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Becoming a Better Trucking Customer
Put yourself in your motor carriers’ place for a moment. This past year brought more than a few bumps in the road. Union battles, driver shortages, rising insurance premiums, fluctuating fuel prices and surcharges, and increased safety and security costs have deflated profits and forced shippers, carriers, and supply chain partners to plug expectation gaps […]
Read MoreSlow Economy? Invest Now in Logistics IT
While some companies have frozen investments in logistics and supply chain technology, forward-thinking companies seize the opportunity to gain a competitive edge.
Read MoreShopping for Supply Chain Excellence
Food companies embrace collaboration and supply chain technology in their quest o deliver service, selection and savings.
Read MoreEurope’s Evolving Logistics Landscape
The advent of the European Union is dramatically changing logistics and supply chain management in the Old World.
Read MoreLogistics Outsourcing: Making a Long-Term Commitment
Experienced outsourcers identify keys to establishing long-term relationships with third-party logistics providers, for better or for worse.
Read More3PL Roundup: Straight from the (Out)Source
Market pressure has driven more business to the third-party logistics sector, but as a result, businesses are expecting more from their 3PLs. Find out what customers are demanding and what potential customers should know before they decide to outsource.
Read MoreThe Name of the Game? Branding!
‘A new broom sweeps well,’ says an Italian proverb—and companies today are no strangers to cleaning house and reinventing themselves with modern, global names. Find out how three logistics companies rebranded their corporate assets and the challenges they faced finding the perfect name.
Read MoreLogistics Outsourcing: A Panacea?
Is outsourcing a panacea? Of coursenot. But depending on your company’s circumstances, it can be a cure.
Read MoreTransformers!
Transforming the supply chain requires vision, execution…and a strong constitution.
Read MoreThe Right-Tech Warehouse
High tech or low tech – which level of technology is right for your warehouse or distribution center?
Read MoreMaterials Handling Technology: Toy or Tool?
Consider all the options when deciding what materials handling technology works for your operation.
Read MoreWarehouse Visibility: Looking Beyond the Four Walls
Today’s visibility tools open a window into the warehouse so supply chain partners can see in—and out.
Read MoreLogistics IT: Turning Up the Heat
While the red-hot pace of the logistics/supply chain IT market may have cooled somewhat, there’s still plenty of spark. Check out the latest IT applications for purchasing, order and demand management, supply chain planning, transportation, and warehousing. After a year or two of cooling off, the logistics/supply chain information technology market may be heating up […]
Read MoreBuilding the Perfect Load
Logistics IT providers are helping shippers, carriers, 3PLs and consignees create cost savings with little capital investment thanks to innovative load planning applications. From better asset utilization to increased compliance, load planning software creates efficiencies before shipments enter the transportation stream. Have you ever lugged groceries home from the store, struggling to get as many […]
Read MoreMaking Dollars & Sense Out of Logistics
Treating logistics as a profit center can expand both revenue and profit, and build your leverage base. But this approach is still a brave new world.
Read MoreLogistics Education: Beyond the B.A.
A graduate degree plus executive education can help you be more competitive in the job market, and improve your paycheck’s bottom line.
Read MoreService Parts Logistics: Taking it Outside
Companies outsource service parts logistics to focus on their core competencies.
Read MoreYesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Logistics innovations take courage, resources, and time—but the payback can be great. Here’s a look at key logistics developments over the years, what companies are doing today, and how to become a logistics innovator.
Read MoreCrossborder Transport 2002: It’s a Whole New Ballgame
Moving the products that make up billions of dollars in NAFTA trade poses new transportation challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Security enforcement and delays in this time of uncertainty are raising the bar on many compliance issues. How best to deal with it? Here’s some advice. New Year’s Day marked the eighth anniversary of […]
Read MoreReader Profiles
This new column featuring logistics professionals who’ve been around the block a few times and have volunteered to share their experiences with readers. This debut installment features three profiles; future issues will carry one profile each.
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