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Supply Chain Conferences Complement Logistics Job Training and Education

The optimal way to understand the intricacies of today’s supply chain environment is to participate in an educationally focused transportation conference.

November 29, 2019 | Food Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Ashley Tyrner’s Vision Bears Fruit

Ashley Tyrner is founder and CEO of Farmbox Direct, which works with hundreds of farms to deliver fresh, natural, and organic produce to its 10,000-plus members. Responsibilities: Sourcing fresh organic and natural produce, forming partnerships with farmers, working with shipping companies, and designing the produce boxes that customers receive. Experience: Brand manager with fashion designer […]

November 27, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Five Tips to Achieve Career Success

The beauty of working within the supply chain is that it touches nearly every aspect of a business, which opens up huge career opportunities. Regardless of the career path you opt for within the supply chain, and like any job you embark on, to achieve success you need to work hard. Here are five tips […]

November 21, 2019 | Big Data | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management | Technology

What’s Your—and Your Company’s—Degree of Supply Chain Digital Consciousness?

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October 30, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Calm Before the Storm

Though Hurricane Dorian may be behind us, U.S. supply chains continue to feel its effects. And it’s possible that another large storm could still be on the horizon. Even if manufacturers aren’t located in a hurricane impact area, they can still experience business disruptions if a customer, supplier, or transportation route is affected. In the […]

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief-Oct 2019

Good Works MSC Group, parent company of MSC Cargo, worked with South Carolina Ports Authority and other industry partners to fill two 40-foot shipping containers in Charleston, South Carolina, with critical supplies to send to the Port of Freeport in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. The maritime partners filled the shipping containers with more than […]

GREEN SHOOTS: How to Implement GSCM

Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) can be integrated into almost any industrial business. The key to implementing this concept is to identify areas where sustainable practices can be applied to an existing supply chain. These areas include: Cleaner material sourcing. For retailers, this may involve partnering with companies to redesign packaging using recyclable or biodegradable […]

September 17, 2019 | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

5 Tips for Efficient Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves the flow of goods and services in an efficient manner. It encompasses all the steps involved in procuring raw materials through to the finished goods, in a way that is streamlined and provides value to the customer. As any successful business owner will tell you, SCM is an extremely crucial […]

September 12, 2019 | Careers | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Destination: The Corner Office

Got your sights set on the C-Suite? It’s no pipe dream. As the supply chain exercises more influence over business outcomes, its managers are rising to top leadership positions. The journey begins with expanding your skill sets and seeking job experiences that prepare you for the role.

September 3, 2019 | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Consolidation Is an Easy Way to Make a Big Difference – Hub Group

Shipment consolidation is becoming an increasingly more accessible and viable option, offering benefits for both manufacturers and distributors.

August 2, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Stop Calling It Backhaul

A backhaul is a means of returning drivers and equipment to their origin or domicile. It’s that happy place where sales can command the highest rates for haul and the customer connection is at its best. It stands to reason, however, that one company’s origin point is another company’s wasteland in terms of relationships and […]

July 23, 2019 | Careers | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the most neglected part of the supply chain?

Reverse logistics is usually an afterthought. Heather Jarvis-Gann Logistics & Dispatch Crestwood Midstream Partners LP Defining what supply chain management is for your company is key to writing the right job description and attracting the right talent. Tyler Chamberlain, MBA Supply Chain Manager Capital One Compliance is often viewed as a cost center and is […]

July 18, 2019 | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management | Technology

Technology Trends You Can’t Ignore

Strategic technology trends have the potential to drive significant disruption and deliver significant opportunity. Enterprise architecture and technology innovation leaders must evaluate these trends to identify opportunities, counter threats, and create competitive advantage, according to a recent Gartner report. Key Report Findings Artificial intelligence (AI) opens up a new frontier for digital business. This is […]

July 17, 2019 | Careers | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

5 Supply Chain Myths—Busted

Whether you have established your career or are just starting out in supply chain management, you’ll come up against persistent misconceptions. Inbound Logistics puts five of the most common myths to the test.

July 16, 2019 | 3PL | Logistics | Supply Chain Management

Looking for a New Logistics Provider? First Things First

The competitive e-commerce landscape calls for strategic partnerships between growing businesses and logistics providers that put their customers first. As e-commerce causes structural changes across the shipping and logistics space, it can be challenging for business owners to find a logistics provider that’s as invested in their business’s success as they are. Indeed, with the […]

July 15, 2019 | Packaging | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Maximizing Packaging Efficiency

Your packaging strategy and processes can significantly impact your ability to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain.

July 9, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Blowing in the Wind

If a transportation route, supplier, customer, or other essential supply chain partner is located in an area at high risk for hurricanes, then your business could risk a major disruption. Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science predicts the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season will bring 13 named storms—including five hurricanes and two Category 3, 4 […]

June 28, 2019 | Pallets | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

Pallets Support Supply Chain Strategies

No mere beasts of burden, pallets are a vital logistics link. Optimize your supply chain by choosing the best pallet for the job.

June 25, 2019 | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management | Warehousing

Addressing the Most Pressing Needs of the Warehouse – Serco Entrematic

Food and beverage, industrial, and cold storage facilities are entering a new era as technological gains lead to new capabilities and new challenges. With improved equipment, those facilities are poised to feature a data-driven operation that is safer and more efficient—both reducing mistakes and more effectively managing resources. Improved technology and equipment also raise the […]

June 24, 2019 | Logistics I.T. | Partnership | Supply Chain Management

HyperX Game Plan: Win at Demand Planning and Replenishment

Kingston Technology Company Inc.’s expertise comes from making and selling memory products. The supply chain model that shaped its success didn’t hold up, however, when its high-performance product division, HyperX, got into the gaming peripherals business.

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