Feature Stories

On the Road | Introduction: Off the Beaten Path

Cluttering pages with supply chain strategies, logistics lexicon, elusive acronyms, and, periodically, run-on sentences, is habit forming. But it comes with my job. So does reverie. In between pulling and parsing source information, then writing, the mind wanders. There’s no shortage of distractions. Press releases, phone conversations, e-mails, RSS feeds, and Google have a way […]

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On the Road | Belen, New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment and 10,000-foot Trains

BNSF Railway’s Belen, N.M., rail yard serves as a regional maintenance and fueling facility for trains up to 10,000 feet long. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly offers a behind-the-scenes look.

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On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly visits New Jersey’s Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast’s busiest ports.

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On the Road | Piedmont Triad, North Carolina: Visions of an Aerotropolis

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly tours North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.

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On the Road | Nashua, New Hampshire: The King of Beer Distribution

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly visits Bellavance Beverage Company, a Nashua, N.H. beer distributor.

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On the Road | Morris, Illinois: Plastics, Pellets, and Pallets

A&R Logistics’ Morris, Ill., dry bulk intermodal facility specializes in hauling plastics. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly tours the operation.

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On the Road | Conclusion: Anything But Uncommon

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O’Reilly reflects on his travels for the On the Road series.

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Containing Ocean Costs

Shippers use overseas consolidation, strategic loading tactics, and container sharing to cast off ocean transportation’s financial burden.

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Healthcare Logistics: Under Pressure

Healthcare leaders diagnose their biggest supply chain pains and write a prescription for the Obama administration.

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Green Reverse Logistics Brings Many Happy Returns

Companies that combine the “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra with the supply chain wisdom of managing costs and stamping out inefficiencies are developing reverse supply chains that help the Earth, the customer, and the bottom line.

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Paving The Path To Progress

Can public-private partnerships transform America’s ailing transportation infrastructure?

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Ask The (M)experts

For an update on customs, infrastructure, and manufacturing, IL went straight to the supply chain leaders and economic development experts who make Mexico their business.

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Logistics Goes To Hollywood

The supply chain plays a starring role in popular entertainment.

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What’s the Difference?

Does an LLP perform the same service as a 4PL? Can you run a just-in-time operation without being lean? When push comes to pull, are logistics and supply chain management interchangeable? Industry experts explain the source of some common misperceptions regarding supply chain and logistics lexicon.

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Snapshot: Cosmetics And Skin Care

Cosmetics and skin care manufacturers look in the corporate mirror and smooth logistics and supply chain wrinkles.

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The Cargo Theft Threat

A thriving black market keeps cargo thieves in business — to the detriment of the global economy.

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Double Trouble: Avoiding Excess Freight Charge Liability Risk

In cases of double payment liability, innocent shippers and consignees find themselves ordered to pay for services twice. Contracting with a reputable broker can protect you from ending up in this situation.

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