Feature Stories
Lean: Winning Strategies for Cutting Waste
With Lean tools and processes, companies can reduce waste in their supply chain operations.
Economic Development: The Care and Feeding of U.S. Enterprise
Companies seek to put down roots in regions that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit.
Landing a Job in Logistics: It Takes a Wealth of Experience
Employers want new hires who combine diverse, real-world experience with academic achievement.
Case Studies
Casebook
Freight Bill Payment: Meeting the Pepsi Challenge
Pepsi Logistics Company Inc. automates the creation and delivery of carrier and shipper invoices.
Reader Profile
Senthil Arumugam: Building a Better Way
Senthil Arumugam, vice president of logistics & inventory management at US LBM Holdings, constructs a sturdy operation.
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Implementing an ERP System
Before adding an ERP system, enlist a cross-functional team, assess operational needs, and revise business processes.
Trends
Global
Sponsored
Chemical Logistics
Chemical Logistics: Delivering Solutions for a Complex Industry
Shipping and storing chemicals means managing regulatory issues, hazmat safety, and specialized equipment needs.
Economic Development
Latin American Logistics: The View to the South
U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.
Knowledge Base
Best-in-Class Supply Chains Won't Overlook Freight Payment
Freight audit and payment provide the control needed to meet the challenges of managing global freight spend.
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Online Exclusive3PL Line: Third-Party Logistics PerspectivesBrad Brennan
The Importance of Contingency Planning in Automotive Supply Chains
Supply chain contingency planning can help automotive manufacturers protect their operations.
3PL Line: Third-Party Logistics PerspectivesBrian Smith
Need Warehouse Capacity? Outsourcing Gives You an In
With warehouse capacity at a premium, shippers consult 3PLs to help locate shared space.
Checking InFelecia Stratton
Reaching for the Stars
Colleges are adding logistics and supply chain education programs to support the next generation of professionals.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyJay Coughlan
Technology Convergence of Forces Offers Improvements for Logistics Sector
Technology trends are transforming the logistics sector, improving safety, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyBrian Sutter
Fight Inventory Pain Points
Avoid common inventory issues: inaccurate inventory counts, costly end-of-year write-offs, and lost inventory.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyMike Miller
Dispelling Five Common Myths about Voice-Directed Work
Voice-directed technology can help improve worker safety and reduce employee-training time, yet some companies avoid them because of these five common misconceptions.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyTadeusz Dyduch
Measuring the Value of Warehouse Data
Warehouse technology that supports communication and data analysis improves efficiency and reduces waste.
The Lean Supply ChainPaul A. Myerson
Lean Retail: It’s About Time – and Money
Retailers can identify and eliminate waste from their retail strategy, merchandise management, and store operations.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisBill Pfleger, Richard Schieler
Forklift Design Reaches New Heights
Innovation in forklift design has reduced overall warehouse and DC footprints and increased throughput.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisKevin Pollack
Defending Against the Global Recall Threat
Companies must not only mitigate supply chain risk, but also understand the logistics of global recall management.
Viewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisMichelle Comerford
5 Issues to Consider Before Selecting Your Next Site
Supply chain considerations such as fuel costs, niche products, and sustainability drive many site selection decisions.