Feature Stories
Global Trade in the Key of GTM
Global trade management (GTM) solutions help coordinate trade compliance, and allow trading partners to share data.
Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies make contingency plans to prepare for possible supply chain disruptions caused by port labor negotiations.
Finding Cost Savings: It's the Whole Package
Looking at packaging and freight costs together boxes up logistics and transportation efficiencies
Case Studies
I.T. Toolkit
Cloud-based System Furnishes Supply Chain Visibility
Faced with long lead times and potential production delays, Badcock Furniture and More invested in a cloud-based tool.
Reader Profile
Ax Torres: Plowing Ahead
Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Selecting a Bar-code Scanning System
Before choosing a bar-code scanning system, consider your facility’s needs and current bar-code technology.
Trends
Global
Sponsored
Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Economic Development
E-Commerce DC Site Selection: Connecting the Dots
E-commerce retailers choose specialized distribution centers near parcel carrier hubs and transportation infrastructure.
Knowledge Base
The Benefits of Using a Foreign Trade Zone
Importers and exporters can achieve cost savings by using a foreign trade zone.
Thought Leaders
A Strategic Approach to Strengthening Supply Chains
Partnering with third-party logistics providers offers shippers numerous advantages for stronger supply chains.
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Checking InKeith Biondo
A New Spin on Global Trade
Global logistics trends offer opportunities, but also drive the need for better global supply chain control.
Reverse LogisticsCurtis Greve
How to Profit from Outsourcing
Outsourcing reverse logistics to a third-party logistics provider offers shippers flexibility and cost savings.
Smart Moves: Supply Chain Careers & Education AdviceAnne Yarmark
5 Steps for Improving Your Logistics Training
Effective employee training programs benefit workers and align with corporate business objectives to drive results.
Viewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisCheryl Bikowski
5 Lift Truck Innovations That Will Change Your Warehouse
New lift trucks feature device mounts, rugged tablets, digital controls, hydrogen fuel cells and auto guided navigation.