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Five Best Practices that Support Accelerated Supply Chain Digitalization
Learn MoreThere has been incredible progress in supply chain digitalization over the last several years. Technologies that were considered novel just a few years ago are now common while a host of new solutions have been introduced. Here are just a few examples: Robot-assisted and goods-to-person picking technologies have largely displaced manual each picking. Autonomous pallet […]
How 3PLs Build Resilient Supply Chains
As we come up for air after three years of unrelenting challenges caused by the pandemic, supply chains must prepare now for the next disruption by focusing on resiliency and adaptability.
How AI Will Revolutionize Shipping
New technology solutions are making waves in logistics, especially around artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). With huge potential for growth and supply chain improvement, logistics companies are using AI to build upon existing digital solutions and make them even more efficient.
NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
From recent acquisitions to service milestones and awards, here’s what new and notable in the supply chain.
Rethinking Retail Strategies
As a result of retail’s rapid change, retailers need to review existing strategies to fully leverage forward-thinking practices and technology. Identifying those opportunities contributes greatly to revenue, profit improvement, and customer satisfaction.
GOOD QUESTION: What’s One Transportation Metric Shippers Should Pay More Attention To?
While on-time delivery remains a top answer, industry insiders point out other transportation metrics that merit attention and closer consideration.
VERTICAL FOCUS: Candy Supply Chain
From a global shortage of sugar to cold chain compliance considerations, candy companies overcome supply chain challenges to hit the sweet spot for consumers.
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
From recently delivered Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes for the Port of Savannah to a new bi-directional automated guided vehicle with a 5,000-pound payload, these recent innovations and developments boost supply chain services and operations.
Choosing a Warehouse Management System: 3 Tips for the Right Pick
If you are in the market for a warehouse management system (WMS) provider, focus on your current business needs with an eye to the future. Here are the factors to consider and questions to ask to ensure you make the right choice.
Supply Chain Leader Interview: On a Quest to Rid the World of Junked Plastic
An entrepreneur at heart, Vanessa Coleman knows it takes 10 shots to score one goal. That’s why she takes risks, stays persistent, talks to people, and is a good listener–all characteristics that helped build Oceanworks’ success.
9 Types of Trucks in Logistics: Definitions and Importance
The trucking sector is a critical logistics component, with businesses relying on it to maintain quick delivery times and carry multiple loads securely worldwide. Trucks ship far more cargo than ships, trains, or aircraft, with 71.6% of the $14.5 trillion value of all goods shipped in the United States. Commodities could only go from rail […]
Gross Weight vs Curb Weight: Definitions, Differences, and Affects on Vehicle Performance
Navigating the world of vehicle weights can be daunting, with terms like gross weight vs. curb weight often causing confusion. These measurements are more than just numbers; they play a crucial role in determining a vehicle’s performance capability, safety features, and fuel efficacy. This article simplifies these notions by providing clear definitions, outlining their differences, […]
Supply Chain Case Histories
Green Supply Chains Come Full Circle
Learn MoreA growing number of organizations are incorporating circular supply chain approaches within their operations. Here’s a look at how they are closing the loop.
Higher Transport Rates on the Horizon
Fuel surcharges, market forces, and easing truckload growth rates are driving up parcel and LTL rates, says Cowen/AFS’s 2022 Freight Index.
Consumers Want More Action on Sustainability
The 2022 Retail and Sustainability Survey from global business applications firm CGS illustrates the demand for sustainability, even at the cost of losing expedited shipping times.
Managing Your Automated Warehouse
While more than 80% of warehouses are not automated, everyone is thinking about it. As supply chain technology continues to evolve, here’s what to consider if it’s time for you to implement automation and robotics to improve warehouse operations.
Logistics Disasters: Hang On
As extreme weather events increase in number and severity, logistics professionals must overcome some wet and wild challenges to deliver much-needed disaster relief supplies as quickly and efficiently as possible.
What’s the biggest supply chain silo?
Readers shine a light on the most significant information lapses and data gaps in the supply chain, from transportation siloes to the lack of visibility into suppliers.
What pandemic-era adjustment will have the greatest supply chain impact?
The acceleration of digital twins. The ability to digitally model a company’s manufacturing and distribution network will allow it to quickly assess the impact of large and small disruptions and take appropriate actions. —Allen Jacques Industry Thought Leader Kinaxis The use of data analytics to help suppliers really understand consumer behavior. Suppliers decided to eliminate […]
NOTED: The Supply Chain In Brief
The latest mergers & acquisitions, logistics contracts, sustainability initiatives, humanitarian logistics efforts and more. Good Works The Coca-Cola Company, based in Atlanta, donated $1 million to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation’s Commercial Truck Driving Program. The donation funds driver training programs and helps ensure more drivers are in the pipeline to fill trucking […]
Vertical Focus: Footwear
China SC Woes Have Footwear Industry Tied In Knots The impact on the supply chain from lockdowns in China was a major themefor footwear retailers in the first half of 2022. Largely reporting lower-than-expected earnings, many major footwear brands pointed a finger at the lockdowns to explain their disappointing performance levels. Strict and extended COVID-19 […]
Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals
As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals.
Chemical Logistics: Critical Challenges Drive Creativity
Chemical shippers and their partners keep critical shipments moving safely and efficiently—refining their strategies and getting creative despite considerable challenges. Here’s how leading providers formulate solutions for the chemical industry.
2022 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Inbound Logistics editors select 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.
Supply Chain Knowledge Center
9 Types of Trucks in Logistics: Definitions and Importance
Learn MoreThe trucking sector is a critical logistics component, with businesses relying on it to maintain quick delivery times and carry multiple loads securely worldwide. Trucks ship far more cargo than ships, trains, or aircraft, with 71.6% of the $14.5 trillion value of all goods shipped in the United States. Commodities could only go from rail […]
Gross Weight vs Curb Weight: Definitions, Differences, and Affects on Vehicle Performance
Navigating the world of vehicle weights can be daunting, with terms like gross weight vs. curb weight often causing confusion. These measurements are more than just numbers; they play a crucial role in determining a vehicle’s performance capability, safety features, and fuel efficacy. This article simplifies these notions by providing clear definitions, outlining their differences, […]
Panamax Ship: History, Advantages, and Capacity
The Panamax ship revolutionized the shipping industry, setting new size standards for vessels traversing the Panama Canal. These unique ship designs were born out of necessity, catering to the canal’s dimension restrictions while maximizing cargo capacity. The term “Panamax,” derived from maximum acceptable dimensions in Panama Canal locks, has spurred significant developments in container ship […]
Temperature-Controlled Shipping: Definition, Methods, and Limitations
Temperature-controlled shipping is essential for transporting goods requiring specific temperature ranges to maintain quality, safety, and efficacy. As global commerce grows, there’s an increasing need for reliable temperature-controlled freight transportation methods. Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, perishable foods, or live animals must reach their final destination safely. Recent studies indicate that improper shipping conditions, mainly certain temperature changes, […]
Green Logistics: Meaning, Tips, and Challenges
The transportation industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. With increasing concerns about environmental issues, green logistics emerged as a potential solution to tackle rising carbon emissions, waste management, and other challenges associated with conventional logistics operations. This article offers insights into green logistics and its importance in fostering sustainable solutions in the industry and how […]
Demand Planning: Process, Significance, and Components
Demand planning is pivotal in today’s shipping and customer service industry. This strategic process predicts future demand, optimizes inventory levels, and boosts customer satisfaction. In an era where supply chain efficiency is paramount, understanding demand planning is the difference between a thriving business and one that struggles. Here, we’ll explore this critical component of the […]
