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Lean Meets Green: How Smart Supply Chains Cut Waste

Many companies are beginning to realize that Lean and Green are not necessarily contradictory but can be mutually beneficial. Conflicts may arise, for example, when Lean supply chains employ a just-in-time approach involving smaller, more frequent deliveries, which can result in higher CO2 emissions and increased energy consumption.

Dan K. Csiszer | IT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain Technology

Changing Your TMS Isn’t as Painful as You Think

Coming from someone who has been through multiple transportation management system (TMS) transitions, the initial thoughts of it can be daunting: “How will a new system affect my current workflows? How long will it take to learn where everything is? Will it have the same button and perform the same function that I’ve been used to for the past five years?”

| What's the Word? The Language of Logistics

WHAT’S THE WORD: The Language of Logistics

From the difference between a duty and tariff to why you should pay attention to tail inventory, here’s how to speak supply chain.

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Karen Kroll | LeaderSHIP

Karla Trotman: Wired to Reshape Manufacturing

From cutting wires for quarters to leading a multi-million-dollar electronics company, Karla Trotman says legacy, grit, and humility power her approach to business, family, and the future of American manufacturing.

Josh Carr | Tariff Tactics

Echo’s $9.8M Logistics Play: Dodging Tariffs, Delivering Savings

When trade tremors hit, hydrogen health tech company Echo didn’t flinch. Faced with looming tariffs and rising risk, the wellness brand moved fast—overhauling its supply chain, shifting manufacturing to the Philippines, and saving nearly $10 million in one year. Here’s a firsthand account of how smart logistics made it possible.

Karen Kroll | Casebook

Sunset Opens New Windows for VEKA

When working to provide its customers with innovative window and door systems along with multiple rail and deck solutions, VEKA Inc. emphasizes quality service, transparency, and accountability. However, a previous logistics partner’s shift to a more automated approach degraded responsiveness and service. VEKA sought a new logistics partner that was similarly committed to service and reliability. It found a match with Sunset Transportation.

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