted some research into what the trucking industry looked like in 2016 vs. 2017.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chain collaboration (SCC) is vital for companies to make critical decisions quickly and outpace the competition. But, are the key concepts of collaboration a current reality or a myth? This article breaks them down.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
A rapid implementation strategy is ideal for enterprises whom must implement very fast, as well as continuing focus on process improvements.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Blockchain and robotic process automation is the next big bet.
A review of the hottest logistics and supply chain books available to help shippers boost their knowledge and skills.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Let’s dive into seven of the most common warehouse challenges and explore potential solutions to help make your warehouse operations more efficient.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
New IDC research provides manufacturers the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers expected to impact future IT investments; new report on fashion industry outlines a human-centered supply chain; in a workforce being transformed by the rise of the gig economy and the restructuring of industries, what attitudes and behaviors do procurement professionals need to sprint up the career ladder
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The inaugural 2018 CSCMP/Penske Young Professionals Survey sheds light on what young professionals are looking for in a career. Understanding their motivators is key to solving the supply chain talent gap.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Transportation, logistics, and supply chain play an increasingly pivotal role in providing excellent customer service.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Automated trucks will be the solution to the driver shortage—if they ever make it to the highway.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Build-a-bowl restaurants are proliferating. But supply chain professionals have their work cut out for them because the concept creates new challenges.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Eighty-four percent of industrial companies face a disconnect between data from connected devices and strategic decision making and operations, limiting the Internet of Thing's (IoT) digital transformation potential, according to a research study conducted by IFS, a global enterprise applications company.
Finance, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Supply chain managers face many types of risk on a daily basis—cargo theft, natural disasters, long lead times, and unpredictable demand. But none is currently at an inflection point quite like debt.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Brian C. Neuwirth of UNEX Manufacturing reveals how to boost warehouse productivity with improved order picking processes, better organization, and greater efficiencies in order to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Simply generating supply chain data doesn’t eliminate waste, reduce costs, or improve service. Shippers should implement systems that give managers insights behind the data. Find a TMS that is available as a customized solution to incorporate your unique industry and supply chain requirements.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Staffing is key to a warehouse’s ability to grow and manage a large and sometimes multi-state workforce. Here’s how to perform your due diligence on your staffing providers to ensure that you are minimizing your exposure to potential issues.
Careers, Education, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
IL Editor Felecia Stratton was lucky to get an annual glimpse into the future of the logistics workforce—and can say with confidence that we’ll be just fine.
Retail, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Profile of Tim O’Brien, senior director, supply chain, with Purchasing Power, a specialty e-commerce retailer that provides goods and services to customers who make payments through payroll deductions
Humanitarian Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
FedEx and UPS set aside rivalry to lobby White House on infrastructure, Retailers will rely heavily on technologies such as live chat, Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa for customer service, according to new research from Linc and Brand Garage, Research shows that U.S. industry executives are most concerned about the impact of trade protectionism, risk management, and border adjustment tax proposal
Forklifts, Supply Chain, Warehousing
A new report details the economic impact of a warehouse workhorse: the powered industrial truck or forklift.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Import, Food Logistics, Supply Chain
From bananas to grapes and cherries, get the flavor of the fruit supply chain with these fun facts.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Profile of Yone Dewberry, chief supply chain officer, Land O’Lakes
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Weather can impact even the most agile supply chain systems. Here’s how to arm your business against the unpredictable.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Most companies rely on static models of the supply chain and wait until a problem occurs. Try predictive planning instead, an AI-based approach designed to avoid surprises in delivery performance and last-minute orders.
Harvey’s impact is being felt throughout the Southwest as transportation spot market pricing is expected to spike. The consumption of transportation resources through the combined effects of idling labor, equipment damage, and relief efforts will have ramifications for many months.
Insurance, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouse risks and vulnerabilities are increasingly complex, and many policies simply aren’t keeping up with today’s sophisticated new systems and regulations.
Shippers share the most probing and effective questions to ask potential 3PL partners.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile on Joe Bobko, vice president of transportation with Boxed Wholesale, an online wholesale shopping club.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
In a world driven by new technology, industries are finding ways to work faster and smarter.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
By transforming the global supply chain via digitization, fast fashion manufacturers can stay on pace and improve margins, agility, and risk management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
The bridal wear supply chain is unlike any other in the apparel industry in that most bridal gowns are made to order, wedding dates create hard and fast dress deadlines, and emotional brides can turn a minor supply chain snafu into a major meltdown. Long lead times for dress manufacturers help make sure that deadlines get met and wedding parties are happy.
Companies and their supply chains have found a powerful new strategy for driving profitable growth – the plug-and-play supply chain. Here’s how it works.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Here’s a list of books that will help keep your logistics and supply chain skills sharp.
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Technology from Crown Equipment helps a fine foods supplier optimize its order-picking process.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Year after year, the IL 3PL survey reveals the importance of great customer service to shippers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
What do supply chain professionals consider their top three priorities in 2017? According to a recent APQC survey, it’s a mix of the old and the new.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Supply Chain
Working with a supplier in Mexico offers tremendous benefits to SMBs that are looking to boost profitability while maintaining high-quality standards for their products.
Import, Export, Freight Forwarders, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Make sure issues that can disrupt your supply chain are limited and infrequent. Here are several predictable and unpredictable risks that you should plan for:
Watch the progress of Landstar System's new 31,000-square-foot U.S./Mexico Logistics Service Center in Laredo, Texas.
Import, Export, China, Chemical Logistics, Supply Chain
To uphold a reliable supply chain, companies should have a business continuity plan. Here are the lesson learned in the aftermath of the Tianjin port explosions in August 2015 and how you can apply them to your supply chain.
In any business venture that sells vast amounts of product at a time, fast and accurate counting methods are essential. Here are some ways to make sure you get the most accurate and efficient count from your counting scales.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Here are five simple steps shippers can take to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain operations.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Slotting – determining the locations of your SKUs in your warehouse – used to be an easy concept. But in the new world of warehousing focusing exclusively to a large degree on e-commerce sales, this is no longer simple.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
The deal comes at a critical time for the Silicon Valley-based electric car company, as it prepares for Model 3 production and readies to face one of the largest growth phases in the company’s history.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Here are six ways to stay on top of the demands of split case picking in the face of the eCommerce revolution.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Selecting the best metrics at your company’s distribution centers requires the right tools, careful study, and constant collaboration.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
To better serve customers and remain globally competitive, warehousing and logistics providers are continuing to evaluate robotics solutions.
HazMat, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Specialized Logistics
The strict regulations governing DG/hazmat shipping are not going away and, in fact, may become even more stringent. Here's how to avoid rejected shipments and manage the process.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
A retailer needed to bring suppliers together and optimize processes so they teamed up with Unyson for a solution.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
The supply chain is creating more jobs than it can fill. Here's why companies should use technology to change people's perceptions of the field.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Utilizing technology is key to the future of business and IoT has increased the connectivity of all areas of business.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Finding the right candidate for your business is a challenge that requires broad advertising, rigorous interviews, and ultimately some give and take. Here are five hacks for outstanding recruiting in supply chain management.
3PL, Food Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
Produce distributor SunTerra Chicago uses technology to boost on-time deliveries and cut costs.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Here's a brief description of the 11 commercial transportation terms that comprise Incoterms 2010.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Use this advice to ensure your mid-market supply chain is supported at the level it deserves.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Despite news reports that globalization is dead, other trends will offset the downward spiral. If we redefine what globalization means, we won’t miss the trend again and be surprised by the results.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Readers share the best part about working in the supply chain.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Profile of Manny Calandrino, president and chief operating officer, Consolidated Fastfrate
Mexico, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Tom Ciepichal, vice president, operational excellence and supply chain, with Dover Energy, a segment of Dover Corporation
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Freight railroads frustrated by lack of federal funding to bolster private initiatives; trucking industry posts fifth straight month of driver employment growth after a three month year-on-year decline; Warehouse Management System market to garner $3.112 million globally by 2022, supply chain professionals point to cyber security and changing trade regulations as top concerns in 2017.
Air Cargo, Canada, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Canada and European Union approve CETA; global trade predictions for 2020; air cargo ends 2016 on up note; DHL survey reveals global business priorities for 2017
Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Cath Kidston partnered with SEKO to expand the company’s inbound business from Asia to the UK and its distribution centers in Hong Kong and Shanghai supplying its international franchises.
Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
More and more companies are realizing the benefits of fully managing eligible free trade agreements within the Asian region.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Organizations are looking to technology to help manage the complexities of the transport operation and to differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive markets they operate in.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Leading logistics providers are driving change – rather than responding to it – by leveraging modern TMS solutions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Get the most out of a transportation management system by ensuring it provides the following functions.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Deploying applications quickly and affordably, and ensuring those systems perform as promised, will be a key to success in tomorrow’s freight and logistics sector.
E-commerce, 3PL, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
3PL warehouses are not only in demand, but in a position of strength. This provides 3PL operators a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with key customers, suppliers, and retailers of their choice.
Lean, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Predictive analytics utilizes various statistical techniques and models that analyze current and historical facts to make predictions about future.
3PL, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
As consumers demand a greater personal experience and more sophisticated product, the digital revolution will prove a competitive advantage to those who embrace it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
As organizations continue to outsource, form partnerships and share data with third parties, a strong vendor risk management program that stays ahead or risks in the information supply chain has to be a top priority.
Import, Export, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions automate complex international supply chain sourcing, logistics, cross-border trade, and regulatory compliance activities.
Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce impacts not only consumer supply chains, but business to business supply chains as well.
Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
From location to infrastructure and from workforce to technology, Georgia sets the pace in the logistics race.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
In the life science and pharmaceutical area, an inefficient supply chain can cause serious problems. Here are the benefits in adopting innovative approaches to the pharmaceuticals supply chain.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Digitization is no longer an option. It is a competitive necessity.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use these insights to meet the challenges of global shipment compliance.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The e-commerce race is only heating up. Here's what small to mid-size retailers should do to stay in the game.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
With no standard terminology in an already-complex industry, it’s not surprising that so many TMS buyers have trouble figuring out the differences between solutions and which one best fits their needs. Here's how to cut through the confusion.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The shared economy leverages shared access to goods and services to allow suppliers and consumers to redistribute and reuse excess capacity. Here's why the 'shareconomy' will be a supply chain game-changer and how professionals can begin moving in that direction.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Selecting effective weighing systems can boost supply chain operations. Time to weigh in on the latest developments and what supply chain professionals should look for in weighing technology.
E-commerce, 3PL, Education, Retail, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Find the right solutions, carriers and partners to drive efficiency in your supply chain operations and enable your enterprise to navigate the twists and turns, ups and downs of the coming year.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
From basic improvements like streamlining operations and increasing process efficiency to fully automating delivery trucks, technology is enabling much smarter, simpler supply chain management. Read about the three technologies making the most impact.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon’s patent to parachute packages sends Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo on a trip down memory lane to an article he wrote 14 years ago predicting such an event.
IL readers reimagine Mount Rushmore with transportation and logistics visionaries.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A YMS can provide significant benefits to your operation. Use these pointers to help select the right YMS.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Cliff Otto, president and CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Jonathan Parks, VP, global logistics and distribution, with Rent-A-Center
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trump Administration makes infrastructure a priority; top locations and methods for cargo theft, 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain survey.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Mexican border wall becomes issue in trade negotiations, e-commerce companies making headway in logistics services marketplace, Agility Emerging Markets Index shows bleak future for free trade.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Data integration across systems can help optimize the supply chain and enable organizations to provide their customers with the best possible service from order to delivery.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Millennials are expected to make up about 75 percent of the supply chain workforce by 2025. To appeal to this generation, companies should follow these five steps during the interview process.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
While the rewards of global operations are substantial, so are the risks. Compliance failures delay shipments, disrupt operations, and negatively impact your bottom line. These five tips will help you mitigate risk.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
A look at six key competencies that university-based programs foster in students to prepare them for careers in supply chain management.
Insurance, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Most companies have insurance to protect their property and equipment, their vehicles, and their operations from disruptions due to natural disasters and other events. For companies with extensive supply chains, cargo insurance can be an important addition to this list.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The subscription box industry launched by beauty products curator Birchbox in 2010 has expanded to include services for a remarkably wide range of consumer interests. A behind-the-scenes peek at this new e-commerce model reveals a highly complicated business that relies heavily on logistics pros managing everything from inventory to kitting to delivery and returns.
Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Lean, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
A North Carolina hospital improves patient care by prescribing a lean and healthy supply chain.
Forklifts, Pallets, Warehousing
Tip the scales toward greater efficiency in your warehouse by investing in industrial weighing equipment. Start by weighing the following options.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Consolidated procurement offers cost benefits as well as improved efficiency throughout the supply chain. Find out how you can implement this approach and realize its advantages.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Healthful food — organic, vegan, non-GMO, local, sustainably or humanely raised, and allergen free, or any other variety — has captured attention and seen growing demand. Satisfying that demand, however, poses unique supply chain challenges.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Omni-channel retail supply chains are forging new paths to profitability. Here's what they look like.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Will the coming political change reverse slow economic growth many had anticipated for the next 4 years? Many think so.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
As the economic rollercoaster trends up quickly, best logistics practices will give your enterprise vitality to scale up quickly without disrupting.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Retail, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Readers reveal the issues that could disrupt the supply chain…as well as their sleep.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
A routing guide plays an important role in setting the strategy for carrier selection across a variety of shipments within an organization. Use these tips to get the most out of your routing guide.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
Aaron Leach is senior director of supply chain with Wayne Farms, LLC, in Oakwood, Ga. He has held this position since 2013. Wayne Farms is the sixth largest vertically integrated producer and processor of poultry in the United States.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Russ Smyth, CEO of HAVI. Also: CEOs in the supply chain sector reveal what it takes to be a great leader.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
A closer look at Amazon’s trucking app, Trump’s infrastructure plan may bring much-needed funding, Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd faces regulatory hurdles, Congress repeals portion of 34-hour restart requirements, States making progress on FAST Act projects, Foxconn targets U.S. expansion, Self-driving truck makes first successful delivery, Amazon Go cuts check-out lines out of retail process, manufacturers prep for Made in America push, UPS tests artificial intelligence customer service program; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Future of globalization uncertain in current political landscape, Carlos Slim says Trump presidency could be good for Mexico, IATA promotes advancement of air cargo standards, India seeks to expand air cargo infrastructure, 10 supply chain predictions for the future of manufacturing.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
MD Logistics leverages FTZ benefits to provide game changing benefits to its customer base.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transplace’s technology and expertise helps Brenntag streamline operations and realize greater visibility.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Business to consumer demand is set to outpace supply in the marketplace. Those who can solve that problem will be the big winners in the next phase of supply chain management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
An Industry 4.0-enabled supply chain will collect and analyze data across all machines, yielding faster processes that are more flexible and produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Freight transportation is your biggest logistics expense, so it’s likely that you’re under constant pressure to drive down these costs. Use these tips to cut costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
As more companies replace legacy technology systems with more sophisticated platforms, the benefits of cloud-based collaboration will increase exponentially.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Another year is upon us and with it comes a new opportunity to do things differently; to do things better. After all, if you are not evolving, you are dying.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Choosing the right shipping software is critical because it impacts your company’s bottom line. Here are eight steps to take to ensure you choose the right solution for your company’s individual needs.
Fulfillment, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
From a Lean and agile supply chain perspective,an optimally designed supply chain can significantly improve margins,support expansion into new markets,enhance the customer experience,and reduce operating costs.
E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
To overcome the challenges that e-commerce presents to the supply chain, shippers need to succeed at omni-channel fulfillment. From leveraging brick-and-mortar stores to deploying an order management system, here’s how they can compete in an e-commerce world.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use this advice to get the most out of your big data.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Today, we face the slow extinction of independent owner-operators. These self-reliant business owners are now dealing with a myriad of regulations that will soon make the owner-operator model impractical, and its survival improbable.
E-commerce, Reverse Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
As physical shopping bags are being replaced by virtual ones, it’s important for retailers to update their policies and logistics strategies to align with consumer behavior and expectations.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Suppliers have to be lean, fast, and innovative to meet their clients’ needs. To ensure they’re capable of being exactly that, OEMs need to bring in expertise across the whole business to ensure they get a strategic supply chain partner.
Insurance, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Shippers need to understand the claims process and law since the legal principles are unique to the shipping industry.
3PL, Manufacturing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
To meet the changing needs of today’s manufacturers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers need to distinguish themselves through collaboration and technology investments.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The flexible supply chain of the future is full of opportunities and challenges. With the right team and talent on your side, you’ll be well positioned for success. Here’s how to get the right people.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
As Americans’ fondness for trucks and automobiles has grown, the specialized parts market represents the fastest growing subset of the automotive aftermarket. The emerging specialized parts sector of the automotive supply chain is vast and complex and requires skilled management.
3PL, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
As product demand continues to rise, companies in all industries are partnering with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure their products are delivered to customers on time and cost effectively.
E-commerce, 3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing
Thirty years ago, third-party logistics providers offered mainly rudimentary logistics and warehousing services. Today, however, many 3PLs offer complex solutions that help companies achieve strategic goals.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The logistics of trade between the United States and Mexico has changed significantly in the 20-plus years since NAFTA was enacted. There are still issues, most notably border delays and an imbalance of goods flowing north and south, but there are bright spots supported by an influx of foreign direct investment in Mexico, too.
Import, Export, Mexico, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America
Working with a specialist can smooth the sometimes troubled logistical waters between the United States and Central and South America.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
This story looks at some of the major challenges and practices found in construction logistics, illustrated with stories from experts who work in this field.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Cruise ship provisions must support a small town at sea for a week or more. Supplies are loaded on a docked vessel in four hours or less; there’s no second chance for deliveries that arrive after the ship has sailed.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Franchisees sometimes don’t appreciate how important an efficiently functioning supply chain is until it isn’t there.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
While the regulations that govern the movement of goods across borders can (and do) fill volumes, some are of particular importance right now. These include changes to the Harmonized System, revisions to the regulations regarding the export and import of hazardous waste, guidance on voluntary self-disclosures, mandates regarding electronic logging devices, and modifications to Cuba sanctions. This article provides an overview.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
How prepared are companies for supply chain disruptions such as fire, a data breach, natural disaster or terrorism? Not as prepared as you’d think, considering what’s at stake.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Today’s logistics and supply chain management students are practical idealists, people who want successful careers that draw on their knowledge, skills and talents while allowing them to make the world — and the workplace — a better place.
Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Companies that have reverse logistics processes and systems in place to capture all the value possible can beat competitors coming and going.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Picking Solutions, Technology
As wearable technologies, such as smart glasses and augmented reality, grow less expensive and more accessible, an increasing number of companies are exploring whether wearables could benefit their warehouse operation.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Inventory Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Winter provides a great advantage–time. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over and colder weather prevails. There’s no better time to hit the books and amp up your knowledge of important logistics and supply chain management issues.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Kowalski Sausage implements a new in-house routing and dispatching system to improve how the piggies get to market.
Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain
Kelli’s Gift Shop Suppliers deployed Janam’s mobile computers and transformed its distribution center operations. From improving efficiency and productivity, find out how the handheld devices boosted inventory control and customer satisfaction for the wholesale distributor.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Even when the economy isn’t booming, the supply chain offers numerous opportunities for shippers to increase efficiency, save money and enhance revenues. This story looks at some of the bright spots in transportation, technology, global trade and outsourcing.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Supply Chain Management
The overall complexity of running the supply chain will drop as the product portfolio becomes more streamlined. Here's how to do just that.
Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
High taxes and complex regulations create new choices for manufacturers: Nearshore? Offshore? Sue and settle? No matter what they decide, their supply chains will be impacted.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain
Readers reveal the issues that could disrupt the supply chain…as well as their sleep.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Food producers, distributors, and retailers need to ensure safe handling procedures are in place to protect the food they handle.
Education & Careers, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Kirsten Hall, CEO of Logistics Planning Services in Woodbury, Minn.
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Profile of Joanne Wright, Vice President of Supply Chain, IBM
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Security, Transportation
New Year supply chain health check; DHL uses penguins to train couriers; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval; Veterans make better truck drivers than non-veterans; Cyberattacks focusing on weak supply chain links
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Korea Line Acquires Hanjin Asia-to-U.S. business; President-Elect Trump follows through on campaign promises to kill trade deals; London Heathrow gets third runway.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
By managing inbound freight spend, shippers can decouple transportation costs from suppliers’ product charges and gain visibility to the lanes, volumes and synergistic opportunities that exist within their outbound network.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The driverless truck phenomenon is closer to reality than you might think and that means it’s time to start strategizing how this could impact supply chains. Here are three areas to start considering.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Working with a specialized transportation provider will save you time and headaches while keeping your customers happy and costs down.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
An organized and well-prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) can yield a variety of benefits for your company. Here are five tips to consider before starting an RFP.
Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
More accurate forecasts enable better planning, lower inventory and manufacturing costs, and improved service levels.
Certifications, Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Are you thinking about pursuing a certificate or certification in the supply management profession to enhance your knowledge and improve your career possibilities? Here’s a checklist to get you started.
Customer Service, Last Mile Delivery, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
A look at the metrics that shippers and their service providers use to evaluate the quality of customer service.
3PL, Manufacturing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Wagner Logistics helps a leading manufacturer of lawn care equipment overcome growing pains.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Faculty members from some of the nation’s leading logistics and supply chain education programs share their thoughts about how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
As larger vessels make their way through the expanded section of the Panama Canal, experts weigh the influence of the canal’s new capacity on global shipping.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain
Rickenbacker International Airport offers fast, efficient operations.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Supply Chain
Distribution centers (DCs) play a key role in the overall success of each peak season, as supply chain professionals must meet the surge in consumer demand and fulfill orders efficiently. Here are 10 ways to help you identify and fill seasonal needs of distribution centers.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Retail, Warehousing, Visibility
In time for the holiday season and other peak periods, retailers are stepping up their game in delivery, fulfillment, and warehousing technology to improve the effectiveness of existing resources.
Big Data, Last Mile Delivery, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Get ready for a supply chain paradigm shift. These technologies will cause shippers to rethink cost-cutting measures and rewrite logistics strategies.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
From item-level inventory data and GPS to condition monitoring and signals from social media, new data sources are augmenting available supply chain data. Find out how to extract value from this influx of information.
Careers, Certifications, Education & Careers, Industry Associations, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Take your logistics and supply chain career to the next level by understanding how your skills can impact an organization, networking with other industry professionals, and continuing to develop critical skills.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Supply chain professionals are concerned: Would the new president implement the protectionist measures he campaigned on, or were those statements made primarily to appeal to an audience? Here are four supply chain predictions.
Finance, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
How will blockchain technology impact the future of the supply chain?
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Readers choose between cost and customer service as the most important selection criterion for a carrier or supplier.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Profile of Mike Wagner, CEO of Target Freight Management.
Education & Careers, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Bert De Winter, director of EMEA logistics with HP Inc.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Damaged holiday packages negatively impact brands; Robot cargo pilots successfully tested; Not having procurement department negatively affects bottom line
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
DHL survey gives insight into international trade; Trade growth expected between Canada and United States; Hanjin Shipping shuts down operations in Europe
Air Cargo, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Latin America
These developments are helping the transportation industry to continually evolve.
E-commerce, Lean, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The emergence of e-commerce as part of a company’s omni-channel marketing program requires not only an agile, lean supply chain but also a strategy to get there.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security revised almost every section of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) on Sept. 20, 2016. Here’s what shippers need to know.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
The Internet of Things is about to shake up the supply chain. Shippers need to develop mid- and long-term IoT strategies.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Offering top-flight cargo facilities and infrastructure, among other features, the following airports are ranked as the nation’s top 10 cargo airports.
Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Specialized Logistics, Technology
More companies are relying on expedited shipping a regular part of their inbound transportation planning. However, intelligent systems are helping reduce the need for the Hail Mary emergency moves.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Visibility
Airfreight forwarders face headwinds — from shippers shifting to ocean freight and fewer routes for air cargo shipments — and must learn to leverage opportunities.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Working with a single-source third-party logistics provider offers many benefits. Here are tips for choosing a partner with capabilities that fit your company’s needs.
Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The demand chain model drastically reduces a distribution center’s footprint and associated costs by replacing safety stock with information.
Global Economy, Asia, Intermodal, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
The expansion of the Panama Canal promises significant changes in trade patterns and increased global trade. Here are three ways companies can leverage this opportunity.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Supply chain applications stumble when the product data they’re using is inaccurate. Here's how to make sure data is consistent and comes from well-crafted and executed processes.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Having all supply chain players connected to an intelligent cargo system maximizes the use of port infrastructure and keeps everyone informed on the “where is my cargo?” question. Accessing and sharing information on cargo through new technologies will not only smooth flows but it will also secure them.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Readers weigh in and pick the disruptive innovation that will rock supply chains.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Visibility
Supply chain fraud remains significantly under scrutinized within many companies. Use these tips to help handle supply chain fraud.
Food Logistics, Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Profile of Alan Sargent, supply chain and logistics director, Just Born Candy
Asia, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
South Korean ocean liner Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy protection in a dozen countries; Few respondents to a GT Nexus survey say they have a chief supply chain officer on hand who would be equipped to deal with supply chain disruptions; Maersk splits its transportation and oil businesses
Careers, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
As professionals who understand the entire process of manufacturing, shipping, and marketing products, and who recognize that suppliers can be closely aligned with the company’s goals and objectives, chief procurement officers help define a company’s competitive advantage.
Cloud Computing, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain
Deploying a cloud-based shipment execution system can promote a healthier ecosystem within the company, reduce costs, and pay big dividends via customer satisfaction.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Supply Chain
The Canadian eManifest improves security by receiving cargo and conveyance information before a shipment arrives at the border. Here's what companies involved in U.S.–Canada highway transport should know about the regulation to improve efficiency, boost productivity, and increase compliance rates.
Warehouse owners, operators, and facility managers can reap operational savings by looking up: at warehouse lighting. Switching to LED solutions cuts more than costs.
Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Product proliferation can bring supply chain inefficiencies. Here's a comprehensive approach to refreshing your product offerings that can reduce complexity and increase the bottom line.
Asia, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking
Shippers will be feeling the ripple effects of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy for weeks or months to come. Here's how looking at a past disruption can inform strategies for this current backlog.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
As consumers expect increasingly shorter delivery windows, last-mile proximity isn’t just nice to have, it’s a must-have. Will O’Shea of XPO Logistics’ offers these tips to leverage the last mile into a competitive differentiator.
Despite Lean traditionally being thought of as a “pen and pencil” technique, it is in fact a key enabler of a lean supply chain linking lean thinking with available and affordable systems and technologies to get the most out of improved processes.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Rogerio Branco, senior vice president, supply chain management, with Eaton.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
The challenge for shippers considering a new logistics provider is understanding how to evaluate the overall potential of the relationship. Use these key items to ensure success.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
As U.S. firms continue to reshore, new supply chain opportunities are arising for both shippers and providers. Manufacturers and their logistics service providers should understand the reshoring trend and the resources that are available to assist them with both the reshoring decision and process.
Readers weigh in and give the 411 on “4PL.”
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
The benefits of a multi-tenant software platform are immense. Chris Johnson of LeanLogistics outlines the four areas of value with multi-tenant technology.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The door to an automated brokerage process opens up when a broker strengthens relationships with carriers and customers.
Freight Payment Services, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Rick Erickson of U.S. Bank explains how to deal with increasing regulations, demand volatility, and shifting global trade currents.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Doug Waggoner, CEO and chairman, Echo Global Logistics
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
As transit times shift and service areas are updated, customers need a reliable source of data that delivers a standard messaging output that can be easily understood.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Hiring challenges in the supply chain sector include attracting the best talent, developing leaders, and retaining high performers. To solve these issues, employers must step up and build training programs that instill passion, share purpose, provide clear leadership and promotion tracks, are authentic, and ultimately diminish turnover.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Oregon-based manufacturer Blount International was bleeding money from leaks all across its supply chain. It found that the correct application of the right data management technology provided and maintained by the right partner was the solution to the problem.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
India-based textile manufacturer accused of providing fraudulent products; Iran seeks to strengthen trade relationships in Latin America; British manufacturers get small boost in wake of Brexit referendum
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Throughout the United States, a variety of cities and areas are arising as major logistics hubs and go to sites for distribution centers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Presidential nominee stances on transportation infrastructure; New truck standards aim to reduce U.S. carbon emissions; Staffing Agencies and Colleges Work to Make Certain the Supply Chain Stays Supplied
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics talks to carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers about sure-fire ways to save money on LTL shipments and serves up a list of 18 tips that will help shippers of all types and sizes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics’ exclusive trucking market research report explores industry challenges and trends.
Mexico, Logistics, Supply Chain
Border discussions may be politically incorrect but they are necessary.
Audit Services, Freight Payment Services, Logistics, Supply Chain
Freight remains a key component of most companies’ transportation expense. Along with ensuring the freight bills are accurate and reflect contracted terms—a key capability—freight payment and audit firms can add even greater value.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Visibility
Ensuring labeling accuracy and consistency is critical to supporting efficiency up and down the supply chain. Here's one approach that can ensure your labels boost supply chain activities.
E-commerce, Bar-coding Systems, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Consolidation warehouses typically contend with labeling inconsistency in e-commerce orders. Here's how to boost read rates for packages and avoid manual handling.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
This story looks at some recent trends affecting retail supply chains, including demand for speed and flexibility, ongoing emphasis on omnichannel marketing, and globalization.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Instantaneous, insatiable customer need runs the risk of forcing people out of the equation. But some logistics challenges can only be met by people working at ‘people speed.’
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Readers weigh in on the August question: Has supply chain impatience gotten out of hand?
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of John Costanzo, president, Purolator International
Education & Careers, Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Peter Schuele, head of global supply chain and distribution at the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Food Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Maintenance training helps manufacturers battle labor shortage; Can shippers use technology to help meet new food safety mandates?
Mexico, Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
U.S./Mexico Unified Cargo Processing removes border wait times; CRBC struggles to win local support in Kenya; PwC releases Q2 Transportation and Logistics M&A report
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Customer retention in today’s competitive marketplace is important. Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide offers the keys to customer retention.
Mexico, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
When a company initiates a nearshoring program, it is critical to have a partnership with a transportation and logistics company that understands the dynamics of logistics in that country.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Complying with big-box retailer requirements isn’t always easy, but it pays off in the result of a cohesive 3PL team, satisfied employees and continued business.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
It’s all about flexibility and speed in today’s changing retail and e-commerce markets.
Customer Service, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Brands who never anticipated going global are finding that they all of a sudden are, thanks to the progression of e-commerce and increasing customer expectations.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain planning systems can greatly benefit from combining artificial intelligence techniques so they become more intelligent, dynamic, and user-friendly.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Feeling the supply chain talent crunch? Play a role in growing and developing supply chain programs from leading universities to attract your fair share of the talent.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
A standards-based supply chain can provide an organization with the speed and accuracy required when it’s needed most—helping to manage risk during normal operations and at times of crisis.
Food Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The popularity of meal and meal kit delivery services makes for some very complicated supply chain management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
This story provides a look at what it takes, logistically speaking, to stage various kinds of live entertainment events.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
On the water and in the air, by road and by rail, the Sunshine State stands out as a logistics superstar. But stick around awhile – it’s also a great place to live, work, and to keep your products safe for the long haul.
Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
ElectriCities of North Carolina works with companies closely to make sure they weigh electrical service and costs when planning to expand a site or relocate to a new one. Utilities such as ElectriCities must explore the unique circumstances of each company to help them meet their electrical needs in the most effective and cost-efficient way possible.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
A lack of route optimization software led to out-of-control logistics costs for Optimum Dental Studio, so the company turned to Maxoptra to optimize routing to serve dental offices and their patients.
Certifications, Education & Careers, Industry Associations, Education, Supply Chain
The supply management sector is becoming increasingly more strategic, requiring its professionals to develop new competencies while they are in the midst of busy careers. Here's how e-learning helps supply chain professionals stay competitive.
Retail Logistics, Distribution, Labor Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Rising consumer expectations are driving change throughout the supply chain. And there’s no tougher test for meeting increased expectations than Black Friday. The time is now for warehouse managers to examine the three critical success factors in warehouse labor management.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
With demand for speed and convenience at an all-time high, companies must streamline and speed up order fulfillment. Technology that allows sales reps and customers to rapidly write orders and submit them almost instantaneously for fulfillment is a major competitive advantage.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
U.S.-Canada cross-border trade continues to be a mutually beneficial partnership between nations with a long history of friendship.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Using the best logistics IT available, and partnering with world-class carriers and 3PLs, can help you find a better way towards supply chain success.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Logistics professionals explain their jobs in terms a hypothetical five-year-old would appreciate.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Social media benefits the supply chain industry in many ways. Companies enhance communication with customers, generate demand, reduce operating costs, mitigate risk, increase productivity, and gain marketplace intelligence through social channels.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Mike Gardner, CEO of Kane Is Able
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Diandra Hayban, Logistics Shelter Support Program Manager, NYC Emergency Management
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Brexit shakes up global supply chain; Amazon invests $3 billion in India; Hyperloop targets Russia as site for science fiction-like transit tube; Australian truckies want better working conditions; Despite the best-laid plans by multinational companies to establish trade compliance, there’s a costly risk gap between knowing and doing that may lead to fines and incarceration.
E-commerce, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
With the growth of e-commerce, retailers have identified a potential opportunity to reduce working capital by thinning inventory at brick-and-mortar stores—opting instead to maintain major portions of inventory at distribution centers upstream.
3PL, Manufacturing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
To meet the changing needs of today’s manufacturers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers need to distinguish themselves through collaboration and technology investments.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Going green is in style for retailers. Here’s how adopting a multi-faceted sustainability strategy can lower costs as well as boost brand loyalty.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
If they haven’t already, supply chain executives need to immediately deploy more flexible and agile supply chain management solutions that encompass an enterprise resource planning system.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Denied party screening is of critical importance in shipping and international trade, and essential for minimizing business risk today.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The supply chain strategy shift, from business cost efficiency to customer purchase location flexibility, is similar to the Copernican Revolution. Here’s how supply chain managers can increase product velocity using a customer-centric business model.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
A recent ranking highlights logistician careers as among the best – yet manufacturers still face a shortage of qualified workers as the demand for skilled logistics professionals grows.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Panama Canal expansion is finally complete. How will the increased capacity of this global maritime crossroads play out in your shipping and logistics strategy?
Lean Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain
If your company’s supply chain isn’t aligned with your overall business competitive strategy, then performance may fall short of expectations, with higher costs, poor execution, and reduced revenue and profits.
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
Keeping cargo secure requires visibility and the automation technology to enable this view into your shipments. Additionally, immediate access to rapidly changing requirements for import and export activities plays a key role in light of new security concerns.
Outsourcing trade compliance activities does not mean outsourcing trade compliance responsibilities. Here’s how to work with your forwarder to create a ‘win-win’ partnership where compliance is the top goal.
Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Success in the secondhand phone market requires the ability to spot and adapt quickly to market trends. The right supply chain partners can help maximize earnings and navigate the uncertain terrain ahead.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Technology can make the difference between profit and loss in a low-margin environment. As margins squeeze ever tighter, staying current with technology can make the ultimate difference ultimate success or failure.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
A company’s ability to efficiently execute a supply chain strategy in today’s environment can be enhanced by logistics outsourcing with a strategic partner.
3PL, Education, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With schools across the country rapidly increasing the use of technology in the classroom, recent graduates entering into the logistics workforce expect similar atmospheres.
E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
A more comprehensive approach to supply chain management can help provide a great omni-channel experience that encourages customer loyalty and optimizes profitability.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Searching for capacity is sometimes a tough job, but there is always somebody driving where you need to go.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Freight location and status updates, along with advanced predictive analytics capabilities, are making load tracking a valuable tool for shippers, brokers, 3PLs, and carriers
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
A successful procurement project or event is all about the right preparation.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Using an import express less-than-container service, particularly from China, offers cost savings and faster transit times over traditional consolidated LCL services.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
An acceleration of mergers and acquisitions is causing dramatic changes to the supply chain. Are you prepared to manage through this changing environment while managing cost?
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Here are the key facts you need to know about the new Safety of Life at Sea regulation.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Competitive agility and adaptability help shippers win the multi- and omni-channel race to the customer.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When you break down big data, new types of data is found that can be used to benefit customers and build a stronger advantage competitively.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
When evaluating your needs for a transportation management system it’s important to look beyond technology and consider who will manage planning and execution. Use this advice to determine if a managed service provider will deliver greater value than developing an in-house team.
E-commerce, 3PL, Customer Service, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
As entities responsible for brokering appropriate carrier rates, ensuring accurate quantities of orders and guaranteeing high quality of products, third-party logistics providers are extensions of companies’ brands.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Industry expertise is the most impactful way to positively affect customer service requirements.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Importers need to know what they’re doing to ensure goods proceed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as smoothly as possible, including understanding the relevant regulations and ensuring such information as the product descriptions and classifications are complete.
Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Healthcare organizations are transforming how they source supplies and connect with manufacturers and service providers to meet emerging patient demands, address healthcare legislation, support an overall focus on improving patient care, and lower healthcare costs.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Ice cream companies have to ensure their products maintain their quality as they travel from the manufacturing plant to distribution center to the retailer, and finally into the consumer’s shopping cart and home. Cold chain management and proper sanitation are key ingredients.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, 3-D printing, collaborative robotics, self-driving trucks, drones and the Uberization of deliveries are poised to be disruptive influences on logistics in the coming years.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
This story examines the secrets behind a successful shipper-3PL relationship, as seen through the eyes of four pairs of successful business partners.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Year after year, the IL 3PL survey reveals the importance of great customer service to shippers.
Project Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Rail, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
When logistics professionals are tasked with a special project, no matter how enormous, no matter how infeasible, they’re expected to go the distance.
Air Cargo, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
A handy reading guide summarizing supply chain books and their key takeaways.
Distribution, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
A new app helped a coffee merchant digitally transformed its retail sales and distribution processes.
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Bedoukian Research improves forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics processes with the help of Smart Software.
E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) created and implemented a new way of taking and filling orders for its annual cookie drive. Here’s how it made sure cookie sales didn’t crumble.
As warehouse heights have increased with the help of new materials handling technology, so have the risks. Here's one way to meet fire codes as well as cut sprinkler costs.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Enhancing supply chains with real-time visibility gives shippers the insight and details needed to operate quickly, accurately, and more effectively than ever before.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirement to verify container weight as a condition to load marine cargo into a ship. It recently issued a memo on how to enforce the requirement for three months after July 1, 2016 when it will go into effect. How should shippers interpret this update?
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Specialized Logistics
Healthy living/clean eating lifestyles are impacting the grocery supply chain. What do food companies need to do to adapt?
Readers weigh in on the characteristics of a great supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When used effectively, data can help retailers improve customer service, website experience, and overall supply chain and shipping processes.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Profile of Angela Eliacostas, founder and CEO of AGT Global Logistics
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Kendra Austin, Director, Supplier Diversity, Express Scripts
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Nikola Motor Company announces electric class-8 semi truck; FASTLANE grants aim to improve nation’s infrastructure; In spite of rate-driven financial gains for carriers, utilization drop is evident in most recent transportation industry analysis
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Annual report ranks fashion brands by supply chain transparency; Britain’s potential exit from the EU may have unpredictable supply chain impacts
Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
As the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals become more prevalent, the logistics industry will reap the benefits of increased, streamlined trade.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Kuebix TMS and Managed Services take Weis Markets’ supply chain to the next level of excellence.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Your TMS is the perfect place to start making sense of IoT–giving you the ability to make smarter decisions faster.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide explains the most important aspects in good vendor management and how manufacturers can deal with increasing regulations and security concerns.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
When inclement weather affects visibility or traction, commercial drivers must reduce speed and cease operations when those conditions become sufficiently dangerous.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
When it comes to attracting millennial job candidates, the supply management sector has a decided advantage, but how can companies retain them? Here are three actions ISM’s ML Peck recommends.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Connected, intelligent, scalable, and rapid, the digital supply network is ready to be deployed today. Companies may hold on to the dying linear supply chain, but they are closing themselves off from a strategy that operates at a lower price point and enables growth.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Whether to help the environment or just to cut costs, companies are making lean and green changes with a major impact.
Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
As the chemical industry continues to grow, shippers and their service partners work hard to keep product moving, trouble-free.
Careers, Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
The accomplishments of the 2015 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars demonstrate that the future of the supply chain management profession is in good hands.
Customer Service, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Wholesale distributor Ideal Supply re-routed its delivery network through the cloud with the help of logistics technology provider Descartes.
A sweating warehouse floor slab is not easily eliminated. Here's how DC occupants and building owners can address this perplexing problem.
Cross-border Trade, Supply Chain
On May 1, 2016, North American companies that trade with the EU and those with operations in the EU witnessed the beginning of the largest change to European customs procedures in the past 20 years. Find out more about the Union Customs Code (UCC).
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The migration to web, cloud, and SaaS solutions continues, and it's a good thing for shippers. Here's why you'll love getting ahead in the cloud.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Before selecting a new Warehouse Management System (WMS), you have to know what drives your company to select features that target your specific needs. Use this advice to select the right WMS.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Profile of John Fay, CEO of the electronic supply chain platform, INTTRA.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
Dave Christensen, vice president, supply chain with Glazer’s, Inc., oversees demand planning, replenishment, logistics, and master data management.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Japan earthquakes impact global supply chain; despite economic slowdown, Africa still offers trade opportunities; climate change affects global supply chains
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Even though the rollout of the Automated Commercial Environment has had a bevy of delays, quicker and easier data access will benefit government agencies and the trading industry.
3PL, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Transportation
Communication and transparency are key to being a good partner to your clients. Use this advice to effectively communicate with customers.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
The warehouse design of tomorrow is flexing to meet the physical needs of basic warehouse operators as well as more highly automated e-commerce fulfillment centers.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
This article looks at what’s new and interesting in transportation management systems (TMS).
Economic Development, Education & Careers, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The St. Louis region offers an ideal transportation infrastructure to move goods, skilled labor to meet the peaks and valleys of industrial demand, and the availability of highly qualified IT personnel to manage staff and facilities.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
By tapping into outsourced logistics support, shippers arm themselves with the technology, talent, and experience at a lower price than employed resources, which allow companies to invest and focus on their core competencies.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Savings from a TMS deployment can be significant. Here are the benefits of an incremental approach to acquisition.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The best solutions provide clear, regularly reported metrics not just to the shipper, but also to the carriers themselves.
Logistics, Pallets, Supply Chain
Choosing the right pallet is key to streamlining and improving supply chains.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Sapa Extrusions Americas achieves tremendous business benefits by implementing Cloud Logistics’ transportation management system (TMS).
Here are three immediate steps shippers can take to build more robust operations in their warehouses, helping them both deal with dimensional weight pricing and grow more efficient overall.
Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
The reverse logistics hazmat rule became effective immediately upon publication on March 31, 2016, making it critical that retail store owners and distribution managers get up to speed quickly. Here's how.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
New technology enables new advances in supply chain security. What will security look like in 2025?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Readers weigh in on what hobbies make them better at supply chain and logistics management.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Jim Lambo, director of supplier management and procurement at Insitu, manages procurement and suppliers for all goods and services.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics, studies people for a living. Join her team at DSC Logistics, and she'll soon discover what makes you tick.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Chinese investors look to U.S. for economic growth; air cargo industry struggles
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Transparency and communication are key in the RFP process to develop a true and lasting partnership with a 3PL provider.
Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Direct-to-consumer selling is where the omni-channel strategy becomes truly powerful.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Disruption is coming to the freight and logistics industry. By seeing and understanding the full spectrum of operations, transport-oriented firms can survive and succeed in a dramatically changed environment.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
This article provides simple but important actions a motor carrier can take to put itself in a position to avoid a jury verdict potentially based on an improper standard or misleading evidence.
Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
STEM disciplines broaden the field of logistics and industry standards by involving process strategies, planning, implementation tactics, and optimization in supply and demand. This is a fact students are recognizing and capitalizing on.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The anticipated shifts in the European regulatory landscape introduce new tensions along the world’s supply chains. The establishment of cross-functional teams inside a company’s management structure can help an integrated strategy to succeed.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology
This story looks at ways in which 3PLs help small and midsize companies implement and take full advantage of information technology.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics surveys the market to determine the latest logistics technology trends and chooses 100 IT providers that are leading the way.
Freight Payment Services, Logistics, Supply Chain
To compete in this fast-paced economy, companies must look for every efficiency possible within their supply chain.
Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
To support global initiatives, shippers should consider leveraging a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) TMS with domestic and global functionality.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
A customized and strategic platform provides a company with a competitive edge over their competition.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Operators want their solutions to be collaborative and easily integrated with other systems, and providing visibility in the yard should be easy.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Temperature Controlled
Working with a third-party logistics partner who also offers foreign trade zones can provide big benefits in the right scenarios.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Consider these factors and advice when considering switching software.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation
One of the common gripes voiced by organizations implementing logistics IT solutions is that the solution ends up costing more than expected. Use this advice when looking at prospective providers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Planners use sophisticated supply chain modeling and simulation to gauge the results of decisions before enacting them and to prepare for a range of possible scenarios. The result is better-prepared companies with a more clear view of themselves and their futures.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics explores the rules and regulations most likely to impact shippers in 2016.
E-commerce, Distribution, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
The warehouse management system (WMS) has emerged as a valuable tool for tracking and streamlining tasks, the workforce, and material/equipment flows. Here are two factors driving its adoption today.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Security, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Vulnerable to cargo theft? This monitoring solution provides layers of assurance for shippers and transporters.
Intermodal, Distribution, Rail, Supply Chain
There's no derailing hub-and-spoke networks. Find out why their adoption is arguably as significant an event in shipping efficiency as containerization itself.
Bar-coding Systems, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Packaging, Supply Chain
Companies are beginning to understand that they need to develop a labeling strategy to meet all of the challenges of today’s global supply chain. Here's how to implement an enterprise labeling approach.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The uncertainty in today’s global economies has a huge impact on how supply chain professionals manage global supply chains.
Inbound Logistics asks readers what fictional character would make a great logistician.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The solution to understanding the 49 Code of Federal Regulations is to take them step-by-step.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Richard Foley, logistics manager at SDI Technologies, controls and helps reduce chargebacks from customers.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
The 2016 Allianz Risk Barometer identifies top 10 risks for global companies.
3PL, Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
The new de minimis rate allows e-commerce retailers to see faster customs procedures and border clearance, which will accelerate delivery speed.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Supply chain professionals face increasing complexity. In order to succeed, they must prepare for data security concerns, identify preferred team member attributes, and develop a strong collective financial acumen.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
As major airlines implement the eAWB single-process approach in March 2016, industry-wide involvement in the program is encouraged for all participants as paperless air cargo supply chain operations lower costs, increase data accuracy, and improve the customer experience.
Reverse Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain
Supply chain sustainability, while good for the environment, can also be good for the bottom line if incorporated into a company’s supply chain strategy.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions are evolving to meet the new demands of today’s global shippers and consumers.
Big Data, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
The cornerstone of collaborative logistics is timely visibility. Data about orders, inventory, transportation, and spend need to all funnel into a common denominator big data repository and be readily accessible.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Now is the right time to improve your supply chain’s stability, scalability and resiliency. Transportation providers are seeking collaboration with shippers as their networks have also experienced significant change.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
This story provides a look at how e-commerce and logistics information technology help small and medium-sized businesses gain advantages that allow them to compete as though they were larger companies.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
To excel in a supply chain management career, students and employees need broad knowledge and skillsets that extend across the entire supply chain function.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Managing your transportation budget is key to operate Lean and find ways to shed excess cost. Use these tips help lower shipping costs.
Education & Careers, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Michael Fries, senior business intelligence logistics analyst at U.S. Foods, drills into data to find opportunities to make or save money in the company’s logistics operations.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Kristy Knichel, president and CEO of Knichel Logistics
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Commercial drone programs delayed while FAA establishes deadlines; five challenges facing the pharmaceuticals supply chain; getting the Surface Transportation Board back on track; Retailer investments in e-commerce and supply chain will dominate in 2016
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The 2016 Global Infrastructure Report from CG/LA Infrastructure details 100 infrastructure projects in 71 countries across 10 different sectors; Emerging markets take on increasing importance for the supply chain.
Chemical Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Driven by the realization that business and society can no longer intersect at the crossroads of profits first and society second, business is embracing a new order that puts the interests of society on a level that is at par with the interests of business. This has prompted a closer look at the supply chain and an increased emphasis on sustainable sourcing.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
From well-designed redundancies across intermodal shipping methods to creative solutions when the unexpected happens, Georgia’s logistics industry is positioned to help shippers connect, compete, and grow.
Education & Careers, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When performance management processes are functioning properly, the link between strategic business objectives and day-to-day actions comes together.
Global Logistics, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain
A solid foundation of supply chain experience and education is just the beginning. Supply chain practitioners need to periodically update their knowledge as well. Here’s how companies are getting with the program— customizing curriculums and encouraging employees to enroll in executive education programs.
Military Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Military outsourcing is good in concept but often problematic in practice for several reasons discussed in this article. Contracting for services year after year in support of multi-front contingency operations and train and assist missions, all with no clear end-dates in site, has the potential to be harmful to the “profession of arms” (a vocation comprised of experts certified in the ethical application of combat power, serving under civilian authority, entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people) and cost more than anticipated. This article will discuss why military outsourcing is currently problematic and explore why the military outsources mission-essential services. A comparison of similar outsourcing incentives associated with both military and manufacturing industrial complexes is discussed, along with some advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing with these sectors. The article concludes with a prediction as to what the primary outsourcing drivers will be for future military and manufacturing outsourcing decisions.
Distribution, Partnership, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
When an outdated warehouse management system was putting a dent in a distributor’s workflow, it turned to a technology partner to grow its e-commerce business.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
For logistics professionals, data is meaningless without context. Dashboards help provide context and enhance decision-making capabilities.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security, Supply Chain Management
So how prepared is your business to withstand a crisis? Effective risk analysis and crisis preparation is an essential strategy.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution’s strategic port location brings both advantages and challenges. Its facility keeps supply chains rocking, serving as the crucial first step in importers’ distribution systems in the United States, through port delays and even Superstorm Sandy.
Young and veteran supply chain professionals alike must acclimate, absorb, and apply fast-approaching technological developments or risk being part of the past.
3PL, Global Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Why Inbound Logistics decided to re-publish Strikepoint, a fictional logistics novella originally published in 2001.
Inbound Logistics weigh in on whether their customers or their employees are more important to their supply chain business
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Taking steps to become a shipper of choice delivers benefits across the supply chain, and will help sustain and grow your bottom line.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Al Morris, director, global supply chain at TERiX, reviews accounts to determine what parts to buy and where to stock them to ensure the right part is always available.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Bob Shellman, CEO of Odyssey Logistics & Technology
Education, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Where the presidential candidates stand on transportation infrastructure; Amazon announces new air cargo fleet; consumers willing to pay more for sustainability; first successful cross-country trip by a vehicle on autopilot; trucking industry driver shortage reaches 48,000 drivers; shippers rail against railroad mergers; hoverboards illustrate problem with American manufacturing; consumers want package deliveries their way; reducing cargo theft risk; FMCSA passes measure to fight back against driver coercion; skills required for a successful career in supply chain management; Surface Transportation Board gets back on track; FMCSA sets deadline for requiring truckers to install electronic logbooks in all vehicles; technologies to watch in 2016.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
E-commerce, 3PL, Retail, Third-Party Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Logistics has evolved into a strategic business concern, driving enterprises to seek third-party logistics (3PL) providers with multi-modal capabilities for complete end-to-end integration.
Education & Careers, Education, Materials Handling
The key to promoting career opportunities in the supply chain is education, both in traditional and not-so-traditional ways.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Cloud software has many advantages including a fast start up, frequent upgrades, and less overall costs.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
It is critical that 3PLs take a hard look at operations to determine areas for cost reduction, productivity and efficiency improvements, and opportunities for new service offerings and revenue streams.
Careers, Customer Service, Global Logistics, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Multiculturalism can be the competitive advantage that makes the critical difference in the success of your supply chain operations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Minimizing transportation costs through data analysis can have a huge impact on a company’s bottom line
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Companies should reevaluate its compliance processes to look at previous set plans and get programs ready for upcoming developments.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
When choosing a transportation management system, it’s important to ensure it will meet all of your requirements.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
In today’s global, highly competitive market, the old rules of transportation no longer apply if you want to remain profitable and competitive.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
3D printers may alter the supply chain by reducing manufacturing lead times and creating shorter time-to-market for new designs.
Customer Service, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
A real time tracking platform helps you revolutionize your logistics operations by improving service while reducing costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The expense of inbound vendor traffic and its impact on landed cost is overlooked. Use this advice to better managing inbound vendor freight.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The introduction of driverless trucks could be the biggest change the road haulage industry will ever see, and the concept is closer to reality than people think.
Reverse Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Customer returns are inevitable, and without a clear understanding and plan for managing returns, DIM weight expenses can easily challenge budgets and profitability.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
To help combat counterfeiting, the premium beverage industry is taking advantage of serial numbers on product packages to uniquely identify each product for increased connectivity throughout packaging operations and the supply chain.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Replacing manual, paper-based processes with fully automated systems that use electronic B2B transactions in place of paper documents is one major step toward a greener supply chain.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Procurement professionals should cultivate and maintain good supplier relationships to ensure profitability.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
With so many choices available, varying freight, and small package shipping needs, the 3PL service offering needs to be about more than the transaction.
Automotive Logistics, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Three recent developments—a shift to omni-channel retailing, an increase in manufacturing investment in Mexico, and the approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership—are having a pronounced impact on automotive aftermarket supply chains. Here’s how automakers, auto parts suppliers, and logistics service providers can respond effectively.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
As shippers evaluate existing, merged, or new 3PL providers, they should also be aware of their own processes and approach to vendor relationships and choose partners that best align with their strategies and needs.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
The booming liquor business has added several layers of complexity to the supply chain with the addition of many new product SKUs. Shippers are using technology, data, and collaboration to keep the supply chain moving efficiently.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Manufacturers are going back to the drawing board to rethink their temperature-controlled supply chains.
This story examines how supply chain organizations are using three kinds of social media: supply chain operating networks, enterprise social networks, and public social networks.
Distribution, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Investments in pick/put-to-light technology, wearables, robotic AGVs, high-speed conveyors, voice-directed picking, and a warehouse control system equate to an automated, smart, and efficient distribution center.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
As the world becomes increasingly connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), the amount of data being created and shared is skyrocketing. Your supply chain will be profoundly affected.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Intermodal, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Safety, Temperature Controlled, Specialized Logistics, Warehousing
When Thermo Fisher Scientific wanted to improve worker safety in its bioproducts cold chain warehouse, it developed a novel deli-door solution that reduced the number of pickers in the cold storage and freezer spaces, dramatically improved picking safety and efficiency, and created more product storage space.
Buildings and Structures, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Forward-thinking shipping and logistics facility management (FM) professionals turn to next-generation FM software to efficiently manage their facilities.
Supply Chain, Safety, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
The potential legislation of COR-related laws is expected to have a profound effect on all areas of the supply chain, requiring changes that will ultimately come at an increased cost.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
The holiday season is well underway, increasing the pressure on companies to address transportation problems and change the outcome before they turn into costly errors.
Customer Service, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The true measure of customer service is what team members, carriers, and supply chain partners do when something goes wrong.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Companies can support sustainability throughout their supply chains with these approaches.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Lin Ding, procurement manager at Ultimate Medical Academy, manages a team with a shared focus on procurement, supplier management, and contract management.
Retail, Logistics, Ocean, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is one step closer to ratification; harnessing the power of supply chain collaboration; FMC approves new regulations for OTIs; SAP releases inaugural Retail Index
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
One way a manufacturer can mitigate the effects of increasing regulations and demand volatility is by working with a third-party logistics provider with a leveraged platform.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Given the importance of free trade, it is important to know the positive effects of free trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the U.S. economy.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The real value of a software partner can be found in the days and weeks that come after the learning phase. Most customers are looking for a positive experience to happen after the purchase.
Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Establishing the groundwork and collaboration are vital to developing the solutions needed for the significant workforce challenges faced by the transportation industry. A key part of the mission is to attract women to the traditionally male-dominated transportation profession.
Retail Logistics, Distribution, Lean, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Radio Frequency Identification Technology has a multitude of benefits that can have a significant impact on reducing and eliminating waste in the extended supply chain.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain
Three retailers explain how they use logistics and other functions to deliver outstanding customer service.
E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation
How milk and other dairy products moo-ve from tens of thousands of cows to store shelves across the country - with udder efficiency.
Careers, Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Take these steps to help accelerate your logistics career.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
As the Panama Canal's $5.25-billion expansion nears completion, how are shippers and ports preparing?
Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When Azteca Foods outgrew its manual pallet tracking system in its production facility, Barcoding Inc. delivered a solution.
Bar-coding Systems, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
For quickly measuring freight at the point of pick-up, for reclassifying pallets, and for low-volume operations, mobile dimensioning is a low-cost game-changer.
Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
As the need for the transportation of items with potentially sensitive data increases, companies must assess the data risks and work with an ITAD provider to deliver a secure chain of custody process flow.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Timeliness is top of mind during the holiday season. Here's how analytics can help shippers meet delivery spikes and prepare their supply chains.
Careers, 3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Bobby Harris, President and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics, discusses the talent gap, entrepreneurship, the importance of keeping employees happy, and more.
Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Selecting the right global trade management tool is important when looking to grow your business. Use these tips to select a global trade management tool to elevate your business.
3PL, HazMat, Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS), which ensures hazardous materials are safely produced, used, and disposed of, continues to evolve. Supply chain management technology tools remain a priority. Third-party logistics providers project future growth. St. Louis, Mo. remains an epicenter for all transportation modes, and is ripe for future growth opportunities.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Refugees cause price hike for European Union shippers; East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates; technology innovations to transform competitive landscape in global freight forwarding market; home delivery in the United Kingdom
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
Keep these trends in mind when selecting an air logistics supplier to find the best solution to suits your needs
E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
As e-commerce continues to surge, the case for automation is now too compelling to ignore. One good way to start can be to automate parcel sorting at local and regional distribution centers.
Reverse Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Reassessing your reverse logistics plan for customer returns and excess inventory is a must in today’s retail environment. Look beyond traditional methods and approach this obsolete merchandise as an opportunity (versus a headache) to positively impact your business margin.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A system developed by The Smart Cube pulls and aggregates information from all Elizabeth Arden’s contract manufacturers, providing a consolidated, accurate view of data across the company’s supply chain. The cosmetics giant now can see, in real time, the purchases its network of manufacturers makes on its behalf.
Readers weigh in on this month's question: What's the difference between logistics and supply chain?
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Picking Solutions, Specialized Logistics, Technology
When it comes to ASAP, quick-thinking shippers redefine what's possible.
If done right, an effective S&OP process can help you make faster and more profitable decisions, enhancing margins both internally and across the supply chain.
Careers, Panama Canal, Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.
China, Distribution, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
While doing business with China, many companies face a wide range of challenges trying to navigate the country’s complex trade programs.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Waiting until next week, next month, or next year to address your company’s supply chain vulnerability is a serious mistake, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Use these tips to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Technology
Good data assists fleet managers in budgeting short- and long-term costs, determining correct fleet size, and evaluating whether to lease or buy new equipment. Use these tips to get the most out lift truck fleet data.
E-commerce, Automotive Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service gives industrial buyers a preview of how IoT may impact procurement; Private label sourcing faces new headwinds; Cloud Logistics debuts the latest twist in TMS deployments; CMA CGM launches first smart connected container ship; Automotive parts buyers are leveraging omni-channel options
Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management
Applying Berra-isms to logistics management yields valuable insights. Remembering the beloved Yankees legend Yogi Berra with fondness and celebrating his memorable words of wisdom.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Supply chain continuity planning is critical for global businesses. Armed with an end-to-end digital model of their supply chains, shippers can react rapidly and intelligently when unplanned events occur.
How will XPO’s blockbuster acquisition of Con-way impact the transportation, logistics and supply chain sector?
Careers, Industry Associations, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Active participation in a professional association helps advance career growth and offers continuous learning.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Ocean carrier dependability dips for the first time in six months; Low water conditions force Panama Canal to consider draught restrictions; IKEA invests in Romanian forest; Germany greenlights Daimler’s self-driving truck pilot program; Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) looks to create a global traceability too for seafood supply chain.
Lean Logistics, Lean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Intelligent transportation technology provides new sources of competitive advantage through complete supply chain visibility.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics are necessary to contribute to an organization’s goal of improved and more informed decision-making.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
In the past 20 years, companies have experienced a profound shift, and have dramatically increased their spending on external suppliers. This places the supply management function in the spotlight as a key driver of profitability. The better supply management teams are at selecting, overseeing, and collaborating with these partners, the stronger their organizations will be.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology , Warehousing
E-commerce is leaving a trail of brick-and-mortar debris in its wake.
Bar-coding Systems, 3PL, Reverse Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Value-added services that fall outside the realm of traditional supply chain solutions can save millions of dollars and create mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships.
3PL, Distribution, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Work with a team of service providers to get a new retail distribution center up and running in only six months? We should all be so lucky.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Pallets, Safety
Proper safety measures can reduce costs, injuries, and down time caused by forklift impacts.
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Supply management professionals are increasingly accepting cross-functional cooperation in purchasing, supply management, production and inventory control to optimize overall company performance and increase competitiveness.
3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Recent improvements in wireless cellular technology and mesh networks provide solutions that can be adapted for warehousing space, easing startup challenges and costs.
E-commerce, Big Data, 3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Cloud computing, omnichannel management, and big data are the questions. Can your warehouse supply the answers?
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
A look at the challenges warehouse managers face as they build a well-integrated warehouse workforce, and how they address those issues.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Pallets, Supply Chain Management
Choosing the right pallet unlocks myriad benefits from improved process efficiency to cost savings and sustainability.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
New lower-cost commercial systems and equipment are just over the horizon; they will provide an exciting array of inventory control to the logistics and supply chain community.
3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.
E-commerce, 3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
E-commerce excellence and proximity to large population areas are the new drivers behind site selection for fulfillment centers.
Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Forklifts, Loading Dock, Logistics, Warehousing
Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Digital technologies are shaking up supply chain solutions; Maritime industry opposes Keystone XL Pipeline amendment; Procurement is the gateway to innovation, collaboration, and revenue growth; Introducing the 10 best warehouse networks
Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.
Inventory Management, Warehousing
Implementing a cycle-counting program makes physical inventory counts a lot less daunting.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Saving a few bucks doesn’t always mean throwing the customer under the bus.
3PL, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.
Bar-coding Systems, Materials Handling, Supply Chain Management
Managers must carefully consider all factors of their operation before selecting a new bar-coding system.
Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
A modular warehouse control system can help smaller operations keep up with larger competitors.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
When a merger required Nature’s Way to consolidate distribution facilities, it called on the services of system supplier The Numina Group for a new design and technologies. Today, the facility successfully distributes products to customers in 50 states, and overseas through five supply chain channels.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics I.T., Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Mobile communication technologies facilitate warehouse efficiency and productivity.
E-commerce, Asia, Canada, Global Logistics, Materials Handling, Latin America
CeMAT 2014 showcases the latest materials handling innovations; Alibaba buys stake in Singapore Post; Paris looks to reduce city speed limits; Canadian rail industry begins phasing out DOT-111 tankers amid crude-by-rail boom; EU and China sign Customs agreement; Chinese food imports continue to grow; Nigeria looks to resurrect defunct national steamship line; Latin America is the world’s fastest growing market for software; Maersk Line voice support for Nicaragua Canal proposal.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation, Warehousing
TAJ Flooring used a transportation management system to improve shipment and freight spend visibility.
Forklifts, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Safety
New forklift-based technologies can positively impact safety goals in your facility.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse technology that supports communication and data analysis improves efficiency and reduces waste.
Innovation in forklift design has reduced overall warehouse and DC footprints and increased throughput.
With warehouse capacity at a premium, shippers consult 3PLs to help locate shared space.
An improving economy and e-commerce growth spur demand for warehouse space.
Distribution, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
This article provides a step-by-step guide to logistics network optimization.
3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
Shippers rely on 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to invest in technology, implement standards, and facilitate strategic business process change to drive greater efficiencies.
New lift trucks feature device mounts, rugged tablets, digital controls, hydrogen fuel cells and auto guided navigation.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Warehousing
E-commerce retailers choose specialized distribution centers near parcel carrier hubs and transportation infrastructure.
Automated materials handling tools boost warehouse productivity and improve efficiency.
3PL, Distribution, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Third-party logistics providers are assuming a less transactional, more consultative role with shippers.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Follow these steps to choose a warehouse management system to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.
Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
New books on supply chain, logistics, and transportation help logistics professionals stay sharp.
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Lean, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Tools such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and advanced picking solutions support lean supply chain operations.
Reducing warehouse energy and water consumption helps companies improve their bottom line and bring value to customers.
Successful order fulfillment begins with strategic and tactical planning well in advance of the holiday season.
Freight Payment Services, Warehousing
Warehouses and DC networks adapt to changing supply chain trends; U.S. FTZ activity continues to grow; Trendset malfeasance raises red flag for shippers.
To optimize warehouse operations, integrate solutions like warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems.
3PL, Economic Development, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.
Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
A new inventory management system by Manhattan Associates nurses Nature's Best's fulfillment operations back to health.
Decisions about buying pallets or leasing pallets require shippers to think strategically to acquire the best option for their operation.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Technology management can affect warehouse operations’ connectivity during and after a power outage. Whether the facility’s warehouse management system (WMS) is installed on-site, delivered via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) program, or hosted in the cloud can have a huge impact on maintaining productivity, writes John Sterling of Foxfire Software.
Parties storing goods in warehouses need to be alert to liens on their goods, writes Ron Leibman of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland, & Perretti LLP. To avoid unpleasant surprises, both parties to a warehousing agreement must understand their rights and the documents that cover their transactions.
E-commerce, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
A warehouse control system that integrates voice-directed picking technology, a high-speed sortation system, and scanning technology streamlined party goods supplier Oriental Trading Company’s picking, packing, and shipping operations.
The materials handling landscape is shifting to accommodate traditional brick-and-mortar and Internet retailers’ changing needs.
Import, Export, Manufacturing, Warehousing
The Alternative Site Framework designation is changing the Foreign Trade Zone landscape, allowing shippers a more expedient process for streamlining the supply chain.
Continuous e-commerce growth has prompted an increasing number of retailers to use third-party logistics (3PL) providers for handling their direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Jeffrey B. Graves of Sedlak Management Consultants explains that for retail logistics executives, assessing 3PL capabilities that best fit their company’s requirements can be a challenge, yet critical for optimum return on investment (ROI)
E-commerce, Materials Handling
Savvy distribution and supply chain managers should be looking at sortation and its related disciplines as a means of addressing problems and achieving savings, writes Jay Moris of Invata Intralogistics.
By working together to align the processes by which shippers tender freight and carriers receive it, supply chain partners can achieve greater efficiency at the loading dock while improving safety, quality, performance, and margins for all stakeholders.
Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can be an efficient materials handling option for warehouses and distribution centers, but they are not right for every facility. Norm Saenz, senior vice president and principal, TranSystems Corporation, offers advice on deciding if AS/RS is right for your facility.
Advancements in lift truck technology give distribution center and warehouse managers flexibility in using their forklift fleets.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Catalent upgraded its Philadelphia packaging center’s high-bay warehouse with an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) served by three aisle-changing stacker cranes developed by LTW Intralogistics.
Cross-border Trade, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Mexico-based automotive glassmaker Vitro Automotive opened a distribution center in the United States to serve Detroit automakers just-in-time requirements. Its long-time logistics service provider Evans Distribution Systems staffed the new DC for Vitro to ensure a quality workforce.
With production already at capacity and limited room for expansion, visual technologies manufacturer Christie installed two Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM) storage and retrieval systems from Kardex Remstar – recovering 70 percent floor space, doubling capacity, and cutting labor requirements in half.
Warehouses are one component within a much larger distribution ecosystem, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Companies such as Pep Boys and Georgia Pacific are harnessing technology to gain greater warehouse labor productivity through labor management systems; incentive programs; and warehouse management systems connected to forklift-mounted mobile computers.
A consultant, integrator, and wholesaler share some warehouse wisdom.
Tablets offer several advantages over notebook computers and handheld devices, says Chris Wright, DRS Technologies.
Warehouse managers are using a mix of consumer-grade smartphone technology and rugged mobile devices to optimize their workflow, says Laura Kelleher of Honeywell.
Developing a customized warehouse management system (WMS) was a collaborative process for packaged food products direct-sales company Tastefully Simple and technology provider Softeon.
Thanks to e-commerce, many distribution centers are now fulfilling a greater number of smaller orders – rendering conventional materials handling automation systems somewhat outdated. Is flexible automation the next frontier?
E-commerce, Customer Service, Retail, Warehousing
Retailers such as Brookstone, BuySeasons, Pet Supplies Plus, and Wayfair streamline their supply chains to deliver better customer service.
More efficient operations are the key to warehouse productivity – and, in turn, more satisfied customers, according to Kenco’s Jason Minghini.
Healthy warehouses use strategies such as one-on-one training, layout optimization, materials handling equipment, adjustable partitions, performance measurement tools, wrist-mounted bar-code scanners, and energy-efficient lighting.
Mobile-robotic systems are easy to design and install, with overall lower installation and operational costs than traditional warehouse automation systems, says Mick Mountz of Kiva Systems.
Peter Hartman of Retrotech offers strategies for optimizing product flow through warehouse automation to achieve better order fulfillment performance.
Materials Handling, Logistics I.T.
RFID technologies allow computers, objects, and individuals to interact in new ways, supplying logistics providers and materials handlers with predictable and actionable data to enhance their service offerings and operations, explains Ravi Pappu of ThingMagic.
Warehouse automation allows distribution centers to take a hands-off approach.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Warehousing
Industry experts explain how to avoid threats to warehoused goods, conduct a global security assessment, and benefit from renewed government and private sector attention to supply chain security initiatives.
Industrial property developers are cultivating greener distribution facilities and nurturing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards compliance. The bounty? A harvest of benefits for their tenants.
Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Natural pet food manufacturer WellPet partnered with Aspen Logistics and Kane is Able to improve its supply chain and warehousing operations.
Green Logistics, Materials Handling
For shipping and receiving, there are three types of pallet programs: single-use or one-way, extended-use or buy/sell, and leasing or rental. Hillary Femal of IFCO Systems describes the uses and benefits of each type.
Charlie Jacobs of APL Logistics explains the cost savings and efficiency benefits of implementing lean practices, as demonstrated by three warehousing case studies.
Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.
Distribution, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Collaborative distribution lets manufacturers, especially consumer product goods (CPG) companies, merge loads destined for the same end point to maximize trucking efficiency.
3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
Dannon's network design provides flexibility and speed to serve customers quickly, reduces transport time and costs, and delivers on the company's sustainability initiatives, while ensuring product freshness.
3PL, Distribution, Retail, Packaging, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
By integrating contract packaging into distribution operations, companies can cut costs by 30 percent.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Education & Careers, Forklifts, Ocean, Materials Handling, Ports, Supply Chain Management
Gulf ports maintain container volumes despite Deepwater Horizon oil spill; Supply chain leaders climb the corporate ladder; Toyota Material Handling engineers work with MIT scientists and the U.S. Army to develop a remote-operated fork lift
3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Warehousing
Here's the story of one consumer product, starting with its origin as a variety of inbound ingredients and following its progress from plant to warehouse to retail store.
Boost your cross-docking operation's throughput for more efficient one-stop shipment, with these tips from Nelson Bettencourt of CEVA Logistics.
Economic Development, Distribution, Utilities, Site Selection, Warehousing
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
A voice-enabled picking system keeps ice cream company Dreyer's Edy's workers productive and equipment functioning in sub-zero environments.
Ferber Warehousing's 650 clients benefit from the firm's innovative total business distribution software solution, Conveyor.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Labor management tools can help you determine if your workforce is performing at the level necessary to deliver cost-effective service to customers.
For a fictional company looking to expand its franchise nationally, DC network optimization is a measure of real success.
Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Investing in automated storage and retrieval systems and WMS helps warehouses grow greener and reap financial benefits.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T.
Global shoe retailer ALDO implements a high-stepping, end-to-end inventory and distribution system.
3PL, Forklifts, Safety, Warehousing
Warehousing risks can spring out at any moment. Some are meant to be shared, others avoided. Successful warehousing operations strike a balance.
Fuel-optimized forklifts? Check. Energy-efficient light bulbs? Check. Here's your cheat-sheet for warehouse sustainability efforts, courtesy of Rajiv Saxena of APL Logistics.
Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Online haberdasher Bonobos relies on its third-party fulfillment partner, Quiet Logistics, which operates warehousing facilities with Kiva's robotics materials handling solution.
Shared space environments, secondary packaging services, and reimagined cross-docking functions are helping manufacturers get more value from warehousing providers. Cliff Otto, president of Saddle Creek, outlines the benefits.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply, writes Eric Allais of PathGuide Technologies.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Acquiring a warehouse and implementing a warehouse management system from Cambar Solutions helped The School Box earn top grades for its distribution operation.
E-commerce, Automotive Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain
To improve the bottom line and take advantage of the e-commerce automotive aftermarket sector’s rising popularity, OEMs should focus on the role packaging plays in supply chain efficiency.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Greater adoption of GS1 standards could transform the way we work with barcodes and help warehouse managers achieve maximum efficiency.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
New supply chain services and solutions
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
For the supply chain and warehousing sector, the burgeoning millennial workforce means an increased need for providing more sophisticated and functional mobile solutions.
HazMat, Logistics, Supply Chain
DG compliance means more than avoiding fines. It can ultimately impact whether an organization experiences delayed shipments that negatively impact customer service and brand equity.
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Achieving end-to-end real-time visibility across the supply chain can’t be an aspirational goal any more, it’s becoming a requirement to stay competitive and deliver the level of service customers want today.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Today, shippers need to employ innovative solutions year-round, both digitally and with a physical presence in the supply chain.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
The clarion call to digitize the supply chain is louder than ever before. In order to meet consumer demands and gain competitive advantage, shippers are retooling their supply chains to be more agile, efficient, and transparent. But where do you start? What steps can you take today?
E-commerce, Sourcing/Negotiations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Business continuity remains essential in building supply chain resilience; an Amber Road/AAEI survey on sourcing, trade and e-commerce highlights identifies challenges and strategies to help global supply chain managers proactively prepare for trade complexities; more temperature-sensitive medicines are moving by ocean freight despite market shake-up
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Let’s dive into seven of the most common warehouse challenges and explore potential solutions to help make your warehouse operations more efficient.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
The rent-over-own consumer mentality is creating a share economy, with end users interested in only spending what’s needed, rather than investing in a depreciating product. Manufacturers – especially those with dealer networks – need to consider a shift in thinking that reflects the shift their customers are making.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Readers explore the fine line between supply chain visibility and transparency.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Ensuring your transportation operation is making the most efficient use of vehicles, fuel, and drivers should be a high priority. Use these tips to keep transportation costs in check while boosting your bottom line.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Kevin Nolan, founder and CEO of Nolan Transportation Group, Atlanta
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Billy Duty, head of North American supply chain with BYK USA, Inc., a division of Altana, a specialty chemicals company
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
To maximize productivity, efficiency, and profit, Chief Supply Chain Officers should strive for visibility into the supply chain and confidence that it could handle any type of disruption.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Visibility is more than just the latest buzzword on everyone’s mind and tip of the tongue. LeAnne Coulter of Schneider explains what visibility means and its value in your supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
With BluJay’s Transportation Management solution, Ace Hardware has automated tasks and gained visibility of orders, shipment status, and costs.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain
This story examines how e-commerce retailers use last-mile fulfillment strategies to gain competitive advantage.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Internships have traditionally provided a short-term opportunity, but colleges and universities are experimenting with apprenticeships as a way to develop and attract supply chain talent.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
This case study tells how Weatherford Farms increased efficiency in its delivery network by switching from manual routing to an automated routing system.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Amazon and other large retailers set customer expectations by offering expedited delivery at low or no cost. Retailers of all sizes must compete on the same turf, yet lack the negotiating power that could net meaningful discounts with commercial carriers.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Young professionals find happiness in supply chain careers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Many shippers rely on the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) in which the supplier alerts you of pending deliveries. You may see a product name, a PO#, and select dates, but the ASN does not contain the details that receiving or warehouse management needs. There is a better way.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
Every holiday season, warehouses expand their workforces two times or more to handle peak retail demand that can make or break the entire year. Here’s how augmented reality can help.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Brian C. Neuwirth of UNEX Manufacturing reveals how to boost warehouse productivity with improved order picking processes, better organization, and greater efficiencies in order to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
We all know the best way to approach an unguarded railroad crossing is to stop, look, and listen. That same advice applies when examining the economy, which will likely roar through 2018 at full speed.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Readers share the business books that have shaped their way of thinking and helped them succeed in the world of supply chain.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Getting your supply chain ready for omnichannel retailing requires integration with IT, sales and marketing, and procurement as well as transportation. Companies should assess what they can do in-house, and which areas require outside help.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Brent Beabout, executive vice president of supply chain, Nordstrom
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Marianne McDonald, vice president, global transportation for Avnet, a $17.4-billion global technology distributor headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
To better serve customers, MD Logistics implemented a game-changing TMS and integrated it into its current WMS. The new solution allowed MD Logistics to find customers the most strategic carrier based on a variety of factors, including price, transit times, and retail compliance.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
TruGolf initially used several providers, resulting in delayed and lost shipments and miscommunication. Not being experts in logistics, TruGolf struggled to find a single point of contact who could guide them in the problem-solving and decision-making process—resulting in ineffective time management and unhappy partners.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain
Through the key tenets of speed and service, Rickenbacker International Airport provides shippers with top-flight service. In addition, Rickenbacker employees act as neutral agents to bring together stakeholders and help strengthen the air cargo supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Exploring the advantages of using a state-of-the-art API solution
E-commerce, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Jump Start 2018 provides shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and other supply chain professionals with indispensable insights about trends and challenges in the wider logistics arena.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
With the pre-holiday freight push starting earlier than usual, trepidation remaining about the implications of the ELD mandate, and rates at multi-year highs, now is the time for shippers to take a strategic approach to control costs and service issues.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Clunky payment processes cause supply chain friction.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
While the idea of tracking inventory in transit isn’t new, expanding cellular networks, improved battery technology, and advances in cloud computing are enabling low-cost, long-lasting, globally connected trackers that make real-time supply chain visibility possible. Peek into the future.
Logistics, Packaging, Warehousing
Try these packaging moves, says APL Logistics Supply Chain Solutions Head Rajiv Saxena, to help offset higher parcel costs further up the supply chain.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
The preparations made by Florida seaports allowed them to perform efficiently and safely before, during, and after Hurricane Irma.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
While the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 set the guidelines and rulemaking for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF) in process, there are still gaps in compliance. Here's how to address them.
Retail Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Retailers turn to artificial intelligence to boost customer service.
E-commerce, Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Retailers and manufacturers can unlock significant competitive advantage by leveraging consumer insights to make category decisions and create localized merchandising assortments.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
IBM builds proof-of-concept blockchain supply chain network in Singapore; U.S. fashion industry association releases fourth fashion industry benchmarking study; E-commerce retailers target Germany
Forklifts, Supply Chain, Warehousing
A new report details the economic impact of a warehouse workhorse: the powered industrial truck or forklift.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management
Here’s how trends in U.S./Mexico cross-border operations are shaping today’s supply chain.
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Supply chains must be faster and more agile than ever. Siloed systems can slow down the process, causing frustrated customers to take their business elsewhere, resulting in lost revenue, resources, and time. Here are three signs of siloed supply chains and what to do about them.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The supply chain that is supported by professional drivers often includes three or more cogs to eventually get the product safely, and on time, to the end user. When an interruption occurs within the supply chain, the professional drivers are the individuals who step up and make sacrifices to get the gears back in line.
E-commerce, Retail, Packaging, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Shippers are turning to innovative solutions to reduce packaging waste and emissions as key components of their sustainability efforts.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon receives patent to parachute packages from the sky; Supply chain stakeholders double down on climate change; Retailers losing up to 70 percent of order value to fulfillment costs; U.S. manufacturing, logistics industries grew dramatically over last generation;
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Dan Clark, founder and president of the logistics technology firm Kuebix, in Maynard, Mass.
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Brands and retailers can win or lose long-term customers on the quality of their product and supply-chain data. Here's how to maintain complete, consistent information that can be understood and utilized throughout the supply chain.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
What do new buying trends mean for those providing logistics solutions to you, especially if your logistics partners are not market monsters?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
VMI is a way for suppliers to manage re-supply by monitoring customer stock levels and forward demand that optimizes working capital with service levels. Use these tips for best managing the VMI relationship.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
By tapping collective, multi-modal intellectual capital of leading industry pioneers, shippers can transform the supply chain with a sweep of the dock.
Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Supply Chain
Consider the following four core elements when assessing and establishing your freight forwarder partnership in order to boost your internal compliance program.
Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
With the proper planning and systems in place, a recall can be managed effectively to mitigate financial and legal risk, as well as prevent irreparable brand damage.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
People transitioning out of the military possess many skills that directly apply to a career in logistics. Yet a post-military career in logistics remains a largely untapped opportunity. Here’s how to change that.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The new update shifts the burden of proving negligence in transport from the carrier or party in possession to the shipper. Here’s what you should know.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
The days of EDI connectivity is quickly becoming outdated and replaced with real-time data feeds that benefit both shipper and their shipping partners.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Silicon Valley and the logistics industry can help each other, and there’s great value to be gained through partnership.
E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain
Distributors continue to play a valuable role within many supply chains. At the same time, changing business models, and especially the rise of e-commerce, are prompting many to enhance the services they offer.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
Dow Building Solutions gained faster, more reliable distribution to customers at a reduced cost with help from KANE.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
When Dippin’ Dots needed more visibility in retail locations they teamed up with SEKO to get display freezers to market quickly.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
A home goods retailer partnered with Unyson to increase efficiency and enhance visibility.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
ProTrans created a tracking map or heat map where all in transit loads belonging to the customer can be viewed on the tracking map.
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain
MD Logistics’ customized supply chain solution helps a luxury brand manufacturer provide a personalized shopping experience while maintaining a high turnaround rate.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Coffee has been a popular drink for centuries, yet its supply chain faces ongoing and emerging challenges, including fragmented production, commodity market instability, and climate change.
Project Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Whether they are supporting ventures in embargoed countries or first-ever projects in remote locations, logistics teams must be prepared to think quickly and clearly when unanticipated challenges arise
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Technology from Crown Equipment helps a fine foods supplier optimize its order-picking process.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Keeping your supply chain secure is not complicated but it needs to be done on a regular basis. Here are five tips to help keep your online security strong and virus-proof.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Organizations have already begun to transition the delivery of supply chain and logistics services from an internal model to an external one, says a recent market study by KPMG and HfS Research. Here's how companies should leverage future trends revealed by the study to create intelligent supply chains.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce, Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
CVS Pharmacy, Amazon, and others have invested more than $456 million in warehousing and distribution centers in the KC region, adding 4,700 jobs since 2015. How has this mid-sized Midwestern region been so successful attracting logistics operations? Why are experts predicting continued growth?
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-Commerce has generated significant volumes of sales in the U.S. electronics and clothing industries but has yet to gain traction in other retail sectors, according to a CBRE Group, Inc. analysis of recently released government data.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Rebecca Polan, CEO of REO Logistics in Huntington, West Virginia
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Agilent Technologies, a global high tech life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical company applies sophisticated scientific methods provided by CorpU to implement sweeping new order fulfillment and supply chain strategies. Using the CorpU platform, and its precision tools, procedures and metrics for both engaging and educating employees, Agilent's transition from design to implementation for new supply chain plans was reduced from months to just 10 days.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
The Trump administration plans on expanding transportation infrastructure while reforming traffic control and cutting the Department of Transportation’s budget by nearly 13 percent.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
Nearly half of avid U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers, demonstrating the need for retailers to offer more personalized services as a way to compete against lower prices, according to the sixth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Richmond, Virginia-based Old Dominion Truck Leasing.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Contrary to public perception, U.S. manufacturing and logistics industries experienced dramatic growth over the past generation, says a new report from Ball State University.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
The award singled out LG OLED TVs for its design to advance global sustainability.
Cloud Computing, Supply Chain, Security
Hackers can shut down entire organizations by infiltrating systems, locking down digital assets, and making all files and folders inaccessible. No fulfillment. No new client acquisition. No checking inventory. Here's how to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Powered by the Internet of Things, the next generation control tower will extend supply chain visibility and control tower services down to the level of things – however large, small, or geographically dispersed they may be.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Surveying 237 suppliers around the globe, the report uncovers insight on the most urgent trends, opportunities, and challenges facing suppliers today.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain
As businesses look for ways to improve and optimize the supply chain with customers in mind, they need to factor in elements that will allow them to leverage the supply chain in order to fuel customer loyalty.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Leaders must create a culture where values - how people treat each other - are as important as results, every day.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Faced with uncertainty surrounding international supply chains, buyers are looking to optimize the presence of local vendors.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
3PL provider Redwood Logistics was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for the fourth consecutive year.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A new study reveals growth companies are investing in customer-facing supply chain solutions to improve supply chain efficiencies in the digital era.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Technological advances to improve operations and profit margins are prominent within the supply chain industry. These are the significant technology trends to watch.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Senior executives have set their sights on digital and automated solutions that cut costs and plan to invest in a number of key areas over the next two years, according to the 2017 State of the Outsourcing, Shared Services, and Operations Industry report.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management is often viewed as solely a statistical endeavor, but soft skills are often required in maintaining buyer and supplier relationships, according to new research from Penn State.
3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Visibility is a key issue in the management of supply chains. Introducing transparency throughout all aspects of your business will bring about remarkable results. Here's how.
This Mother's Day, let's remember all the little things Mom does to demonstrate her love and make our homes and our lives happier, healthier and "fully optimized."
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain innovation is important for companies of all sizes. With new enabling technologies causing disruptions across the supply chain, the supply chain space is ripe for innovation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Here are six ways to stay on top of the demands of split case picking in the face of the eCommerce revolution.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Follow these 8 steps to reap significant cost savings and performance enhancements while also reducing the use of limited natural resources and mitigating the negative environmental effects of transportation-related emissions.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Ready to adopt the "full circle" approach to waste elimination in your supply chain? An Accenture Strategy report finds that while companies welcome this approach, their efforts are often only skin deep. Here's how to capture the full potential of the growing circular economy.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.
Despite Lean traditionally being thought of as a “pen and pencil” technique, it is in fact a key enabler of a lean supply chain linking lean thinking with available and affordable systems and technologies to get the most out of improved processes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things will streamline and optimize to never before possible levels, dramatically impacting the supply chain for the better.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things will streamline and optimize to never before possible levels, dramatically impacting the supply chain for the better.
Loading Dock, Logistics, Supply Chain
Here is what you should be looking for in a dock scheduling solution.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Network optimization studies help simplify supply chain operations and provide continual year-over-year savings.
Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
While some companies have chosen to rely on 3PLs to manage their logistics, others have found other alternatives.
Logistics, Pallets, Supply Chain
The reduced cost of recycled wooden pallets combined with increased interest in sustainable supply chains makes repaired wooden pallets increasingly popular in warehouses and distributions centers. And while wooden pallets dominate supply chains, plastic pallets are making inroads, particularly among food and pharmaceutical companies that are concerned about contamination issues.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When air freight is too expensive and ocean freight too slow, can this drone carry the day?
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
Stay up to date on the latest products to hit the marketplace.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
UPS remains the world's most valuable logistics brand at US$22 billion, while TNT Express's brand value dropped 42 percent, making it the fastest-falling brand in 2017.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
To better serve customers and remain globally competitive, warehousing and logistics providers are continuing to evaluate robotics solutions.
Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Supply Chain
With rumors that Uber and Amazon may be about to launch their own global freight brokerage businesses, traditional forwarders and brokers are understandably nervous. But the British International Freight Association (BIFA) reacts to current speculation by underlining "the vastly challenging and circuitous landscape" that forwarders and brokers operate in daily.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Readers pick the song/movie/TV show title that best describes their job.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain
Evaluating the continuing alignment of customer requirements, acceptable associated risk and service provider capability.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
3PL, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
To ensure brands are managing the most efficient, optimized supply chain, they need to assess their supply chain partner’s commitment across the following key areas.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
In the rush to satisfy ever-increasing demands for speed and efficiency, and the clarion calls to deliver your best customer experience, supply chain managers need to consider that impact on the worker experience.
Fulfillment, Technology , Warehousing
Industry 4.0, the trend toward smart factories, will touch all aspects of the supply chain, and you should plan your mobile robotic system accordingly.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
E-commerce has driven a more than doubling of the average footprint of warehouses built in the United States since the early 2000s.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain
Nurturing and maintaining delicate flowers throughout the supply chain is not for the faint-hearted. Here are a few stats showing logistics savvy in full blossom.
Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Maturing systems, implementation expertise, and newly enacted tax incentives bode well for significant leaps in supply chain efficiency. Here’s why 2018 will be the year for technology ROI.
4PLs, Food Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Safe Quality Food (SQF) rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2016. Even though SQF compliance isn’t federally mandated, the repercussions of failure to comply can be felt throughout the supply chain.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Cloud technologies support innovative supply chain solutions that deliver the right goods to the right place at the right time—as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Here’s why supply chain managers should look to the cloud now.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is accelerating as more businesses look to make the digital transformation leap. Here are three areas in global logistics where AI will be the most impactful.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The industry’s driver shortage is no secret. As carriers get more selective about the freight they haul, shippers need to make themselves more carrier-friendly.
Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
To leverage rising automotive import traffic in Latin America, particularly in Chile, multinational logistics agency Agunsa has partnered with Japanese shipping firm "K" Line to create a dedicated automotive logistics company.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce is booming and everyone wants a piece of the pie, including Dubai .
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
A tighter truck market, increase in national shipments, and accelerated factory output are among the highlights of the Q3 2017 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which measures quantitative changes in shipment and spend activity (see chart) based on data from transactions the company processes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Many shippers rely on the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) in which the supplier alerts you of pending deliveries. You may see a product name, a PO#, and select dates, but the ASN does not contain the details that receiving or warehouse management needs. There is a better way.
Logistics, Partnership, Pallets, Supply Chain
When Jel Sert needed to improve on the half-pallets it was using to deliver product displays for in-store promotions, CHEP developed a better solution.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Strengthening economies, increasing globalization, the growth of e-commerce, and software that enables companies to more precisely calculate the trade-offs between air and other transportation modes are driving growth in the airfreight market.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Retailers strike back at the Amazon empire by providing e-commerce customers with same-day and faster delivery.
Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
It’s worthwhile to consider the push/pull boundaries already in place at your company and where they should be to best serve your customers–and shareholders–in the future.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Here are some of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that companies can use to improve supply chain visibility, cut transportation costs, and improve parcel shipping service.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will affect shippers’ supply chain capacity. Shippers and receivers can help with the transition and beyond by understanding the limitations that drivers face.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The continued migration of people to cities and increase in online shopping will generate more freight deliveries to and within urban areas. Let’s talk about your company’s futureproof strategy to meet the challenges and opportunities of smart city logistics head-on.
3PL, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Some shippers find the 3PL model doesn’t go far enough. Here's how to make 4PLs work for you.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Staffing is key to a warehouse’s ability to grow and manage a large and sometimes multi-state workforce. Here’s how to perform your due diligence on your staffing providers to ensure that you are minimizing your exposure to potential issues.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Retailers around the world are slacking in the returns department.
Manufacturing Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
As the needs of buyers become more unpredictable and complex, and as they begin to demand more frequent product launches and extreme personalization, manufacturers are struggling to keep up, let alone profitably. It’s time for manufacturers to begin creating the ecosystem they’ll need to dominate their markets.
E-commerce, Retail, Supply Chain
With holiday celebrations in at least eighth months each year and nearly no product category left untouched—from candy to clothing and home furnishings—retailers need to make sure their e-commerce strategy is letting them capitalize on consumers’ growing appetite for seasonal items.
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal shipping in the United States today, with a look at some new services, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
For some retailers, holiday sales can represent up to 27.4 percent of annual sales. Having a clear understanding of your historical trends for seasonal goods is critical for forecasting seasonal categories this upcoming season.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
FedEx and UPS form an unlikely alliance.
4PLs, Supply Chain, Technology
A new report finds that the fourth-party logistics provider model will get a big boost from supply chain digitalization, a trend that’s expected to shift the balance of power in the logistics sector.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
What if your shipment of apparel from overseas gets soaked with saltwater on its way to the distribution center? This supply chain solution can return merchandise to first-quality condition.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) mandate affects more than just the carriers and owner/operators that will be directly responsible for using the devices in their trucks. Here’s how to adjust your truckload strategy.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Complying with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act has been a top priority for manufacturers and their 3PLs. Yet, more than one year later, one in five outside truckers arrive at our facility, often unknowingly, in violation of FSMA standards. Here’s how we can all get on the same page.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain, Transportation
Boost procurement sourcing by finding a provider who can deliver all three of the necessary components: transportation expertise, technology and process. Here’s how.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Readers share the logistics mementos and paraphernalia they would preserve in a time capsule for people to open in the year 2067.
Lean Logistics, Lean, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Having a global supply chain risk management strategy in place can not only increase value to your customers but also reduce your costs and increase performance.
Freight Payment Services, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
With increasing access to data, it can be difficult to hone in on the information relevant to shippers. Here’s how to determine what data to analyze.
3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
An experienced and knowledgeable 3PL provider can help life sciences and pharmaceutical customers adopt VMI as a supply chain management practice.
Lean Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
With a pull instead of a push replenishment strategy, golf ball maker Acushnet increased supply chain efficiency.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology
Digital Transformation (DT) is coming of age. Eighty percent of respondents to a recent IFS Digital Change Survey see themselves as “enabled”, “enhanced” or “optimized” to leverage DT.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Manufacturers and wholesale distributors are optimistic about the perceived impact of the Trump administration’s plans for trade deregulation on their businesses, according to new research commissioned by business software provider Exact.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
More than 80 percent of U.S. communities rely exclusively on truck drivers to deliver their goods and commodities. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, highlights the efforts of professional truck drivers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
As the historic Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, it’s also enjoying another milestone: commercial traffic volume that’s five times higher than in recent years.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Store closings have grabbed headlines, but they're not telling the whole story. Find out what a new report says about the state of retail.
3PL, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Now more than ever healthcare supply chains are key differentiators for best-in-class manufacturers.
E-commerce, 3PL, Retail Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The retail industry needs to adapt an agile and visible supply chain to fulfill increasingly demanding consumer requests.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Establishing a committed team and communicating procedures and expectations is the key to managing the complex web of global shipping.
E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation
This story looks at some of the trends and challenges associated with e-commerce today, and strategies for dealing with those challenges, through the eyes of one small retailer, one medium-sized and one large.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Packaging, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management
Sustainable packaging helps shippers’ bottom line and brand as well as being easier on the environment.
Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Grocers will have to transform aggressively and adapt swiftly if they want to avoid the fate of retailers in other segments. They will need to digitize their stores and consumer experiences. Here's how they should optimize their supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Insurance, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouse risks and vulnerabilities are increasingly complex, and many policies simply aren’t keeping up with today’s sophisticated new systems and regulations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
In order to gain true end-to-end supply chain visibility and unlock the full potential for strategic savings opportunities, shippers must get beyond the shipment level to the PO level.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
By quickly adapting to various industries and commodities and responding to client requests with urgency and an extremely high level of customer service quality, a strong 3PL will find it can outlast even the most convenient warehousing options.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The advent of autonomous vehicles is nothing short of a revolution. For the logistics world, it could mean a near end to human-caused accidents and could single-handedly eliminate the driver shortage problem.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
In today’s competitive environment, sustainability must improve profitability and reduce risk.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
By collaborating with a knowledgeable third-party logistics (3PL) provider, shippers can add both scale and visibility to their supply chain.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Supply Chain
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment.
Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management
Transparency, honest communication, and a commitment to forming a true partnership with shared goals and values are keys to successful supply chain collaboration between shippers and their third-party logistics providers.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Trying to plot a different course? Figuring out how to spread your wings? A third-party partner might offer…just the kind of help you need.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transplace helped Huhtamaki reduce costs while improving customer service.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Cold chain logistics means more than simply refrigeration and freezing. Today’s providers offer numerous value-add services, including logistics management, repackaging, and more.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Furniture retailer upgrades its warehouse management system to furnish growth.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain professionals now have access to more data from more sources than ever before. Here are five ways to utilize data to simplify your supply chain design process:
Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain
Innovations, such as Purchases on Google, enhance the customer experience by shortening the path to purchase. Here’s how retailers can prepare their supply chains.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Sometimes, for even the most critical shipments, the shipper receives information for only two data points: when the shipment left their hands and confirmation the shipment has arrived. Here's why so-called black box shipping is on its way out.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
MAERSK SHANGHAI, a 10,081 TEU container ship, the largest to ever call a Florida deep-water port was at PortMiami.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Readers consider the near-term prospects of self-driving trucks in the supply chain.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Getting the most from your third-party logistics provider (3PL) is more important than ever. Use these tips to leverage your 3PL relationship.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Inbound Logistics’ annual G75 list honors companies that have demonstrated firm commitment to environmental initiatives and policies.
Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Growing demand for U.S.-made chemicals sparks new opportunities, while aggravating capacity concerns.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Online supply chain education is flourishing, with options ranging from one-off courses to certification programs to master’s degrees. The best option for any individual depends on career goals.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
The logistics provider will help designers find ways to strengthen their global reach.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Larger vessels and additional container services calling Georgia's ports coupled with a positive economic forecast ushered in an all-time record month for container volume.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
These companies have the most likeable CEOs in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to a new report from Owler.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A new report details the challenges and opportunities around infrastructure reform in America.
Asia, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Asia Pacific is home to countries that propel growth and ignite success. Here are the key reasons motivating the world’s LSH companies to establish and expand their supply chains in this geographical region.
Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
The overall contract logistics market grew by approximately 3.9 percent in real terms in 2016, according to TI's Global Contract Logistics 2017 report.
Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
J.B. Hunt and University of Arkansas' innovation center will enable engineering, computer science, and business researchers and students to work with J.B. Hunt employees in finding solutions to real-world problems through innovative design and technology-driven supply chain solutions.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Same-day production and delivery is possible if communications between production and logistics is fully automated. A live experiment showed the path of an urgently needed replacement part as it moved from the initial order through production to final delivery: all in a single day.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
The primary use for blockchain is improving supply chain transparency and traceability, according to a new benchmark survey focused on blockchain in supply chain management and trade finance. Other important advantages include transaction cost reductions and enhanced trust between supply chain partners.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
National average spot truckload rates for van and flatbed freight rose during the week ending May 20 while the rate for spot refrigerated freight remained at its highest mark since January, according to DAT Solutions.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Effectively managing this temperature-controlled supply chain is more challenging than ever. Here are three technologies that are helping life sciences and healthcare organizations meet the sector's increasingly exacting requirements.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Pharmaceutical companies face many challenges. To operate more efficiently manufacturers are turning to labeling to provide an edge in the face of these challenges.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Broward County's Port Everglades received unanimous approval from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to begin a $437.5 million expansion project to add new berths for larger cargo ships and install crane rail infrastructure for new Super Post-Panamax cranes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability
Hyster Company is testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors. The company suggests that, in the near future, ports and heavy industry will be able to electrify their big truck fleets, producing zero emissions while achieving comparable full shift performance.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
The public marine terminals of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore got off to a fast start in 2017 by posting a record first quarter with 2.5 tons of general cargo.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Shippers will discuss the changing market environment and feature key transportation executives.
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety
Memorial Day weekend is one of the most popular times for cargo theft. In contrast to non-holiday weekends, Memorial Day weekend has seen a 40% higher rate in theft. Use these tips to your protect cargo.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The new ramp will provide shippers with more efficient service and capacity in Mid-Atlantic region.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Think of wearable technology as consumer facing? Think again. Wearables one-up handheld devices and have real supply chain implications.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
American Trucking Associations opened the application window for its premier industry leadership initiative, LEAD ATA. The program is searching for diverse trucking industry leaders looking to grow their careers and meet other ambitious trucking professionals.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Click and collect has become a key component of retailers' overall e-commerce strategy. Nearly one third of shoppers purchased products online and subsequently picked them up at a store during the 2016 holiday season.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Amazon recently announced another slash to its free shipping requirements and is now down to $25. Here's how retailers can compete.
Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics – in association with our partners at APICS – proudly announces its fifth annual $2,500 undergraduate scholarship.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Forklifts, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing
Forklift accidents have a devastating effect on warehouses – and they happen more often than you think. Use these five keys to prevent forklift accidents and promote warehouse safety.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
The dip in April vehicle sales in North America is synonymous with the fluctuating demand experienced within the automotive industry, which can lead to increased inventories, production rescheduling, and subsequent supply chain ramifications, advises emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical.
Military Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
As professional logisticians and supply chain managers, we are in a unique position to assist military service members transition into jobs in the supply chain sector. Here's why it's critical to help them and how to do it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award opens for applications.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
In a globalized economy where finalized products have components manufactured all over the world, effective management of supply chains is critical. Adopt these habits to reduce and mitigate risks faced by supply chain parties.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
Recent randomware attacks reveal vulnerabilities in manufacturing, logistics and supply chain security.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Readers share their IoT forecast on the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Profile of David Congdon, CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
How to Decide if You Should Outsource Your TMS
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
Supply chains are heavily dependent on information technology (IT) systems, but are difficult to secure because they often involve multiple networks working together.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
In today’s returns economy, retailers need to be able to separate the “good” return from the preventable one. To get better data on returns, here are three steps they can take.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Working alongside robots in warehouses is the way of the present, rather than the way of the future.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Selecting the best metrics at your company’s distribution centers requires the right tools, careful study, and constant collaboration.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transportation management systems (TMS) streamline the information exchange between shippers and carriers. Cloud technology makes them affordable for many small- and mid-sized firms.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Here’s a survey of the factors that make the St. Louis, Missouri, region an excellent location for logistics operations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The future of TMS systems is not only to monitor service in real-time, but to properly audit the carrier’s invoice through settlement.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Yard management systems (YMS) can boost driver efficiency, cut detention costs, and bring visibility to this link in the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
The cosmetics industry’s supply chain challenges include an above average number of SKUs, color changes linked to seasons and seasonal collections, products and ingredients requiring a temperature-controlled environment, multiple retail channels, and product trends influenced by celebrities and other taste-makers.
E-commerce, Logistics, Partnership, Packaging, Supply Chain
UPS and Sealed Air’s new center will help solve e-commerce retailers’ packaging and shipping challenges.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Madrid Maersk, a 20,568 TEU container vessel and the first second generation Triple-E, made its maiden voyage. Its first call was the Port of Tianjin in China.
Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Organizations looking to optimize supply chain and logistics functions should be on the lookout – there will be shifting demand for supply chain and logistics talent within the next decade. Here’s how to prepare.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Companies that ship lithium batteries can benefit from a compliance assessment to improve supply chain efficiencies and enhance dangerous goods compliance procedures.
China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use this advice to expand your logistics business into the complex but lucrative Chinese market.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card that thoroughly analyzes and grades U.S. infrastructure in the form of a school report card.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The right data can create the intelligence required to know where to begin to solve many common problems.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics surveys the market to determine the latest logistics technology trends and chooses 100 IT providers that are leading the way.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Companies are realizing they must change their mindset to remain competitive. Embracing a global trade network model removes some of the constraints that make global trade management a challenge
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton marks a 35-year career anniversary with a look back at how technology changed supply management forever.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Leaders are exploring supply chain efficiencies with tools that enable stability, cost reduction, supply chain agility, product innovation, speed and visibility.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Rust-Oleum selected Celtic International, Transplace’s intermodal business unit, to provide intermodal and over-the-road transportation services for domestic shipments between its own facilities as well to its retailer customers.
3PL, Customer Service, Fulfillment, Supply Chain
Is outsourcing your fulfillment the best option for your business? Here are 15 important questions to ask a potential partner.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform supply chains with breakthrough capabilities to process real-time data and make intelligent recommendations. So where should you start?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Supply chain professionals need more accurate and effective cost information to help their decision-making.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Managing transportation has become increasingly challenging as customers grow more demanding and the driver shortage constrains capacity. Consider these three innovations, which can deliver short-term return on investment:
Global Economy, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Supply chains face a conundrum when it comes to speed: no matter how automated your processes are internally, you’re only as fast as the next guy in the chain. Here’s what it takes to be e-commerce fast.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
The holiday sales rush presents both an opportunity and a challenge for shippers as they navigate high-volume orders and expectations for next-day shipping. By leveraging supply chain automation, shippers can meet this year’s higher-than-ever consumer demands while staying competitive.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
In September 2017, Amazon announced plans to open another headquarters in North America. Called "HQ2," the facility will cost at least $5 billion to construct. Locations are going the extra mile to win the bid for HQ2.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Here are five key considerations to remember when solving for improved efficiency in your fulfillment center.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
The UK Medicine and Health Products Regulatory Agency identified crucial mistakes in how wholesalers source and handle freezers and fridges used to store medicines.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Cloud-based deployments can remove IT obstacles and accelerate the launch of supply chain initiatives. However, are the advantages of cloud deployments for supply chain solutions real and worthwhile?
Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
A statewide, coordinated workforce development effort in Indiana has built a robust talent pipeline. Here’s how the state engages and prepares the next generation of logistics workers.
Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
In early 2017, major ocean cargo carriers further consolidated from four alliances to three that dominate global trade. Because this change impacts shippers in a number of ways that include lanes and ports of call, it’s important to know how best to work with them to minimize risks. Experts share best practices that will help.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain
Shippers should turn their attention to three frequently overlooked components of inventory record management to improve inventory accuracy and, ultimately, consumer satisfaction.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Use these tips to identify and respond quickly to changing variables in an omni-channel supply network.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truckers and shippers weigh in on the state of the economy as we head into 2018.
Careers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation
Profile of Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics' exclusive annual trucking market research report delivers shipper and trucker insights into industry challenges and trends.
Freight Payment Services, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Freight is a key part of most companies’ transportation expense. Along with ensuring freight bills are accurate and reflect contracted terms—a key capability—freight payment and audit firms can add even greater value.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse management systems provide organizations with a boost to their operations and help them keep up with the growing demands of their customers and partners. Still, implementing a WMS is a complex process that requires extensive planning, study and patience. Experts point to a number of key factors to consider when shopping for a system for your organization.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market closes today August 28, 2017. Find out what it means today and for retailers in the near future.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security, Technology
The logistics sector’s reliance on relationships, email, and spreadsheet attachments makes it particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. And the costs are staggering. Find out what shippers can do to make communications more secure.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Whether your company is a manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or in e-commerce, the future is happening now, automagically. IL publisher Keith Biondo explores IoT and the Internet of Everything.
Careers, Food Logistics, Education & Careers, Supply Chain
Chris Ward, vice president of supply chain with Church’s Chicken, focuses on delivering the right products at the right cost.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
To compete in today’s evolving retail landscape, companies must differentiate themselves to meet consumer demands and drive brand loyalty.
Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.
Reverse Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Opportunities that will make a difference in reverse logistics programs, and establishing goals for returns programs.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Could self-driving ships become reality by 2020? Global supply chain suffers disruptions amid diplomatic crisis
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain
Whole Foods’ 460+ centrally located stores will augment Amazon’s physical infrastructure and allow it to use the stores as distribution centers. In return, Amazon’s targeted transaction data, technological expertise, and logistical prowess catapult Whole Foods into the online realm and suggest a new level of convenience.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Volatile demand, shrinking lead times, and new consumption patterns have impacted transportation systems in many ways. That makes it ever more important to maintain an agile, flexible supply chain to gain a competitive advantage.
E-commerce, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain
E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop. Now businesses of all sizes must reassess their supply chains to go direct to the consumer with faster-than-fast delivery and free shipping.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics’ 12th annual 2017 3PL Perspectives market research report examines the trends and challenges shaping logistics outsourcing strategy and the third-party logistics industry.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Sustainable products company Grove Collaborative grows its bottom line by using a data analytics platform to cut shipping costs and optimize fulfillment.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Amazon and Walmart are battling it out to conquer the last mile of the supply chain. It's important to note that this is not a competition for the grocery industry, but rather a battle of the distribution center.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Amazon is the most sophisticated technical and logistical company on the planet. Here's what online retailers can learn from Prime Day.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Safety
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
3PL, Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
If your firm is looking to break into chemical handling or currently handles chemicals and wants to perform better, this guide offers key factors to becoming the best in the industry.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain
Challenge yourselves to go beyond a great product and deliver an outstanding brand experience for your customers when they open your package for the first time.
Global Economy, Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
India and Southeast Asian countries–Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan– represent an attractive region for many companies looking to expand and build their global customer bases.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades' three low-profile Super Post Panamax container-handling gantry cranes will meet demands from current customers and new services anticipated from the port's expansion program.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
These key elements can significantly improve your foodservice supply chain, and ensure your brand is in the best position for success.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America
UPS opened its new healthcare-dedicated facility to serve the growing pharmaceutical, biopharma, and medical device industry in Latin America.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
These companies have the most likeable CEOs in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to a new report from Owler.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The retail industry's international expansion slowed a bit in 2016 from its strong pace of a year earlier as retailers adjusted to e-commerce and shifting exchange rates, according to CBRE Group Inc.’s international retail expansion study.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Think of wearable technology as consumer facing? Think again. Wearables one-up handheld devices and have real supply chain implications.
Big Data, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry. Here’s how to prepare.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Once you understand where the complexities lie in your supply chain, you can get to the source of your problem and streamline issues to help your organization.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
The big ships are here. At 1,200 feet long and 158 feet wide, the containership COSCO Development is the biggest containership to call The Port of Virginia and the U.S. East Coast.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Slotting – determining the locations of your SKUs in your warehouse – used to be an easy concept. But in the new world of warehousing focusing exclusively to a large degree on e-commerce sales, this is no longer simple.
Forklifts, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing
Forklift accidents have a devastating effect on warehouses – and they happen more often than you think. Use these five keys to prevent forklift accidents and promote warehouse safety.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Spring cargo numbers from the St. Lawrence Seaway and U.S. ports are signaling a better year for Great Lakes-Seaway shipping. According to the latest figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo shipments via the Seaway from the start of the shipping season (March 20 through April 30) reached 3.7 million metric tons, up 8% from the same period a year ago.
E-commerce, Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
E-commerce grocery delivery is seeing massive growth, and is expected to continue to shake up the traditional grocery industry as online grocery sales are forecasted to account for as much as 20% of all grocery sales by 2025.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
The growth of e-commerce, technology change, and other cyclical and structural factors are reshaping supply chains according to a new research from Colliers International. The report also found the three key movers and shakers.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain
South Carolina Ports Authority had its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled last month. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month’s volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the Port.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Data from electronic logging devices could close the visibility gap for every party in the transportation industry.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Only half of the projected number of ships per day are transiting through the new canal locks due to a lack of staff and infrastructure, according to Masters, Mates & Pilots.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The strengthening of air freight demand is consistent with an uptick in world trade and a six-year high in new export orders.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The raised bridge allows the world's ultra-large, environmentally friendly container vessels to pass beneath the span, gaining access to the Ports of Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
The new shipping alliances that came into effect a month ago are unlikely to increase ocean freight competitiveness between the United States and its NAFTA partners, according to iContainers, an online freight forwarder.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Kuebix TMS greatly improved Holman Parts Distribution’s operations.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
A retailer teamed up with Unyson to create an out-of-the-box solution for its growing supply chain.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
To compete in today’s environment, small to medium players need to offer competitive supply chain and delivery services.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Here is what you need to know about pushback from IT when proposing a TMS implementation.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When a paper-based order management system slowed a baseball bat manufacturer’s growth, the company digitized for out-of-the-park growth.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
Stay up to date on the latest products to hit the marketplace.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
To better serve customers and remain globally competitive, warehousing and logistics providers are continuing to evaluate robotics solutions.
Cross-border Trade, China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
President Trump hasn't been shy about his desire to put America on more equal trade footing with China, but business leaders have traditionally fought against efforts to force the trade rival into an agreement that's more equitable for both sides. Dissent is growing, however, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China's (AmChamChina) 2017 Business Climate Survey.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Ben E. Keith maximized freight management with help from ArrowStream’s Crossbow technology.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Use these five points to help find a transportation management system
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
This feature provides examines the supply chain challenges arising from some recent trends in the fashion industry, and looks at how brand owners and retailers are meeting those challenges.
Freight Payment Services, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Shippers are increasingly learning that to uncover efficiencies and forecast effectively they need visibility into their supply chains—including their payment process.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Your next transportation management system will soon serve as your company’s control tower with widespread visibility across all departments in your organization.
Demand Planning, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Customers expect immediate access to goods and services, and convenient delivery options. In short, it’s an on-demand economy. Companies must adapt and start optimizing their supply chains to stay competitive. Here’s how.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
To get the most out of a TMS, professionals must identify and match operational requirements with the solution’s features. Joe Couto, chief operating officer at HighJump, outlines 10 tips for picking a TMS.
Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
Transportation Management Systems’ have the ability to help you be more environmentally responsible. Here are the top five ways a TMS can help your supply chain go green.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Developing greener and more sustainable supply chains reduces the legal, financial, and reputational risks to which most companies are exposed, and has a positive impact on the bottom line.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Gelnius’ new technology platform has the ability to save money based on customers achieving reduced transportation cost and better management of administration overhead, as well as cost savings linked to visibility of all freight transactions on a single platform.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transportation
The long term future of international shipping must eventually be fossil fuel free, according to the International Chamber of Shipping.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
The deal comes at a critical time for the Silicon Valley-based electric car company, as it prepares for Model 3 production and readies to face one of the largest growth phases in the company’s history.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
This story looks at several ways in which companies are applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology to supply chain management.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Organizations are turning to third party logistics providers and enhanced transportation management technology to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability, and control they need.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics’ exclusive market research survey on the third-party logistics (3PL) sector reveals new trends and opportunities.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
To prepare for the holiday rush, apparel retailer MeUndies is adopting a more automated, efficient system to provide better tracking, quality control, and more efficient labor usage.
Careers, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Visibility
Profile on Paul Nugent, director of logistics for Kitchen and Bath Americas with Kohler Co.
Intermodal, Customer Service, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
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