Feature Stories Archives - Page 93 of 134

January 15, 2010 |

On the Road | Conclusion: Anything But Uncommon

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

January 15, 2010 |

Containing Ocean Costs

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

January 15, 2010 |

Healthcare Logistics: Under Pressure

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

January 15, 2010 |

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.

January 15, 2010 |

Paving The Path To Progress

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

January 15, 2010 |

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.

January 15, 2010 |

Logistics Goes To Hollywood

The supply chain plays a starring role in popular entertainment.

January 15, 2010 |

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.