Businesses can address the challenges of the last mile with technology, along with these directives.
Ed Rusch
Whether online or in-store, customers expect an immediate and frictionless shopping experience, thanks to Amazon. To compete, you must level the playing field with experiences that keep customers coming back to your branded e-commerce site.
Greg Forbis, Executive Vice President Strategy and Business Development, RJW Logistics Group
Your 3PL should be a catalyst for producing unmatched retail logistics performance levels and total supply chain optimization. Here are 10 tips for choosing the right partner.
Jeff McDermott, Senior Vice President of Transportation Management, GEODIS in Americas
Given the sheer number of options available, it is critical to determine the best Transportation Management System (TMS) for your operation based on its unique needs to maximize potential before making a decision.
10 tips for deploying a robotics system in your warehouse or distribution center
To avoid career stagnation and advance with your evolving interests and desires, take a proactive approach following these 10 tips.
With the rise in consumer demand for faster, more flexible, and greener fulfillment, supply chain managers are looking to route planning and optimization as a valuable area of focus.
Whether its raw materials or popular holiday products a primary objective is to get goods to your customers exactly when and where they need it. Here are 10 tips for managing inbound transportation.
The packaging used throughout the supply chain, and its management, plays a crucial role in optimizing your operation.
Many companies do not prioritize regular trade compliance check-ins until they're dealing with a problem. Here's how to manage and improve your international trade processes so you can catch a problem before it arises and remain compliant.
What companies need to do to streamline logistics operations and implement best practices so they will have the right inventory at the right location.
Use these 10 tips to optimize cold chain operations.
Optimizing a transportation network equires an ideal combination of personnel, tools, and strategic alignment.
Your customer experience represents the primary touchpoint between your revenue and customers, so the experience you offer can make all the difference between short-lived success and true market longevity.
With the explosion of e-commerce delivery demands and shifts in supply chain practices, visibility is more important than ever. Here are 10 tips to help you optimize your business.
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.
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping is critical to everyday commerce and is an economical way to ship palletized or loose freight. Here’s how to do it well.
If you deliver poor customer service, you’ll lose business. But you can turn things around with a serious commitment to meaningful change and work across your entire enterprise.
With the pandemic forcing companies to embrace a new normal, many are reimagining their supply chains and turning to third-party logistics (3PL) providers for guidance. Here’s how to get the most out of your 3PL relationship.
With the right inventory management solution, businesses can flex and adapt quickly regardless of market conditions. These eight tips from Oracle NetSuite will help you pick an inventory management solution that positions your business for success.
Optimizing warehouse efficiencies is an important first step before implementing automation.
Cold storage facilities have their own unique challenges and, therefore, require unique tools for optimized efficiency and cost savings. Here are 10 tips for optimal cold storage efficiency.
Vincent Touya, managing director, at DACHSER USA, provides 10 tips for leveraging the new trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Don White, CEO, SnapFulfil North America, shares 10 tips for adjusting warehouse operations in a post-pandemic economy.
Implementing these best practices can help companies reduce the impact to transportation operations and save costs during business disruptions.
Mark Wiese, Manager, NASA Deep Space Logistics Gateway Program, Kennedy Space Center
These 10 tips for clear and effective supply chain leadership can help set your company's culture and motivate employees to work together toward a common goal.
Marty Shea, Sales Manager, ODW Logistics
Inbound freight can be a challenge to analyze or control, but it significantly impacts operational and cost results. Traverse this ‘final frontier’ of supply chain management by collaborating on these strategies, across departments.
Dan Gardner
With tight production and shipping windows, finished goods importers are especially vulnerable when unexpected disruptions take place. These suggestions can help U.S. importers through what is shaping up to be a trying 2020.
Ten tips every digital retailer needs to know to streamline their e-commerce fulfillment process.
10 actionable tips to improve and/or implement green supply chain operations
In today's increasingly omnichannel marketplace, good visibility is vital throughout the supply chain. Here's how to maintain optimal visibility at 10 key touchpoints.
Melissa Runge, Vice President of Analytical Solutions, Spend Management Experts
E-commerce is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives – putting pressure on retailers. Here are tips to help e-commerce shippers keep costs down and customers happy.
Brian Chan, Product Manager, UNEX Manufacturing
Doing the final mile correctly leads to repeat business and loyal customers, but last mile processes involve more than just a truck and driver.
For those involved in the management of freight movement, selecting the best Transportation Management System or TMS is a crucial decision. Here are 10 tips on evaluating a TMS for your firm.
Here are 10 tips for leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) in the supply chain.
Packaging is a significant element of the supply chain. Optimizing packaging strategy and processes can significantly impact your ability to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain.
10 tips for cutting transportation costs.
Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.
Perry Belcastro, Senior Vice President, Operations, Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Taking time to invest in a strong relationship with your 3PL can have a remarkable return on investment for your business.
10 tips to help shippers become a “shipper of choice” in today’s logistics marketplace.
10 tips to help navigate through the third-party logistics provider selection process to get the most value out of a 3PL partner.
10 tips for selecting and implementing a SaaS-based TMS solution.
Jeff Metersky, Vice President, Solutions Strategy, LLamasoft
These best practices will help streamline your airfreight process.
Patrick Pretorius, Director of Business Development, Transporeon Group Americas
These best practices will help streamline your ocean freight process.
Isaac Kohen, founder and chief technology officer, Teramind
Applying these tips to your supply chain will boost your overall security. It won't be hackerproof, nothing is, but it will deter plenty of them.
Alex Fuller
As your suppliers and customers become more geographically diverse, more of your supply chain and customer experience depends on moving shipments through Customs accurately and without delay.
Cargo theft continues to be a challenge to shippers, totaling an estimated $145 million in losses each year in North America. Use these tips to keep your cargo safe.
Sean Elliott, chief technology officer, HighJump
Blockchain technology creates a global and trustworthy history of a product—from transaction to production to consumption. It has the potential to revolutionize workflows across international borders, empowering an automated, connected supply chain with simplicity and traceability.
Use these 10 tips to get the most out of big data.
Despite the highly competitive environment, it’s possible to compete with e-commerce giants. It just takes creativity, a strong, optimized supply chain and, of course, excellent customer service.
Use these tips to obtain end-to-end visibility, and ultimately, ensure a more efficient supply chain.
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A provider with these 10 qualities will put your logistics outsourcing on the path for success.
Today’s world of disruptors and changing consumer behaviors drive companies to continuously revisit their network strategies. Use these tips to create a demand-driven supply chain.
Ensuring your transportation operation is making the most efficient use of vehicles, fuel, and drivers should be a high priority. Use these tips to keep transportation costs in check while boosting your bottom line.
Brian C. Neuwirth of UNEX Manufacturing reveals how to boost warehouse productivity with improved order picking processes, better organization, and greater efficiencies in order to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
Try these packaging moves, says APL Logistics Supply Chain Solutions Head Rajiv Saxena, to help offset higher parcel costs further up the supply chain.
To get the most out of a TMS, professionals must identify and match operational requirements with the solution’s features. Joe Couto, chief operating officer at HighJump, outlines 10 tips for picking a TMS.
New technologies, consumer demands, and the rise of the mobile workforce are shifting the business landscape quickly, and specialized workers in supply chain and logistics are more valuable than ever. Use these tips to plan and attract the industry’s future leaders.
VMI is a way for suppliers to manage re-supply by monitoring customer stock levels and forward demand that optimizes working capital with service levels. Use these tips for best managing the VMI relationship.
Getting the most from your third-party logistics provider (3PL) is more important than ever. Use these tips to leverage your 3PL relationship.
The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.
Stan Krawitz
Maximizing the efficiency of a distribution center site requires strategic planning and ongoing analysis. Use these tips to optimize a DC site.
Many companies are finding that value-added logistics services can help to give their supply chain a competitive edge. Use this advice to add value to your supply chain.
A YMS can provide significant benefits to your operation. Use these pointers to help select the right YMS.
A routing guide plays an important role in setting the strategy for carrier selection across a variety of shipments within an organization. Use these tips to get the most out of your routing guide.
Food producers, distributors, and retailers need to ensure safe handling procedures are in place to protect the food they handle.
Implementing material handling automation within a distribution center requires an experienced systems integration, which acts as a matchmaker to ensure the software communicates fully and freely with the facility’s equipment.
Wade McDaniel
Supply chain fraud remains significantly under scrutinized within many companies. Use these tips to help handle supply chain fraud.
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As consumers expect increasingly shorter delivery windows, last-mile proximity isn’t just nice to have, it’s a must-have. Will O’Shea of XPO Logistics’ offers these tips to leverage the last mile into a competitive differentiator.
Use this advice to get your distribution center prepared before holiday orders come rolling in.
Social media benefits the supply chain industry in many ways. Companies enhance communication with customers, generate demand, reduce operating costs, mitigate risk, increase productivity, and gain marketplace intelligence through social channels.
When used effectively, data can help retailers improve customer service, website experience, and overall supply chain and shipping processes.
Before selecting a new Warehouse Management System (WMS), you have to know what drives your company to select features that target your specific needs. Use this advice to select the right WMS.
Launching a cost cutting, productivity-enhancing, or sustainability initiative creates efficiencies with environmental benefits and cost reductions.
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The solution to understanding the 49 Code of Federal Regulations is to take them step-by-step.
Managing your transportation budget is key to operate Lean and find ways to shed excess cost. Use these tips help lower shipping costs.
Taking steps to become a shipper of choice delivers benefits across the supply chain, and will help sustain and grow your bottom line.
Companies can support sustainability throughout their supply chains with these approaches.
Selecting the right global trade management tool is important when looking to grow your business. Use these tips to select a global trade management tool to elevate your business.
Good data assists fleet managers in budgeting short- and long-term costs, determining correct fleet size, and evaluating whether to lease or buy new equipment. Use these tips to get the most out lift truck fleet data.
Active participation in a professional association helps advance career growth and offers continuous learning.
No matter how thoroughly safety training requirements are followed, there are still likely to be gaps in your company’s loading dock safety efforts. Use these tips to better shape safety training plans.
Understanding less-than-truckload shipping challenges is the key to overcoming them.
Cost reductions are uncovered from raw materials to end delivery, but companies must focus on its customers to keep them satisfied.
To help save money, shippers should build a strong relationship with their LTL carrier.
To drive efficiency, intermodal stakeholders need to fit their processes together.
It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.
Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.
William Salter
A route planning systems can drastically reduce the time it takes to plan your transportation schedule. Other benefits include lower mileage and fuel usage, decreased carbon emissions, and increased customer service.
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As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
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Cargo theft in the United States results in billions of lost dollars. Taking proper precautions can help minimize theft and secure the supply chain.
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Yard management systems provide visibility into yard operations. Here is advice for choosing the right YMS provider and solution to meet your unique needs.
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Before negotiating rail rates, gain a thorough understanding of your rail freight needs and the current market.
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Manage reverse logistics to reduce costs and recover investment on damaged and expired products, and inventory returns.
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Properly prepare shipments and test packaging to prevent product damage and returns.
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Before adding an ERP system, enlist a cross-functional team, assess operational needs, and revise business processes.
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Properly handling imported goods requires due diligence and continual effort.
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Many companies use social media to improve supply chain operations by connecting shippers and service providers.
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Before choosing a bar-code scanning system, consider your facility’s needs and current bar-code technology.
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Automated materials handling tools boost warehouse productivity and improve efficiency.
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When choosing core carriers, evaluate customer service, on-time delivery, company stability, and workforce quality.
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The right pick-to-light system can help increase productivity, improve accuracy, and increase picking speeds.
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Reducing warehouse energy and water consumption helps companies improve their bottom line and bring value to customers.
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Packaging on-demand solutions enable businesses to save inventory space and cut packaging and labor costs.
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Establishing an efficient distribution center network require careful planning and frequent updates.
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When choosing a drayage provider, look for on-time delivery history, shipment data availability, and specializations.
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When choosing an airfreight forwarder, consider transport and tech capabilities, service records, and professionalism.
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To optimize warehouse operations, integrate solutions like warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems.
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Danny Monson of States Logistics Services Inc. offers tips to help shippers confirm a logistics service provider is financially stable before signing a logistics service contract.
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The ability to minimize supply chain risk and prevent disruptions depends on strong supplier relationships and well-developed contingency plans, says Chris Cameron of Elemica.
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Plan for seasonal peaks by securing efficient labor, sufficient warehouse space, and reliable carriers.
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When negotiating logistics service provider contracts, shippers should ensure they are clear on payment terms and special conditions.
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Developing an effective supplier compliance program requires planning and communication, writes Peter Wharton of IBM.
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Shippers must develop clear and effective request for pricing (RFP) processes to secure the best less-than-truckload service. Danny Slaton of SMC3 offers tips for developing better RFPs.
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Transloading services transfer ocean cargo at port – without sorting it – for shipment to a single destination, such as an inland distribution center.
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To successfully manage export compliance, companies must fully understand export regulations and filing requirements, advises Scott Byrnes, Amber Road.
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Reduce your transportation insurance premiums by investing in loss prevention measures, partnering with reputable logistics providers, and keeping your insurer informed about your operations, says Barry Tarnef of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
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Help vendors comply with your routing guide by including carrier contact information and other relevant freight shipping details, says Harold B. Friedman of Data2Logistics.
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Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can be an efficient materials handling option for warehouses and distribution centers, but they are not right for every facility. Norm Saenz, senior vice president and principal, TranSystems Corporation, offers advice on deciding if AS/RS is right for your facility.
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John Haber, founder and CEO of consulting firm Spend Management Experts, offers tips for managing freight costs wisely.
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Companies can help guide legislators about laws and regulations that will impact their industry. Brian Everett of the National Shipper’s Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) recommends ways to communicate your business’s concerns to legislators.
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Achieving LEED certification begins with choosing energy-efficient lighting, using space to promote energy savings, and building with sustainable and recycled materials. Thomas Taylor of Vertegy offers more tips for getting your building LEED certified.
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Getting your money’s worth from third-party logistics (3PL) service providers requires willingness to commit to key relationships, according to these tips from supply chain consultant Valerie Bonebrake, Tompkins International.
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Improving order-to-cash cycle effectiveness requires more than speeding receivables. Scott Pezza, research analyst, The Aberdeen Group, offers advice for enhancing the overall process by focusing on long-term goals and relationships with customers.
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Choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor that addresses flexibility, scalability, and upgrade and maintenance costs can help provide a smooth solution implementation. David F. Ross of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, offers his advice on selecting the right ERP system.
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Optimizing packaging, streamlining transportation, and maximizing space usage are among the ways businesses can boost their supply chain sustainability, writes Alan Amling of UPS.
More efficient operations are the key to warehouse productivity – and, in turn, more satisfied customers, according to Kenco’s Jason Minghini.
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Dr. Jeff Karrenbauer of supply chain solutions provider INSIGHT offers tips for protecting against supply chain disruption.
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Ellen Fontaine, VASCOR Ltd, offers advice for boosting supply chain efficiency.
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Global shippers must be well-prepared to ensure the safety of international cargo shipments, writes Bill Anderson of Ryder System Inc.
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If your business plans include shipping to areas where civil unrest or natural disasters have occurred, be flexible and make strong connections, advises Larry Wenrich, Pilot Freight Services.
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Shipping fresh produce requires quick movement through the supply chain to prevent product spoilage. C.H. Robinson’s general managers, Gary York, Bob Biesterfeld, and Mark Petersen, provide advice for managing produce shipments.
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Scott Aubuchon of UPS offers tips to help shippers make the most of their air cargo shipments.
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Mark Malambri, CEVA Logistics, offers tips to help shippers reduce costs and increase efficiencies when purchasing ocean freight services.
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Charlie Hitt, 3PD Inc., offers tips for implementing a successful core carrier program.
Troy Ryley and Jose Minarro, managing directors for Transplace Mexico, offer tips for shipping freight cross-border and within Mexico.
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Freight payment services can make processing carrier invoices easier and enhance freight spend visibility. John Stitz of enVista offers tips on working with freight payment and auditing services.
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Avoid costly delays when shipping perishables with these tips from Crowley Maritime Corporation's Nelly Yunta and Kip Douglas
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Nathan Pieri of Management Dynamics provides tips for reducing logistics costs through improved supply chain management.
Andrea Robinson of CargoWise provides tips on handling global supply chain management challenges.
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10 tips for what companies should consider when locating and choosing a global distribution hub.
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Boost your cross-docking operation's throughput for more efficient one-stop shipment, with these tips from Nelson Bettencourt of CEVA Logistics.
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Packaging decisions can be complex. Here are 10 tips on choosing the right packaging for your products.
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Learn how to choose the type of technology delivery that best meets your needs.
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Investigate online learning, a convenient path to acquiring supply chain know-how.
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Operate your loading dock at peak efficiency with these strategies for avoiding delays, accidents, and product damage from Walt Swietlik, Rite-Hite Corporation.
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Fuel-optimized forklifts? Check. Energy-efficient light bulbs? Check. Here's your cheat-sheet for warehouse sustainability efforts, courtesy of Rajiv Saxena of APL Logistics.
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Proper management and execution are key to a successful RFID implementation project for shipment tracking, according to Scott Thomas of Intel.
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Tim Richards of States Logistics Services offers advice on using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social networking sites to enhance your supply chain.
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