Feature Stories Archives - Page 27 of 72

March 7, 2018 |

Let’s Get Visible

Shippers gain powerful insight from end-to-end supply chain visibility, where execution and technology converge right before your eyes.

March 7, 2018 |

Spot Market Strategies: Making the Right Connection

Here’s a pickup line that works: tendering freight to compatible carriers through high-tech, digital loadboards.

March 6, 2018 |

Cashing In: 5 Supply Chain Financing Trends

Supply chain financing solutions that allow both buyers and suppliers to optimize cash flow are becoming increasingly popular as more options become available. Here are five trends that are on the money.

March 5, 2018 |

Supply Chain Convergence: Stitching Together Best-of-Breed Technologies

Transportation management, warehouse management, and yard management systems sew together high-velocity supply chains.

March 5, 2018 |

Global Trade Disruption: Managing the New Normal

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 use to tackle the escalating challenge of supply chain risk management.

March 5, 2018 |

Supply Chain Impatience: No Time To Wait

Supply chains are adapting to serve today’s “hurry up” world of impatient consumers. Meet delivery expectations or customers go elsewhere—faster than a mouse click.

March 4, 2018 |

VMI Strategies: A Matter of Trust

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs rely on strong working relationships, collaboration, and mutual trust between supply chain partners to make things happen.

March 4, 2018 |

Truckload Carriers and E-commerce: Serving the Middle Mile

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?

March 3, 2018 |

U.S. Manufacturing: Resurgence Sparks Dramatic Change

With one in every six jobs now tied to manufacturing, American-made products are making a profound comeback. Industry 4.0 innovations—3D printing, robotics, big data, and the Industrial Internet of Things—are changing the fortunes of U.S. manufacturing and its workers, with dramatic impact on the domestic supply chain.

March 2, 2018 |

3PLs & Shippers: In It For the Long Haul

Shippers choose third-party logistics (3PL) providers for myriad reasons. 3PLs provide infrastructure and up-to-date technology solutions that shippers may not have or be able to afford to invest in. They provide consistent, reliable service that shippers can pass on to customers. They stay updated with the latest regulations and best practices. They can scale up […]

February 24, 2018 |

Food Fight

Armed with certification programs and a collaboration platform, the Global Food Safety Initiative is battling to defend the global food supply chain from contamination.

February 23, 2018 |

What the Health is Going on?

The U.S. healthcare system faces many challenges that efficient supply chain management can help heal.

February 22, 2018 |

Digital Supply Chain: What’s Your Reality

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.

February 20, 2018 |

Creating The Internet of Everything

From factory floor to retail store, companies are linking up products, conveyances, machines, and tools along the entire supply chain.

February 18, 2018 |

LTL Carriers: E-Commerce Powerhouse

Less-than-truckload carriers are developing new strategies to serve retailers and manufacturers who create the goods that impatient e-commerce consumers expect will be delivered fast and free.

January 31, 2018 |

Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2018

The weather may be cold, but that doesn’t mean your supply chain skills have to freeze up. Check out the books on this list to gain the hottest logistics and supply chain knowledge.