Feature Stories
E-Commerce: The Great Retail Equalizer
This story looks at some of the trends and challenges associated with e-commerce today, and strategies for dealing with those challenges, through the eyes of one small retailer, one medium-sized and one large.
Keeping Your DC in Peak Shape:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.
The Perfect Amount of Packaging
Sustainable packaging helps shippers’ bottom line and brand as well as being easier on the environment.
Reverse Logistics: Earning a High Rate of Return
Opportunities that will make a difference in reverse logistics programs, and establishing goals for returns programs.
Florida: Logistics & Distribution—The Future is Here
Florida's state-of-the-art seaports and airports, and strong highway and rail networks, have helped establish a strong and growing logistics sector.
Case Studies
e-Tales
Warehouse Upgrade: Of Boxes and Briefs
To prepare for the holiday rush, apparel retailer MeUndies is adopting a more automated, efficient system to provide better tracking, quality control, and more efficient labor usage.
LeaderSHIP
Betting the Farm on YRC's Success
James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide, discusses his leadership philosophy.
Reader Profile
Chris Ward: Get the Food to Church's On Time
Chris Ward, vice president of supply chain with Church’s Chicken, focuses on delivering the right products at the right cost.
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Recruiting Supply Chain Talent
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.
Sponsored
Knowledge Base
5 Ways to Execute a High-Performing Demo Program for Medical Devices - SEKO
Now more than ever healthcare supply chains are key differentiators for best-in-class manufacturers.
Knowledge Base
Recent Industry Disruptions Challenge, Improve Retail Logistics and Supply Chain - WSI
The retail industry needs to adapt an agile and visible supply chain to fulfill increasingly demanding consumer requests.
Knowledge Base
Insights into Complexities of Managing Secure Global Transportation for the Government - General Dynamics IT
Establishing a committed team and communicating procedures and expectations is the key to managing the complex web of global shipping.
Solved!
Solved: A Consolidated Fulfillment Solution With Global Visibility - SEKO
Sphere 3D turned to SEKO for global visibility and reduced logistics and warehousing costs.
Solved!
Solved: Satellite DC Quickly Fulfills Orders - Unyson
Unyson helped a customer simultaneously increase service for time-sensitive shipments while decreasing costs.
Past Issues
Digital Editions
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Checking InKeith Biondo
It Happens Automagically
Whether your company is a manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or in e-commerce, the future is happening now, automagically. IL publisher Keith Biondo explores IoT and the Internet of Everything.
E_CommerceLori Mitchell-Keller
Developing Innovative Delivery Services That Delight Customers
To compete in today’s evolving retail landscape, companies must differentiate themselves to meet consumer demands and drive brand loyalty.
Good Question
What's the most interesting or unusual supply chain problem you've solved?
Readers share unexpected supply chain challenges and how they overcame them.
Green Landscape: Supply Chain SustainabilityTim Casey
How Reduced Packaging Waste is Key to Sustainability
Shippers are turning to innovative solutions to reduce packaging waste and emissions as key components of their sustainability efforts.
IT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyKen Wood
Global Trade Content: Unlocking the Supply Chain Value
Integrating external content is becoming more valuable for companies seeking more automation and real-time control over their supply chain planning and execution functions.