Feature Stories
Train or Truck? Ocean or Air? Choosing the Right Mode
A survey of the factors that influence mode selection, both in ordinary times and in the hyper-challenging COVID era.
Port Services and Solutions
To address the multiple challenges of rising container volume, larger ships, and the need for more sustainable operations, many ports are embarking on substantial capital improvement projects. Here’s what’s on deck.
Case Studies
I.T. Toolkit
ERP Makes the Grass Greener
When its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution could no longer effectively handle its range of products, as well as the multiple delivery channels it offers its clients, Lawn Equipment Parts Co (LEPCO) found a replacement with VAI.
Reader Profile
Don't Say No and Never Give Up
To best serve those who serve, Lisa Mernin, director of operations at military equipment supplier ADS, doesn’t look for the cheapest partners; she looks for the best value and prioritizes customer service.
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Ten Tips
10 Tips for Managing Inbound Transportation
Whether its raw materials or popular holiday products a primary objective is to get goods to your customers exactly when and where they need it. Here are 10 tips for managing inbound transportation.
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3PLs Drive Logistics IT Solutions
E-commerce acceleration and massive shifts in consumer expectations have changed the equation. Shippers are turning to 3PLs’ technology expertise to manage logistics costs and meet service expectations in an ever-changing marketplace.
Great Logistics Sites Shaping the Future
From access to ports and infrastructure, readily available workers, and proximity to millions of consumers, logistics sites deliver and build on advantages. Here's how organizations support their continued success.
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DAT iQ Optimizes the RFP Process
Analytics from DAT iQ take the uncertainty out of every step of the RFP process.
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Network Analysis Reveals Supply Chain Optimization Opportunities
A network optimization study with Odyssey Logistics & Technology gave a global manufacturer, which spent more than $1 billion annually on shipping, the insight to optimize its global supply chain network.
Thought Leaders
Reframing Reverse Logistics: Better Business, Better World
If companies critically examine legacy business models, follow a three-step process, and leverage a reverse logistics framework, they will arrive at a business model that will be both profitable and sustainable.
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Checking InKeith Biondo
Twinning Your Supply Chain from Google
Google's two new supply chain management solutions—Supply Chain Twin and Supply Chain Pulse—provide a powerful business tool for small and mid-size enterprises.
CybersecurityBindu Sundaresan
Best Practices to Protect Supply Chains
Here are three cybersecurity best practices for protecting the supply chain that will help manufacturers continue to innovate, create new products and services, increase profitability, while maintaining a competitive edge.
Online ExclusiveE_CommerceGuy Bloch, CEO, Bringg
How to Optimize Your Supply Chain Before the Holidays
With consumer demand growing at a faster rate than many retailers can keep up with, it is imperative companies find a way to meet expectations and overcome the following challenges.
E_CommerceBrenda Stoner
Unlock Potential With Buy Anywhere, Deliver Anywhere
Buy Anywhere, Deliver Anywhere (BADA) capabilities will enable organizations to offer the services that meet consumers’ demands, increasing customer satisfaction and the organization’s bottom line.
Good QuestionKatrina Arabe
What spot shortage do you predict next?
Supply chain leaders share the spot shortages they predict next.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyTony Small, Chief Business Officer, Wiliot
When Every Product Tells a Story
Companies of all shapes and sizes can now compete with Big Tech by capitalizing on the new Internet of Everyday Things and a network infrastructure that’s already been built.
Online ExclusiveSupply Chain PerspectivesBarry Conlon, CEO, Overhaul
4 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022
By taking the right steps, you can position your company for success despite the many challenges. Watch these four trends in 2022, each of which offers opportunities for greater productivity and efficiency.
The Lean Supply ChainPaul A. Myerson
Supply-Side Accuracy and Timeliness in Volatile Times
By focusing on supply-side accuracy and timeliness in your supply chain, you can not only cut down on unnecessary excess inventory and outages, but also plan and meet demand more precisely in this volatile environment.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisJason Michels, CEO, Long Haul Trucking
Powerful Ways Employee Ownership Can Impact Your Business
With labor shortages continuing to rise across the country, the driver shortage in the freight industry looms larger than ever. However, we have a silver bullet in that struggle that I want to share with you—employee ownership