Feature Stories
Rethinking the Global Supply Chain
Shifting global dynamics and internal business process changes are compelling manufacturers and retailers to challenge the status quo and reinvent their supply chains.
Inspecting the Unexpected: The Science of Packaging Perfection
Here are 10 common packaging errors and how to overcome them.
Case Studies
Reader Profile
Jim Young: Sourcing for a Startup
Jim Young, senior supply chain manager at Applied Microstructures, Inc., is responsible for everything from sourcing materials and services to shipping finished products
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Supporting a Multilingual Workforce
It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.
Trends
Global
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Economic Development
Georgia: Super Hub of the Southeast
A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.
Economic Development
Site Selection & E-Commerce: Tapping Regional Excellence
E-commerce excellence and proximity to large population areas are the new drivers behind site selection for fulfillment centers.
Knowledge Base
What is Globalization Doing to the World of Logistics?
Globalization has a dramatic impact on strategic sourcing, logistics excellence, and supply chain management. Here’s how your company can become a preferred employer in today’s global age.
Knowledge Base
Three Ways to Drill Down Costs in Oil & Gas Supply Chains
Here are three ways companies are optimizing their oil and gas supply chains and creating more predictable financial returns.
Thought Leaders
The Value of a Freight Forwarder
Freight forwarders provide value-added services beyond just transportation and logistics. Here's advice for choosing the right one for your business.
Thought Leaders
USPS Publishes a Battery of New Shipping Regulations
The United States Postal Services has revised domestic mail regulations for shipping lithium batteries. Here’s what shippers need to know.
Thought Leaders
How Omni-Channel Commerce Is Changing Traditional Supply Chains
Online and mobile commerce has shifted consumer behavior, as well as how products flow through the supply chain to the end user.
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Online ExclusiveCarriers Corner: Air, Ocean, Rail, Road TopicsMike Udermann
Accommodating Disabled Colleagues in Your Workforce
Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.
Checking InFelecia Stratton
A Supply Chain World Tour
Companies doing business globally are learning to be more flexible to adapt quickly to uncertainty without sacrificing economy, speed and service.
Green Landscape: Supply Chain SustainabilityDoug Pasquale
Unlocking the Hidden Green Value in Mobile Devices
A good reverse logistics program offers mobile device retailers and OEMs a world of opportunity.
IT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyGreg Cronin
Is Your Warehouse Software Holding You Back?
New software helps warehouse operators keep up with the real-time demands of omni-channel fulfillment.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisMichelle Coleman
Best Practices for Preventing Pallet Rack Damage
It is essential to have damage prevention measures in place for racking systems to avoid employee injury and minimize loss.
Viewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisCharlie Saffro
Preparing Your Company Today to Hire for Tomorrow
With a skills gap narrowing the options, companies must hire employees that are valuable in the long-term.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisBill Ansley
Five Customs Compliance Tips for Aerospace Companies
Failure to comply with domestic and international customs regulations can have a huge impact on the bottom line.