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Transportation Metrics: Keeping Score
When every dollar counts, along with every mile, shippers need to know which carriers are keeping them on a course to profitability. That’s why carrier metrics are so important.
2015 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics exclusive trucking market research report delivers shipper and motor carrier insights into trucking challenges and trends.
What’s in Your Warehouse?
Warehouse operations no longer allow for “business as usual” practices. New initiatives and strategic investments in capital improvements will lead to greater returns in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Investing in the latest materials handling equipment, WMS technology, and physical building improvements will result in a fully integrated distribution center.
Freight Payment and Auditing Services: Cash is King
Freight audit and payment companies help shippers find the hidden cash in their supply chains by eliminating overbilling, and paying invoices accurately and quickly.
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Nourishing a Healthy Supply Chain
Nutrabolt’s rapid growth created several logistics challenges, including processing orders efficiently and quickly; absorbing dramatic swings in order volumes to support promotional campaigns; and providing omni-channel fulfillment through a single warehouse. A third-party logistics partnership with Kane Is Able helped Nutrabolt meet these challenges.
Reader Profile
Reader Profile | Jeff Larson: A Gem of a Job
Jeff Larson, director of distribution engineering analysis at Tiffany & Co., works with the jewelry company’s international locations to help improve their operations.
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Getting the Most from Professional Association Memberships
Active participation in a professional association helps advance career growth and offers continuous learning.
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Intelligent Technology Provides Visibility into Supply Chain
Intelligent transportation technology provides new sources of competitive advantage through complete supply chain visibility.
Thought Leaders
Opening a Dialogue on Freight Payment
Shippers get the most out of freight payment services when they make it a primary discussion topic internally and among peers.
Thought Leaders
Temporary Bills and Lack of Investment Threaten U.S. Infrastructure
Temporary bills and lack of investment threaten the future of U.S. roads, bridges, tunnel, and rail infrastructure.
Thought Leaders
Leveraged Platforms: The More Efficient Road Ahead
Core carriers participating in leveraged platforms typically receive consistent, attractive internal freight volumes and specific lanes of business.
Thought Leaders
Outsourcing to a Third-Party Logistics Provider
From a shipping perspective, manufacturers can best address today’s increasing regulations and demand volatility by outsourcing shipping to a third-party logistics provider.
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Checking InKeith Biondo
XPO Goes Long with Con-way Play
How will XPO’s blockbuster acquisition of Con-way impact the transportation, logistics and supply chain sector?
Online ExclusiveEcoDevJack Rosenberg
When Real Estate Intersects With Logistics
Leasing new property is an important part of expanding or streamlining operations. Here’s what you need to know to negotiate a suitable rent price.
Online ExclusiveEcoDevSteve Johnson
Missouri Gets Shipping
Missouri is attracting the attention of nationwide shippers looking for a strategic Midwest location. Read more to find out what makes the state such a great host.
Fine Print: Supply Chain Legal IssuesKathryn C. Thomas
Positive Train Control: Negative Impact On Railroads?
As the deadline for PTC implementation looms, Class II and Class III railroads will likely find that the Class Is demand their participation in both PTC capital implementation costs and ongoing maintenance costs.
IT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyEd Rusch
Using Analytics to Differentiate Your Customer Service
Descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics are necessary to contribute to an organization’s goal of improved and more informed decision-making.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyJeff Metersky
Use Supply Chain Modeling to Mitigate Port Shutdowns and Other Risks
Supply chain continuity planning is critical for global businesses. Armed with an end-to-end digital model of their supply chains, shippers can react rapidly and intelligently when unplanned events occur.
Smart Moves: Supply Chain Careers & Education AdviceThomas W. Derry
Why Excellence in Supply Management Matters More Than Ever
In the past 20 years, companies have experienced a profound shift, and have dramatically increased their spending on external suppliers. This places the supply management function in the spotlight as a key driver of profitability. The better supply management teams are at selecting, overseeing, and collaborating with these partners, the stronger their organizations will be.