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The Art of the Steal

With pandemic-induced lockdowns, e-commerce surges, and transportation restrictions in 2020, cargo theft shifted to new commodities and locations (see chart), says a BSI and TT Club report. New trends include the food and beverage sector experiencing the most theft, as well as an uptick in theft from facilities compared to 2019. In the year ahead, […]

April 5, 2021 | Big Data | Risk Management | Security

Can Your Supply Chain Withstand the Unexpected?

Today’s supply chain is vast, expanding to every corner of the globe. With this expansion, the threat has increased significantly due to the larger attack surface. Add to that a global pandemic and the need to protect the supply chain has never been more important.

March 29, 2021 | Big Data | Risk Management | Technology

3 Vital Steps Toward Contactless Supply Chains

Members of the supply chain are the unsung heroes of 2020. The chain kept goods moving throughout the country, even as the pandemic reached a fever-pitch. Each member adapted to new pressures and demands. Working to accommodate new requirements the best they could. However, just like other industries discovered this year, the supply chain unearthed […]

March 24, 2021 | Risk Management | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Warehousing

The Role of WMS and MES in Empowering Warehouse Resiliency

Doug Mefford has more than 25 years of experience in the supply chain industry, from inventory control to operational leadership within an omnichannel distribution operation.

March 19, 2021 | Logistics | Risk Management | Supply Chain Management

5 Steps to Process Improvement

I was involved in logistics and transportation for more than 25 years and spent the last 16 of those years with a large apparel corporation’s private fleet. During that time, I cannot remember a single year when the private fleet did not have to defend its existence. Each year the argument seemed to escalate until the cost reductions started.

March 9, 2021 | Risk Management | Technology

Building Coherent Enterprise Architecture

During the past few years, in order to stay competitive, many companies turned to so-called “control towers” and shiny new objects like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain as the answer to modernization and competitive edge.

March 4, 2021 | Risk Management | Safety | Technology

Developing Supply Chain Resiliency

A single fault line in the supply chain can disrupt events farther down, including the last mile. Here are ten tips for developing and maintaining a supply chain that is resilient as well as easy to scale and optimize.

March 3, 2021 | Risk Management | Technology

Disruption Reinvents the Supply Chain

As COVID-19 has changed our world, there has been a dramatic shift in how supply chains are viewed within an organization. Today, the supply chain is increasingly recognized as an area where companies have the most to gain or lose.

March 2, 2021 | Manufacturing | Risk Management

3 Underreported Trends That Will Accelerate Reshoring

Thomas research shows an increase in the number of manufacturers that want to bring production back to the United States. These trends will help you capitalize on that opportunity.

February 17, 2021 | Risk Management | Supply Chain Management

137 Tips for a Fully Charged Supply Chain

Inbound Transportation 1. Dive in with your suppliers. Ask what cost and efficiency benefits your vendors are providing by using their carriers or shipping schedules. The customer pays one way or another, so push for carriers that demonstrate service and reliability, not those who move operational or cost inefficiencies from a vendor’s dock to the […]

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