Articles | June 2019

Feature Stories

Green Supply Chains: Sustainability Sells

This article looks at three companies that aim for environmental sustainability in their operations. It examines their “green” practices and also considers the financial impact of those activities.

Chemical Supply Chain: Innovative Solutions in the Mix

From specialized requirements to capacity constraints, considerable challenges face chemical shippers. In response, service providers are coming up with solutions of substance.

Feeding the Baby Products Supply Chain

The baby products category is one of the most highly regulated in the world. Rigorous testing and certification are designed to protect the smallest humans from injury and illness caused by everything from loose parts that could cause choking to flammable fabrics or toxic materials. In addition to intense regulation, manufacturers must deal with consumer preferences that change almost as quickly as a parent can diaper a baby.

5 Supply Chain Myths—Busted

From Point A to Point Z, the supply chain provides fertile ground for persistent myths. Whether they concern job qualifications or day-to-day business practices, they merit some serious scrutiny.

75 Green Supply Chain Partners

Inbound Logistics’ annual G75 features a carefully curated list of 75 logistics companies that go above and beyond to maintain sustainable, eco-friendly supply chains and operations.

Case Studies

Casebook

Getting the Yard in Ship Shape

When Newell Brands Inc. experienced truckload loading issues, costly shipping and driver detention rates, transportation inefficiencies, and a lack of electronic logging device (ELD) data analysis it turned to Echo Global Logistics Inc.

LeaderSHIP

Communicating in Real Time, All the Time

Profile of Scott Pruneau, CEO of ITS Logistics, Sparks, Nevada

Reader Profile

Losing Waste, Finding Value

Profile of Michael Wasson, chief operations officer with Tosca, a leading provider of reusable packaging and supply chain solutions for retailers and suppliers that are focused on the perishable food supply chain.

Commentary

Checking InKeith Biondo

Conflicted

A series of convergent events are raising national supply chain costs at every touch but investing in processes and people, and aligning with phenomenal logistics partners will offset a good measure of the costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Good Question

GOOD QUESTION | What's the most neglected part of the supply chain?

Readers reveal the parts of the supply chain that should gain more notice.

Green Landscape: Supply Chain SustainabilityPervinder Johar

Operating a Purpose-Driven Supply Chain

For global brands that source raw materials, move products through global supply chains across borders and ultimately deliver a product or experience to a customer, understanding the impact of a supply chain is incredibly valuable.