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Vertical Focus: Home Improvement

December 2, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From The Home Depot's same-day delivery strategy to paint demand spilling over, here's what's trending in the DIY and home improvement supply chain. Read More

6 Reasons You Should Control Inbound Logistics

December 1, 2021 Anne Sexton

Companies can mitigate the risk of critical shortages and reduce costs by taking control of inbound logistics. Let’s look at some of the key benefits of doing so. Read More

Rise and Shine

December 1, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Breakfast purveyors whip up online channels and hash out new products to address supply chain bottlenecks. Read More

What's the most challenging time-critical shipment you ever pulled off?

November 30, 2021 Katrina Arabe

One-hour delivery window? A patient's life on the line? These logistics professionals share how they pulled off critical deliveries in the nick of time. Read More

The Role of IoT in Keeping Vaccines Safe

November 29, 2021 Stéphane Loiseau, Director of Global Business Development Operations, Sigfox

Here are two ways the Internet of Things can help ensure vaccine safety for COVID-19 and beyond. Read More

Pulling Levers and Finding Value in Transportation

November 25, 2021 Phil Schmidbauer

Lowest cost is not always the best, as poor quality can cost you much more. Read More

Is the Healthcare Supply Chain Ready for the Netflix Effect?

November 24, 2021 CJ Singh

How big transportation is impacting global economics and mid-size businesses—an expert’s view on Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace. Read More

Unleash Short Sea?

November 23, 2021 Keith Biondo

Is it time to look at all of our short sea shipping assets with an eye toward unleashing all that capacity? Read More

Air Cargo Today: Buckle Up!

November 22, 2021 Karen Kroll

Experts offer tips and advice for riding out the turbulent airfreight market. Read More

Survival of Companies Depends Entirely on Managing Supply Chain’s 5 V’s

November 19, 2021 Alex Hayes and Derrick Lopes, Senior Associates, GEP

As supply chains continue to grow in complexity, here are the 5 V's that should top priority lists. Read More

10 Tips for Optimizing Your Routes

November 19, 2021

With the rise in consumer demand for faster, more flexible, and greener fulfillment, supply chain managers are looking to route planning and optimization as a valuable area of focus. Read More

Expedited Transport Quick Tips

November 18, 2021

Expedite is becoming a go-to option for companies navigating slow procurement pipelines and congestion. Here’s how to keep freight moving when it seems like the whole world is conspiring to slow it down. Read More

Expedited Carriers Guide 2021

November 17, 2021

These expedited freight solution providers and the services they offer help shippers move their freight—and better serve their customers—at lightning speed. Read More

Boosting DC Productivity

November 16, 2021

Faced with increasing e-commerce complexity, distribution centers have to balance flexibility with efficiency. Here are the products, equipment, and systems that streamline DC operations. Read More

Driving Growth Without Boundaries

November 16, 2021

Advanced Drainage Systems needed to expand its distribution footprint to meet demand. Here’s how DHL Supply Chain helped ADS amid a building boom. Read More

Filling the Supply Chain Education Gap with LTL Education Courses

November 16, 2021 Brian Thompson

Supply chain professionals need a detailed understanding of LTL in order to excel in the industry. Read More

Survive or Thrive? How Did Your Supply Chain Weather the COVID Pandemic?

November 16, 2021 John Paxton

What distinguishes companies that thrived from those that barely survived? The eighth MHI Annual Industry Report uncovers the answers. Read More

What to Expect and How to Prepare for Peak Season 2021

November 16, 2021

Here’s what you can expect from this year’s peak season and what you can do to avoid issues during this time. Read More

How Can Recommerce Benefit Your Supply Chain?

November 16, 2021

Recommerce is a fast-growing service focused on reselling problem inventory to extract value from existing products and reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and transportation. Read More

How to Manage Global Specialty Cargo Supply Chains

November 16, 2021

Not all cargo fits the traditional dock-to-dock standard delivery service. Specialty carriers provide their customers both the option of delivering to a dock and the flexibility of delivering to locations that may require a liftgate to unload the cargo. Read More

Allen Company Selects nVision Global Supply Chain Services IMPACT TMS / Freight Audit & Payment

November 8, 2021

Shipment planning, optimization, spot auction, carrier data integration with a centralized track & trace visibility platform and freight audit and payment, will enable Allen Company, Inc.’s overall growth strategy. Read More

Idaho Sprouts Its First Intermodal Terminal

November 7, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Savage Rail Port of Southern Idaho Read More

Vertical Focus | Sustainable Fashion

November 5, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From eco-friendly indigo dyeing to a new sourcing platform, here's what's trending in the sustainable fashion supply chain. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

November 4, 2021 Katrina Arabe

No Time to Digress

November 3, 2021 Katrina Arabe

IL spies the pinpoint precision and exacting calculations needed to pull off the shooting of the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die. Read More

Best Practices to Protect Supply Chains

November 2, 2021 Bindu Sundaresan

Here are three cybersecurity best practices for protecting the supply chain that will help manufacturers continue to innovate and increase profitability. Read More

Unlock Potential With Buy Anywhere, Deliver Anywhere

November 1, 2021 Brenda Stoner

Buy Anywhere, Deliver Anywhere (BADA) capabilities will enable organizations to offer the services that meet consumers’ demands. Read More

Young Professionals Remain Positive

October 29, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

About 99% of professionals aged 30 and younger say that working in supply chain is a quality career choice, with 58% pursuing a supply chain career due to its societal impact delivering essential goods during the pandemic. Read More

What spot shortage do you predict next?

October 29, 2021 Katrina Arabe

From beer to semiconductors, supply chain leaders share the spot shortages they predict next. Read More

10 Tips for Managing Inbound Transportation

October 28, 2021

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. Read More

Don't Say No and Never Give Up

October 27, 2021 Karen Kroll

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. Read More

ERP Makes the Grass Greener

October 26, 2021 Karen Kroll

When its enterprise resource planning solution could no longer effectively handle its range of products, Lawn Equipment Parts Co found a replacement with VAI. Read More

North American Ports Runneth Over

October 25, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

With consumer confidence increasing and economies opening, goods are moving through North American ports at an unprecedented rate. Read More

Powerful Ways Employee Ownership Can Impact Your Business

October 25, 2021 Jason Michels, CEO, Long Haul Trucking

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. Read More

Twinning Your Supply Chain from Google

October 25, 2021 Keith Biondo

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. Read More

Supply-Side Accuracy and Timeliness in Volatile Times

October 22, 2021 Paul A. Myerson

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. Read More

Port Services and Solutions

October 22, 2021 Karen Kroll

To address the rising tide of container volume, larger ships, and the call for sustainable operations, many ports are embarking on substantial capital improvement projects. Here’s what’s on deck. Read More

3PLs Drive Logistics IT Solutions

October 21, 2021

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. Read More

Great Logistics Sites Shaping the Future

October 20, 2021

From access to infrastructure to proximity to millions of consumers, logistics sites deliver and build on advantages. Read More

Reframing Reverse Logistics: Better Business, Better World

October 20, 2021 Todd Zegers

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. Read More

Train or Truck? Ocean or Air? Choosing the Right Mode

October 19, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Sometimes it’s obvious which transportation mode to choose, but sometimes you have to evaluate the tradeoffs. Here’s some practical advice for deciding how to ship in normal and new normal times. Read More

DAT iQ Optimizes the RFP Process

October 19, 2021

Analytics take the uncertainty out of every step of the RFP process. Read More

Network Analysis Reveals Supply Chain Optimization Opportunities

October 19, 2021

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. Read More

4 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022

October 18, 2021 Barry Conlon, CEO, Overhaul

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. Read More

When Every Product Tells a Story

October 14, 2021 Tony Small, Chief Business Officer, Wiliot

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. Read More

How to Optimize Your Supply Chain Before the Holidays

October 13, 2021 Guy Bloch, CEO, Bringg

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. Read More

Vertical Focus: Beer, Wine & Spirits

October 10, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From aluminum can shortages to innovative packaging, these are the latest trends in the beer, wine, and spirits supply chain. Read More

IL Exclusive Report: 5 Significant Service Trends

October 9, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Which services are shippers buying, and what does that say about the current supply chain landscape? Take a look at five significant trends based on data from shippers responding to Inbound Logistics' audience survey from July 2016 to July 2021 Read More

What's the first thing you would do to address the truck driver shortage?

October 8, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage. Read More

10 Tips for Improving Packaging Performance

October 7, 2021

The packaging used throughout the supply chain, and its management, plays a crucial role in optimizing your operation. Read More

3 Ways AI Can Reap Benefits

October 6, 2021 Oleg Yanchyk

Here are three key areas where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can reap significant benefits for both shippers and carriers. Read More

Efficiency Lives Where Technology and Human Intelligence Intersect

October 4, 2021 Mark Fierek

In last-mile logistics, a combination of quality talent, technology, and the human touch quickly brings about improvements. Read More

Preparing for the Next Big Disruption

October 3, 2021 Suzanne Offerman

Many businesses don't prioritize trade compliance check-ins until a problem arises. Here's how to manage your processes so you can remain compliant. Read More

Retailers, Suppliers, and the Ties that Bind

October 2, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Kevin Williamson has led RJW Logistics Group through the pandemic by cultivating top talent, aligning everyone on the same vision, and constantly thinking up innovations. Read More

Retail Gets Back to Work

October 1, 2021 Sandra Beckwith

As workplaces reopen on varying schedules, e-commerce retailers flex to accommodate upticks in everything from workwear and cosmetics to electronic equipment. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

September 30, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions. Read More

For the Love of Dog

September 29, 2021 Katrina Arabe

With pet adoptions soaring and consumer demand growing, makers of canine products increase production capacity and sniff out new delivery channels. Read More

9 WMS Must-Haves

September 28, 2021 Gary Wollenhaupt

Modern warehouse management systems can help shippers streamline inventory and shipping processes as consumers flood e-commerce sites. Consider these WMS must-haves to meet current and future needs Read More

Trucking Strategies to Keep Your Freight Moving

September 27, 2021 Helen Mann

Here are practical ways to help get your freight where it needs to go. Read More

Dollar Tree—Winning Through Logistics

September 24, 2021 Keith Biondo

What can a great logistics operation do for a company in this economy? Lots more than move boxes around, as it turns out. Dollar Tree's logistics team serves as a great example. Read More

What Retailers Should Add to their Holiday Checklist to Avoid E-Commerce Disruptions

September 23, 2021 Laura Lough, Fulfillment and Logistics Partnership Director, Digital River

It’s never too soon for retailers to start planning for the critical elements of the transaction process to ensure a successful holiday season and to avoid disruptions. Here are three items that should be on every online retailer’s holiday checklist. Read More

WMS Guide 2021

September 23, 2021

Warehouse management systems are coveted now more than ever as consumer behaviors continue to shift. This short list of leading solutions can help your business stay agile. Read More

Freight Bill Audit & Payment: Sparking Supply Chain Synapses

September 22, 2021

In a globalized, fast-paced market, businesses need to fire off rapid and accurate insight to thrive. These freight bill audit and payment firms activate solutions and process improvements for shippers’ transportation networks. Read More

Syfan Logistics 'Goes to College' to Solve Labor Challenge

September 21, 2021

Syfan worked with colleges and universities around its headquarters to develop a program to meet current hiring needs as well as build a foundation for the future. Read More

2021 Trucking Perspectives

September 21, 2021 Merrill Douglas

In an exclusive annual survey, Inbound Logistics polls motor carriers and shippers to discover how they’re navigating highly unusual times. Read More

2021 Top 100 Truckers

September 21, 2021

Selected by Inbound Logistics’ editors, the annual Top 100 Truckers list honors reliable carriers that steer shippers in the right direction. The list serves as a comprehensive guide for shippers seeking reliable and cost-effective solutions. Read More

Leveraging 3PLs to Ease COVID Business Growing Pains

September 20, 2021 Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President, Chief Economic Development Officer, TexAmericas Center

Companies who respond well to COVID-19 challenges will see long-term profitability boosts. One option that’s gaining popularity is utilizing third-party logistics suppliers. Read More

How to Avoid Fragile Supply Chains

September 17, 2021 Chris Nicholson, CEO, Pathmind

Supply chains breakdown in different ways, and each type of risk needs its own mitigation strategy. Read More

How Preventive Business Models in Logistics Can Add Value to Companies

September 17, 2021 Marc Meyer, CCO, Transmetrics

Here's how preventive business models on the front end and back end of the supply chain can help to add value to companies. Read More

Choose a 3PL with a Culture and Vision that Match Your Own

September 17, 2021 Marty Wadle

Strategic partnerships stand the test of time and drive waste out of shippers’ supply chains. Read More

White Glove Services: When It's Time to Call In a Specialist

September 16, 2021 Julie Colona

Julie Colona, Director, Forwarding Solutions and NVOCC at UniGroup, discusses why shippers might need a special commodities carrier, what to look for in a carrier, and how the business is evolving. Read More

Choose Empathetic Technology: Frontline Tech that Cares

September 15, 2021 James Simpson, Chief Technology Officer, SafetyCulture

The logistics and supply chain industry still is severely affected by the pandemic, from canceled sailings to a shortage of truck drivers. Frustration and anxieties are higher than ever. It’s time to be selective about what software you introduce and implement. How do you choose the right tech? It starts with empathy. Read More

September 11, 2001

September 11, 2021 Keith Biondo

Originally posted in September 2001, Inbound Logistics looks back on the memories of 9/11 – 20 years later. Read More

Vertical Focus | Agriculture

September 6, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From egg cartons to agtech, here's what's trending in the agriculture supply chain. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

September 5, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions. Read More

Americans Take the Bait

September 4, 2021 Katrina Arabe

As recreational fishing casts a wider net, equipment makers reel in new approaches to tackle supply chain challenges. Read More

Precision Starts with Visibility

September 3, 2021 Michael Rabinowitz

One roadblock to precision is a lack of visibility. To overcome that, businesses are leveraging data analytics powered by the right technology. Read More

How can brick-and-mortar retail make a comeback?

September 3, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Supply chain leaders answer this month's Good Question, discussing whether brick-and-mortar retail can make a comeback. Read More

Enabling Supply Chain Agility

September 2, 2021 Josh Roffman, VP Product Management, Loftware

To ensure supply chain agility and avoid further disruption, many companies are adopting processes to help manage new labeling and supply chain complexities. Read More

Supply Chain Boot Camp

September 2, 2021 Karen Kroll

Undercover Boots, has been designing and selling rain boots and shoes since 2014. In the past seven years, it's expanded sales to 72 countries with only eight employees. Read More

Jennifer Lyons: Just Keep Paddling!

September 2, 2021 Karen Kroll

Jennifer Lyons takes her career to new heights with the NASA Deep Space Logistics Project, developing a supply chain in deep space. Read More

Supply Chain Predictions for 2021

September 1, 2021 Chris Bell, Founder and CEO, Perch

Creating a Business-Friendly Environment

September 1, 2021 LeRoy Burcroff

Here are four ways to create a logistics-friendly business climate that is a win-win for municipalities and developers alike. Read More

3 Ways to Bolster Your Supply Chain

September 1, 2021 Ali Hasan R.

There’s no single action that can prevent another supply chain crisis like the pandemic. However, certain measures can mitigate its impact and other catastrophic disruptions. Read More

10 Ways to Improve Your Supply Contract

September 1, 2021 Jan Hoppe

Parties to a supply contract should consider regulating these 10 points to help limit liability. Read More

Vertical Focus | Electronics

September 1, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From food delivery robots to recyclable hard drives, here's what's trending in the electronics supply chain. Read More

For Beyond Meat and QSR Brands, Asking “What if?” Will Prevent “What Now?”

August 31, 2021 Mary Long, Professor, University of Tennessee

With major disruptions in the meat supply chain raising costs for restaurants and supermarkets, Beyond Meat pursues new partnerships with fast-food companies such as Taco Bell and McDonald’s. Read More

It's Time for All Retailers to Go Hybrid

August 31, 2021 Maggie Barnett

An emerging hybrid model of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail brings together the best of both worlds. Read More

World-Class Service From the Warehouse to the Kitchen

August 30, 2021 Karen Kroll

Marcia Brey, VP at GE Appliances, used constant communication with the executive team and front-line workers to implement new safety protocols and keep all facilities running. Read More

What is the secret to a successful shipper/3PL partnership?

August 30, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Supply chain leaders share their insight on the secret to a successful shipper/3PL partnership. Read More

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Robotics Solutions

August 30, 2021 Katrina Arabe

From materials handling workhorses to AI-driven solutions, these robotics systems boost productivity and improve efficiency. Read More

10 Tips for Ensuring Trade Compliance

August 29, 2021

Here's how to manage and improve your international trade processes so you can remain compliant. Read More

Handle With White Gloves

August 28, 2021 Sandra Beckwith

As more consumers buy over-sized goods online, manufacturers and retailers partner with white-glove services to make in-home assembly a first-class experience. Read More

Acing Your Stress Test

August 27, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

A supply chain resilience stress test is a key first step in assessing risk. Read More

Other Reasons Why Supply Chain Stress Won't End Soon

August 27, 2021 Keith Biondo

This "new normal" won't be ending soon, and it's not just e-commerce—other factors augment long-term stress on your ability to marshal supplies and source transport to serve customers. Read More

Finding a Caffeine Fix

August 27, 2021 Katrina Arabe

With coffee consumption outstripping production, coffee purveyors blend sourcing creativity with more delivery options to match percolating demand. Read More

Fresh Strategies for Rebuilding Retail

August 26, 2021 Merrill Douglas

As e-commerce demand builds, online-only and omnichannel retailers alike lay the foundation for new partnerships and processes to keep pace, brick by brick. Read More

It's Time for Women in Transportation

August 26, 2021 Jackie Jacobs

Some of the best career opportunities for women might be found in unexpected industries, such as transportation. Read More

Combating the Logistics Labor Shortage By Addressing Driving Factors

August 25, 2021

Understanding the underlying causes behind the logistics labor shortage is key to addressing it. Here are the strategies implemented by Taylored Services to combat the shortage. Read More

Florida: Logistics Coming in Hot

August 25, 2021

The Sunshine State is a logistics hotspot, offering sizzling transportation connections, blazing industrial real estate opportunities, and blisteringly efficient import/export capabilities. Read More

Avoiding Freight Detention and Seizure

August 25, 2021 Peter Quinter

Knowing the most common reasons U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes a shipment can help you avoid the hassle. Read More

Tive Helps Optimize Courier Deliver OTIF Pharma Products by Eliminating Temperature Excursions

August 24, 2021

Without real-time visibility into your pharma shipment's location and temperature, you are risking costly failures in your supply chain. Read More

Change Is Here to Stay in the Supply Chain: Here's How to Manage It

August 24, 2021 Jeffrey G. Tucker

The peaks and valleys we’re experiencing in the transportation market are not for the faint of heart, but there are still some moves you can make to regain some control. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

August 24, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

Logistics Supports a Healthy Pharma Industry

August 23, 2021

Here are the technologies and strategies that inject efficiency into pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

August 23, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions. Read More

There's No Easy Button for AI and ML

August 23, 2021 Greg Price

Companies willing to give AI and ML a chance often get off on the wrong foot. Here’s an effective way to get going. Read More

Incentives Brighten Site Selection Decisions

August 20, 2021

Here's what companies and the logistics providers who serve them need to consider as they explore locating, relocating, or expanding their businesses. Read More

It's Time to Rethink the Routing Guide

August 20, 2021 Dr. Chris Caplice

For most shippers, the routing guide handles almost all contracted moves. But while it works well for certain lanes, it can fail spectacularly in others. There’s a better way. Read More

3 Ways Dynamic Pricing Helps Retailers

August 20, 2021 Pini Mandel

Read why in-store and online retailers who maintain their own supply chain channels need to recognize their ability to control inventory levels by manipulating price. Read More

EVs Get a Charge Out of Aluminum-Ion Batteries

August 19, 2021

Although their energy density is about 60% of the best lithium-ion batteries, aluminum-ion rechargeable batteries provide these three benefits. Read More

How to Import Duty-Free with Section 321

August 19, 2021 Jeffrey Wilkins

Leveraging Section 321 can help e-commerce retailers reduce tax liability and help improve margins and customer satisfaction. Read More

Light Through the Cloud

August 19, 2021 June Allan Corrigan

When Regina Andrew outgrew its ERP and CRM system, it turned to Oracle NetSuite for a solution that helped the lifestyle brand weather the pandemic. Read More

Navigating Unexpected Hiccups

August 18, 2021 Nishith Rastogi

Enterprises are realizing the growing need for adaptability and responsiveness, and making room for digitization and data-driven processes. Read More

From Cornflakes and Cars to Logistics

August 17, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Val Hoge, COO at DP DHL Supply Chain North America, empowers teams with a transparent work environment, viewing feedback as a gift. Read More

7 Critical Questions You Need to Ask

August 16, 2021 Omer Abdullah

Managing supply risk is all about having access to the right insights at the right time. These 7 questions can help you gain them. Read More

Streamlining Retail Logistics

August 13, 2021

What companies need to do to streamline logistics operations and implement best practices so they will have the right inventory at the right location. Read More

E. Coli Eats Up Plastic and Churns Out Vanilla

August 12, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

U.K. scientists used E. coli to transform plastic waste into vanillin, the molecule responsible for the characteristic smell and taste of vanilla. Read More

Tech Support

August 12, 2021 Karen Kroll

The need for supply chain resilience, visibility, agility, and control drives technology across multiple sectors. Read More

Americold’s Fresh New Facility Boosts Temperature-Controlled Trade Through the Port of Savannah

August 11, 2021 Ben Medearis, Director, Business Development, Southeast Region, Americold

New facilities, like Americold's warehouse, enable faster distribution channels for fresh and frozen food products through the Port of Savannah. Read More

E-Commerce Innovation: Leaders of the Pack

August 11, 2021 Sandra Beckwith

E-commerce brands looking to protect merchandise and reduce their carbon footprint are exploring surprising new packaging materials, designs, uses, and re-uses. Read More

Build an Agile and Resilient Supply Chain in 4 Steps

August 10, 2021 Antony Lovell, VP Applications, Vuealta

Visibility is vital to any business striving to achieve agility and resilience, and the vulnerabilities that can follow. Read More

Fertilizer Company Launches Autonomous, Zero-Emission Vessel

August 10, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

In an effort to reduce its reliance on diesel trucks, Norway-based fertilizer company Yara International has developed the first autonomous, zero-emission cargo ship. Read More

8 Surefire Ways to Navigate Global Supply Chain Upheaval

August 10, 2021 Karen Kroll

Demand volatility coupled with capacity shortages. Lead times stretching out weeks, even months. Congestion at ports worldwide. What can shippers do to keep their supply chains moving? Plenty Read More

Plastic Pallets Stack Up Sustainability

August 9, 2021

What's in store for the pallet industry, and how will it affect retailers' sustainability goals? Jeff Pepperworth, president and chief executive officer at iGPS Logistics, shares his outlook. Read More

Extreme Project Logistics: Take It to the Limit

August 9, 2021 Tom Gresham

Recent efforts to transport lions, critical medical aid, and a massive rocket stage demonstrate the steep challenges and keen ingenuity required to tackle extreme project logistics. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

August 7, 2021

Read the latest good works, sustainability initiatives, mergers, and more in the supply chain. Read More

Big Ideas for Small Companies

August 6, 2021 Karen Kroll

Small companies take big steps to navigate supply chain challenges. Read More

2021 Summer Reading Guide

August 6, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Take a dip into this collection of fresh research, actionable advice, and best practices to refresh your supply chain knowledge. Read More

Catch Me When I Fall

August 5, 2021 Keith Biondo

Whether you're pushed over the edge by the pandemic, labor shortages, or the consumption explosion, the question is the same: Who has your back? Read More

3PLs Have Your Back

August 5, 2021 Karen Kroll

Shippers trust their third-party logistics partners to be there through thick and thin. Read More

Five Solutions to Costly Time-Critical Shipping Challenges

August 4, 2021 Ryan Rusnak, Co-founder and CTO, Airspace

How can logistics professionals ensure time-critical shipments are more likely to arrive on time? Here are five critical factors. Read More

2021 Inbound Logistics Perspectives: 3PL Market Research Report

August 4, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Our 16th annual 3PL market research report reveals the current state of the union between shippers and their logistics service partners. Read More

2021 Top 100 3PLs

August 4, 2021

When your enterprise faces supply chain and logistics challenges, these partners won't let you fall. Here are the 100 third-party logistics providers deemed best of the best by Inbound Logistics editors. Read More

Demand Accuracy In Your Supply Chain

August 3, 2021 Paul A. Myerson

Visibility, collaboration and communication are the keys to improve demand timing and accuracy to minimize the impacts of the pandemic and other local and global events. Read More

Reducing Customer Costs Through Strategic Inventory Movements

August 3, 2021

Learn how Taylored Services develops independent processes designed to drive the success of customers through increased operational transparency and strategy. Read More

Flexing Labor Practices to Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions

August 2, 2021

Responding to e-commerce surges without compromising service levels, MD Logistics flexed labor across its business by emphasizing four core elements. Read More

From Robots to Running Shoes

August 2, 2021

DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics helped Brooks Running meet consumer demand during the pandemic. Read More

Echo's Managed Transportation Solution Supports Resin Distributor's Rapid Growth

August 2, 2021

Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process. Read More

Pool Distribution Increases the Speed to Market for Fast-Fashion Giant

August 2, 2021

From line haul to the last mile distribution center, from intake to proof-of-delivery processes, SEKO Logistics streamlined workflows for a fast fashion giant. Read More

Holman Logistics Uses Artificial Intelligence to Increase Forklift Safety

August 2, 2021

Learn how Holman partners with OneTrack to implement artificial intelligence solutions that prevent forklift accidents. Read More

Blend of Solutions Saves the Day for Yogurt Maker

July 30, 2021

When yogurt maker Noosa needed to sleeve bottles of drinkable yogurt while maintaining their temperatures, Verst provided solutions to make sure processes went smoothly. Read More

3PL Outsourcing Beyond the Initial Goals

July 30, 2021

RedStone understands that cost savings are just a part of each client relationship; a 3PL must provide more if the relationship is to withstand the demands of an ever-changing supply chain. Read More

Need Speed Across the Supply Chain? It's All About the Barcode.

July 30, 2021 Ravi Panjwani

Warehouse and DC managers are looking at ways to streamline their receiving and warehouse processes. One of the smartest places to start is barcode label printing. Read More

3PLs in Agriculture: Know the Roots of the Industry to Make Your Impact

July 30, 2021 Andy Kirchner

From LTL and dedicated route service to seasonal and year-round storage, 3PLs need to be well-versed in the space to meet the specialized needs of agricultural companies. Read More

Combating Labor Shortages: New Warehouse Tech Offers a Competitive Edge

July 30, 2021 Axel Schmidt

Innovative technology increases productivity, combats unpredictability, and streamlines processes. An augmented, connected worker is more efficient and more valuable than ever before. Read More

Technology Can Supercharge Your Supply Chain, Here's Where to Start

July 29, 2021 Matthew Telesca

The inevitable trend of utilizing AI in the supply chain has already started to pay off. Here's what shippers should do to supercharge their supply chains. Read More

5 Ways to Keep Your Supply Chain on Track in 2021's Unprecedented Peak Season

July 29, 2021 Chris Hoffmeister

Peak season 2021 is gearing up to be one of the most active in recent history. If your business feels like it is often unprepared for a surge in shipping, this year will likely not pull any punches. Read More

How Short-Term Bids Can Produce Long-Term Benefits

July 29, 2021 Ken Adamo

Mini-bids provide short-term revisions to rein in costs and shore up failing routing guides. Learn why you need the most accurate and reliable data to execute a successful mini-bid strategy. Read More

Adopt an Integrated TMS to Tackle Supply Chain Complexity

July 29, 2021 Dave Maddox

With so much volatility for the foreseeable future, it’s never been more important to have a holistic view of your supply chain. Learn why an integrated TMS is a single solution for planning, executing, and analyzing your shipments. Read More

Canada-U.S. Trade: Connections

July 29, 2021

The trading relationship between Canada and the United States helps both countries grow stronger economies, eliminate barriers, and compete with the rest of the globe. Read More

Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Requires Collaboration, Trust, and Tolerance for Failure

July 28, 2021 Ryan Frederiksen

Continuous improvement begins with a clear understanding of each unique supply chain and baseline performance measures. Read More

Deploy a Robotics-Driven Fulfillment Solution to Reach Peak Productivity

July 28, 2021 Currin McCarty

Forward-thinking 3PLs and retailers are making moves now to digitize their operations and prepare for possibly their best peak season yet. Read More

Reducing Inbound Freight Costs and Improving Accounting

July 28, 2021 Nick Fisher

Pre-rating inbound shipments based on purchase order information leads to too many corrections. Here's how you can lower your inbound freight costs. Read More

Rail Transportation: What Shippers Need to Focus On

July 28, 2021 Bob Tuchek

Rail rates are one area in which shippers, through proper management, can yield cost savings and minimize typical rail rate increases. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

July 14, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

July 13, 2021 Katrina Arabe

A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions. Read More

Winding a Way Through Supply Chain Education

July 12, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From U.S. offshore wind projects to Japan's new ammonia supply chain, this is what's trending in energy, oil, and gas. Read More

Winding a Way Through Supply Chain Education

July 9, 2021 Inbound Logistics

Leading professors provide a map for navigating the labyrinth of post-pandemic supply chain education. Read More

Smart Clothes Hit the Rack

July 7, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Will warehouse workers suit up in electronic clothing? Read More

Solving the Global Data Dilemma

July 6, 2021 Nikolaus Sievers

Now’s the time to find ways to increase interoperability between business partners, control and make sense of your data, and uplevel traditional, manual processes for faster and more intentional outcomes. Read More

BBQ Supply Chain Sizzles

July 5, 2021 Katrina Arabe

With consumers fired up to grill, manufacturers and retailers turn up their range of strategies to smoke the competition. Read More

Improving Cold Chain Operations

July 3, 2021

A wide range of factors can impact the transport of temperature-controlled goods. Here are 10 tips to help ensure smooth cold chain operations. Read More

Check This Out: E-Commerce Grocers

July 2, 2021 Helen Mann

The shift to grocery e-commerce has retailers hungry for fulfillment improvements and supply chain efficiency gains. Read More

Fixing Manufacturers' Broken Traditional Selling Processes

July 1, 2021 Dusty Dean

Manufacturing's traditional selling processes are broken. Our next chapter requires a savvy digital approach backed by a deep understanding of buyer expectations. Read More

G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners

June 30, 2021 Inbound Logistics

These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability. Read More

Navigating an Industry at the Crossroads

June 29, 2021 Merrill Douglas

As the intermodal industry faces port congestion and equipment shortages, Mike Wilson, CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, leads with empathy and an open mind. Read More

Designers Cultivate Plant-Based Leather

June 28, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Fashion designers branch out to plant-based textiles in response to growing demand for sustainable apparel and greener supply chains. Read More

EV Power Play

June 25, 2021 Keith Biondo

A boom is coming with the new crop of EVs and the political machinations underway. Get ready if you're in the EV space or have transportation and logistics partners that do. Read More

Cisco Snags Top Supply Chain Spot

June 24, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Cisco Systems earned the number-one spot in Gartner's ranking of the 2021 top 25 supply chains. Read More

Chemical Logistics on a Roll

June 23, 2021

These chemical logistics providers are combining expertise and dedication and coming up with the winning formula. Read More

5 Ways to Position Your Supply Chain for Retail Compliance Success

June 23, 2021 Spencer Smith

These five actions will help you meet retailers’ expectations and standards, from packaging and appointment scheduling to advanced ship notifications. Read More

You Bet, We Still Care About Sustainability

June 22, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Despite the distractions posed by the pandemic, many companies continue to improve sustainability in their supply chains. Read More

Supplier Information Still a Concern

June 17, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Many procurement leaders initially vowed to invest in resiliency, but they're still grappling with issues surrounding poor supplier information. Read More

Hailing Robotaxis for Delivery

June 16, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Cruise, GM's autonomous vehicle arm, was mainly focused on launching an autonomous ridesharing service, but may use its "robotaxis" for delivery services instead. Read More

Target Practices Faster Fulfillment

June 15, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Instead of using carriers to ship all its online orders, Target is building its own team of dedicated delivery personnel to get packages to customers' doors even faster Read More

Analyzing Congestion at U.S. Ports

June 14, 2021

Any operational disruptions in the maritime industry have significant effects on the entire ecosystem. Congestion at the ports, especially in southern California, has steadily increased as a result of massive volume increases. Read More

Amazon Delivery Drivers, Assemble!

June 14, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Amazon is testing a premium service where shoppers can have their orders assembled upon arrival as online furniture sales soar. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

June 11, 2021 Katrina Arabe

A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions. Read More

Vertical Focus: Textiles

June 10, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at the latest supply chain trends in textiles. Read More

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Cargo Security

June 9, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From smart devices that support supply chain visibility to bar seals that secure shipping containers, these products keep your cargo safe. Read More

TMS: Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies

June 8, 2021 Karen Kroll

Transportation management systems are key to managing Supply chain disruptions, shifting capacity, fluctuating fuel costs and demanding e-commerce customer requirements. Read More

What fictional character or historical figure would you put in charge of global vaccine logistics and distribution?

June 7, 2021

From superheroes to strategists, here are the fictional figures and real-life people that IL readers would put in charge of global vaccine logistics and distribution. Read More

Why a YMS?

June 4, 2021

Learn how to transform your yard into a source of efficiency and use this short list of leading YMS providers to find the right solution. Read More

TMS Guide 2021

June 3, 2021

This TMS guide can put you on the road to improved performance during all types of business conditions. Read More

Intermodal Meets the Moment

June 2, 2021

Intermodal has remained a great shipping option through changing conditions and evolving preferences. These standouts help the market grow and thrive. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

June 1, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

Enabling Supply Chain Agility

May 31, 2021 Alex Sampera, VP of Product Management, Descartes

As shippers contend with changing consumer behaviors, taking a more strategic approach to unifying brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels is emerging as a critical component of long-term peak season success. Read More

4 Ways to Unlock the True Potential of Warehouse Automation

May 28, 2021 Daniel Theobald, CEO and Founder, Vecna Robotics

Here are four ways AI-powered orchestration engines can help improve productivity and efficiency in your warehouse. Read More

E-Commerce Fulfillment: DC Strategies for Riding the Surge

May 28, 2021 Merrill Douglas

How the pandemic changed demand, the challenges those changes created for e-commerce fulfillment, and the strategies that merchants and their service providers deployed. Read More

Pallets Power Processes

May 27, 2021

Easily overlooked, pallets are nothing short of critical to supply chains, supporting efficiency goals and sustainability objectives. Read More

Here Today, Ghana Tomorrow

May 27, 2021 Karen Kroll

Profile of Marc Hansult, co-founder and co-chief executive officer with DRTR (Do The Right Thing) Apparel. Read More

Optimizing Your Transportation Network

May 26, 2021

Optimizing a transportation network equires an ideal combination of personnel, tools, and strategic alignment. Read More

Robots and People: Co-Evolving

May 24, 2021 Keith Biondo

The virus economy may have spawned an increase in investing in automation, but wearables and new handheld devices remind us that humans have the edge over robots in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and costs for many supply chain-related jobs. Read More

Getting a Grasp on Transport Spend

May 21, 2021 Hannah Testani

The next frontier in supply chain visibility entails leveraging powerful analytical tools and algorithms. Read More

Technology Must Be a Theme in 2021

May 20, 2021 Lindsey Shellman

As more supply chain companies adopt technology out of necessity, it's hard to see them ever turning back. Read More

Streamlining Freight Bill Audit and Payment Processes

May 19, 2021

Allowing transparent, flawless communication between its transportation management system and its clients’ account payable systems, AR Traffic Consultants helps increase efficiency and lower freight costs. Read More

Scan Global Logistics and TransGroup Transition to One Brand

May 19, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Scan Global Logistics and TransGroup have combined under one brand: Scan Global Logistics. The transition is a natural step toward a stronger global presence and will provide customers access to an extensive logistics network. Read More

Global Manufacturer Gains Visibility and Control Over Inbound Freight

May 18, 2021

Deploying the RateLinx supplier portal and TMS, water solutions company Pentair gained transparency, visibility, and control over its entire freight spend. Read More

Auto Supplier Turns to Hub Group for Strategic Overhaul

May 18, 2021

Learn how Hub Group delivered comprehensive options and helped a leading auto supplier gain back control over their import network and key relationships. Read More

Incorporating Sustainability into Your Warehouse Operation

May 18, 2021 Robert Kriewaldt

From switching to energy-efficient lighting to installing solar panels, these three tips can help you build a greener warehouse. Read More

Maximizing Unused Vertical Space with a Vertical Lift and Mezzanine Is the Key to Better Productivity and Safety

May 18, 2021 Rob Railis

A Mezzanine and Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) might be the perfect place to start making your operation as efficient and productive as possible. Read More

Fulfillment and Logistics Drive Retail Customer Loyalty

May 18, 2021 Rich Pedott, Partner, Columbus Consulting

Retailers have to pivot and retool their operations and supply chains to better align with new customer behaviors. Here's how. Read More

Bulk Materials Handling: Conveying the Non-Conveyable

May 18, 2021 Karen Kroll

The supply chain shift to dynamic e-commerce fulfillment channels is even more challenging for a particular type of product: the bulky and oversized. Read More

The Rail Networks of Tomorrow Will Ride on Satellite Connectivity

May 17, 2021 Steven Tompkins, Director of Sector Development, Inmarsat

As new networks such as 5G are rolled out, satellite is set to play a key role in filling the gaps in communications capabilities in rail networks and building more resilient supply chains. Read More

Agility Over Forecasting: Three Steps to a More Agile Supply Chain

May 13, 2021 Jason Tham, CEO, Nulogy

Instead of relying on fine-tuning forecasting models, CPGs would be far better equipped to manage supply chain disruptions by embracing operational agility. Here's how. Read More

The Future of Warehouse Workers

May 12, 2021 John Haber

Warehouse employment has reached new highs as e-commerce sales are higher than any previous point in time. Businesses may need to increase salaries by as much as 3.5% to compete for talent for such high-demand roles. Read More

B2B Materials Supplier Prepares for a Fast-Growth Future with a Fleet of Mobile Robots

May 11, 2021

Material Bank worked with Locus Robotics build their entire business model around a robotic solution. Read More

Does Lean Have a Limit?

May 11, 2021 Venkatesh Ramakrishnan, Head of Logistics Vertical, Nokia Enterprise

Automation and intelligence will be key tools in developing supply chain resilience. Companies can start by implementing these three key enablers. Read More

Digging Up Vertical Farming Solutions

May 11, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

A new automated solution can help the vertical farming industry overcome barriers to growth with better flexibility, reduced costs, and closer proximity to consumers. Read More

LEGACY at the Crossroads of America

May 10, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

As e-commerce continues to dominate the retail landscape, many logistics services providers are evolving their solutions to meet this new demand, including LEGACY Supply Chain. Read More

Transportation Strategies: Weathering the Storm

May 7, 2021 Debra N. Phillips

While waiting for the pandemic to blow over, skilled shippers developed effective transportation strategies that will protect them in times of future disruption, no matter the conditions. Read More

Americold’s Fresh New Facility Boosts Temperature-Controlled Trade Through the Port of Savannah

May 6, 2021 Ben Medearis

In 2015, the USDA allowed the Port of Savannah to serve as a new entry point for cold-treated produce. To support the increased traffic for frozen and temperature-controlled fruits, vegetables, and proteins, Americold built a 15-million-cubic-foot state-of-the-art cold storage facility that opened in 2020. Read More

Holy Ship

May 6, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Buoyed by efficiency and environmental performance, ocean carriers favor ever-bigger container ships. But they must gain passage through narrow canals. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

May 5, 2021 Katrina Arabe

A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions. Read More

Vertical Focus: Confections

May 4, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From better-for-you snacks to sustainable Skittles packaging, these are the latest supply chain trends in candy and confections. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

May 3, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

What's the supply chain buzzword of 2021?

April 30, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Supply chain leaders share their best buzzwords and phrases. Read More

Supply Chain: An Engine of Post-Pandemic Growth

April 29, 2021 Oliver Wright

If the supply chain is to take on an enhanced role, companies will need to stop seeing it merely as a cost center from which to drive ever greater efficiencies. Read More

Sierra Wireless Launches Acculink Cargo, A Managed IoT Solution for Asset Tracking

April 28, 2021

Acculink Cargo provides a near real-time visibility, global tracking, and exception-based monitoring solution for high-value and sensitive assets to serve the $30B+ global asset tracking market. Read More

A Supply Chain for the Next Normal

April 28, 2021 David Commiskey

Companies developing long-term logistics solutions enabled by technology and data are the ones positioned for growth in the new reality for supply chain operations. Read More

Overseeing the Shift to E-Commerce

April 27, 2021 Merrill Douglas

While helping customers manage high-volume e-commerce operations, Mike Honious, president and CEO at GEODIS, also launched a new digital platform to expand last-mile delivery options during the pandemic. Read More

10 Tips for Improving the Customer Experience

April 26, 2021

Your customer experience can make all the difference between short-lived success and true market longevity. Read More

GM & Kroger: Transformers

April 23, 2021 Keith Biondo

Old-world business operations are being torn apart and reconfigured and will leave late adopters behind. Read More

2021 Logistics IT Perspectives

April 22, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Inbound Logistics’ exclusive market research report highlights key trends in the supply chain technology market Read More

E-Commerce Enters A New Dimension

April 22, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Retailers turn to augmented reality solutions to provide rich product information, personalization options, and a seamless omnichannel experience. Read More

AI Strategy: Your Move

April 21, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Artificial intelligence spending shows no signs of slowing. Decision-makers should consider the following factors in their digitization strategy. Read More

2021 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers

April 21, 2021

Inbound Logistics’ annual guide shines a light on the brightest and most innovative logistics technology providers. Read More

3PLs Custom Fit Solutions

April 20, 2021

From providing seamless technology integrations to tailoring transportation networks, 3PLs reinforce supply chains of all shapes and sizes. Read More

Supply Chain Technology: The Age Of Acceleration

April 20, 2021 Karen Kroll

Technology innovations help supply chain professionals access the qualities that can help them compete in a changed world: safety, visibility, flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability. Read More

The Art of the Steal

April 20, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

With pandemic-induced lockdowns, e-commerce surges, and transportation restrictions in 2020, cargo theft shifted to new commodities and locations. Read More

Key Questions to Ask When Considering Predictive Analytics

April 20, 2021 Scott Friesen

Armed with these questions, you'll be one step closer to becoming a savvy consumer of predictive analytics. Read More

Using Data Insights to Optimize Logistics and Transportation

April 19, 2021 Andrew Hooser

Logistics and transportation data are critical in enabling proactive decision-making that informs supply chain initiatives. Read More

Manage Rates With On-Demand Quoting, Reverse Auction Tools

April 19, 2021 Dave Maddox

An on-demand quoting tool with reverse auction capability can give shippers quotes within 30 minutes to 72 hours. Read More

How E-Commerce Is Changing Retail; Ways to Optimize Fulfillment

April 19, 2021 Nathan Schmies

Learn what the future of retail holds and how to implement a strategic e-commerce fulfillment strategy. Read More

What's your best importing or exporting advice?

April 19, 2021 Katrina Arabe

From utilizing barcoding to understanding the macro view of the global economy, these supply chain leaders share their best import and export guidance. Read More

Trucking Transformation

April 19, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Find out what trucking will look like in 2030. Read More

TMS Solutions Optimize Transportation Networks and Mitigate Disruption

April 19, 2021 George Kontoravdis, PhD

Read how a cloud-based TMS with a Software-as-a-Service delivery model can significantly accelerate the return on investment. Read More

Retail Optimization Through a Revamped Network

April 16, 2021

With an expanding customer base and recent surge in volume, a CPG company turned to Hub Group to construct a dynamic solution. Read More

U.S. Trade Ups and Downs

April 16, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

U.S. exports and imports of goods and services decreased 12.3% in 2020, the largest nominal decrease since 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read More

Global Logistics Reboot: A New Beginning

April 15, 2021 Karen Kroll

Global logistics gets a reboot thanks to the upheaval in product flows over the past year, mostly driven by the pandemic. Read More

50 Orders in 6 Minutes

April 14, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

By opening America's first automated warehouse with robotic capabilities in Monroe, Ohio, Kroger can assemble a 50-item order in just six minutes. Read More

2021 Global Trade Management Guide

April 13, 2021

By connecting sourcing and logistics, these global trade management solutions help make global trade transparent, efficient, and cost-effective. Read More

USPS Steps Up Its Fleet Game

April 12, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Learn about the U.S. Postal Service's biggest fleet modernization in three decades. Read More

Product Spotlight: Tracking Solutions

April 9, 2021 Katrina Arabe

From a wearable device to a blockchain-powered app and tag, these tracking innovations support item-level monitoring and streamlined inventory processes. Read More

Meat Importer Carves Out Success

April 8, 2021 Justin Marx

The pandemic taught Marx Foods a lot about how to better manage the meat supply chain in the future. Here are three important learnings. Read More

Sandeep Dalvie: In His Element

April 7, 2021 Karen Kroll

A profile of Sandeep Dalvie, global supply chain director at The Chemours Company, a chemistry company and one of the top producers of titanium dioxide. Read More

Vertical Focus: Healthcare

April 6, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Find out what's trending in the healthcare supply chain. Read More

Can Your Supply Chain Withstand the Unexpected?

April 5, 2021 David Jarmon

How do we defend dynamic threats to the backbone of how we consume goods and services? Use these tips to achieve a secure and available supply chain. Read More

Georgia: Where Logistics Fuels Growth

April 2, 2021

The sun continues to shine brightly in Georgia, a state rich in logistics opportunities. Read More

Stord Closes $65 Million Funding Round, Expanding Its Cloud Supply Chain

April 1, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Stord, a cloud supply chain services provider for retail and e-commerce brands, raised a $65 million Series C round led by venture capital firm Bond. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

April 1, 2021

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

Nonautomotive Robot Orders Rove Ahead

March 31, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Yearly robot orders from nonautomotive sectors surpassed automotive robot orders for the first time. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

March 31, 2021 Katrina Arabe

A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions. Read More

E-Commerce Enabled

March 30, 2021

To compete in today’s e-commerce environment, companies are reworking fulfillment strategies and supply chain networks. These providers offer scalability and solutions. Read More

Port of Long Beach Loads Up on Business

March 30, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

As cargo volumes surged in the second half of 2020, essential workers at the Port of Long Beach in California moved 8.1 million cargo containers—its busiest year on record. Read More

Getting Into the Spirits

March 30, 2021 Karen Kroll

Craft spirit makers like Montanya Distillers are limited to distributing liquor in select states. The Spirit Hub warehouse management platform helps the distiller sell directly to consumers while staying compliant with regulations across the country. Read More

3 Vital Steps Toward Contactless Supply Chains

March 29, 2021 Will Chu, Vector, CEO & Co-Founder

As the industry works toward a contactless standard, shippers can get a leg up on what’s to come by ensuring their operations are digital, interoperable and able to collect and analyze data. Read More

Omnichannel Delivers, But at What Cost?

March 29, 2021 Paul A. Myerson

The real winners in e-commerce and omnichannel retail will be the ones who master managing their fulfillment and last-mile operations and costs. Read More

Logistics Challenges: Small Businesses Clear the Bar

March 29, 2021 Karen Kroll

These agile small and mid-sized businesses have picked up the pace to vault over supply chain challenges, including the pandemic. Read More

Imports & Exports: An Insider's Guide to Getting it Right

March 29, 2021 Merrill Douglas

A practical guide to importing and exporting, with advice from experts in the field. Read More

Neiman Marcus Splurges on Digitization

March 29, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Luxury department store Neiman Marcus is banking on a digital future, investing $85 million to make immediate changes to its supply chain and technology operations Read More

Boosting Supply Chain Visibility

March 29, 2021

With the explosion of e-commerce delivery demands and shifts in supply chain practices, visibility is more important than ever. Here are 10 tips to help you optimize your business. Read More

Overcoming the Returns Challenge

March 26, 2021 Bobbie Ttooulis, Executive Director, Global Freight Solutions

To ensure no delays in the return supply chain and give customers a first-class experience, retailers need a robust returns platform. Read More

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Recovery Strategies

March 26, 2021

Expert advice on how to rise above unprecedented challenges through building on resilience, rethinking peak season, strengthening cold chain, and even collaborating with competitors. Read More

You've Got Drone Mail

March 26, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

New mailbox designs involve a technology-enabled container that receives packages delivered via drone in a secure box accessible only by the recipient. Read More

The President’s 2021 Trade Policy

March 25, 2021 Keith Biondo

The Biden Administration’s new trade policy report is filled with laudable goals, but should these goals be the basis of U.S. trade policy or negotiating position with other countries? Read More

Sail Like the Wind

March 25, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

A Dutch cargo ship made its maiden voyage using two compact wind-assisted propulsion units, which can improve fuel savings and lower emissions. Read More

The Role of WMS and MES in Empowering Warehouse Resiliency

March 24, 2021 Doug Mefford

Warehouse management systems can be valuable tools for achieving resilience in the face of changing consumer demand and delivery timelines. Read More

WMS Must-Haves: Adaptability, Scalability for Efficiency and Profit

March 24, 2021 Lee Rector

A warehouse management system should be adaptable, fast, affordable, and scalable, while providing a platform that expands exponentially according to the client's requirements. Read More

Coping With Blank Sailings, Surcharges & Spikes

March 24, 2021

From its position as a global third-party logistics provider, SEKO has unique insight into air and ocean trends. Read More

4 New Rules for Retail

March 24, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

While grocery and home improvement benefited from changes in consumer behavior, apparel and department stores struggled. These new rules will come into play for retailers in 2021. Read More

Cross Dock Delivers New Level of Efficiency for Leading Retailer

March 23, 2021

Leveraging its network of cross dock locations, Hub Group optimized a top retailer’s supply chain, reducing transportation spend, condensing inbound loads to fulfillment centers, and shortening transit times. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

March 23, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

Vertical Focus: Automotive

March 22, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

From self-driving cars to driving down emissions electric vehicles, this is what's trending in the automotive supply chain. Read More

Silencing Self-doubt and Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders

March 19, 2021 Bettina Staffa, CFO, DHL eCommerce Solutions Americas

For women in leadership positions, we must take this opportunity to challenge old ways of thinking. In any field—but particularly male-dominated industries—it is important for managers and supervisors to challenge and encourage their young female workers. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

March 19, 2021

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services. Read More

5 Steps to Process Improvement

March 19, 2021 Glenn P. Clinger III

As many companies close their doors and others struggle to stay afloat, process improvement has become more important than ever to save money and attain greater efficiency. Read More

Pizza Pizza!

March 18, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Pizza sales remain steady as businesses cook up new delivery strategies during the pandemic. Read More

FTL vs. LTL: What's the Difference?

March 18, 2021 Dave Bush

Understanding these seven key differences between shipping FTL and LTL allows shippers to achieve the best possible results and support planning. Read More

4 Strategies for Effective Cross-Border Logistics

March 17, 2021 Richard G. Piontek

With a wave of overseas supplier disruptions, some are considering nearshoring to Canada and Mexico to minimize risk. Read More

If you were writing a book on the supply chain in 2020, what would you call it?

March 17, 2021 Katrina Arabe

With 2020 in the books, readers summed up the year with book titles encapsulating the chaos. Read More

It's Time to Upgrade Your Tech Capability

March 16, 2021 Jamin Dick

It’s becoming imperative for manufacturers to adopt e-commerce. Here are some considerations as you contemplate the transition. Read More

Vertical Focus: Personal Care Products & Cosmetics

March 16, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at what's trending in the personal care products and cosmetics supply chain. Read More

Achieving a Sustainable Returns Program

March 16, 2021 Ken Bays

With the right approach, reverse logistics can be an opportunity for retail and consumer packaged goods. Read More

Buddy, Can You Spare a Can?

March 15, 2021 Keith Biondo

Will the current U.S. administration take action to protect U.S. export enterprises? Read More

Rail Price Controls? Ridicule the Thought

March 15, 2021 Charles Sauer

If we can ship goods faster and cheaper, stores can sell more, rail can make more money, and consumers can get more for less. Read More

Do you expect a resurgence in reshoring to the United States? Why or why not?

March 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders discuss whether they expect a resurgence in reshoring to the United States. Read More

How Ransomware Kidnaps Supply Chains

March 12, 2021 John Thielens

The volume and sophistication of cyberattacks has increased, and even more so with COVID-19 and the shift to remote work. Read More

Supply Chain Education: Keep the Change

March 11, 2021

Supply chain education has transformed along with the pandemic, and there’s no looking back. Read More

An All-American Leader

March 11, 2021 Merrill Douglas

Jessica Tyler learned in her early career as a teacher that the best way to help people reach their potential is to have a relationship with them, which shaped her open-book leadership style at American Airlines. Read More

Trucking Relationships: In It for the Long Haul

March 10, 2021 Merrill Douglas

The pandemic is testing shipper-carrier partnerships in new and different ways. Here’s what transportation partners are doing to reconnect and keep their relationships healthy for the long haul. Read More

Maritime Logistics: Water Ya Gonna Do?

March 10, 2021 Karen Kroll

The maritime industry navigated stormy seas during the pandemic, but emerging technologies, increasing volumes, and new strategies point to a ship-shape future. Read More

Sylvia Wilks: Kicking the Tires

March 10, 2021 Karen Kroll

In her previous role at Starbucks, Sylvia Wilks learned what good customer service looks like. Now that she supplies customers at TireHub, she knows how to drive the national tire distributor’s customer-centric culture. Read More

Listen Up! 12 Essential Podcasts from Inbound Logistics

March 9, 2021 Inbound Logistics Staff

Future-proof operations, jump e-commerce hurdles, perfect your digital transformation strategy, and more with these must-listen episodes featuring leaders who provide first-hand insight on the latest logistics news. Read More

Puerto Rico: Go With the Flow

March 9, 2021 Richard Osborne

Puerto Rico's highly skilled workforce, made-in-America initiative, and transshipment opportunities put the island on the logistics map. Read More

Building Coherent Enterprise Architecture

March 9, 2021 Jon Chorley

Emerging technologies do have tremendous potential in supply chain. But technology for technology's sake almost always ends in disappointment. Read More

2021 Winter Reading Guide

March 8, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Delve into these logistics reads to learn about revitalizing retail, the inner workings of supermarkets, and a playbook for competing in a digital-first environment. Read More

Steering ArcBest with Values and Trust

March 8, 2021 Merrill Douglas

To align the resources of a 100-year-old company and meet customers’ evolving needs, Judy R. McReynolds, CEO at ArcBest, draws on her values-driven leadership skills. Read More

Revisiting Brand Management Policies

March 8, 2021 Steve Cernak

Manufacturers concerned about their brand reputations are adjusting their brand management policies in response to consumers buying more online during the pandemic. Read More

Warehouse Automation: The Rise of the Robots

March 5, 2021 Karen Kroll

Take a look at real-world examples of companies experiencing the benefits of deploying robotics and other types of automation. Read More

IoT, AI, ML: Keeping Innovation in Sight

March 5, 2021 Karen Kroll

Leaders set their sights on the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance visibility, cut costs, and power growth. Read More

2021: Next-Generation In-Transit Visibility

March 5, 2021 Krenar Komoni

The Open Visibility Network adds in-transit visibility beyond what’s available today, benefitting customers and shippers. Read More

How the National Freight Strategic Plan Can Benefit Shippers

March 5, 2021 Mary Lamie

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the first-ever National Freight Strategic Plan, which enables more affordable and efficient options to move cargo. Read More

Uncorking Last-Mile Bottlenecks

March 4, 2021 Karen Kroll

Shippers can get backed up trying to move goods to consumers’ doorsteps quickly and safely. These last-mile innovations keep a steady stream of shipments flowing to consumers doorsteps. Read More

10 Tips for Developing Supply Chain Resiliency

March 4, 2021

Ten tips for developing and maintaining resilience and scalability in your supply chain. Read More

Robotic Automation: Now Is the Time to Deploy

March 4, 2021 Karen Leavitt

Read how Locus Robotics helps shippers gain the flexible automation needed to meet today's demands and position themselves for growth. Read More

Healthier Planet = Healthier Bottom Line

March 4, 2021 Ryan Purcell

If done properly, the following changes can promote a healthier planet and bottom line. Read More

Disruption Reinvents the Supply Chain

March 3, 2021 Sean Harapko

As COVID-19 changes our world, the supply chain is increasingly recognized as an area where companies have the most to gain or lose. Read More

3 Underreported Trends That Will Accelerate Reshoring

March 2, 2021

Interest in reshoring is accelerating, according to Thomas research. Here are three under-reported trends that will help manufacturers speed up their reshoring efforts. Read More

Crafting a Notable Job Title

March 2, 2021 Brian Kennedy

A job title is essentially a name tag; make it worth wearing. Read More

3PL Warehousing Gets In the Zone

March 1, 2021 Karen Kroll

By working as partners, third-party logistics providers and shippers take on today's warehousing challenges. Read More

Reverse Logistics: It's All Coming Back to Me Now

March 1, 2021

Here's how to recoup maximum value on a product when the first sale doesn't work out. Read More

11 Supply Chain Predictions For 2021

February 26, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Businesses got through 2020 with creative pivots and adjustments, but what’s to come in 2021? Experts are focusing on these trends as they look at the year ahead. Read More

Everything's Coming Up Roses

February 25, 2021 Merrill Douglas

As soon as a flower is picked at the farm, floral logistics blooms into a complex arrangement of proper packaging, refrigeration, and speed—especially during the holidays. Read More

Working Like a Dog to Fill Pet Food Surge Orders

February 24, 2021 Sandra Beckwith

Learn how a niche pet food company thrives during the pandemic thanks to a long-standing partnership with its third-party logistics provider. Read More

Legend Valve Opens Fulfillment Spigot

February 23, 2021 Jennifer Baljko

The integration between 6 River Systems collaborative mobile robots, Packsize, and JD Edwards’ ERP systems doubled Legend Valves’ pick rates. Read More

SerVaas Laboratories Cleans Up with Business Intelligence

February 22, 2021 Karen Kroll

When a company's employee roster includes 100 workers but the products are sold in one dozen countries, accurate sales and inventory data is critical. Read More

A Valid Question

February 19, 2021 Felecia Stratton

"Inbound logistics" was counterculture in 1980. Today, many call it supply chain management or the demand-driven enterprise. No matter what you call it, the benefits and value are clear. Read More

From a Modest Beginning

February 19, 2021 Keith Biondo

When we started Inbound Logistics in 1981, the latest technology was using fax machines to distribute routing guides to vendors. Forty years later, we've advanced to using technology in a pivotal year, empowering the demand-driven enterprise. Read More

Optimizing LTL Shipping

February 18, 2021

Less-than-truckload (freight shipping is critical to everyday commerce and is an economical way to ship palletized or loose freight. Here’s how to do it well. Read More

Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: What Formula One Can Teach Us About the RFP Process

February 18, 2021 Jonathan Evans

When managing your next RFP, make sure you have the right tools in place that eliminate inefficiencies and allow you to keep your eye on the prize: executing the routing guide. Read More

Solutions for the Unprecedented

February 17, 2021

Meeting the unprecedented challenges of 2020, CFI leveraged its resources and delivered effective solutions for its partners. Read More

Is the Logistics Sector Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

February 17, 2021 Robert Kriewaldt

The last mile will have to accommodate the reliable distribution of billions of vaccines that providers are manufacturing in 2021. Here are the obstacles facing the supply chain. Read More

Managing Transitions Effectively to Enhance Project Success

February 17, 2021 Larry Hargreaves

The effectiveness of a transition, from switching 3PLs to moving facilities, depends on how well the change is managed. It is essential to have a documented project plan and a dedicated project manager with experience across multiple disciplines. Read More

Data Management—Vital Today!

February 17, 2021 Robert Walters

There are value points in managing information gathered from a strong TMS system that can also provide a solid pre-audit program to double check accuracy of bills before payment. Read More

Getting Crafty with Supply Chain Solutions

February 17, 2021

Verst Logistics helped an arts and crafts supplies company address peak season challenges and growing sales by expanding its supply chain capabilities. Read More

Converging Order and Logistics Management on One Platform

February 17, 2021 Vijay Natarajan

Today's technology empowers brands to offer a range of diverse, quality products, as well as customizable omnichannel fulfillment options. Read More

E-Commerce Trends Drive Automation Initiatives

February 17, 2021 Clark Cassell

Automation is the answer when it comes to adjusting supply chain operations to support increasing e-commerce fulfillment. Read More

Bringing Transportation in Sync with the World

February 17, 2021 Ed Moran

True digital transformation requires the ability to think beyond the next order to find new and enduring ways to match demand with capacity. Read More

Inventory Management: Two Key Indicators to Improve Warehouse Operations

February 17, 2021 Doug Mefford

Calculating the coverage rate and the turnover rate are excellent ways to add resiliency to your supply chain. Read More

New Directions in U.S.—Mexico Trade and Logistics

February 17, 2021 Raul Alfonso

As U.S.-Mexico trade is flourishing, Port Tampa Bay is well positioned to accommodate the continued strong growth of its container business. Read More

The Three Trends Driving Supply Chain Efficacy in 2021

February 17, 2021 Hannah Testani

An advanced solution that marries both technology and people through business intelligence reporting and automation is the only way forward for today's supply chains. Read More

137 Tips for a Fully Charged Supply Chain

February 17, 2021

The ultimate list of tips for reaching full power in 2021 and beyond. Read More

Partnering with a Nonprofit to Provide COVID-19 Relief to the Navajo Nation

February 16, 2021 Dave Menzel, President & COO, Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics partners with a nonprofit to deliver thousands of water containers to the Navajo Nation. Read More

Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Building a Program

February 16, 2021

To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise. Read More

Mode Shift to Eliminate Supply Chain Disruption

February 16, 2021

When supply chains require unique equipment and depend on damage-free, on-time service, partnering with a carrier such as PITT OHIO can impact the success of your business. Read More

Build Supply Chain Resiliency with Digital Transformation

February 16, 2021 Dave Maddox

Adopting an integrated transportation management system delivers consistent ROI and helps create a resilient supply chain. Read More

Aptitive Helps 3PL Derive Insights from Data with Real-Time Analytics Platform

February 16, 2021

A Chicago-based 3PL turned to Aptitive to design a scalable data and analytics modernization platform. Read More

SEKO Partnership Provides E-Commerce Efficiencies for Retailers

February 16, 2021

Retailer Shein streamlined supply chain operations by leveraging a partnership with Air-City and SEKO, which enables shippers to move express e-commerce orders quickly across international borders. Read More

Pandemic Spurs Accelerated Investment in Supply Chain Automation, Digital Technologies

February 16, 2021 John Paxton

How will digital technologies and automated solutions help your supply chain succeed in this new, post-pandemic reality? Read More

Accelerating Innovation to Meet Supply Chain Challenges

February 16, 2021 Mario Rivera

These three winning projects exemplify ID Logistics' mission to continually drive process improvements and boost service levels. Read More

Supply Chain Recovery Starts with Hygiene Compliance

February 11, 2021 Jill Henry, Industrial Segment Leader, Tork, an Essity brand

Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery. Read More

Outsourcing Helps Close IT Gaps and Meet Milestones

February 10, 2021 Chad Crotty

By leveraging DDC FPO's expansive range of programming languages and skill levels, carriers can offer a consistent experience regardless of each shipper’s IT investment. Read More

4 Ways to Include Deskless Logistics Workers in Your Digital Strategy

February 10, 2021 Sean Timmins, Sr. Solutions Consultant, Orion Labs, 415-800-2035

Supply chains are undergoing unprecedented restructuring driven by competition, demand shifts, and trade wars—circumstances further accelerated by COVID-19. Here are five ways to support the digital transformation of logistics by connecting deskless workers. Read More

Speed, Reach & Flexibility Are Critical to Supply Chain Success in COVID Era

February 9, 2021 Brandon Buckley

The growth of digital commerce is relentless, and the only way 3PLs can stay ahead is to adapt to market-driven needs to strengthen customers’ supply chains. Read More

Agility, Data, and No-Code: Three Trends for the Future

February 9, 2021 Matt Turner

Advances in data integration, IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are changing every part of the supply chain. Read More

Scaling SCM Ecosystems—Boardroom Insights

February 9, 2021 Senthil Murugaiyan

Modernizing the ecosystems while keeping up the ongoing business operations is the reality of every business. The current ecosystem, future solution expectations, and resource models are the drivers that determine the program's pace. Read More

How to Identify the Blind Spots in Your Supply Chain

February 5, 2021 Andrew Butt, Co-founder and CEO, Enable

From manual processes that eat up capital and waste time to a general lack of collaboration between suppliers and retailers, blind spots persist in today's supply chains. All of these issues need to be addressed to make supply chains as resilient and financially sustainable as possible. Read More

Technology Adoption is a Must for the Trucking Industry in 2021

February 4, 2021 Avi Geller, CEO, Maven

Supply chain digital transformation efforts have to come first in order to mitigate disruption and better prepare for the near term. Here are three areas that will undergo the most dramatic transformations in the coming months. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

February 2, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in January 2021. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

February 1, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in January 2021. Read More

Warehouse Trends Resulting from the Pandemic

January 26, 2021 Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, Zebra Technologies

The adoption of new technologies will help optimize warehouse operations for years to come. Read More

Are We Ready to Deliver the COVID-19 Vaccine?

January 25, 2021 Cory Turner, Head of Healthcare Strategy, Tecsys

Technology is needed for some heavy lifting as the United States undertakes one of the most massive coordinated supply chain efforts in its history. Read More

Revisiting 2020

January 15, 2021 Katrina Arabe

This was a year like no other for supply chain and logistics management. here's what we'll remember about 2020. Read More

Global Trade Plateau?

January 14, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Order volumes in Western economies have grown significantly, but momentum may be slowing, finds a new report. Read More

Supply Chain Threats Beyond COVID-19

January 13, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

While COVID-19 remains a primary concern, a number of additional disruptions and risks impact supply chains, finds a BSI report. Among the risks: Read More

Going the Distance

January 12, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

While C-level executives manage their business with social distancing, the protocols aren't ideal for productivity. Read More

DHL Shares Strategy for Peak Season and Beyond

January 11, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

DHL execs shared how the company adjusted to meet peak demand Read More

Intermodal Bounces Back

January 8, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Strong intermodal volumes will continue as retailers replenish their inventories, says CSX Transportation and Canadian National Railway (CN). Read More

Top 25 Healthcare Supply Chains

January 7, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Johnson & Johnson maintains its No. 1 spot on the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list, which recognizes companies that advance healthcare by improving patient outcomes and controlling costs. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

January 6, 2021 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in December 2020. Read More

BlueGrace Logistics Names Mark Derks As New Chief Marketing Officer

January 5, 2021

Strategic investments in leadership team augments customer focus and value. Read More

What supply chain adjustment would you have made at the start of 2020 if you knew then what you know now?

January 5, 2021

From preparing for e-commerce growth to auditing cybersecurity practices, supply chain leaders share the changes they'd go back and make knowing what they know now. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

January 4, 2021 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services. Read More

Vertical Focus: Food & Agriculture

December 31, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

From grocers selling direct to consumers brewing more coffee at home, this is what's trending in the food and agriculture supply chain. Read More

Buddha Brands Embraces the Philosophy of Supply Chain Integration

December 30, 2020 Karen Kroll

Buddha Brands partners with TrueCommerce to achieve full integration between its EDI and ERP solutions. Read More

Tonya Jackson: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

December 29, 2020 Karen Kroll

A profile of Tonya Jackson, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer with Lexmark, a creator of imaging solutions and technologies. Read More

Blockchain Brings Value to Touchless Supply Chains

December 28, 2020 Andrew Bruce

Blockchain delivers the visibility, provenance, and data accuracy to allow for contractual flexibility and frictionless transactions, which are key as global logistics goes touchless. Read More

Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience

December 26, 2020

Poor customer service can be detrimental to your business, but you can turn things around with a serious commitment to meaningful change. Read More

Supply Chain 4.0 Needs Order-to-Cash 4.0

December 24, 2020 Rob Harvey

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the traditional order-to-cash process across the supply chain. Read More

Ensuring a Successful 3PL Partnership

December 23, 2020

With shippers embracing a new normal, many turn to third-party logistics providers for guidance. Here’s 10 tips for getting the most out of your 3PL relationship. Read More

Career Moves that Pack a Punch

December 22, 2020 Karen Kroll

What makes one career move more impactful than another? Supply chain professionals share the decisions that proved most significant. Read More

Energy Management: The Next Step in Supply Chain Optimization

December 21, 2020 Mark Triplett, COO, Stem Inc.

Optimizing your supply chain with smart energy management can save money, add new revenue streams, and reduce environmental impact. Read More

Amping Up the CX

December 18, 2020 Merrill Douglas

What strategies do shippers and their 3PL partners use to provide an excellent customer experience? Read More

Think Big, Act Small

December 18, 2020 Keith Biondo

Do small to mid-sized logistics solutions providers have the upper hand in this COVID-created business environment? Read More

Supply Chains Under Construction

December 18, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Taking on building materials and labor shortages, these startups are demolishing inefficiencies and constructing platforms—both steel and electronic. Read More

Taylored Fulfillment Services Acquires U.S. Operations of Toll Global Logistics

December 17, 2020

The acquisition triples Taylored’s footprint in key areas, totaling more than 4.1 million square feet of distribution space. Read More

Collaboration Provides Unification, Visibility, and Reporting on Key Factors

December 17, 2020

TForce Worldwide partnered with a large manufacturing client to build a unified data platform to support better business decisions. Read More

Freight Does a Forward March

December 17, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Most professionals expect COVID-19 to shape their supply chain into the medium term, accelerating existing trends and shifting priorities. Take a look at key findings. Read More

What Makes a Go-To Ecommerce Partner? Ask Baboon To The Moon

December 16, 2020

Gaining command over their inventory as well as every order, return, and exchange, this bag maker is over the moon about its logistics partner. Read More

Rolling Out a Major Product Transition Across the Globe

December 16, 2020

Read how C3 Solutions prepared to shift all users to a new HTML5 platform—a comprehensive project with a firm deadline Read More

Home Improvement on a Winning Streak

December 16, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

The pandemic continues to boost sales for home improvement retailers as consumers spend much of their time at home. Read More

How to Prepare Your Warehouse for a Second Wave of COVID-19

December 15, 2020 Robert Kriewaldt

Warehouses and fulfillment centers should take these precautions to mitigate COVID-19 risks, keep the workforce safe, and avoid costly downtime. Read More

What Is the Best Method to Measure Customer Satisfaction?

December 15, 2020 Tara Meier

Ruan develops strong partnerships by understanding customers’ stories and improving service as their needs evolve. Read More

Air Cargo’s Gradual Takeoff

December 15, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

The gradual movement toward recovery to pre-COVID market conditions continues for the global air cargo industry. Read More

Procurement Practices That Pay Off

December 14, 2020 Ken Adamo

How do you know you’re paying the right price for the right level of service? The right business intelligence drives sound strategies. Read More

Control Tower Capabilities—Redefined

December 14, 2020 Lori Harner

Any business that experiences supply chain disruption and wants fast and accurate resolutions to benefit all parties stands to benefit from control tower capabilities. Read More

Shaping Future Supply Chains

December 14, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Supply chains face an evolution that will change how chief supply chain officers operate. These are the trends that will shape the future. Read More

Macy's Parades Digital Lead

December 11, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Based on performance along the customer journey, these are the top North American apparel retailers in digital maturity. Read More

The Need for Shipping Speed

December 10, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Consumers now make 58% of their purchases online since COVID-19 began, and many are willing to spend more for expedited shipping. Read More

Reshoring Starts with Mapping Suppliers

December 9, 2020 Bindiya Vakil

Now is a good time for companies with suppliers in China to evaluate whether to reshore or nearshore parts of their supply chains. Here are four key points to consider. Read More

Expedited Carriers Guide 2020

December 8, 2020

These expedited freight solution providers and the services they offer help shippers move their freight—and better serve their customers—at lightning speed. Read More

Picking an Inventory Solution

December 8, 2020

These eight tips from Oracle NetSuite will help you pick an inventory management solution that positions your business for success. Read More

Airfreight Update: Managing the Turbulence

December 7, 2020 Karen Kroll

The air cargo sector has flown up, down, and sideways during the past half year. How are carriers and airports stabilizing? Read More

Easing E-Commerce Pain Points

December 4, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Key logistics capabilities are needed to build and maintain successful e-commerce operations—why do so few brands excel at them? Read More

Supply Chain Checklist for a COVID-19 World

December 3, 2020

Here are some key strategies for improving your supply chain in the current environment, as well as preparing to adapt to the uncertainties ahead. Read More

USMCA FAQ

December 3, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaced NAFTA to drive mutually beneficial trade among the three countries. Take a look at the timeline and answers to USMCA FAQs. Read More

What's the most unusual or unexpected transportation move or logistics project you've been involved in?

December 2, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Supply chain leaders share the most unexpected logistics scenarios they've ever encountered. Read More

E-Fulfillment Picks Up Speed

December 1, 2020 Merrill Douglas

A look at strategies used by shippers and their transportation partners to deliver e-commerce orders with the speed that consumers require. Read More

Fleet Electrification Offers Opportunity in Shipping, Logistics

November 30, 2020 Randal Kaufman, Black & Veatch Transformative Technologies Business

Electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles is advancing fast, but e-trucks are a nonstarter without well-designed, high-powered charging facilities. By planning now, shipping and logistics managers will maximize the benefits. Read More

How to Protect Your Supply Chain from Cyberattacks

November 27, 2020 Ara Aslanian, CEO, Inverselogic

Supply chains have been stretched to their limits by COVID-19 lockdowns, border closures, and sudden shifts in consumer demand. Now, they’re facing a growing threat from hackers via ransomware. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

November 26, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in November 2020. Read More

Omnichannel and Supply Chain Work Together for Competitive Advantage

November 25, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

Accomplishing omnichannel service while remaining profitable requires real-time visibility of inventory and a single view of the consumer as they move from one channel to another. Read More

Preparing to Automate Your Warehouse

November 25, 2020

Optimizing your warehouse is an important first step toward automation. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

November 24, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in November 2020. Read More

Innovator of the Year

November 23, 2020

How much does Dave Cox, president of Polaris Transportation Group, believe in building partnerships with clients? Enough to walk away from a million-dollar account that wasn’t a good fit. Read More

Top Priorities for 3PL Warehouse IT in 2021

November 20, 2020 Keri Corbin

Information technology leaders should focus on these three key areas in their warehouse operations to stay competitive. Read More

Vertical Focus: Healthcare

November 18, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

From real estate demand to COVID-19 vaccine updates, this is what's trending in the healthcare supply chain. Read More

Do You Like Raspberries?

November 17, 2020 Keith Biondo

Honest players in the food supply chain need to protect themselves and their trusted partners before the market gives you a raspberry. Read More

What's the Holiday Sales Scenario?

November 16, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

The holiday retail season will play out in one of two ways sales-wise, both lower than prior years. The gift that keeps on giving? E-commerce sales. Read More

How Cold Chains Can Be Optimized for the Delivery of a COVID-19 Vaccine

November 13, 2020 Mahesh Veerina, CEO, Cloudleaf

Cold chains need to be able to provide the right vaccines in the right condition and at the right time to be successful. Pharma companies can successfully distribute a vaccine by achieving true visibility. Read More

California Clears the Air

November 13, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

A new last-mile transportation program will help commercial providers invest in clean technology to improve air quality in California. Read More

Creating a Smart Asset-Tracking Solution for Pallet Monitoring and Beyond

November 12, 2020 Pierre Gelpi, Director, Wireless and Sensing Products Group, Semtech

Implementing an IoT solution can enable smarter and simpler management of pallets, make workers’ lives easier, and help cut costs for a quick ROI. Read More

Consumers Set Their Sights on Visibility

November 12, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

With more consumers expecting to buy and receive products however they desire, the need for retailers to elevate their supply chain capabilities is imperative for maintaining sales and brand loyalty. Read More

How IoT Solves Global Supply Chain Challenges

November 11, 2020 Tom Holland, Territory Sales Manager, UK and Ireland, Sigfox

With so many components, it can be difficult for supply chain operators to confidently manage them all without the right tools. To ensure packages are being handled as efficiently as possible, operators need visibility, which they can achieve using IoT. Read More

5 Must-Take Actions to Prepare for the 2020 Holiday Season

November 11, 2020 Robert Gerwig, Senior Vice President of Distribution, Sweetwater

Given this new normal, how can global supply chains keep inbound goods flowing, deliver products, and reduce risk? Let’s dive into a few actions you can, and should, take this holiday season. Read More

West Pak Avocado Grows a Ripe 3PL Partnership

November 11, 2020 Karen Kroll

To maintain reliable, efficient transportation through seasonal peaks, West Pak Avocado partnered with a 3PL to move produce from its primary distribution center to the grocery store as quickly as possible. Read More

Top Hat and Tales

November 10, 2020 Karen Kroll

Wallaroo Hat Company co-founder Stephanie Carter applies her entrepreneurial spirit to tackling outsourcing, tariffs, and pandemic challenges, and to pursuing nonprofit ventures. Read More

Yard Work

November 9, 2020 Karen Kroll

Learn how this large coffee roaster used a yard management system to weed out detention costs, trim inefficiencies, and seed visibility. Read More

If you could switch jobs with someone for a day, who would it be?

November 6, 2020 Katrina Arabe

From a presidential debate moderator to working on a non-GMO farm, supply chain leaders discuss what jobs they'd want to try out. Read More

Solving Distributor Liquidity Shortages

November 5, 2020 Maureen Sullivan

Pressed between both struggling ends of the supply chain, distributors can only negotiate so far. What are they to do? The answer may lie in their receivables. Read More

How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal…Now and Later

November 4, 2020 Karen Kroll

These guidelines will help you get the most out of intermodal, even in a challenging market. Read More

The World Is Your Warehouse 3.0

November 3, 2020 Keith Biondo

Any product available from anywhere, to anywhere, with true global visibility and web control at every step? Stated another way, the world is your warehouse. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

November 3, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in October 2020. Read More

Serving Up Sustainability

November 2, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

PepsiCo and General Mills are reducing their carbon footprint following green initiatives by other food manufacturing giants. Read More

Maritime Logistics: Automate & Innovate

November 2, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Marine ports are implementing advanced technologies to improve their operations. Read More

Warehouse Automation Prognosis

October 30, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Revenue for the warehouse automation market will decrease in 2020, but order intake will grow significantly. Take a look at what else lies ahead. Read More

How Election Results Will Impact Supply Chain Stakeholders

October 29, 2020 Ron Atapattu, Founder & President, Overseas Cargo Inc. (ShipOCI)

Will the 2020 general election results clarify some of the supply chain issues around shipping partners and suppliers and put business leaders in a position to start choosing strategic directions? Read More

Vertical Focus | Retail

October 29, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

From mall grocery stores and athleisure sales to data-sharing with blockchain, this is what's trending in the retail supply chain. Read More

Stirring Up Solutions

October 28, 2020 Katrina Arabe

These companies are concocting innovative e-commerce solutions as alcohol sales flow online. Read More

Untangling Supply Chain Challenges

October 27, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Most supply chain professionals can't stay ahead of challenges as manufacturing and fulfillment complexities continue to grow. These are the issues contributing to that complexity. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

October 27, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in October 2020. Read More

Brexit Baffles Freight Forwarders

October 23, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Freight forwarders express doubt they can handle changes to the United Kingdom's trading relationship with the Brexit transition, including new customs documentation and procedures. Read More

Searching for the Perfect Site

October 22, 2020

Selecting the right site for your manufacturing facility, DC, or warehouse is more than just pinpointing a spot on the map. It’s about finding the best blend of features and opportunities those sites have to offer. Read More

Shining New Light On Dock Operations

October 21, 2020 Michael Eastabrook

With better visibility into loading dock activity, companies can bring significant improvements to their warehouse operations. Read More

Top Packaging Innovations Enable E-Commerce Growth and Sustainability

October 20, 2020 Alicemarie Geoffrion

Working with a 3PL can help you develop packaging that improves sustainability, lowers costs, and delivers on customer experience. Read More

TMS Enables Shippers to Manage Exceptions and Navigate Disruptions

October 19, 2020

Using a TMS for tracking exceptions can help increase visibility and enable more effective resource allocation. Read More

Finding the Sweet Spot for Export Resin Weights

October 16, 2020

Gulf Winds provided a lightweight equipment solution for a major chemical shipper that maximized product loading and achieved significant savings. Read More

Partnering with a Logistics Specialist Brings Major Benefits

October 16, 2020 Thomas Griffin

Working with a large, experienced logistics company can offer major benefits when it comes to technology, agility, and customer service benefits. Read More

3 Signs a Warehouse Needs a Wireless Site Assessment

October 15, 2020 Audette Miller, Lead, Project Manager Professional Services, Peak-Ryzex

A wireless site assessment can ensure warehouse Wi-Fi networks are healthy, reducing the need to troubleshoot the wireless network and keeping workers happy and productive. Read More

13 Keys to Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System

October 14, 2020 Karen Kroll

Following these guidelines can boost your chances for a successful WMS implementation. Read More

12 Ways of Christmas

October 13, 2020 Katrina Arabe

From new hires to customer expectations, here's what's in store for this holiday season. Read More

GE Appliances Flips Its Smart Switch

October 12, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Do you think about how refrigerators and washing machines get from the factory to a homeowner's property or a commercial building? Mark Shirkness does, every single day. Read More

Truckers Give It the Gas

October 12, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Shippers look for truckers and partners that can shift gears quickly and provide dependable performance. The best trucking companies use these strategies to meet those expectations. Read More

Head of the Breakfast Club

October 9, 2020 Merrill Douglas

To create an environment of collaboration, Paul Tessy, senior vice president at Purolator International, sits down for breakfast every Wednesday with employees at every level of the company. Read More

3 Ways Retailers Can Fully Prepare for the Holiday Season

October 8, 2020 Ashley Lewis, VP, Product Management, NEXT Trucking

COVID-19 created a whole new world of retail, with more online orders, increased transparency, and a focus on scalable redundancy. Retailers that meet these three goals may have a joyful holiday season after all. Read More

Shopping for E-Fulfillment Efficiencies

October 8, 2020 Mark Wheeler

Online grocery shopping morphed from a temporary necessity to a new way of life. Retailers with the best fulfillment process and customer service have the upper hand. Read More

WMS Buyer's Guide 2020

October 7, 2020

These forward-thinking solutions can help your business react quickly to today’s new fulfillment demands. Read More

Should the Emergency Suspension of Hours-of-Service Rules be Extended?

October 7, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Yes, the Hours-of-Service exemption should be extended until the country removes the emergency declarations for the pandemic and the CDC no longer declares the United States under a pandemic.

—Steven Tapscott, VP, Sales & Marketing, Heniff Transportation Systems

Serving Eye Surgeons During the Pandemic: Relying on Ingenuity and Partnerships

October 6, 2020 Chris Lanier, VP of Distribution Services, CorneaGen

Those in transportation logistics face new realities brought by COVID-19, but are especially challenged in the time-sensitive delivery of tissue for transplants. Perhaps the biggest challenge is ramping back up to meet pent-up demand for surgeries. Read More

Mining Data Insights

October 6, 2020

Here's how freight bill audit and payment firms dig into freight audit data to get shippers the information they need to make intelligent decisions. Read More

Cold Storage Efficiency

October 6, 2020

Use these 10 best practices to optimize efficiency and cost savings related to cold storage. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

October 5, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

3 Tips for Using Data-Driven Technology to Augment Worker Safety

October 2, 2020 Haytham Elhawary, Co-Founder and CEO, KINETIC

IoT technology is increasingly being used to protect workers from COVID-19 with newly added social distancing and contact-tracing capabilities. Read More

2020 Top 100 Truckers

October 1, 2020

Selected by our editors, the annual Top 100 Truckers list is a comprehensive guide that matches you with carriers that will drive your company in the right direction. Read More

Become a “Partner of Choice” to Unleash the Full Power of Procurement

October 1, 2020 Ophelia Otto, Industry Relations Lead, scoutbee

In a post-COVID supply environment, now is the time to revolutionize by taking the best of both worlds and consolidating them into a new approach moving forward: partner-centric procurement. Read More

Leveraging the Benefits of New Industrial Printers for Compliance

September 30, 2020 Peter Zalinski

The latest industrial printers offer a new set of features, so end-users will not be upgrading just to ensure continued performance and support—they will enable new productivity and efficiency benefits. Read More

A Plan for Freight Excellence

September 30, 2020 Keith Biondo

The U.S. Department of Transportation took many by surprise recently when it introduced the first-ever National Freight Strategic Plan. These are its four key goals. Read More

3PLs Play Pivotal Role

September 30, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Order volumes increased by 81% for 3PLs supporting e-commerce since the lockdown began. These are the highest order volumes per 3PL ever, on par with Black Friday in 2019. Read More

Why Companies Should Consider Employing Robots

September 29, 2020 Emily Burns

Through robotic process automation, Ruan has significantly improved service to its customers. Read More

Cold Changes

September 29, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Most cold chain businesses say that taking extra measures to protect the workforce is their No. 1 issue, according to a survey studying the ripple effects of COVID-19. Read More

Lessons Learned: Risk Mitigation Strategies for the Future

September 28, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

Constant challenges are ahead for your supply chain. You have the choice between planning ahead or reacting to challenges when they inevitably arrive. These five capabilities can help you mitigate future risk. Read More

A Storehouse of Innovation—WMS for E-Commerce

September 28, 2020

Learn how Ramco Systems helped an e-commerce solution provider realize its vision of a robotic fulfillment center. Read More

Hopping on the Transformation Train

September 28, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Global disruption hasn't halted digitization plans: 52% of companies say they will increase their spending on digital transformation. However, these numbers aren't consistent across all industry verticals. Read More

Vertical Focus: Aerospace

September 28, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Learn about the latest trends in the aerospace supply chain, including Boeing's supply chain strategy, the state of aerospace manufacturing, and promising innovations. Read More

Use Repeatable Best Practices and Experience Exponential Growth

September 25, 2020

Learn how Brilliant Fulfillment stopped juggling spreadsheets and used WMS automation to grow its order volume by 175% in just one year. Read More

Shared Truckload Creates Efficiencies, Reducing Shipment Costs

September 25, 2020 Justin Turner

COVID-19 upended supply chains, increased costs, and tightened capacity, leaving shippers struggling to deliver high-quality service. Shared truckload could be the answer. Read More

Getting Out of the Woods

September 25, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Shippers that scale their technical infrastructure, put customers first, and improve the remote working environment will thrive post-COVID-19. Read More

3 Critical Questions About Oversize/Overweight Shipments

September 24, 2020 Al Reisman

When a project or load requires expertise beyond your realm such as oversize/overweight freight, make sure to rely on an experienced carrier to get your shipment delivered safely. Read More

Industry Insight

September 24, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Half of manufacturing and distribution executives experienced a cyberattack in the past year, but most haven't taken important cybersecurity prevention measures. What other challenges are leaders facing? Read More

Leveraging USMCA

September 24, 2020

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is officially a reality. Here are 10 ways you can use the new rules to your advantage. Read More

Food Fights

September 23, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

With restaurants providing only delivery or takeout, consumers turn to retailers and grocers to fill the gap, creating new trends affecting food retail, delivery, distribution, and more. Read More

Building Resilience With Dedicated Transportation Solutions

September 23, 2020 Dave Glancy

Reliable, cost-effective solutions for meeting customer demand are critical in a volatile business environment. Dedicated transportation solutions can help. Read More

Keeping Drivers and the Community Safe During the Pandemic

September 23, 2020

Syfan Logistics changed shipment pickup, verification, and receiving procedures for its truck drivers, protecting their health and the community. Read More

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Order Picking Solutions

September 23, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest order picking solutions taking distribution and fulfillment to the next level. Read More

Make It Disappear

September 23, 2020

Learn how digital freight matching companies can work together to solve the unique challenges presented by phantom data. Read More

Power Through Logistics Challenges with New, Modern Chassis

September 22, 2020 Doug Hoehn, Executive Vice President of Chassis & Containers, Milestone Equipment Holdings

When COVID-19 rocked the world, many companies utilized pool chassis in major ports and inland rail locations, leading to serious problems such as breakdowns and lack of availability. Leasing new, premium chassis could help. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

September 22, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

10 Ways to Leverage Intermodal

September 21, 2020 Chad Storlie

A boon to the supply chain for decades, intermodal embraces standardization, which has reduced transport costs and mistakes and improved freight service across the globe. Read More

Supply Chains Need Long-Term Resilience

September 20, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Before COVID-19, supply chains were lauded for their just-in-time capabilities. Now entirely new levels of supply chain resilience are needed. Read More

Cycling at Full Speed

September 18, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Bicycle manufacturers and retailers race to catch up to surging demand as consumer behaviors shift gears. Read More

Controlling Your Own Destiny: Why Shippers Must Find Ways to Ensure Supply Chain Resiliency

September 17, 2020 Lior Sion, CTO and Founder, Bringg

How can shippers weather the COVID-19 storm and maintain business continuity during periods of uncertainty? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, these key business strategies will help shippers secure their supply chain resiliency well into the future. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

September 17, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in August 2020. Read More

What's the most significant way COVID-19 has changed the supply chain?

September 16, 2020 Katrina Arabe

The pandemic has reached an unprecedented level of uncertainty in supply chains. Leaders share the most significant way COVID-19 has changed the supply chain. Read More

5 Lessons Learned During the Crisis

September 15, 2020 David Goldberg

These five lessons are vital in not only navigating the pandemic, but also being able to do so efficiently. Read More

Reading the Room

September 14, 2020 Karen Kroll

With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet demand for books. Read More

Let's Not Forget

September 14, 2020 Keith Biondo

Supply chain has the capacity to quickly adopt new technologies, adapt to new working conditions, and remain highly productive. The "new" technologies for collaborative work are not really new, however. Read More

Improving Visibility: And Sew It Goes

September 11, 2020

Learn how family-owned manufacturer Tacony cut costs, streamlined transportation operations, and boosted service levels by collaborating with Sunset Transportation. Read More

3 M's to Cut Supply Chain Costs

September 10, 2020 Randy Ofiara

The three M's—measure, manage, and maximize—are key areas to get the biggest, fastest savings in your supply chain. Read More

Reshaping Retail

September 9, 2020 Merrill Douglas

New retail strategies in the era of COVID-19, such as BOPIS, BOPAC, microfulfillment, and drive-throughs, could transform the industry forever. Read More

Return-to-School Period Will Test Retailers and 3PLs

September 8, 2020 Kraig Foreman

Retailers should build as much flexibility and responsiveness as possible into their supply chains. Here's how. Read More

16 Transportation Metrics that Matter

September 8, 2020 Sandra Beckwith

Transportation ranks at the top of operational expenses, so measuring carrier performance is crucial. These metrics elp get the right freight to the right place at the right time—as cost-effectively as possible. Read More

In Allocating Virus Crisis Relief, U.S. Policymakers Can’t Ignore America’s Ports

September 7, 2020 Christopher J. Connor, President and CEO, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

America’s seaports and essential workers deliver critical goods to the front line of COVID-19 battlegrounds every day. Policymakers cannot ignore U.S. ports in their time of need. Read More

COVID-19's Impact on North American Manufacturers

September 7, 2020

A recent COVID-19 manufacturing survey illuminates emerging trends in reshoring, labor, and technology, and reveals a positive outlook. Read More

The Great Freight Debate: What’s Next for the Industry?

September 4, 2020 Victor Chen, Principal, Supply Chain, Capgemini North America

With staggered demand and new caveats to consider, companies hope to anticipate long-term impacts. Read More

Shaking Up Subscription Services

September 4, 2020 Karen Kroll

During the pandemic, some subscription services met high demand while others didn't fair as well. Here's how successful services deliver the goods. Read More

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Recovery Strategies

September 4, 2020

Leaders share best practices for sharpening digital strategy, developing resilience, and improving visibility as shippers re-engage in trade and navigate uncertainty. Read More

5 Tips for Evaluating Logistics Service Providers

September 3, 2020 Sydney Wess, Supply Chain Research and Content Lead, Clutch

Consider these five tips when selecting the best logistics partner for your company to ensure that freight is handled with great care. Read More

Economic Development in High Gear: Incentives Propel Projects Forward

September 3, 2020

Regional organizations draw companies to their sites with incentive packages and other enticements, securing site selection decisions and driving investment. Read More

We Scream for Ice Cream

September 3, 2020 Katrina Arabe

As consumers scream for ice cream, retailers are refining their e-commerce tactics. Take a look at some ice cream supply chain trends. Read More

Florida Sets the Future

September 2, 2020

The Sunshine State is a strategic and economic powerhouse, driving companies' logistics success and setting the stage to play an even more substantial role in the coming years. Read More

Traffic Control

September 2, 2020 Karen Kroll

To prepare for the return of crowded streets in urban areas, cities and shippers explore alternative solutions to address last-mile gridlock. Read More

Retail Responds

September 1, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

To improve their supply chain resilience for future disruption, retailers must invest in flexibility, visibility, and automation. Read More

Automating Short-Haul Intermodal with Electrified Overhead Rail

September 1, 2020 Mike Wychocki

Additional port and intermodal automation is needed to prevent our global supply chain from future natural, and man-made interruptions. Read More

Asia's Economic Rebound

September 1, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Asia was the first region to endure COVID-19 and reopen its economies—what does that mean for global supply chains? Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

August 31, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

August 31, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in July 2020. Read More

Addressing Shippers' Top Concerns

August 28, 2020 Nick Shroeger

Shippers are experiencing unique challenges, and understanding the shifts in consumer behavior and how they impact their supply chain is critical. Read More

Great Expectations

August 28, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Even amid economic uncertainty, shoppers expect global businesses to maintain fast and transparent delivery, improve environmental sustainability, and keep personal data secure. Read More

TMS Put to the Test

August 28, 2020 Karen Kroll

When business disruptions occur, transportation management systems earn their stripes by enhancing visibility, optimizing transportation networks, and streamlining processes Read More

Postal Operators Deliver on E-Commerce

August 27, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Parcels and cross-border e-commerce are taking precedence over traditional services for postal operators, who continuously manage growing postal e-commerce traffic. Read More

Becoming the Next Leading Logistics Hub

August 27, 2020 Chris Gutierrez

More consumers turned to e-commerce during the pandemic, making the location of distribution and fulfillment centers even more important. Follow these five steps to make your region a logistics hotspot. Read More

DHL Debuts Retail Store

August 27, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

DHL Express opened a new 1,500-square-foot ServicePoint retail store in Southern Florida—the first exclusive DHL-branded retail store in the United States. Read More

Vertical Files

August 26, 2020 Merrill Douglas

The pandemic has consumers stocking up on hand sanitizer and trading businesswear for sweatpants, transforming nearly every vertical market from apparel to agriculture. Read More

Robotics-as-a-Service Automates Order Fulfillment

August 26, 2020 Karen Kroll

Learn why Ecentria nearly doubled the footprint and storage locations allocated to inVia's robotics-as-a-service solution. Read More

Flexibility for the Win

August 26, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Most retailers say artificial intelligence can add significant value to their demand forecasting processes, and more than half say it will improve other critical supply chain capabilities. Read More

Master Class in ROI

August 25, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Large companies invested $153.4 million to transform their supply chain in the past three years, but only 10% became masters in achieving a profitable customer experience. Read More

Power of Prevention: Compliance Audits

August 25, 2020 Jon Daniells

Companies increasingly demand preventive audit strategies that expose errors sooner, driving a more proactive approach to contract compliance auditing. Read More

Logistics Workforce of the Future

August 25, 2020 Karen Kroll

As the country moves toward a "new normal", what will the workforce look like? Read More

Project Logistics: Doing the Heavy Lifting

August 24, 2020 Tamara Chapman

When the pandemic disrupted everything from factory floors to global transportation networks, these special logistics projects powered through to carry operations forward. Read More

Cold Storage Heats Up

August 24, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Booming e-commerce and online grocery sales during the pandemic increased the demand for cold storage warehousing space in North America, but developers are not building fast enough to meet demand. Read More

Fixing Our Broken Supply Chain

August 24, 2020 Rob Bailey

Supply chains are long overdue for a complete overhaul, and it was made abundantly clear amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Focus on the Future

August 21, 2020

Robert Johnson CFO and COO with Future Tech Enterprise, advises: Don’t assume someone else is steering the ship, and treat the company as though you own it. Read More

Home for the Holidays

August 21, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Consumers are planning to do their holiday shopping mostly from home and earlier this year, presenting big challenges for distribution centers. Read More

Online Grocery Shifts into Hyperspeed

August 21, 2020 Ryan Richard

As consumers rushed to stock up on groceries during quarantine, retailers and their partners collaborated in new ways to respond to skyrocketing demand. Read More

True Manufacturing Embraces More Efficient, Visual Load Building

August 21, 2020

Looking to streamline load building, True Manufacturing turned to MagicLogic Optimization and integrated Cube-IQ to reduce work hours and increase efficiency. Read More

Meat Supply Chain: Where's the Beef?

August 20, 2020 Sandra Beckwith

Responding to consumer demand for healthy options (and beef shortages), brands cook up plant-based meat alternatives while trying to avoid getting burned by supply chain challenges. Read More

What supply chain technology would you accelerate?

August 20, 2020 Katrina Arabe

From real-time tracking to traffic advisories, 12 supply chain leaders share the technologies they would accelerate. Read More

Three Ways to Mitigate Insider Risk in Your Supply Chain

August 20, 2020 David Pignolet

Insider threat is a familiar security topic in every industry, but many organizations overlook their nonemployees when creating risk mitigation programs. Read More

Eliminating Spreadsheets in Air and Ocean Freight Procurement

August 20, 2020

Learn how Alpega's intuitive TenderEasy solution helped CooperVision make their entire freight procurement process more efficient, cutting the time it takes to run their biannual RFQ in half. Read More

Outsourced Manufacturing: Achieving Quality and Financial Goals

August 19, 2020 Pat Brugger

Whether a manufacturer is considering outsourcing a single product line or a whole facility, the financial benefits have been proven. Read More

Tracking Shipments in Today’s World

August 19, 2020 Robert Walters

Shippers can keep track of inbound shipments as well as potential delays and damage by enlisting the help of a 3PL. Read More

Taking Up Space

August 19, 2020 Karen Kroll

Mark Wiese and his team at NASA are building a commercial supply chain in deep space. Eventually, their work will launch a new way to transport cargo around the globe: via rocket. Read More

5 Actions to Navigate Through the Retail Landscape

August 18, 2020 Chris Hoffmeister

Taking these steps will allow your supply chain to adapt to consumer behavioral shifts, omnichannel fulfillment demands, and heightened delivery standards. Read More

2020 Summer Reading Guide

August 18, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Open up these books to stay up to date on latest conversations in logistics this summer. Read More

How Your Freight Agency Can Succeed in an Uncertain Market

August 18, 2020 Katie MacDonald

Staying engaged, providing solutions to customers' new demands, and not losing sight of your goals can get businesses through uncertain times. Read More

What Can 3PLs Do?

August 17, 2020 Keith Biondo

For starters, they can help wrangle the current COVID-caused confusion in your logistics process. Read More

Scaling Your Warehouse Post-Pandemic

August 17, 2020

Don White, CEO at SnapFulfil North America, shares 10 tips for adjusting warehouse operations in a post-pandemic economy. Read More

5 Ways to Attain Resilience

August 17, 2020 Antony Lovell

What could we have done better to prepare for a scenario as unexpected as the one created by COVID-19? Read More

Traditional Retail Supply Chains Tackle Omni Challenges

August 14, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

As e-commerce demand grew, retailers went from using small, existing distribution centers to opening entire fulfillment centers to combining omnichannel facilities. Read More

Vertical Focus: Home Goods

August 14, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Take a look at how consumer shopping behaviors changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other trends impacting the home goods industry. Read More

3PLs Coming to the Rescue

August 14, 2020 Karen Kroll

When supply chain troubles are afoot, shippers turn to 3PLs for their expertise, technology, and dedication to customer service. Read More

Cross-Border Logistics: Supply Chain Synergy

August 13, 2020

With the USMCA, the longstanding partnership between Canada and the United States is thriving, providing ample opportunity for cross-border solutions providers. Read More

Four Behaviors of Design Thinking

August 13, 2020 Mohammad Ansari

To safeguard customer loyalty and drive innovative supply chain solutions, some experts turn to the design thinking methodology. Read More

Setting Up a Successful RFP

August 13, 2020 Matt Tiedens

Matt Tiedens, director of logistics solutions with Ruan Transportation Management Systems, discusses how to best manage the often daunting RFP process. Read More

Supporting Shippers' COVID-19 Adjustments

August 12, 2020 George Kontoravdis, PhD

George Kontoravdis, president at Fortigo, discusses how the transportation management solutions provider adjusted its feature set in response to changing customer needs. Read More

Finding the Right 3PL Partner Delivers Key Benefits

August 12, 2020 Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin, president at DLS Worldwide, discusses how finding the right 3PL partner is more important than ever for the transportation sector. Read More

2020 Top 10 3PL Readers' Choice Excellence Awards

August 12, 2020

When shippers send out distress signals, 3PLs answer the call. These widely respected providers earned a Readers' Choice Top 10 3PL Excellence Award for 2020. Read More

Getting Crafty with Supply Chain Solutions

August 12, 2020

Learn how Verst Logistics helped an arts and crafts supplies company address peak season challenges and growing sales by expanding its supply chain capabilities. Read More

3PL Perspectives 2020

August 11, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Inbound Logistics' newest exclusive 3PL market research report sheds light on how the world appears to shippers and their logistics service providers. Read More

Improve 3PL Warehouse Order Growth by 300% with the Right WMS

August 11, 2020

Learn how 3PL Central helped Woodland Group become an "invisible" partner for its customers while growing their businesses. Read More

2020 Top 100 3PLs

August 11, 2020

When shippers need reliable and innovative supply chain and logistics solutions, these top 100 3PLs are there to answer the call. Read More

How Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Can Recover Faster

August 11, 2020 Andrew Chan, Co-founder, AfterShip

On top of surging e-commerce demand, small and mid-sized businesses are facing increased shipping costs, logistical challenges, and extended shipping times. Here are a few things you can do to recover. Read More

Building a Supply Chain in One Week

August 11, 2020

When their client pivoted to make a low-cost bed to quickly serve those on the front lines, SEKO Logistics rapidly set up distribution operations to meet the urgent demand. Read More

Sustaining Operational Excellence

August 11, 2020

Read how TA Services' transportation management solutions helped MRC Global improve visibility and enhance service levels. Read More

Drone Technology Improves Warehouse Performance

August 10, 2020

Learn how a drone-based technology enables Romark Logistics to automate pallet counts and offer inventory analytics to its customers. Read More

Thriving Amidst a Competitive Supply Chain Labor Market

August 10, 2020

Faced with a labor shortage, MD Logistics developed a recruitment strategy to attract talent and allow for continued growth amid the pandemic. Read More

How to Make Supply Chains “Antifragile”

August 10, 2020 Roy Anderson, Chief Procurement Officer, Tradeshift

Cost savings isn't always achieved through lean, just-in-time processes and a focus on limited inventory. Read More

Yard Automation Addresses Three Weak Spots to Build Supply Chain Resilience

August 7, 2020 Andrew Smith, Founder and CEO, Outrider

While there aren’t many quick fixes for global disruption, leaders can focus on the biggest supply chain weaknesses that were exposed by COVID-19: demand, labor, and energy. Read More

3 Ways Retailers Can Get on the Fast Track to Digital Transformation

August 6, 2020 Sree Singaraju, Senior Vice President, AI & Cloud Solutions, Mobiquity

Making digital moves your strategy centerpiece, connecting systems to please customers, and enabling a touchless experience can fast-forward digitization. Read More

Five Keys for Turning Challenge into Opportunity

August 5, 2020 Edwin Bosso, Founder and CEO, Myrtle Consulting Group

Supply chain leaders should focus on these five core pillars to transform and thrive in a post-COVID world. Read More

Crying Over Spilled Milk—Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Waste

August 4, 2020 Chris Wolfe, CEO, Powerfleet

Having the right technologies in place was the difference-maker in ensuring goods were delivered at a pre-COVID-19 standard. Read More

Reopening Fulfillment and Distribution Centers in the Wake of COVID-19

August 3, 2020 Ron Grove, EY Americas Digital Fulfillment Solution Leader

As businesses slowly recover following COVID-19 fulfillment and distribution centers can't simply flip a switch and return to normal operations. Reopening will require a rigorous methodology backed by data and analytics, and creative thinking about how to leverage existing technology in the workplace. Read More

How Will the Future Unfold?

July 31, 2020 Felecia Stratton

These three scenarios can help chief supply chain officers prepare for recovery and make preemptive decisions to set up their organizations for success. Read More

USMCA: A Bright Light for Shippers

July 30, 2020 Eugene Laney

Many businesses around the country are suffering due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, but the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could be a bright light for those doing business with Canada and Mexico. Read More

Tipping the Scales on International Trade

July 29, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Key events such as COVID-19 , the U.S. presidential election, and USMCA implementation can directly impact international trade in 2020. Read More

Updated Hours-of-Service Rules Drive Flexibility, Maintain Safety

July 28, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made the following five updates to the hours-of-service rules to provide drivers with more flexibility. Read More

How Returns Impact the Warehouse and What You Can Do About It

July 27, 2020 Eric Allais

Returns have always been a challenge, but distributors today are experiencing a surge in returned items and orders. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

July 24, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in June 2020. Read More

75 Green Supply Chain Partners

July 23, 2020

These 75 green companies are dedicated to implementing best practices that make global supply chains more sustainable and their operations more socially and environmentally friendly. Read More

More Companies Seek Sustainability Data

July 22, 2020

More companies are asking their suppliers to report environmental data in 2020 to better inform their procurement decisions and supplier engagement strategies. Read More

Logistics Gets Schooled

July 21, 2020 Karen Kroll

As logistics challenges become more complex and technology advances, ongoing education, innovation, and research has become an imperative. Read More

Reducing the Pandemic's Impact on Transportation

July 20, 2020

Shippers can implement these 10 best practices to help reduce the impact to transportation operations and save costs during disruption. Read More

Vertical Focus: Renewable Energy

July 17, 2020 Felecia Stratton

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to a significant drop in energy consumption across gas, oil, and electricity—here's how the renewable energy supply chain segment has responded. Read More

Manufacturers Remain Optimistic

July 16, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Despite continued impacts across industries, almost all manufacturers believe that North American manufacturing can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

COVID-19 Resets: Logistics Draws the Line

July 15, 2020 Karen Kroll

Logistics and supply chain companies recover from COVID-19 disruption using innovative pivots, generous acts, and creative solutions. Read More

Strategize. Inspire. Listen.

July 14, 2020 Merrill Douglas

To steer his company through a global pandemic, Andrew Kirkwood continues to connect with customers and internal staff, keeps learning, and doesn't mind some teasing from his team. Read More

Make a New Plan, Stan

July 13, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Organizations that have incorporated scenario planning into their process may be better prepared to cope with today’s scope of disruption and growing uncertainty. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

July 10, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

What COVID-19 supply chain pivot impressed you the most? Why?

July 9, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Shippers around the globe pivoted their business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—these are the innovative pivots that impressed supply chain leaders the most. Read More

15 Down & Dirty Ways to Get Green Now

July 8, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Ready to reduce your company’s carbon footprint and cut waste in the supply chain? These steps will help you plant the seeds. Read More

Reset, Rewind

July 7, 2020 Katrina Arabe

As the COVID-19 pandemic redefines consumer behavior, some nostalgic supply chain practices are making a comeback. Read More

What's Lurking in Your Supply Chain?

July 6, 2020 Julio Casal

Up to 80% of all security breaches start in the supply chain—are you fully informed of the level of security across your vendors, partners, and contractors? Read More

Product Spotlight: Labeling Solutions

July 3, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest supply chain labeling solutions, including barcode scanners, printers, software, and inventory management tools. Read More

Formulating Solutions for Chemical Shippers

July 2, 2020

With exacting specifications and transportation challenges heightened by COVID-19, shippers turn to these partners to move chemicals safely and efficiently. Read More

The True Value of Supply Chain Transformation

July 2, 2020 Karen Kroll

Learn how Lyndsi Lee, vice president of supply chain with True Value, drives end-to-end supply chain optimization and why you don't need a lateral career path to be successful. Read More

In Defense of You

July 1, 2020 Keith Biondo

You've failed at logistics. So says David Segal in his recent article entitled "What Happened to the Great American Logistics Machine?" in The New York Times. Read More

What's the most unexpectedly good advice you've received about the supply chain?

July 1, 2020 Katrina Arabe

We asked and you answered—this is the most unexpected supply chain advice our readers have ever received. Read More

The Importance of Inventory Accuracy After COVID-19

June 30, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

When COVID-19 subsides and doors reopen, apparel and footwear retailers are most concerned about inventory accuracy—even more so than online order fulfillment and returns. Read More

NACD Program Ensures Seamless Partnerships

June 30, 2020 Eric R. Byer

Chemical distribution poses unique challenges for warehouses and carriers due to strict regulatory requirements. Finding a 3PL partner who can meet these expectations is critical and often requires extensive research. Read More

Tailoring Apparel Supply Chains for the Future

June 26, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Apparel brands and retailers can use the COVID-19 crisis to take stock of existing business models and create more stable supply chains for the future. Read More

It's Time to Digitize Your Back Office

June 25, 2020 Bruce Orcutt

The biggest driver for efficient shipping, meeting deadlines, and customer satisfaction is upgrading back-office processes. Read More

Big Wheels Keep on Turnin'

June 24, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Trucks continue to move—often faster than usual—to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data. Read More

Extreme Networks Rewires Its Supply Chain

June 23, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Extreme Networks’ series of acquisitions presented the perfect opportunity to overhaul its supply chain practices and processes. Read More

Global Trade Goes Digital

June 22, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Freight forwarders and shippers can now book cargo shipments to and from anywhere in the world with the rollout of DP World's online logistics tools. Read More

Logistics Lexicon for the Times (Part 2)

June 19, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Learn about the new terms and phrases popping up in the latest logistics conversations. Read More

Goodbye NAFTA, Hello USMCA

June 18, 2020 Felecia Stratton

It's all systems go for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to take effect now that all three participating countries have taken the final steps to comply with the commitments. Read More

Digital Health Tools Can Keep Workers Safe and Preserve Privacy

June 17, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Digital tools that confirm a person's health status can create safe work environments while also protecting personal privacy as businesses recover from COVID-19 disruption. Read More

The Next Generation of Warehouse Labor

June 16, 2020 Karen Kroll

Working side by side, robots and humans are reinventing warehouse work. Read More

How Mobile IoT Brings End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility to Life

June 15, 2020 Ed Chao, CEO, Polte

COVID-19 has exposed holes in traditional linear methods of supply chain reporting, especially when shipments involve multi-tiered transportation models. To make real-time decisions, shippers need reliable, real-time intelligence. Read More

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Recovery Strategies

June 12, 2020

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

June 12, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain. Read More

Automation Is the Key to Warehousing During COVID-19

June 11, 2020 By: Oren Zaslansky, Founder & CEO, Flock Freight

Supply chain managers don’t have to sacrifice worker safety to maintain production levels during COVID-19. Incorporating automation into warehouses can solve the problem. Read More

Retailers: It's Time to Act

June 11, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Retailers should take aggressive action to address these five issues to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

June 10, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in May 2020. Read More

Smart Warehouses Boost Their IQ

June 10, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Take a look at some of the best and brightest digital developments in warehouse management and why IoT, AI, drones, and other intelligent digital solutions are a smart move. Read More

The Value of Global Trade Insights in Navigating COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions

June 9, 2020 Mark Segner, Vice President, Global Sales, Descartes Datamyne

With the daunting task of navigating the rapidly changing global trade landscape, where should shippers begin? Actionable global trade data is your lifeline for supply chain resilience. Read More

Pallets Take the Spotlight

June 9, 2020

Before warehouse club stores, pallets were usually found behind the scenes. Today they're front and center in retail spaces and sustainability strategies. Read More

Act Fast, Act Smart

June 8, 2020 Alan Miller

Now is the time to take action. Start establishing multiple contingencies as, more than ever before, maintaining flexibility in logistics is essential. Read More

We Must Learn to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption from Disasters

June 5, 2020 Robert Kriewaldt

The coronavirus pandemic exposed supply chain weaknesses, but also shined a light on which capabilities can be strengthened. Here are some areas the supply chain must address to mitigate future disruptions. Read More

Vertical Focus: Pet Industry

June 5, 2020

Animal shelters report that fostering applications are up as much as 10 times what they were on a typical day before COVID-19—how does this impact the pet industry's supply chain? Read More

Creating Differentiation Through Innovative E-Commerce Fulfillment

June 4, 2020 Kraig Foreman

When working with a 3PL that consistently invests in technology and new distribution centers, shippers can increase service consistency and offer their customers unexpectedly fast fulfillment. Read More

Fortune 500 Retailer Finds Cost Savings, Improves Performance with Data Solution

June 4, 2020

Read how an electronics retailer gained accurate tracking data and corrected sequential issues in real time with RateLinx’s TracLinx module. Read More

10 Tips for Leading Your Team

June 3, 2020 Mark Wiese, Manager, NASA Deep Space Logistics Gateway Program, Kennedy Space Center

These 10 tips for clear and effective leadership can help set your company's culture and motivate employees to work together toward a common goal. Read More

Bolstering Customer Experience in the Supply Chain

June 2, 2020

Learn how MD Logistics becomes an integral part of retailers’ supply chains by focusing on both its customer’s experience and their customers’ experience. Read More

Staying Productive in Unproductive Times

June 2, 2020 Keith Biondo

Rather than waiting for the next disruption, smart business managers are extracting knowledge from a forensic investigation of their operations and kicking bad practices to the curb. Read More

Bringing End-2-End Efficiency to Your Logistics Operations

June 1, 2020

With the increased demand for essential supplies across the country, Hub Group’s collaboration with multiple retailers has helped suppliers deliver critical loads quickly and safely. Read More

Intermodal Leans In

June 1, 2020

Because of its robust infrastructure and capacity, intermodal appears poised to resume its growth when the supply chain regains its footing. Read More

Trucking Companies Need to Flex in the Face of Disruption

May 29, 2020 Greg Karr, Service Delivery Manager, Capgemini Invent

The ability to see potentially disruptive events before they happen, develop strategies to reduce risk, and provide the ability to flex up or down will be key to success in the market. Read More

2020 TMS Buyer's Guide

May 29, 2020

Our 2020 guide of top TMS providers and solutions can put you on the right road toward improved transportation management and performance, regardless of the business conditions. Read More

China's Road to Restoration

May 29, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

After reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in March 2020, people are going back to work in China—but companies still face a slow return to production. Read More

The Road Map Out of This Mess

May 29, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

COVID-19 has shown the shortcomings of a supply chain that is perhaps too lean. However, to be lean doesn’t mean keeping extremely low inventory levels with no coordination or backup plan. Read More

Bringing End-2-End Efficiency to Your Logistics Operations

May 28, 2020 Mark McArthur

Companies are looking for ways to manage more efficiently with less, while reallocating resources to more productive activities and maximizing freight spend value. Logistics operations are a great place to start. Read More

Efficiencies and Revenues Skyrocket for Distributor with Digital Order and Logistics Management

May 28, 2020

MPO’s cloud platform for order and logistics management allowed an agricultural spare parts distributor to streamline fulfillment, obtain full order visibility, and reduce shipping costs for customers. Read More

How Shippers Are Handling COVID-19

May 28, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Shipping volumes demonstrate the resilience of shippers and their ability to produce essential products during disruption. Read More

6 Keys to Pandemic Preparedness

May 27, 2020 Todd J. Ohlms, Esq., Partner, Litigation Practice Group, Freeborn & Peters LLP

Looking at what you could have done differently to be better prepared for the supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19? Companies that have fared the best to date did the following 6 things well in advance of the pandemic. Read More

What Is a Continuous Delivery Experience and How Has COVID-19 Increased Its Importance in the Supply Chain?

May 27, 2020 Adam Compain, CEO, ClearMetal

As the global economy starts to recover, the question on everyone's minds is: “What will re-entry into the business world look like?” As shippers start this transition, implementing a CDX solution is paramount. Read More

The High Cost of Invisibility

May 27, 2020 Ralf Duester

Supply chain visibility is a key driver to a company's success, yet remains a top challenge. Read More

Creative, Agile Leaders Look to Technology for Answers in a Post-Pandemic World

May 26, 2020 Juan D. Morales, Global Practice Leader of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation at Stanton Chase

Supply chain leaders pivot their companies in response to anticipated lower volumes of cargo during the COVID-19 outbreak and use innovative solutions to accommodate new delivery options. Read More

Agility On Demand

May 26, 2020 Randy Tucker

When your product captures the attention of an online shopper, your brand reputation is on the clock. Read More

Adapting Supply Chain Strategies Amid COVID-19

May 25, 2020 Shash Anand, Vice President of Product Strategy, SOTI

Shippers can adjust their existing protocols with COVID-19-related policies by implementing these technologies and practices. Read More

Life After COVID-19: New Realities, New Thinking, New Approaches

May 25, 2020 Carrie Song, Vice President Sales, Renewable Fuel at Neste

COVID-19 has key fleet operators speculating whether it's time to change up their approach to transportation fuels and consider cleaner alternatives. Read More

Get RIP-Roaring Results with IoT

May 25, 2020 Ana Maria Giménez

Companies are increasingly investing in returnable industrial packaging (RIP) to ship products to customers as sustainably as possible. Read More

How Machine Learning Solves the COVID-19 Supplier Discovery Dilemma

May 22, 2020 Stephany Lapierre, Founder/CEO of Tealbook

All industries are struggling to ensure they have PPE on hand to continue operating. Machine learning can help keep companies stocked. Read More

Molson Coors Brews the Right Transportation Mix

May 22, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Read how one of the world's largest brewers simplified its transportation management process with Echo Global Logistics' technology-enabled services. Read More

Distributors, Shippers Eye Surcharging to Stay Afloat Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

May 21, 2020 Jonathan Razi, CEO, CardX

Accepting credit cards can be a major differentiator for businesses, enabling customers to pay however is most convenient for them. To balance this need with the necessity of maintaining margins, consider credit card surcharging. Read More

Supply Chain Cleanliness Matters—During and Beyond COVID-19

May 21, 2020 Jeff Pepperworth, President and CEO, iGPS Logistics

Fulfillment centers have adapted throughout COVID-19, supplying workers with masks, suspending in-person meetings, and enhancing their cleaning protocols. Suppliers will need to remember the lessons learned, even beyond the pandemic. Read More

Blockchain, Meet Supply Chain

May 21, 2020 Merrill Douglas

When blockchain links up with supply chain management, companies can build on their efficiencies, product history, and more. Read More

2020 Logistics IT Market Research Survey

May 20, 2020 Merrill Douglas

What are the must-have logistics technology solutions? What challenges do software vendors and users face? Find the answers in our annual logistics it market research report. Read More

Quantifying the Impact of COVID-19 on the Supply Chain

May 20, 2020 Jia Yung, Marketing Manager, Portcast

With missed transits, rollovers, arrival notification, and port congestion, shippers can make proactive decisions and avoid high costs to better navigate disruption. Read More

2020 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers

May 20, 2020

VERTICAL FOCUS | Electronics

May 19, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Take a look at the latest innovations in the electronics supply chain. Read More

Carbon Neutrality Is Shaping the Fleets of the Future

May 18, 2020 Ray Hatch, CEO, Quest Resource Management Group

Companies making carbon neutrality a priority need green fleets to move their products. These key steps can help make your entire fleet more carbon friendly. Read More

Supply Chain Movers and Do-Gooders: Companies Step Up in Response to the Pandemic

May 18, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Companies in the logistics space are responding to the crisis by providing free goods and services. Read More

Peak of Perfection

May 18, 2020 Merrill Douglas

An authentic leader with an open-door policy, Juliann Larimer, CEO of Peak-Ryzex, chooses justice over peace when operating her company. Read More

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Strategies

May 15, 2020

Supply chain management may have changed forever. With careful planning, shippers can minimize some of the bottlenecks that resulted from COVID-19. Read More

How Can Trucking Companies Navigate COVID-19-Driven Regulation Complexity?

May 14, 2020 Michele Sperle, Director, Riskonnect

Shifting COVID-19 guidelines and consumer demands are a constantly moving target for truck drivers and transport companies. What steps can they take to stay healthy, flexible, and compliant? Read More

GOOD QUESTION | How should shippers adjust their supply chains in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19?

May 14, 2020 Katrina Arabe

We asked and you answered—this is how you think shippers should adjust their supply chain strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Helping Shippers Make Efficient and Effective Truckload Decisions

May 13, 2020

Read how HNRY Logistics boosted its truckload brokerage offering with Logistical Labs' LoadDex, accelerating response rates and letting shippers initiate rate requests. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

May 13, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at the latest supply chain green initiatives, expanded services, mergers and acquisitions, good works, and more in April 2020. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

May 12, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at the latest supply chain services and solutions available in April 2020. Read More

Packaging Improvements: Reducing Costs and Improving Visuals

May 12, 2020

Read how MagicLogic Optimization's BlackBox significantly improved cartonization for True Manufacturing. Read More

10 Tips | Managing Inbound Freight

May 11, 2020 Marty Shea, Sales Manager, ODW Logistics

Inbound freight can be challenging to analyze or control, but it significantly impacts operational results and costs. Use these strategies to traverse this "final frontier" of supply chain management. Read More

3 Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Slowdowns

May 8, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Leaders can help ease supply chain disruption by focusing on their workforce, products, and costs. Read More

This Is Not a Drill

May 8, 2020 Alan Miller

Having an effective communication strategy, one that includes internal users, vendors, and carrier partners, can have a critical impact on your success. Read More

UPS Upgrades Unmanned Drone Fleet

May 7, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

UPS is developing the next generation of package delivery drones for multiple uses in the United States and abroad. Read More

Sysco Shifts Fleet to Grocery Supply Chain

May 6, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Multinational food distribution company Sysco Corporation launched new grocery-focused initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Do You Have Bad Strategies or Bad Data?

May 6, 2020 Shannon Vaillancourt

Many companies make decisions with no data, partial data, or worse—misleading data. Decisions made with incorrect data lead to no cost savings and compounding incorrect data throughout the supply chain. Read More

Labeling Is Key in Keeping Up with Today’s Supply Chain

May 5, 2020 Jason Mancuso, Director, Professional Services SCM Practice

COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for supply chain and logistics management, and the pressure is on to deliver essential supplies, such as toilet paper and food, to consumers on time. Successfully delivering a product on time involves many factors, and labeling is one of them. Read More

Battling Through Crisis Together

May 5, 2020 Dan Sanker

Hub Group CaseStack Retail Supplier Solutions shares supply chain challenges and advice for overcoming COVID-19 disruption. Read More

3PLs Flex Their Tech Muscle

May 4, 2020

By increasing visibility, flexibility, and accuracy, the latest technology pumps up 3PLs' ability to move, store, and fulfill shippers' orders—even amidst supply chain disruptions. Read More

How to Manage LTL Spend with a TMS

May 4, 2020

If you don't know how much your company spends on LTL shipments, you're not alone. Because of the complex nature of LTL moves and pricing, you may be overpaying and leaving margin dollars on the table. Read More

U.S. States Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020

Take a look at each state's perspectives, guidelines, and key dates as leaders plan to reopen local businesses and facilities. Read More

COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Your Shipments Have the Right Protection?

May 1, 2020 Mike Short, President of Global Freight Forwarding, C.H. Robinson

With the right risk-management plan, shippers can better understand the risks facing their supply chain operations and protect the value of their goods. Read More

Disruptions in Today's Economy: How Can Supply Chains Prepare?

May 1, 2020 Mark McArthur

How can we better prepare to minimize the risks that disruptions present and mitigate their impact? Read More

Uncorking Automation Bottlenecks

April 30, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Although 93% of employees are optimistic automation will make their jobs easier, digital transformation efforts often fall apart. Read More

Continued Support Through Seasonality

April 30, 2020

A premium consumer packaged goods company turned to Hub Group to develop a dynamic solution to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies and support a surge in volume. Read More

How IoT Can Optimize Overwhelmed Supply Chains

April 29, 2020 Ajay Rane, VP of Business Development, Sigfox

With more brick-and-mortar shops closing, there’s immense pressure on retailers to deliver much-needed supplies to individuals at home. The Internet of Things can help mitigate this risk and ensure supply chains operate as swiftly as possible. Read More

Alaska: Rewarding the Resilient and Resourceful

April 29, 2020

Logistics providers in Alaska are on top of the world, literally and figuratively. They are a special breed prepared for every challenge the Last Frontier poses. Read More

COVID-19 Is Supply Chain’s Wake-Up Call

April 28, 2020 Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA & Lisa Morales-Hellebo, Co-Founders of The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation and REFASHIOND Ventures

The power of centralized organizations must harness and unleash the strengths of decentralized communities to help beat COVID-19. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

April 28, 2020

Take a look at some of the newest services and solutions in the supply chain industry. Read More

4 Ways to Safeguard and Stabilize Your Supply Chain

April 27, 2020 Mark A. Cunningham, Partner, Litigation Practice Group, Jones Walker LLP

Here are four key strategies to keep in mind as you stabilize core business operations and enforce existing agreements in response to COVID-19. Read More

Logistics Lexicon for the Times

April 27, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Ever heard of an "always responder"? Take a look at the latest logistics terms and phrases in our lexicon. Read More

SPOTLIGHT | Materials Handling Innovations

April 27, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest innovations in materials handling. Read More

Amazon Shoppers Won't Abandon Ship

April 24, 2020

Many U.S. consumers have negative feelings toward Amazon's impact on the retail industry and the environment, but that doesn't translate to lost sales. Read More

Supply Chain Execs Brace for Global Slowdown

April 23, 2020

Supply chain industry executives predict a recession in 2020 amid concerns about downward pressure on global trade volumes and ongoing friction between the United States and China. Read More

Robots Arrive in Cars

April 22, 2020

The largest driver of growth in North American robot unit orders was a 50.5% increase in orders from automotive original equipment manufacturers. Read More

5 Operational Actions Shippers Can Take to Build Resilience

April 21, 2020 Alberto Oca, Partner, Strategic Operations Transformation, Kearney

Shippers can take these five operations-focused actions to build resilience and pave the way for success as they shift into the "operate" phase of the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

When Bad Things Happen to Good Supply Chains

April 20, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Importers can use these strategies to monitor potential risks to their supply chains, respond effectively when disruptions occur, and work proactively to avoid future disruptions. Read More

Ahora todos lo saben

April 20, 2020 Keith Biondo

Replenishing the Fuel Supply Chain During COVID-19

April 17, 2020 Sid Gaitonde, SVP and GM, Global Logistics Solutions, PDI Software

How can organizations manage their fuel supply chain in the wake of a crisis, political upheaval, or natural disaster? It can be a complicated, costly endeavor if you don’t have the right technology partner and the proper resources. Read More

Georgia: Logistics Focal Point

April 17, 2020

With a bustling airport, booming ports, and ample highways and railroads, the Peach State is a sweet spot for international logistics. Read More

Global Trade Management Systems: A Smart Bet

April 16, 2020 Karen Kroll

Global trade management systems can help organizations comply with trade regulations, gain visibility into their supply chains, and improve their supply chain operations. Read More

Now They Know

April 15, 2020 Keith Biondo

A fluid operational economy has many moving parts, but one thing is certain: Name any product from Amazon to Zappos, and none of it would flow without you. Read More

Good Question: What supply chain insight would you share with your younger self?

April 15, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Inbound Logistics readers share which supply chain insights they would you share with their younger selves in the March 2020 Good Question. Read More

Flexing Muscle on China Trade Compliance

April 14, 2020 Keith Biondo

Inbound Logistics publisher Keith Biondo discusses whether e-commerce shipment enforcement will ensure that China complies with Phase 1 of the U.S.-China trade deal signed in January 2020. Read More

Accounting for Lean

April 14, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

Lean accounting coupled with a lean supply chain can ensure everyone is rowing in the same direction to reach the maximum, long-range goals and benefits of Lean thinking. Read More

How Supply Chain Managers Can Help Their Business Recover from COVID-19

April 13, 2020 Dan Khasis, CEO and Founder of Route4Me

The COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting the global economy—supply chains are especially affected. Preparing your business for recovery, even as the crisis continues to unfold, will help you bounce back quickly and firmly. Read More

10 Ways to Prepare for Global Trade Disruption

April 13, 2020 Dan Gardner

Finished goods importers are especially vulnerable when unexpected disruptions take place. These 10 tips can help U.S. importers through what is shaping up to be a trying 2020. Read More

Transport Companies Stamp U.S. Postal Service Suppliers List

April 10, 2020 Felecia Stratton

The number of transportation companies in the Top 150 U.S. Postal Service Suppliers list increased in 2019. Read More

5 Crucial Ways Warehouse Managers Can Improve Warehouse Efficiency

April 9, 2020 Micah Robinson, Enterprise Mobility Content Manager, Stratix

Warehouse space is at an all-time low while competitive pressures have never been higher. Warehouse managers can achieve more with less using these five crucial tips. Read More

Cultivating Raw Talent

April 9, 2020 Karen Kroll

This is how Stephanie Benedetto, co-founder and CEO of Queen of Raw, created a blockchain-enabled marketplace for unused materials that fosters profit and protects the planet. Read More

2020 Global Logistics Guide

April 8, 2020 Mike Ogle

Inbound Logistics' 2020 Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks. Read More

4 Steps to Ensure Port Resiliency After a Critical Incident

April 8, 2020 Doug Wheeler

Ports across our country must be prepared to support tenants and other partners. Doug Wheeler, president and CEO of Florida Ports Council, explains how ports can achieve long-term recovery. Read More

7 Smart Steps to Minimize Risk

April 7, 2020 Gordon Cessford

The rewards in expanding to new markets can far outweigh the risks—especially if companies take smart steps to minimize their exposure to certain risks. Read More

There's No Business Like Shoe Business

April 7, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Shoe retailer Shoe Station relies on Retail Pro 9 and other technology solutions to help employees provide top-of-the-line service and ensure customer satisfaction. Read More

E-Commerce Engine Technology Revs Up Efficiency

April 6, 2020

E-commerce has remapped supply chains. Across both business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions, technology is taking on the complexity caused by this shift and driving efficiency. Read More

Supply Chain Labeling and Logistics: How to Deal with Customer and Regulatory Requirements

April 6, 2020 Josh Roffman, Loftware VP Product Management

The speed and convenience of e-commerce has led to changing expectations in the business-to-consumer sector, which means hitting an exact sequence of strict targets. Take explosives, for example. Read More

The Need for Speed: Overcoming the Final Hurdles to Faster E-Commerce Deliveries

April 3, 2020 Kraig Foreman

Retailers need to address new challenges, from bolstering distribution networks to managing complexity, to continue to expand their e-commerce operations. Read More

Blockchain Pilots Aren't Landing

April 3, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Most supply chain blockchain initiatives will remain at the pilot stage through 2022, requiring a different approach before taking off. Read More

True Next Day—Why It Matters

April 2, 2020 Brian Bourke

As retailers compete for the perfect delivery experience and consumers continue to pay premiums for speed and reliability, last-mile delivery is key for growth and profitability. Read More

Employee Engagement Is Your New Success Metric

April 2, 2020 John Leo Post, Co-Founder and Vice President of Product, Worklete

Globally, 85% of employees report that they’re not engaged at the workplace. Manufacturing, retail, and distribution teams can take these three steps to ensure that their employees thrive in their roles. Read More

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resource Hub

April 1, 2020 Inbound Logistics

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve created a resource hub to arm supply chain stakeholders with mission-critical data and ongoing guidance to overcome disruption and supply chain challenges. Read More

Caffeine Fix: Mug Maker Meets Brewing Demand

April 1, 2020

With their temperature-controlled mugs in high demand on a global scale, manufacturer Ember turned to SEKO Logistics to handle an influx of orders and help establish a supply chain. Read More

Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative

April 1, 2020 Michelle Comerford

For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution. Read More

Is Your Supply Chain Resilient? How Manufacturers Can Map Dependencies and Minimize Risk During COVID-19

April 1, 2020 Bob Sibik, Senior Vice President and Co-Founder, Fusion Risk Management

The approaches that companies take to create more resilient supply chains will be essential not only for their own survival, but for the global economy. Read More

Why Hub Group? 100% End-to-End Visibility at the SKU Level

March 31, 2020

CPG company benefits in multiple ways as Hub Group optimizes its supply chain with a streamlined outsource strategy. Read More

State of Retail Tech

March 31, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Equity funding to retail tech companies slowed globally in 2019, largely due to a slide in funding to e-commerce platforms. This is what retailers should watch for in 2020. Read More

Warehouse 2020

March 31, 2020 Sandra Beckwith

From materials handling workhorses to voice-activated picking systems and distribution center reconfigurations, let's take a look at the warehouse solutions powering e-commerce success. Read More

5 Steps to a Contract High

March 30, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Relationship contracts can benefit distribution in many different industry sectors—these five steps can help you put one into action. Read More

Streamlining E-Commerce Fulfillment

March 30, 2020

Read ten tips every digital retailer needs to know to streamline the e-commerce fulfillment process. Read More

Automated Materials Handling Gets a Lift

March 30, 2020 Felecia Stratton

A labor market in which it is increasingly difficult to recruit, train, and retain workers is driving the growth of the automated materials handling equipment market in North America. Read More

Useful COVID-19 Information & Guidance

March 27, 2020

Visit these links for helpful information and official guidance related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

March 27, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at notable good works, green projects, acquisitions, and more from February 2020. Read More

Map Mishaps Throw Last-Mile Drivers Off Course

March 27, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Almost all last-mile delivery drivers say they would be more effective if their maps were more accurate—this includes better meeting delivery windows and fewer parking tickets. Read More

How 3PLs Can Minimize Claims and Help Customers Understand Liability

March 27, 2020 David Osorio

Third-party logistics providers can become an ally for their customers in the event of a loss, damage, or delay, providing outstanding customer service and support. Read More

Preparing for the New World of Work

March 27, 2020 Tony Sinton

The supply chain workplace of today faces significant disruption and begs the question: What should businesses be doing to embrace these changes? Read More

Finding a Strategic Supply Chain Partner

March 26, 2020 Andrés Lopera

Andrés Lopera, chief executive officer of LFS, discusses how reliable supply chain partners can help manufacturers tackle challenges and provide innovative solutions. Read More

From Sea to Supermarket: Tracking the Catch of the Day

March 26, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

In an age when consumers keep pushing companies to prioritize sustainability and social responsibility, Bumble Bee Foods counts on SAP’s blockchain and analytics cloud solutions to earn high marks. Read More

Shippers Have Hope for 2020

March 25, 2020

Many shippers anticipate an increase in shipping volume in 2020 compared to 2019. Read More

6 Work from Home Best Practices for Manufacturing Professionals

March 25, 2020

Staying connected with your team, remaining productive, and sticking to a schedule can go a long way when working from home. Here are six things you can do right now to make your day more productive. Read More

Good Question: What Supply Chain Terms Do People Sometimes Confuse?

March 25, 2020 Katrina Arabe

We asked and you answered—these are the supply chain terms and phrases that you think people often confuse. Read More

Eliminating Extra Costs From Double, Triple Orders

March 25, 2020 Robert Walters

Multiple orders moving the same day to the same customer but on different bills of lading add up costs for shippers. The solution is to consolidate them. Read More

The Global Economic Impact of COVID-19

March 25, 2020 Ken Hung, PhD, Chair and Professor of ISOM Department, Director of MS Business Analytics Program, Sawyer School of Business, Suffolk University

If you are better prepared than your competitors, you can open up new business opportunities when the next disruption comes. Read More

Making Sense of Supply Chain Education

March 24, 2020 Tamara Chapman

Professors from leading supply chain education programs share how they're preparing the next generation of professionals for tomorrow’s challenges. Read More

Gearing Up for a Bright Supply Chain Future

March 24, 2020 Felecia Stratton

With growing e-commerce, shifting trade patterns, and infrastructure constraints, there are three key pillars that will likely underpin the next-generation supply chain. Read More

Last Mile Delivery Strategies During COVID-19 and Other Supply Chain Disruptions

March 24, 2020 Deanna Kaufman, enVista

How do supply chain disruptions like COVID-19 impact the final mile, and how can retailers adjust their strategy? Read More

In Brief: New Services & Solutions

March 23, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at some of the newest services and solutions in the supply chain industry. Read More

AI Powers Sustainable Manufacturing

March 23, 2020 Morgan Zimmermann

Artificial intelligence can help manufacturers meet sustainability targets, including a workforce of the future, global operations optimization, and value network orchestration. Read More

Plan B: 5 Ways to Weatherproof Your Supply Chain

March 23, 2020 Sandra Beckwith

From establishing secondary suppliers to setting up alternative routes, here’s a look at how Plan B strategies can keep you up and running even during extreme weather events. Read More

Robot Return Ratios

March 20, 2020 Keith Biondo

Inbound Logistics publisher Keith Biondo discusses how using robots to clearly monitor and better match demand to supply will pay huge dividends for retailers. Read More

Transporting Cars: RoRo or Containers

March 20, 2020 Christoph Seitz

Using containerization in place of the traditional roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) transport style can offer many advantages to drivers, automotive suppliers, and consumers. Read More

How Supply Chain Drives Business Value

March 19, 2020 Neil James

Building high-performing alliances between supply chain and commercial teams is a key driver to success. Read More

Holman Logistics Uses Artificial Intelligence to Increase Forklift Safety

March 19, 2020

Read how Holman partners with OneTrack to bring artificial intelligence solutions to the issue of forklift accidents. Read More

Leveraging Your Suppliers: What You Can Do for Me

March 18, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Companies that take good advantage of their suppliers' capabilities can net significant gains. Read More

2020 Reading Guide

March 18, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Give yourself an excuse to stay inside and open up a book you've been meaning to read. These titles will help you catch up on the latest deep dives into the world of logistics. Read More

Atlanta Hits the Spot

March 17, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Atlanta, Georgia, is the easiest market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019, according to a DAT Solutions report. Take a look at the top 10 markets for outbound truckload freight by equipment type. Read More

How Does Coronavirus Impact the Supply Chain, and How Can Retailers Minimize Disruption?

March 17, 2020

The new coronavirus has impacted the supply chain by limiting access to employees, closing factories or slowing down manufacturers, and limiting access to logistics to move goods. Here are three ways in which retailers can minimize supply chain disruption as the virus progresses. Read More

Spotlight: Technology Innovations

March 17, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Take a look at the latest innovations enabling supply chain stakeholders to achieve instant booking, seamless collaboration, and increased visibility. Read More

Saving Green While Going Green

March 16, 2020 Graham Deane

Climate change is influencing how consumers decide to purchase products and choose partnerships. How can supply chain leaders incorporate green practices while maintaining profit margins? Read More

The Ultimate RFP Checklist for Shippers: Essential Things to Include in Every Bid

March 16, 2020

The clearer your RFP, the easier it will be for 3PLs to understand your requirements and provide you with the information you need to make an informed selection. Read More

Surge Protector

March 16, 2020 Merrill Douglas

About 35 years ago, Mark Hogan left a successful career as an accountant to pursue a job in freight transportation. He hasn't looked back. Read More

Autonomous Ship: Maiden China?

March 16, 2020 Felecia Stratton

China's first unmanned cargo ship completed its test voyage in December 2019, marking a significant milestone in autonomous shipping. Read More

Coronavirus Precautions

March 13, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Manufacturers with primary and sub-tier suppliers near Wuhan, China, can use these five guidelines to plan ahead for any COVID-19 impact. Read More

Ship More, Pay Less: Controlling Transportation Costs

March 13, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Better matching demand to supply and adjusting contracts, tendering, and invoice auditing strategies can help shippers control transportation costs as rates rise in 2020. Read More

Crossing the Final-Mile Finish Line

March 12, 2020

E-commerce revenue in 2020 will reach $3.52 trillion—this explosion is forcing retailers to find faster and more convenient modes to reach the final mile. Read More

3PLs Do It All

March 12, 2020 Karen Kroll

Third-party logistics providers are future-proofing supply chains, using a toolbox filled with business insights, predictive capabilities, and other new solution sets. Read More

Incoterms 2020: Embracing the Rules

March 12, 2020 Jeff Simpson

If your company plans to use Incoterms, make sure your employees understand the requirements for both the buyer and the seller in each rule. When used correctly, these rules can help your business excel in international trade. Read More

I Like Big-Box and I Cannot Lie

March 11, 2020

Almost half of all small to mid-sized businesses decision-makers estimate an increase in shipping spend, and big-box retailers are influencing their strategy. Read More

Can the New Silk Road Compete with the Maritime Silk Road?

March 11, 2020 Bernhard Simon

Take a look at the facts surrounding the New Silk Road, which has the potential to act as a high-speed internet connection for transporting goods. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

March 11, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Take a look at the new and notable updates in supply chain for January 2020. Read More

Supply Chain Predictions 2020

March 10, 2020

Industry leaders look to the future, offering advice and strategies to help you successfully navigate the year ahead. Read More

Small Ports, Big Benefits

March 10, 2020 Sandra Beckwith

Smaller ports can often save time, lower costs, and provide superior customer service than larger coastal ports. Here are seven hidden advantages offered by ports off the beaten water path. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

March 10, 2020

FMCG retailers need to be aware of four key areas as they build their future omnichannel supply chains, finds RSR Research's Supply Chain Management 2018 report. Read More

Logistics Leaders Into Outsourcing

March 9, 2020

Logistics leaders meet or exceed their end-to-end supply chain goals with the help of logistics outsourcing, such as third-party logistics providers. Read More

6 Supply Chain Risks Worth Taking

March 9, 2020 Karen Kroll

Supply chain professionals working in small and mid-sized businesses often operate with little margin for error. Taking calculated, thoughtful risks can pay off. Read More

Navigating Amazon's Move into Freight

March 9, 2020 Oren Zaslansky

Amazon's launching of a full-service freight brokerage has a number of implications for supply chain professionals—some obvious and some not so clear. Read More

How Zulily Optimizes its Supply Chain on Cost, Not Speed

March 6, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Zulily’s 72-hour shopping events rely on a point-of-ship supply chain model running on homegrown warehouse management software. Read More

7 Notable Women in Supply Chain & Logistics

March 6, 2020 Karen Kroll

Meet the women who are succeeding at high levels in their companies, driven by a passion for supply chain and logistics and the ability to untangle the spaghetti of information that drives business decisions. Read More

5 Ways to Manage Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods

March 6, 2020 Thomas Eldridge Campbell

Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods. Read More

Which ERP Trends Will Catch On in 2020?

March 5, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies have come to the forefront of supply chain management—here are three ERP trends to watch in 2020. Read More

Charging the Electronics Supply Chain

March 5, 2020 Karen Kroll

Electronics suppliers, distributors, and retailers address high-voltage challenges–from shorter product life cycles to price erosion and unpredictable tariffs—with technology and changing business processes. Read More

How Is Coronavirus Impacting E-Commerce?

March 5, 2020 Joe Farrell, Vice President of International Operations, PFS

As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, new ramifications are revealed daily. How is the virus impacting e-commerce operations, and how can retailers respond? Read More

The Secret Behind the Best Supply Chain Transformations

March 4, 2020 Jay Fraze

These are the top three ways data analytics and artificial intelligence can transform your supply chain. Read More

Taking a Dip Into Supply Chain Management

March 4, 2020 Karen Kroll

Frank Armetta, global vice president of supply chain with Sabra Dipping Company, discusses the hummus company's warehouse transformation, how he leads his team, and insight into his career journey. Read More

3 Big Barriers to IIoT Integration

March 3, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

Security, reliability, and scalability may be preventing industrial companies from integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solutions. Read More

Applying Lean Thinking to Procurement

March 3, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

Here’s how to integrate demand and supply initiatives and techniques into your procurement strategies. Read More

Conquering Overflow Leads to a Long-Term Partnership

March 3, 2020

Read how Suddath secured a long-term partnership with medical device manufacturer after managing its overflow product through warehouse management and value-added services. Read More

Tips for Shipping Across the Mexico Border

March 2, 2020 Ohad Axelrod

Can your business manage cross-border shipping effectively? Review these five critical questions to ask before booking your next load across the Mexico border. Read More

2020 Global Trade: It's a Whole New World

March 2, 2020

From tariff and trade wars to new trade agreements and updated Incoterms, 2020 is shaping up to be an interesting year for global shippers. Read More

Technology Can Cure the Parcel Crisis at the Border

March 2, 2020 Bob Malley

The growth of e-commerce has driven global parcel shipping volume to an all-time high. Bob Malley, managing director at Pierbridge, explains why shippers have to streamline customs compliance to support their omnichannel strategy. Read More

How Green Was My Tally?

February 28, 2020

Are online shoppers willing to pay more for environmentally friendly packaging? Read More

Ten Minutes From Now—Do You Have a Plan?

February 28, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Inbound Logistics editor Felecia Stratton checks in with readers and reviews the practical information in the January 2020 issue that shippers can put to use right away. Read More

Stop, Thief! Five Ways to Protect Your Supply Chain

February 27, 2020 Michael Meeks

Your company can be exposed to unpredictable theft at any time, which can negatively impact your revenue and your reputation. Here are some simple tips to help protect your shipments, customers, and industry stature. Read More

Winning Moves for the Last Mile

February 27, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Take a look at the strategies that retailers and their service partners use to improve last-mile delivery for direct-to-consumer sales. Read More

The 10 Most Read Articles of 2019

February 26, 2020

Take a look at the top ten Inbound Logistics articles that got readers buzzing in 2019. Read More

You Have a Data Problem. Here’s What to Do About It.

February 26, 2020 Shannon Vaillancourt

From time to time, logistics managers may disagree on the path to take to get from Point A to Point B. But the fact of the matter is that there is just one best choice. And the key to determining that best choice is data. Read More

Importer Maximizes Savings and Customer Service with Kuebix TMS

February 25, 2020

By leveraging Kuebix and an integration with NetSuite, equipment parts importer Summit Supply ensures every order is shipped with the quickest, least expensive option to optimize savings and service. Read More

Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: What Formula One Can Teach Us About the RFP Process

February 24, 2020 Jonathan Evans

In both Formula One racing and bid management, a successful outcome takes more than a skilled driver or purchasing manager. It takes a reliable network, powerful technology, and rapid data exchange. Jonathan Evans, director of client solutions at Logistical Labs, discusses what Formula One racing can teach us about carrier procurement. Read More

Scale to Meet Your Needs

February 24, 2020 Jake McLeod

If you’re in logistics, you’re probably familiar with the highs and lows of supply and demand. Jake McLeod, chief commercial officer of RPM, shares how shippers and carriers can protect themselves during market volatility with scalability. Read More

Good Question: Will the supply chain management function be obsolete in 10 years? Why or why not?

February 21, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Industry professionals share whether they think the supply chain management function will be obsolete in the next 10 years. Read More

What if General George Patton was Walmart’s CEO?

February 20, 2020 Brittain Ladd

General Patton would survey the e-commerce battlefield where Walmart competes and conduct a threat assessment of every major competitor, especially Amazon. Read More

Come Together: Logistics and the Sharing Economy

February 19, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

Need a warehouse or a truck? With the sharing economy, you have it. Today’s on-demand world is creating a new version of supply chain collaboration that helps startups gain access to an enterprise-grade fulfillment network without a long-term lease or massive investments. Read More

Reshaping the Supply Chain

February 18, 2020 Merrill Douglas

These new strategies, goals, and technologies are altering supply chain operations. Read More

Conviction, Clarity, Compassion

February 14, 2020 Merrill Douglas

Bob Sappio starts his workday at 4:30 a.m. and sends LinkedIn messages to his team on Saturday night. He’s committed, passionate, and a straight shooter–and gives his all to SeaCube’s technological and cultural transformation. Read More

The Show Must Go On

February 13, 2020

Leaning on 30 years of experience shipping in Mexico, CFI delivered concert equipment for a well-known pop music group tour in North America. Read More

Formulating a Predictive Flow

February 12, 2020 Jennifer Baljko

BASF Corp.’s vision for the next six to 12 months is to continue to move from a proactive approach to predictive logistics and shipping operations. It expects operations to be about 80% predictive in 2020. But even that doesn’t go far enough these days. Read More

Let Data Lead the Way to Optimization

February 11, 2020 Chris Hoffmeister

Supply chain information is critical, and it’s far more than letting consumers know when their packages will arrive. Here's how to enable end-to-end visibility. Read More

Supply Chain AI: This Time It’s for Real

February 10, 2020 Paul A. Myerson

Artificial intelligence technology has been with us for a long time. What has changed recently is the power of computing, cloud-based service options, and the applicability of AI to supply chain and logistics. Read More

The Three Things You Can Teach Your Third-Party Logistics Provider

February 7, 2020 Robert Russo

Just because your logistics provider is the subject-matter expert doesn’t mean there isn’t anything they can learn from you. Here are three best practices that you can teach your logistics provider based on results from Port Jersey Logistics' annual client satisfaction survey. Read More

Mitigating the Flood of Post-Holiday Returns

February 6, 2020 Tray Anderson

The return process can be challenging, and often requires customized, manual, and labor-intensive handling and sorting practices. The good news? Innovative supply-side strategies can be used to develop solutions for a frictionless return process. Read More

Modernizing Information Along the Supply Chain for Natural Disaster Response

February 5, 2020 Jen Jones, Chief Marketing Officer of Dataminr

Given the ongoing severity and frequency of severe weather events, preparing for natural disasters is becoming an essential pillar of supply chain risk management. Real-time alerts powered by AI can help businesses dissolve silos and respond efficiently. Read More

Using Mentors and Technology to Close the Talent Gap

February 4, 2020 William Seidman, P.h.D, CEO and president of Cerebyte

New logistics technologies are arriving rapidly, but few organizations have the personnel to capitalize on the opportunities. This talent gap is a key reason so many digital transformation initiatives fail. Read More

Implementing Industry 4.0 to Streamline Your Supply Chain

February 3, 2020 Adrian Burton, Sales Director at Harrison Castings

The digital revolution is upon us, and with it comes the arrival of Industry 4.0 How beneficial will this industrial revolution be for manufacturers? Read More

Are You Ready to Join the Circular Supply Chain?

January 31, 2020 Barry Kukkuk, CTO, NETSTOCK

It may be time to revisit how your company produces and delivers products as consumers and retailers become more environmentally aware and shift to a circular supply chain. Read More

UPS Drones Will Soon Deliver Medical Products Within the UC San Diego Health System

January 30, 2020 Jaclyn Ix

UPS Flight Forward's unmanned drones will deliver medical products between UC San Diego Health's medical centers and labs in February 2020. Read More

Three Track and Trace Techniques Defining Transparency

January 29, 2020 Chris Lankford, VP of Engineering, NEXT Trucking

Today, there are three primary approaches to adding transparency to the supply chain. Read More

Amazon, FedEx and the Customer-Focused Company

January 28, 2020 Tien Tzuo, Co-founder & CEO Zuora

Why did Amazon choose to start shipping its own boxes? The answer can be found in their focus on the customer. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | When choosing a logistics provider, what’s more important: cost or customer service?

January 27, 2020 Katrina Arabe

Readers reveal the deciding factor in choosing a logistics provider: cost or customer service. Read More

What Does FMCSA Increase to 50% Random Drug Testing Rate Mean for Fleets and the CDL Clearinghouse?

January 24, 2020 Lucas Kibby, Marketing Manager, CleanFleet

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased its random drug testing rate from 25% of CDL drivers to 50%. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

January 23, 2020 Katrina Arabe

From green initiatives to supply chain appointments, here's a rundown of the latest deals and doings in the supply chain. Read More

Taking the Wheel of GM's Service Parts

January 22, 2020 Karen Kroll

Lisa Veneziano, GM's executive director of global aftersales supply chain, warehousing, and logistics, discusses her role and some of GM's best practices. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

January 21, 2020 Katrina Arabe

From the latest automated guided vehicle and asset-tracking device to the newest routes and software systems, here's what's new and notable in the supply chain. Read More

Artificial Intelligence Gets Real

January 17, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Read the key findings of a global research study in which 90% of respondents reported plans to implement AI in certain parts of their business. Read More

Growing a Green Supply Chain

January 16, 2020

Green is the new black in supply chains. Whether it's a conscious effort or the byproduct of streamlining your operations, going green can pay off. Read More

Drones Make the Medicine Go Down

January 15, 2020

UPS Flight Forward Inc. and CVS Pharmacy successfully completed the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription to a consumer's home. Read More

Seeing Clearly: The Value of Visibility

January 14, 2020 Michael Burdiek

Few parts of the enterprise have transformed more radically over the years than supply chain as companies struggle to navigate global sourcing, just-in-time delivery models, and unprecedented customer expectations for product availability and delivery speed. Read More

The CX Files

January 13, 2020 Merrill Douglas

The truth is out there. Technology tools offer mindbending ways to delight retailers and their customers. And there's no conspiracy about that. Read More

Top 10 Manufacturing Predictions

January 10, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Learn what Manufacturing Insights is anticipating for 2021 and beyond. Read More

Hunger Games: Managing Food Logistics Challenges When Demand Spikes

January 9, 2020 Karen Kroll

FInd out how Impossible Burger and other new food products anticipated and responded to logistics and inventory management challenges during demand spikes. Read More

Four Ways Reusables Benefit the Circular Economy

January 8, 2020 Aman Sangha

From faster, more frequent deliveries to specialty packaging, the way goods are handled and delivered has adapted and evolved. But change can come with consequences, and the amount of packaging waste due to e-commerce has skyrocketed. Read More

A Hire Purpose: 11 Strategies to Recruit Supply Chain Talent

January 7, 2020 Mike Ogle

Competition has never been tougher to obtain supply chain talent, forcing companies to rethink recruitment tactics. Read More

Supporting Women Behind the Wheel

January 6, 2020 Felecia Stratton

Two U.S. senators, working with the Women In Trucking Association, introduced legislation that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take a formal role in supporting women drivers. Read More

Need Speed Across the Supply Chain? It's All About the Barcode

January 3, 2020 Ravi Panjwani

Barcode labels are a smart and cost-effective way to make productivity gains in your warehouse. Read More

What's the Word?

January 2, 2020 Keith Biondo

We asked the experts in our audience for the hot supply chain words or phrases you and your colleagues will be talking in 2020. Here goes. Read More

Scaled 3PL Solutions Heal Pharma's Supply Chain

January 2, 2020

A large pharma company teams up with Hub Group to achieve compliance with the best service at a reasonable cost. Read More

Leverage Your 3PL's Real Estate Assets for In-Demand Cold Storage

December 31, 2019 Robert Kriewaldt

Whatever challenges your perishable goods operation faces, it’s likely that the right 3PL can offer innovative solutions. Read More

That's a Wrap: Holiday Shipping Tied Up in Knots

December 31, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Pitney Bowes' Global Online Shopping Study reveals the top shipping frustrations in 2019. Read More

What's the Deal With Flexible Warehousing?

December 30, 2019 Steve Elliott

A third-party logistics provider with its own dedicated workforce is still a company's best option for handling and storing sensitive goods. Read More

Navigating Your Supply Chain Through the Uncertainty of Trade War

December 30, 2019 Michelle Frennier, Director, Solution Consulting, BluJay Solutions

With no clear resolution to the current trade tensions in sight, many are questioning the inevitable impact they will have on the global supply chain. Read More

Resilient Risk Management in the Face of Hurricane Season

December 27, 2019 Phil Renaud, executive director of The Risk Institute and Ray Hatch, CEO of Quest Resource Management Group

Disaster recovery isn’t just about what happens after the storm, it is about what happens in the days before. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Paper

December 26, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Whether paper companies are well positioned for further growth or still earning the right to grow, they can expect demand to increase for paper and board products over the next decade, according to McKinsey & Company. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

December 23, 2019 Katrina Arabe

From green initiatives to supply chain appointments, here's a rundown of the latest deals and doings in the supply chain. Read More

Last Mile: Urban Logistics

December 20, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Where the e-commerce boom intersects with urban centers, logisticians get street—and space—smart. Read More

2019 Airfreight Forwarders Guide

December 19, 2019

Need to move goods quickly? These airfreight partners offer speed and reliability with end-to-end solutions that ensure supply chain efficiency. Read More

5 Actions to Optimize Logistics Costs

December 18, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Logistics leaders face pressure from their stakeholders to optimize logistics costs while maintaining service and performance levels. Gartner Inc. identifies the following five actions to help you optimize costs from within your organization. Read More

China's Trade Outlook Declines as Air Drags

December 17, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Trade tensions between the United States and China have many repercussions, according to the DHL Global Trade Barometer, an early indicator of global trade developments calculated using artificial intelligence and big data analytics. Read More

TURBOCHARGED! Secrets of Expedited Shipping

December 17, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Whether next day or same day, consumers want things fast. In the broader supply chain world, though, some people call top speed—in the form of expedited shipping—a necessary evil. Here's how carriers move high-priority loads extra fast while holding down costs and keeping shippers in the loop. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

December 16, 2019 Katrina Arabe

From the latest automated guided vehicle and asset-tracking device to the newest routes and software systems, here's what's new and notable in the supply chain. Read More

Great Lakes Ports Stay on Course

December 16, 2019 Felecia Stratton

U.S. Great Lakes ports are on pace to beat 2018 cargo volumes following a robust September handling road salt, cement, stone, petroleum, and wind energy components, and supporting the region's construction activity and energy needs. Read More

It's Only Natural: The Challenges of Organic Food Logistics

December 13, 2019 Karen Kroll

Organic farmers face the same challenges as conventional farmers, as well as few more: the risks of contamination or commingling, as well as fraudulent competition. They’re addressing these challenges with technology and shifts in their supply chains. Read More

Taking Data on the Road: A New Approach to the Transportation Supply Chain

December 12, 2019 Heather Mueller, COO at Breakthrough

What is your organization doing with valuable transportation data to improve your business? Read More

Ensuring Supply Chain Visibility

December 12, 2019

In today's increasingly omnichannel marketplace, good visibility is vital throughout the supply chain. Here's how to maintain optimal visibility at 10 key touchpoints. Read More

How Retailers Can Use this Holiday Season to Inform Future Supply Chain Strategies

December 11, 2019 Kim Baudry, Market Development Director, Dematic

Retailers must leverage software solutions and the data it captures during the holiday season to achieve an integrated network and true smart warehouse ecosystem. Read More

Hidaka Forges Automated Inventory Solution

December 11, 2019 Karen Kroll

An unusually large customer order drives sheet metal fabrication company Hidaka to implement the Mobility Physical Inventory App from AIM Computer Solutions. Along with automating the inventory process, the solution provides accurate and timely information. Read More

LeaderSHIP: Building a Hub of Vision and Passion

December 10, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Hub Group President and COO Phillip Yeager leads the family business with a clear mission: To deliver for team members and customers every single day. Read More

Parts & Parcel

December 9, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Driven by an increase in e-commerce, global parcel volume grew from 74.4 billion shipments in 2017 to 87 billion last year. On average, 23 parcels per person were shipped globally, and 2,760 parcels were shipped every second, according to the Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index. Read More

The Death of Your Profession?

December 9, 2019 Keith Biondo

That's right, if you work in the supply chain management field, and have a decade or so until you retire, it's time to dust off your resume and consider other career paths. That's according to a Harvard Business Review article. Let's do an autopsy. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | Popeyes chicken sandwich shortage: Supply chain to blame?

December 6, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Readers weigh in on Popeyes chicken sandwich shortage: Was it a supply chain miss or a marketing ploy? Read More

Drilling Deeper Into Your Supply Chain

December 5, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

Many industries use supply chain analytics to drive insight, make better business decisions, and verify or disprove existing models or theories. Read More

Using Real-Time Tech to Mitigate Risk

December 5, 2019 Michael Affronti

Real-time technology can help shippers keep abreast of high-impact incidents around the world and provide extra time and context to activate their supply chain risk mitigation strategies. Read More

3PLs Add Value

December 4, 2019

Increasing consumer expectations, market uncertainty, and other recent trends, have only enhanced the value 3PLs bring to shippers. From technology innovations to process insights, here are the ways 3PLs unlock and increase supply chain efficiencies. Read More

Pushing the Speed Limit: Increasing Operational Efficiencies with Digital Payments

December 4, 2019 Robin Gregg, CEO of RoadSync

Logistics is an industry that depends on speed, efficiency and accuracy for virtually every aspect of its business but one – payments. Read More

Tech Can Turn Your Supply Chain Into a Well-Oiled Green Machine

December 3, 2019 Pete Zimmerman

If they want to succeed, smart brands need to recognize the consequences of getting sustainability wrong. The future is in more eco-friendly practices, not just because customers demand them, but because it is the right thing to do for the planet. Read More

Supply Chain Conferences Complement Logistics Job Training and Education

December 2, 2019 Andrew Slusher

The optimal way to understand the intricacies of today's supply chain environment is to participate in an educationally focused transportation conference. Read More

How Smarter, Stronger Supply Chains Improve the Customer Experience

December 2, 2019 Tom Maher

Companies today are increasingly leveraging digital technologies like artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning to build smarter supply chain operations. Here's how they can turn data into real insights that improve efficiency and boost customer service. Read More

Reader Profile: Ashley Tyrner's Vision Bears Fruit

November 29, 2019 Karen Kroll

Farmbox Direct Founder and CEO Ashley Tyrner sources fresh organic and natural produce, forms partnerships with farmers, works with shipping companies, and designs produce boxes that customers receive. Read More

Five Tips to Achieve Career Success

November 27, 2019 Debbie Lentz

The beauty of working within the supply chain is that it touches nearly every aspect of a business, which opens up huge career opportunities. Here are five tips for achieving supply chain career success: Read More

FMCSA to Announce Two-Year Delay in ELDT Rule

November 26, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

The Entry Level Driver Training rule was anticipated to go into limited effect in February, but it is expected to be delayed. Read More

Three Steps Manufacturers Can Take to Improve Supplier Collaboration

November 26, 2019 Bo Hagler, CEO of LiveSource

In the manufacturing world, technology can give real-time visibility into the entire supply chain process and empower collaboration with suppliers. Read More

How to Use Expedited Service for Painless Shipping to Mexico

November 25, 2019

For U.S. companies, cross-border regulations, varying border operating hours, and differing procedures for both import and export may complicate shipping and cause significant supply chain delays. One way to manage the complexity is by using an expedited carrier. Read More

FedEx delivery robots seen in New York City

November 25, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

FedEx delivery robots rolled around lower Manhattan as part of a promotion last week. Read More

Designing Your Business to Meet Customer Expectations

November 25, 2019 Tracy Rosser

Companies must take a holistic approach to serving customers by eliminating silos and fully understanding their end-to-end supply chain today, especially in terms of customer service. 3PLs can help. Read More

Maritime Logistics in Ship Shape

November 25, 2019 Karen Kroll

While the prospect of higher tariffs and the cost of low-sulfur fuel requirements pose concerns for the maritime industry, it's forging ahead with bigger, more automated seaports, as well as technology that improves visibility, reduces its environmental impact, and streamlines operations. Read More

How to Build a Supply Chain Based on Speed to the Midwest

November 22, 2019

By bypassing congested urban terminals and moving logistics closer to their customer base, shippers can take days out of their supply chain and reduce landed costs. Read More

Why Freight Rail Needs Reform

November 22, 2019 Eric R. Byer and Mark M. Fisher

Questionable demurrage policies and charges and the move toward precision scheduled railroading are making freight rail a less desirable option. Read More

Florida and Mexican Seaports Sign Agreement to Enhance Trade

November 21, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Maritime commerce leaders from Mexico and Florida will review and identify issues, opportunities and challenges of enhancing the flow of international commerce between the two. Read More

What's Your—and Your Company's—Degree of Supply Chain Digital Consciousness?

November 21, 2019 George Prest

The age of the digital supply chain is here. And yet, even with technology investments on the upswing, not every company is moving along the digital path at the same pace. Are you up to speed? Read More

The Logistics of Liquidation

November 21, 2019 Merrill Douglas

When a customer returns a product, or a company clears unsold merchandise off the shelves, that's the start of an uphill climb in search of maximum value recovery. Read More

How a Freight Audit and a TMS Can Drive Efficiency for Your Supply Chain

November 20, 2019

A lack of oversight can cost a company tens of millions of dollars in unnecessary freight spend. A transportation management system (TMS) with an integrated freight approval tool could stop these kinds of problems before they occur. Read More

E-Commerce Fulfillment: No Pain, No Gain

November 20, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Sporting goods maker Escalade Sports transforms its supply chain to capture e-commerce growth, improve customer service levels, and better manage inventory and demand planning. Read More

FedEx Disputes New York Times Report on Company Investments

November 19, 2019 Inbound Logistics

Memphis-based company and the Memphis-area’s largest employer, FedEx, fires back at the New York Times. Read More

Five Reasons Why the Delivery Economy Is Here… Now

November 19, 2019 Ally Lynch, VP, Marketing, project44

Smart brands that want to understand new rules of customer service should pay attention to the top five signs that the Delivery Economy is here, and here to stay. Read More

Hampton Wall Named Chief Executive Officer of Trax Group

November 18, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Experienced industry veteran to lead Trax through next phase of growth. Read More

Three Ways 5G Will Benefit the Logistics Industry

November 18, 2019 Dheeraj Remella, Chief Technologist, VoltDB

As 5G becomes available, it is important for solutions buyers to consider the impact it will have on efficiency, safety, and revenue. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

November 15, 2019 Katrina Arabe

From recently introduced materials handling products to notable facilities and service upgrades, here's a quick rundown of supply chain news. Read More

Breaking News - Walmart Canada and DLT Labs™ launch world's largest full production blockchain solution for industrial application

November 14, 2019 Inbound Logistics

Walmart Canada and DLT Labs™ new system uses distributed ledger technology to track deliveries, verify transactions, and automate payments and reconciliation. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What's the 2020 supply chain buzzword or phrase?

November 14, 2019 Katrina Arabe

From "door to floor" to "supply chain digital twin," these concepts will impact supply chain professionals in the year to come. Read More

Sites of the Stars

November 14, 2019

These logistics sites reach for the stars and deliver stellar performance. Read More

Halloween: A Scary Supply Chain

November 13, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Trick-or-treating may be done for the year, but this infographic resurrects the consumer haunts and hauls of Halloween 2019. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

November 13, 2019 Katrina Arabe

From sealed deals to green initiatives, here's what's new and notable in the supply chain. Read More

A Greener Supply Chain

November 12, 2019 Maureen Malia, Global Sustainability Manager, BDP International

Reducing your supply chain carbon footprint makes sense — ethically and financially. Read More

19 Intermodal Tips for Success

November 11, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Experts share advice on how to get fast-enough service while saving money with domestic intermodal transportation. Read More

Unpacking the Biggest Threat to a Multi-Trillion Dollar Industry

November 8, 2019 Matthew Cowan, Partner at Next47

With such rooted history, the logistics industry has been reticent to embrace technological innovation. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Furniture

November 7, 2019 Felecia Stratton

What's the outlook for the U.S. furniture market moving forward? Here's what to expect. Read More

10 Tips: Tackling E-Commerce Shipping

November 6, 2019 Melissa Runge, Vice President of Analytical Solutions, Spend Management Experts

E-commerce is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives – putting pressure on retailers. Here are tips to help e-commerce shippers keep costs down and customers happy. Read More

Inside Supply Chain Innovation

November 4, 2019 Felecia Stratton

What are the top supply chain differentiators and innovation drivers? According to the findings of BluJay Solutions' Focus on Customer Experience: Research on Supply Chain Priorities and Investments report, they include these four areas: Read More

Barriers to Scalable IIoT Execution

November 1, 2019 Felecia Stratton

By providing visibility into the assets and processes that historically had no data feedback loop, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has allowed manufacturing organizations to leverage their incoming data to implement crucial initiatives such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Read More

Checking In: Take the Current When It Serves

October 31, 2019 Keith Biondo

Supply chain managers face known and unknown challenges—with a certainty that they can and will succeed no matter the impediments. Read More

DHL Gives Mio Better Inbound Logistics Control

October 30, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

DHL gives Mio more control over inbound orders from eight countries. Read More

Uber Plans to Expand Freight Services into Canada

October 30, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Uber has been gradually expanding its services beyond ride hailing, and announced last month that it would invest $200-million into its freight division. Read More

Calm Before the Storm

October 30, 2019

Even if you're not located in a hurricane impact area, your company can still experience business disruptions if a customer, supplier, or transportation route is affected. In the downtime between storms, take these crucial steps to help prevent supply chain disruption. Read More

Going the Distance: Securing Supply Chains From Cyber Attack

October 29, 2019 Ian Stone, CEO of Vuealta

Today’s supply chains are a security challenge, where cyber criminals can do swift damage across borders, but this challenge is surmountable. Read More

3PLs: Responsive, Cost-Effective, and Green

October 28, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The modern supply chain is complex, and in order for the world's leading companies to deliver their goods and services in an expedient, cost-conscious, and environmentally friendly fashion, they are increasingly turning to 3PLs. Learn about these themes and other insights from a 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Read More

Data on Loading Dock Activities Improves Operations, Boosts ROI

October 25, 2019 Michael Eastabrook

Warehouse managers have long been forced to base decisions about their loading docks on assumptions rather than data. That's starting to change, thanks to new technology that assembles objective information to support well-informed decisions. Read More

SOLVED: Control Tower Approach Drives Visibility, Aids Planning and Supply Chain Reliability

October 24, 2019

LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals supplier, selected Odyssey Logistics & Technology to track multiple assets for four business units that provide products across 33 countries. Read More

Crane Worldwide Logistics Announces New Vice President, Customs Brokerage and Trade Advisory Services

October 23, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Alexandra Kleinschmidt, an expert in her field, joins the Crane Worldwide Logistics team. Read More

Green Supply Chain Management: A Quick How-To

October 23, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The key to implementing green supply chain management is to identify areas where sustainable practices can be applied to an existing supply chain. Read More

S.C. Ports makes a $63.4 billion annual economic impact on S.C.

October 22, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Port operations support 1 in 10 jobs for South Carolinians Read More

Fostering a Data-Centric Culture in Fulfillment Operations

October 22, 2019 Doug Kimball, Vice President, Global Solution Strategy at Stibo Systems

Let data drive the DC and beyond. Read More

10 Tips: Optimizing the Last Mile

October 22, 2019 Brian Chan, Product Manager, UNEX Manufacturing

Doing last-mile logistics correctly leads to repeat business and loyal customers, but final-mile processes involve more than just a truck and driver. Read More

BREAKING - UPS Launches New Tech-Enabled Healthcare Solutions, Standardizes Quality Systems, Forms Healthcare Unit

October 21, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Healthcare and life science companies can now tap new tech-enabled sensing and monitoring solutions from UPS for critical shipments. Read More

5 Tips for Choosing a Logistics Provider

October 21, 2019 Vincent Touya, Managing Director, Dachser USA

Selecting a logistics provider is a critical business decision, especially during times of global volatility and evolving marketplaces. Read More

Kicking the Tires on an IoT Solution

October 18, 2019 Tom Gresham

Tire manufacturer Michelin is a shipper with a massive global footprint and complex demands. With headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin operates 121 production facilities in 17 countries; those facilities produced approximately 190 million tires in 2017. With a presence in 170 countries, distributing products across the globe is a challenging and sophisticated operation. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Metals

October 18, 2019

Here's what you need to know about the latest developments in the metals industry. Read More

Driving the Efficiency of the U.S. Supply Chain

October 18, 2019 Greg Hirsch, Senior Vice President, Daseke

As the economy adjusts to a new level of output, improving the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain is essential to continued economic growth. Read More

Sensing a Supply Chain Career

October 17, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Rising through the leadership ranks at Ryder System, Steve Sensing stays resilient and collaborative, while always maintaining a sense of humor. Read More

Automated Bidding Tools Benefit Shippers, 3PLs, and Carriers

October 17, 2019 Brian Thompson

At the start of a new year, it’s common for shippers striving for an optimized supply chain to review their carrier options to make sure they use the ideal mix of freight transportation providers. In 2019, this bidding business has lasted the entire year, as shippers and 3PLs look to take advantage of a softer freight market to secure better pricing and service. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the first thing to look for when selecting a logistics partner?

October 17, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Readers share what you should look for to find an optimal logistics partner. Read More

Leveraging System Design and Optimization for Supply Chain 4.0

October 16, 2019 Eleke Ukpabi

Supply Chain 4.0 is an integrative approach to operational digitization, where existing and nascent technology applications are leveraged to transform the supply chain ecosystem. Read More

Tariffs: Is it Time to Rethink What Goes Where?

October 16, 2019 Bill Michels

Three messages for companies trying to adapt to the new tariffs and rules of U.S. trade with China. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

October 16, 2019

Here's what's happening in the supply chain. Read More

Employee to Entrepreneur: Transitioning to Freight Agency Ownership

October 15, 2019 Rob Brasher

Leaving a job to start a company is a high-risk/high-reward decision. For those transportation and logistics professionals who have been toying with the idea of entrepreneurship, there are some points to take into consideration to help make the right choices. Read More

2019 – The Year of Brazilian Trade

October 15, 2019 Sergio Segovia, President, Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil)

With the it’s natural resources, innovative businesses, and creative mindset, Brazil has catapulted to the front of the international trade frontier Read More

The View From the Control Tower

October 15, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

The leading-edge way to manage your short- to mid-term global supply chain in real time (or close to it), is through a control tower that utilizes technology, organization, and processes that capture product movement visibility from the supplier all the way to the customer. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

October 14, 2019

The latest developments and offerings in services and solutions. Read More

Reusable Packaging Maker Increases Savings and Reduces Waste with Transplace Solution

October 14, 2019

By adopting Transplace’s Dynamic Continuous Moves solution, Tosca was able to reduce transportation costs by more than 10% while continuing to provide exceptional service to its customers. Read More

Blockchain-as-a-Service: Building Transparent Supply Chains For All

October 14, 2019 Pratik Soni

Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS), which gives businesses the ability to connect their supply chains through simply an internet browser, will add more fuel to Blockchain adoption. Read More

An Enterprising Change

October 11, 2019 Keith Biondo

A small change in Inbound Logistics' tag line – from logistics to enterprises – recognizes the massive business shift in the way shippers drive excellence. Read More

JetBlue Ups Its Cargo Game

October 11, 2019

As part of its plan to gradually expand cargo operations, JetBlue will partner with Miami-based consultancy Aeronex Cargo. Read More

Syfan Logistics Delivers Time-Sensitive Load for Automobile Manufacturer

October 10, 2019

Find out how Syfan coordinated 36 full truckloads to ship 6,000 transmissions to its customer’s Allen Park, Michigan, warehouse within the one-week deadline. Read More

2019 Trucking Perspectives

October 10, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Inbound Logistics' exclusive survey of shippers and truckers reveals where the wind is blowing in the trucking industry today. Read More

Choosing a 3PL: How to Make a Mature Decision

October 10, 2019 Derek Browning

A 3PL partner that is aligned on purpose, value, strategy, and culture can provide far more value than what is seen in a transportation budget variance report. Read More

Carriers Cough Up Hiring Fee

October 10, 2019

As part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule, trucking companies soon will be required to pay the agency a fee prior to hiring each driver—in addition to an annual fee for currently employed drivers. Read More

CPG Brands Find Their Place Online

October 9, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

How CPG brands large and small meet the needs of evolving customers who crave product information, access, and near-instant gratification. Read More

(Not So) Forever 21

October 8, 2019

Major fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to shut down hundreds of stores. Read More

Freight Bill Audit & Payment: It's More Than The Money

October 8, 2019

FBAP service providers use big data and business intelligence to drive global enterprise change. Read More

Supply Chain Skills of the Future and How Organizations Can Prepare

October 8, 2019 Madhav Durbha, Ph.D, Group Vice President, Industry Strategy at LLamasoft, Inc.

The gap between the skills needed to compete in an increasingly digital world and those available in the organization is widening. Read More

How to Detox the Pharma Supply Chain

October 8, 2019 Karen Kroll

Advances in technology, new regulations, and more personalized medicine can make managing pharmaceutical supply chains a tough pill to swallow. Successful supply chains leverage new IT, share information, and embrace change. Read More

Maersk, Blackbuck Create Containerized Trucking Platform

October 8, 2019

To help India’s government reach its goal of reducing logistics costs from 14% of the GDP to less than 9% by 2022, integrated container logistics company Maersk is partnering with BlackBuck, India’s largest online trucking marketplace. Read More

The Sky's the Limit for UPS With New FAA Drone Approval

October 7, 2019 Isabel Blake

On October 1st, 2019, UPS was the first company to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for a broad plan to use a fleet of drones to expand its package delivery options. Read More

The Business Value of Managed Transportation Services

October 7, 2019 Danette Van Trump

Shippers are turning to managed transportation services (MTS) to help address logistical challenges. Here are the advantages. Read More

Warehouse Automation Growing, But For How Long?

October 7, 2019

New research from market intelligence firm Interact Analysis finds that, during the past few years, the warehouse automation market has seen double-digit growth rates driven in part by the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel retail. Here's what you need to know. Read More

SMBs and E-Commerce

October 7, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Here's a look at the strategies that small- and medium-sized retailers use to help them thrive despite competiton from much larger companies. Read More

The IoT Supply Chain of the Future

October 4, 2019 Lee Stacey, Product Evangelist at Thingstream

There's no denying it: the supply chain will be changing in the coming years. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of the transformation. Read More

2019 Top 100 Truckers

October 4, 2019

Inbound Logistics’ annual Top 100 Truckers directory offers an in-depth review of carriers that match shippers’ diverse and demanding needs. Read More

Optimizing Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Post-Expansion Distribution Network

October 3, 2019

Red Classic created a complex regional transportation solution to optimize Coca-Cola Consolidated’s distribution network following a multi-year expansion effort. Read More

The Value of a Trucking Company Offering 3PL Services

October 3, 2019 Collins White, President of AMX Logistics

Combining truck assets with 3PL carriers gives shippers more capacity choices that can be the difference between making or missing a deadline. Read More

Trucking Strategies for Whichever Way the Wind Blows

October 3, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

Just because there’s more trucking capacity available today than there was a year ago doesn’t mean that shippers can overlook the basics. Here’s how to maintain capacity in all market conditions. Read More

Managing Logistics Chaos With the Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence

October 2, 2019 Amit Shah, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics and IoT at Nokia

Most of us have heard of the “Butterfly Effect" — the phenomenon where the flapping of butterfly wings in one location can affect how weather plays out in a distant location. This is an example of nonlinear system behavior, or how a small change in conditions in one location can result in large changes in another. Logistics transportation systems behave the same when they are running near capacity. Read More

The Impact of E-Commerce Growth on Logistics Companies

October 1, 2019 Anthony Sasso, Head of TD Equipment Finance

To meet the changing expectations of consumers while remaining profitable, logistics and transportation companies should consider a combination of solutions. Read More

FSVP Inspections Are Underway—Is Your Foreign Food Supplier Ready?

September 30, 2019 David Isaacson, Sr. Director, Product Marketing, ETQ

To combat foreign foodborne illnesses, the U.S. government recently introduced regulations to hold importers accountable for what is brought into the United States and sold to American consumers: The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Here, we examine the FSVP and what U.S.-based importers need to know to consistently and effectively ensure compliance. Read More

5 Key Things to Consider in an ERP Software Selection Project

September 27, 2019 Grant Fraser

There isn’t one right answer for picking ERP software. But there are some best practices that can help you make the right choice. Read More

How to Maintain Composure When Trucking Capacity Changes

September 27, 2019 Ryan Martin, Sr. Dir., Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions

Loosening capacity means spot market rates are down 20% on average, which can be a tempting proposition for shippers, despite inherent volatility. On the other hand, a tougher pricing environment means trucking company failures are rising at an alarming rate. Read More

Consumer Demands Put Pressure on Furniture’s Final Mile

September 26, 2019 William Salter, CEO, Paragon Software Systems

Consumer expectations for furniture delivery are clear. They want it fast, ideally free, and within a tight time window. Read More

Walgreens Brings the Goods to You With New Drone Delivery Program

September 26, 2019

In a new partnership with Alphabet's service, Wing, Walgreens will be testing a new on-demand service that delivers foods and beverages to customers via drones. Read More

The Top 3 Logistics Challenges for the Rest of 2019

September 24, 2019 Robert Kriewaldt

These logistics challenges will define the remainder of 2019. Here's how shippers can determine the best approach to overcome them. Read More

Solving the Trucking Labor Shortage

September 24, 2019 Wally Stegall, Technical Fellow

As more consumers start shopping with e-commerce, it remains to be seen whether the trucking industry can keep pace. Read More

Carrier Relationships: Core Carrier, Long Term, or Bid?

September 24, 2019 Tim Studebaker

With today's volatile markets and ever-increasing consumer demands, a reliable, cost-effective carrier network is more important than ever. Developing collaborative relationships with at least a handful of highly aligned carriers will often result in better service and rates; however the right mix of carrier relationships will look different for every shipper. Read More

EFW's Net Promoter Score Program Measures Customer Satisfaction

September 23, 2019 Scott Fisher

Estes Forwarding Worldwide’s Net Promoter Score Program directly supports its mission statement: to deliver the EFW Experience by exceeding expectations each and every time. Read More

M&A: What You Need To Know

September 23, 2019 Eric Mautner

If youu want to sell your business, understanding the most common hurdles and key considerations in completing this transaction is crucial. This guide will help you prepare for the transitions ahead. Read More

Selecting a TMS

September 23, 2019

For those involved in the management of freight movement, selecting the best Transportation Management System or TMS is a crucial decision. Here are 10 tips on evaluating a TMS for your firm. Read More

The Transformer

September 23, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Michelle Dilley energizes her company by challenging the status quo, standing her ground, and allowing her team to make mistakes. Read More

Debbie Lentz Goes For It

September 23, 2019 Karen Kroll

Debbie Lentz, president of global supply chain for Electrocomponents plc., reveals why you should leave your ego at the door, be transparent with your team members, and go with the flow. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | How Can Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Compete with Amazon?

September 20, 2019

Readers reveal the supply chain moves that can let brick-and-mortar retailers compete with Amazon. Read More

Incentives Power Economic Development

September 20, 2019

Sparking site selection decisions, energy, tax, and land incentives juice logistics projects. Read More

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Fulfillment Innovations

September 20, 2019

The latest developments in fulfillment innovations. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Apparel

September 20, 2019

From 3D printing to athleisure, these are the trends driving the apparel industry. Read More

I Was a Shipment at Disney

September 19, 2019 Keith Biondo

On a recent trip to Disney World with my family, I felt like one of the shipments you manage. I experienced firsthand the recent technological magic Disney has invested in. Here's what I came away with. Read More

Nestlé's Tasty Tactics for a Greener Supply Chain

September 19, 2019 Isabel Blake

In a revitalized committment to ecofriendly practices, Nestlé has created a goal of reaching zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To be sustainable, though, the company is going to need to make some major changes within its supply chain. Read More

Culture Builder

September 19, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Dante Fornari, CEO of Magnate Worldwide, discusses the importance of culture and collaboration when building a successful team. Read More

Seeking Autonomy

September 18, 2019

What factors go into creating a successful supply chain? According to the EY Americas Supply Chain Reinvention Survey 2019, which surveyed senior-level supply chain executives on topics ranging from adopting technology, retaining leadership and talent, and prioritizing investment to supporting sustainability, here are the notable trends. Read More

Eight Ways to Minimize Supply Chain Risk

September 18, 2019 John Sheehy

Supply chain attacks aren't anything new, but threat actors continue to find new ways to breach networks. Read More

Aftermarket Auto Parts Supply Chain: No Time To Spare

September 18, 2019 Karen Kroll

To compete in this fast-shifting sector, aftermarket auto parts companies have to speed into e-commerce and get their supply chains in high gear. Read More

The State of Logistics

September 17, 2019

CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report presents an overview of the economy during the past year, key logistics trends, and the total U.S. logistics costs for 2018 (see chart). Here are sometop takeaways. Read More

Training: The Hidden Value-Add

September 17, 2019 Gabrielle Griffith

As a transportation and logistics professional, not only are you accountable for your company's internal compliance with these laws and regulations, but you are also accountable for supporting your customers' compliance initiatives. Offering trade compliance knowledge to your customers, whether conversationally or via tools, is a tremendous value-add to helping them achieve their reasonable care goals. Read More

5 Tips for Efficient Supply Chain Management

September 17, 2019 Sarah Mooney, Chief Marketing Officer, Arka

Efficient SCM gives you better negotiating power to get the best rates and products in the shortest time possible. Read More

Choosing the Right 3PL and Supporting Supply Chain Excellence

September 17, 2019 Tara Meier

Choosing the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider can make or break your goal of achieving supply chain excellence and have a significant impact on your company's brand. Read More

Building Brand Love

September 16, 2019 Mike Ogle

Much like a good theater tech crew, your supply chain operates out of view but can have a tremendous impact on what happens onstage. Maximizing supply chain efficiency can ripple all the way up to your customers' unboxing process and create a lasting brand impression. Read More

Igniting the Supply Chain

September 16, 2019 Katrina Arabe

The popularity of fireworks is in full display with revenues ablaze. Read More

Collaboration Grows Freight Economy

September 16, 2019 Mary Lamie

At the heart of St. Louis' strategy to advance as a global trade hub is a focus on collaboration to strengthen and promote the region's already robust freight network. Read More

Sunset Enters Its 30s With Big Plans and Dynamic Solutions - Sunset Transportion

September 16, 2019

2019 marks 30 years of business for 3PL Sunset Transportation. The future is bright as the 3PL starts its 30s with a new facility and innovative new solutions. Read More

Shipping Out A Champion

September 13, 2019 Mike Ogle

Team Penske’s logistical skills help lead them to victory at the Indy 500. Read More

Leveraging IoT in the Supply Chain

September 13, 2019

Uncover the secrets to making the most of IoT in your supply chain. Read More

21 Years of Top Ten 3PLs: A History of Excellence

September 13, 2019

A look back over 21 years of Inbound Logistics' Top 10 3PLs. Read More

4 Steps to Streamline Global Shipping

September 13, 2019 Anne Sexton

For global manufacturers, managing logistics and carriers across locations, countries, and regions is no easy task, particularly given the current unpredictable business environment. But while shippers can't control fickle global relations, they need not be at their mercy. Read More

How to Choose a TMS

September 12, 2019 George Kontoravdis, PhD

If you're seeking a comprehensive, effective TMS solution, these are the steps you need to complete. Read More

Destination: The Corner Office

September 12, 2019 Tamara Chapman

Supply chain pros with sights set on a corner office would do well to expand their skill sets and seek job experiences that prepare them for complexity. Read More

Getting Shipments on the Right Track

September 12, 2019 Karen Kroll

To meet its visibility goasl, RFS turned to a solution from Tive Inc. that combines a tracker and software. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

September 12, 2019

Check this out for the latest supply chain services and solutions. Read More

How to Recruit and Retain the Best Interns

September 11, 2019 Dr. Zachary Williams

To make the most of your company's internship program, you need to be strategic about sourcing, hiring, and planning. Read More

Supply Chains in Peril: What We Learned from Hurricane Dorian

September 11, 2019 Vice President of Customer Supply Chain, GlobalTranz

There’s no perfect playbook for weathering a disaster like Hurricane Dorian. But a resilient and flexible supply chain that can handle pivots is what makes the difference between operations that can pick back up and those that are left in disarray. Read More

2019 Top 100 3PLs

September 11, 2019

Providing innovative and reliable supply chain solutions, these 3PL providers drive home the goods. These are the 100 companies Inbound Logistics editors selected as the best of the best. Read More

Global Manufacturer Cuts Costs and Drives Efficiencies through a Managed Transportation Partnership - GlobalTranz

September 11, 2019

The world’s largest manufacturer of paper receipt rolls and custom labels faced a challenge: how to integrate two new acquisitions while reducing transportation costs and improving efficiency. A managed transportation partnership with GlobalTranz turned out to be the perfect solution. Read More

E-Commerce Raises the Snack Bar

September 11, 2019 Karen Kroll

To succeed in today's competitive marketplace, brands need to deliver a strong, direct-to-consumer experience across all their e-commerce and physical platforms, including social media, online marketplaces, website, and brick-and-mortar stores. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

September 10, 2019

If you want an insider look at what's happening in supply chain, take a look at this. Read More

Avoiding the Trade War Squeeze

September 10, 2019

As trade volatility between the United States and China escalates, shippers find few options for avoiding a painful squeeze. Read More

The IoT Reality: How to Prepare Your Warehouse

September 10, 2019 Eric McCollom, President, Red Stag Fulfillment

The smart warehouse is here, and it’s powered by an ever-increasing number of “things.” Read More

3PL Power

September 10, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Whether brand new, solidly up and running, or decades old, shipper-3PL partnerships thrive on open communications, flexibility and trust. Read More

The Nexus Way

September 9, 2019

Nexus is a third-party logistics provider offering customized warehousing solutions and multi-modal transportation services. Read More

Robots and WMS: Living in a Materials World

September 9, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Material Bank connects interior designers and architects with material manufacturers by streamlining the complex sampling process with the made4net’s warehouse management solution. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Jewelry

September 6, 2019

From 3D printing to blockchain implementation, these are the trends driving the jewelry industry. Read More

Reinventing Logistics in the Age of Amazon

September 6, 2019 Ryan Webber

Today’s logistics environments must consider a vast, widely dispersed, wildly complex maze of workflows. As legacy systems are rarely up to the task, today’s e-tailers should seek to improve their entire supply chain – from the warehouse to the hands of the consumer. Read More

How to Manage Global Shipping Contracts and Transport Systems Directly

September 5, 2019

With a cloud-based logistics management platform, BCOs can streamline and optimize their global supply chain with greater visibility into each shipment. Read More

Going Dockside at West Coast Seaports

September 5, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

West Coast ports embrace record trade growth with initiatives that strengthen and expand infrastructure. Read More

Triple E Supply Chain

September 4, 2019

If you want to apply for the ASCM Enterprise Certification, you need to institute a "triple E" supply chain. But what, exactly, does that entail? Read More

3 Ways to Mitigate Cyber Risk in Your Supply Chain

September 4, 2019 Morgan Bjerke, Commercial Director of High Tech Digital Brands, Booz Allen Hamilton

As logistics information becomes digitalized, and processes move online, it’s a perfect storm for cybercriminals. Read More

Southeast Ports Close in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

September 3, 2019 Isabel Blake

Southeast ports prepare for the worst as Hurricane Dorian inches toward the U.S. Read More

Consolidation Is an Easy Way to Make a Big Difference

September 3, 2019 Kyle Hugo

Consolidation isn't just for larger companies anymore; it's becoming an increasingly more accessible and viable option for any supply chain. While consolidation has seen rapid advancement in an effort to remedy service-sensitive relationships or tough network segments, the advantages are universal and can be applied to inbound, vendor, and pool distribution networks—each sharing five big advantages listed here. Read More

Leveraging Real Time Information to Better Manage Logistics

September 3, 2019 Robert Boyle

Better data and real-time information are imperative to anticipate trends and do more than just survive in today’s ever-changing shipping environment. Read More

How to Choose a 3PL and Reap the Benefits - DLS Worldwide

September 2, 2019 Thomas Griffin

When you find a 3PL who can be a true partner to you, takes the time to understand your needs, and is flexible enough to keep up with changes including with your vendors, the choice should be easy. Read More

Extreme Logistics: Making the Impossible Possible

September 2, 2019 Karen Kroll

An inside look at how project managers rise to the challenges of unique logistics initiatives. Read More

Stop, Thief!

August 30, 2019

TT Club and BSI have issued the second edition of their report on global cargo theft, the first to cover a full year. Check out this news item to review their findings. Read More

Managing Risk and Building Resilience

August 30, 2019 Karen Kroll

Antonio Galvao, chief supply chain officer of DuBois Chemicals, recounts his history in global logistics and discusses what it takes to succeed. Read More

Walmart-Owned Flipkart Aims for Sustainability

August 29, 2019 Isabel Blake

Electronics e-tailer Flipkart is putting in the work to maximize sustainability across its supply chain. Read More

Expertise, Strategic Warehousing Support Unexpected Spike in Inbound Deliveries

August 29, 2019

Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge via strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management. Read More

Blockchain Moves Beyond the ‘Walled Garden’ Stage

August 29, 2019 Greg Satell

The greated opportunity for blockchain technology? To help streamline supply chains. Read More

Ocean Spray Teams Up With Uber Freight for a Refreshingly Simple Supply Chain

August 28, 2019 Isabel Blake

Ocean Spray's recipe for seamless product shipments? A partnership with Uber Freight. Read More

Best Buy's Shiny, New Supply Chain Strategy for the Holiday Season

August 28, 2019 Isabel Blake

Best Buy made its list and checked it twice, and it's ready to take on the holiday season with a new and improved supply chain. Read More

Enabling Faster Distribution in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industry

August 28, 2019

Third-party logistics provider MD Logistics discusses how it improved its shipping and distribution strategy to better serve life science and pharamaceutical customers. Read More

Sneaker Supply Chain: Big Shoes to Fill

August 28, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

Sneakers are no longer a "sometimes" piece of shoeware. So, how are suppliers rising to meet these new consumer expectations? Read More

Machine Learning Powers Smarter Warehouses

August 27, 2019 Andres Richter, CEO, Priority Software

Real-time data can now be collected and analyzed using smart sensors, cloud technology, and self-learning algorithms to generate new insights. Read More

12 Tips to Identify Quality Suppliers

August 27, 2019

When most buyers plan to select a new supplier, they are usually tempted to focus on the best price. But shaving a few cents off the product price is no help if the quality is below standard or the component does not arrive when you need it. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the quickest way to improve return logistics?

August 26, 2019

Supply chain professionals share their opinions on how to effectively improve return logistics. Read More

Supply Chain Partner Helps Furniture Maker Get a Leg Up

August 26, 2019

With the help of Evans Distribution, this furniture maker developed an efficient, successful, real-time supply chain. Read More

2019 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards

August 23, 2019

The Inbound Logistics audience has stamped it license-plate official: These top-tier third-party logistics providers deserve accolades and the distinction of being a Top 10 3PL. Read More

7 Outstanding Women in Supply Chain and Logistics

August 23, 2019 Karen Kroll

Women are steadily advancing in supply chain and logistics. Here's how seven leading women in logistics got to the top of the field. Read More

Five Ways a 3PL Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

August 22, 2019 Robert Kriewaldt

When shippers partner with 3PLs, they're more likely to mitigate risks and better manage the ever-changing challenges of the logistics realm. Read More

3PL Growth Spurt. Why?

August 22, 2019 Keith Biondo

The managed logistics sector thrives both in times of positive change and in times of uncertainty. We've recently had plenty of both. In today's bipolar economy, it's no wonder that U.S. 3PLs had their best-ever year in 2018. Read More

Home Care Manufacturer Gets a 3PL to Make the Hard Decisions

August 22, 2019

After pushing its supply chain to the limit, this homecare manufacturer needed to find a solution to balance both cost and performance expectations. Read More

The Politics of Expanding Into New Markets

August 22, 2019

A majority of U.S. companies would like to expand into new markets and are considering expansion opportunities in the BRICS and MINT countries. Read More

IBP and Lean: A Match Made in Heaven

August 20, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

From a lean supply chain perspecive, a robust S&OP process acts as both a planning and control method. Read More

3PL Perspectives 2019

August 20, 2019 Merrill Douglas

What does the road ahead look like for shippers and logistics service providers? In our 14th annual 3PL market research report, Inbound Logistics explores potential speed bumps and market movers. Read More

Find Air Shipping Success Despite Uncertainty in Today’s Air Market

August 20, 2019 Bogen Chi and Rob Bonk, C.H. Robinson

Your air shipping strategy should start with a clear understanding of the historical air market patterns and potential disruptors. Read More

Don’t Forget to QC Your Logistics

August 13, 2019 Al Brenner, Co-owner, Altraco

While manufacturing quality goods is often the first thought when it comes to quality control, breaks in quality at other points in the supply chain cause issues as well. Read More

U.S. - Canada: Going the Distance

August 8, 2019

For all the political rhetoric on the international stage as governments and economies change, the relationship between the United States and Canada remains extraordinarily civil and cooperative Read More

Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management - DHL Supply Chain

August 8, 2019 Jim Monkmeyer

If you want to streamline your transportation management, you need to get on top of technological trends and advancements. Read More

Creating Culture in the Freight Brokerage Arena

August 8, 2019 Jason Roberts

In an environment where unemployment rates are low and freight brokerages saturate the market, establishing culture is key to bringing in quality talent. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Utilities

August 7, 2019

Find out what's new in the utilities industry. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

August 6, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain. Read More

How Tech Keeps Talent

August 6, 2019 Jack Kennedy, CEO, Platform Science

Technology is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to transportation and logistics, but smart implementation is key. Read More

Operating a Purpose-Driven Supply Chain

August 6, 2019 Pervinder Johar

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. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

August 5, 2019

New supply chain services and solutions. Read More

Filling the Manufacturing Skills Gap

August 5, 2019 Pete Butler

The manufacturing skills gap may leave a projected 2.4 million positions open in the coming decade, with a potential economic impact of $2.5 trillion. How can manufacturers prepare and fill positions with qualified individuals? What training and ongoing education strategies will enable the necessary skills? Read More

Port of Savannah: Meet Me in St. Louis

August 2, 2019

The St. Louis Regional Freightway and the Port of Savannah are forging a partnership to create a new connection between the St. Louis region and the largest single-terminal container facility in the western hemisphere. Read More

Stop Calling It Backhaul

August 2, 2019 Bill Mathews

Why supply chain managers need to stop using the word backhaul and simply refer to them as loads. Read More

The Road to Route Planning

August 1, 2019

Customers in the digital era expect deliveries to be reliable, fast, and transparent; they want to be able to track a delivery, even when it takes only a few hours to reach them. Route planning can help meet this demand. Read More

Communicating in Real Time, All the Time

July 31, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Scott Pruneau relishes the pace of change in logistics and embraces the daily opportunities to meet new challenges with resilience, empathy, and constant communication. Read More

X Marks the Spot: Geocoding is Here and the Supply Chain Must Get Onboard

July 30, 2019 Doug Surrett, Chief Strategy Officer, BluJay Solutions

New geocoding technologies are garnering more attention each day and will transform the way businesses and consumers think about traditional addresses. Read More

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

July 23, 2019

Readers share their opinions on the most neglected parts of the supply chain. Read More

How SMB Warehouses Can Ramp Up Agility

July 23, 2019 Mike Lowey, retail industry specialist, Brother Mobile Solutions

Making the most of advanced mobile printers and strategically located stationary printers can help small and medium-size businesses strengthen their competitive edge. Read More

Packaging Solutions Contain Green Ingenuity

July 23, 2019

These organizations are wrapping their minds around the packaging waste problem and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions. Read More

Conflicted

July 22, 2019 Keith Biondo

As a culture, are we really committed to sustainability? Yes and no. Read More

Subcoms Focused on the Future

July 19, 2019

In a retail environment focused on customer experience and convenience, subscription commerce (subcom) companies are maintaining a foothold. Read More

Technology Trends You Can't Ignore

July 18, 2019

Strategic technology trends have the potential to drive significant disruption and deliver significant opportunity. Enterprise architecture and technology innovation leaders must evaluate these trends to identify opportunities, counter threats, and create competitive advantage. Read More

Eliminating Costs with End-to-End Visibility

July 18, 2019

A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service. Read More

5 Supply Chain Myths—Busted

July 17, 2019 Tamara Chapman

Like any industry segment, the supply chain offers fertile ground for myths to propagate. Here are five of the most persistent supply chain myths, along with the thorough debunking they deserve. Read More

Digital Forwarders Gain Traction

July 17, 2019

Digital forwarding platforms are rapidly gaining traction in a global forwarding market characterized by uneven change. Read More

Looking for a New Logistics Provider? First Things First

July 16, 2019 John Brown, CEO, Primary Logistics

The competitive e-commerce landscape calls for strategic partnerships between growing businesses and logistics providers that put their customers first. Read More

75 Green Supply Chain Partners

July 16, 2019

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. Read More

Maximizing Packaging Efficiency

July 15, 2019

Your packaging strategy and processes can significantly impact your ability to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain. Read More

How Evolving Consumer Behavior impacts Global Supply Chains

July 12, 2019

A new supply chain study by DiCentral focuses on the impact of evolving consumer shopping behaviors on retailers and manufacturers. Read More

Getting the Yard in Ship Shape

July 12, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

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 a third-party logistics provider. Read More

Feeding the Baby Products Supply Chain

July 11, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

What do actresses Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, and Jessica Alba have in common? They all started baby product businesses after they became mothers. Read More

Can Your Supply Chain Turn on a Dime?

July 11, 2019

According to the EY Americas Supply Chain Reinvention Survey 2019, 53% of respondents say fast-changing customer preferences require supply chains that can turn on a dime. Read More

Losing Waste, Finding Value

July 10, 2019 Karen Kroll

Michael Wasson, chief operations officer with Tosca, conquers the complexities of the reusable packaging supply chain. Read More

Who’s Paying for Free Shipping?

July 10, 2019 Jeff Burkett, Director, Harris Williams Transportation & Logistics Group

Amazon sees the value of investing in fast, “free” delivery. Tomorrow’s leading retailers and 3PLs do, too. Read More

Chemical Supply Chain: Innovative Solutions in the Mix

July 10, 2019

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

Blowing in the Wind

July 9, 2019

If a transportation route, supplier, customer, or other essential supply chain partner is located in an area at high risk for hurricanes, then your business could risk a major disruption. Read More

Retailers Are Looking to Invest in Warehouse Robotics

July 8, 2019

A look at how robotics are currently being used, as well as how they'll be used in the future. Read More

Is Your IoT Deployment Secure?

July 8, 2019

Transportation and logistics companies recognize they must strengthen their approaches to cybersecurity but are not yet taking the practical steps to safeguard their industrial IoT deployments Read More

What to Look For When Taking Stock of an Inventory Management System

July 5, 2019

As e-commerce grows, online retailers can benefit greatly from modern automation tools. Choosing the right online inventory management system, for example, can impact both sales and the entire enterprise, and allow e-commerce retailers to retain their competitive advantage. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

July 5, 2019

New supply chain services and solutions. Read More

Automation Innovation

July 4, 2019 Karen Kroll

Innovations in material handling solutions are helping shippers cut costs and boost accuracy. Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

July 4, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain Read More

Safe & Sound

July 3, 2019 Merrill Douglas

This story examines the labor management challenges associated with warehouse safety and recommends some best practices. Read More

Making Space for Intermodal

July 3, 2019

Projects that boast intermodal access provide advantages for everyone involved. The keys to effective intermodal sites can be narrowed to a combination of location and physical accommodations. CenterPoint and Duke Realty are among those who have developed intermodal facilities that have proved attractive to shippers, while the TexAmericas Center is exploring the development of an intermodal site for the Texarkana area. Read More

Achieving Transportation and Logistics Success in the On-demand Age

July 2, 2019 Brian Hodgson, SVP of Industry Strategy at Descartes Systems Group

To help navigate on-demand challenges, we’ve outlined the following tactics that have proven to improve control over distribution processes and, in turn, maximize efforts that contribute to the bottom line. Read More

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | Robots

July 2, 2019

Product spotlight on mobile robotic systems. Read More

8 Great Ways to Waste Money in a B2C Warehouse

July 1, 2019

Outdated warehouse processes and procedures reduce productivity and raise costs, but some simple changes can help you save money and improve efficiency, according to Realtime Despatch. Read More

Meeting Your Retailer's Expectations

July 1, 2019

A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service. Read More

Pallets Support Supply Chain Strategies

June 28, 2019

Regardless of the type of pallet—wood, plastic, composite, or metal—shippers are looking for some essential characteristics to move their goods safely and efficiently. Read More

SAP Requests an Uber

June 28, 2019

With a goal to modernize freight transportation through intelligent process automation and better access to a network of connected and reliable drivers, SAP SE and Uber Freight have teamed up. Read More

Your Next Walmart Run: Don't Forget the AI

June 27, 2019

A Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown, New York, featuring artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays, and a massive data center is the retailer's new Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL). Read More

Germany, Austria Retailers Go for BOPIS

June 27, 2019

Germany and Austria retailers display a balanced market of omnichannel practices Read More

Warehouse Focus Is the Key to Optimizing Your Supply Chain

June 26, 2019 Ryan Brown

To optimize their supply chains, shippers should leverage warehouse innovations, implement an optimal TMS and WMS, and determine the best warehouse site. Read More

How to Get Profitable Insights from Fleet Data

June 26, 2019 Oswaldo Flores, Marketing & Product Manager for Transportation, Safety and Compliance, Teletrac Navman

The sheer abundance of fleet data can be overwhelming, and many companies struggle to derive actionable insights from it. Here's how to bring context and derive insight from the plethora of data that comes from ELDs, dashcams, and other trucking technologies. Read More

In Search of the Next Great Niche

June 26, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Profile of Megan Smith, CEO of Symbia Logistics Read More

Addressing the Most Pressing Needs of the Warehouse

June 25, 2019 John Carroll

Sectors such as food and beverage, industrial, and cold storage emphasize using data and metrics to improve efficiency, and loading dock control systems such as Serco Digital Master Control Panels can play a crucial role in that pursuit. Read More

Ethan Frisch: The Spice is Right

June 25, 2019 Karen Kroll

A reader profile of Ethan Frisch, co-founder and co-owner of Burlap & Barrel, a comprehensive, single origin spice company. Read More

Identifying the Role of Technology in Managed Transportation Services

June 24, 2019 Steve Barber

To navigate an increasingly challenging supply chain landscape, shippers must have an optimal mix of managed services, strategic consulting and technology, such as real-time visibility solutions, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Read More

HyperX Game Plan: Win at Demand Planning and Replenishment

June 24, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Kingston Technology’s HyperX division partnered with Logility to improve its supply chain visibility and demand, inventory and replenishment planning practices. Read More

Strategies for Success Following Business Growth

June 21, 2019 Mahmoud J. Alabbasi

Growth presents some new and sometimes unique challenges to overcome, regardless of your industry. Here’s how to optimize your supply chain during a growth period. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What's one supply chain myth you'd like to debunk?

June 21, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Readers take on the misconceptions that persist about the supply chain and what it takes to be efficient. Read More

The Latest TMS Capabilities for Brokerage and Managed Services

June 20, 2019 Dave Sapienza

Today’s Tier 1 TMSs can help you get work done faster, cut the need for calls and emails, reduce the number of screens and clicks, and increase your profitability. Read More

Three Steps to Addressing the Staffing Shortages in Manufacturing & Logistics

June 20, 2019 Dr. Greg Barnett

Three steps manufacturing and logistics employers can take to attract the incoming millennial and Gen-Z workforce. Read More

Solving the Three Toughest Challenges In E-Commerce Fulfillment

June 19, 2019 Jim Gehr

E-commerce is continuing to create opportunity for a range of businesses, but supply chain challenges can limit growth and compromise customer relationships. Read More

The Bot Revolution: 3PLs Go High-Tech to Streamline Warehouse Operations

June 19, 2019 Rich Hamilton, Managing Director and Leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s 3PL Advisory Group

The invasion of robots, co-bots, or bots is coming to a warehouse near you. Read More

Time to Stop Hating the 'A' Word

June 19, 2019 Kevin Beasley

The Amazons of the world are changing the way small and mid-sized business owners sell and distribute their products, which businesses can use to their advantage. Read More

Networking, Transportation Education at the Core of SMC³ Logistics Technology Conference

June 18, 2019 Beth Malik

At the semi-yearly Connections and Jump Start SMC³ logistics education conference, industry stakeholders can learn from their peers about the latest advancements in logistics technology solutions, staying ahead of trends and preparing themselves for challenges ahead. Read More

Managing Change in Turbulent Times

June 18, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

The rules that keep goods moving across borders are only going to get more complex. Staying compliant, let alone keeping track and making sense of scores of countries’ customs and compliance rules, international trade agreements, and a host of new pacts that will soon be coming online is a daunting task. Read More

Four Tips for TMS Buyers

June 17, 2019 David Basic, Director of TMS Sales, WSI

Shippers and intermediaries of all sizes can benefit greatly from the increased functionality and simplified processes offered by a TMS. Read More

Help From Your Warehouse

June 17, 2019 Keith Biondo

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. Read More

No Challenge Too Great

June 14, 2019

Milestone’s Mobile Warehousing & Storage (MW&S) solution enables a manufacturer to create an efficient distribution process with timely deliveries as drivers did not have to wait for each other and transfer loads between trailers. Read More

2019 YMS Guide

June 14, 2019

Better manage your yard operations with this comprehensive guide. We showcase the providers and systems leading the market. Read More

Saving More Than $38 Million In Less Than 24 Months

June 13, 2019

By utilizing nVision Global's Impact TMS, a shipper saved more than $38 million by avoiding expedited freight costs and improving transportation planning. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Beauty Products

June 13, 2019

The latest news and trends impacting the beauty products supply chain Read More

Cutting Transportation Costs

June 12, 2019

Transportation market volatility stems from an inevitable pendulum swing between a buyer's and a seller's market. Here are some innovative ways to reduce transport costs. Read More

Choosing a TMS: How to Make the Right Move

June 12, 2019 Tom Gresham

What features do you need? What benefits are you looking to gain? How much should you spend? Answering these questions while managing the implementation process prudently is crucial to selecting the right transportation management system for your organization. Read More

Bringing Logistics In-House

June 11, 2019 Guy Bloch, CEO of Bringg

Without an in-house delivery option, enterprises are often held back if they rely on external providers, especially if they’re only using one. Read More

A Good Night's Rest With Peace of Mind

June 4, 2019 Isabel Blake

Boll & Branch promises full comfort with zero chemicals. Read More

Automating AP Processes Takes the Bottleneck out of Manufacturing Supply Chains

June 4, 2019 Jessica Moran, General Manager, Paymode-X Business Solutions

The supply chain damage created by manual payment processes can be solved by automating key AP functions and moving away from a paper-based payables system to an electronic one. Read More

2019 TMS Buyer's Guide

June 3, 2019

Take your transportation operations to the next level with this handy guide. We showcase the providers and systems leading the market. Read More

USMCA’s Impact on the Industrial Truck Industry

May 29, 2019 Brian Feehan, President, Industrial Truck Association

Passage of the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is crucial to maintaining a healthy U.S. manufacturing and industrial truck industry. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the first thing you would do to address the supply chain talent gap?

May 27, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Readers reveal solutions for addressing the supply chain talent shortage. Read More

Leon Spencer: Oil's Well that Ends Well

May 24, 2019 Isabel Blake

A look inside the journey of a Thomas NextGen for Industry award winner. Read More

Walmart Moo-ves Its Supply Chain in a New Direction

May 24, 2019 Isabel Blake

Walmart is bringing home the beef. Read More

The Impact of Technology on Trucking

May 24, 2019 Bill Mathews

Trucking companies and fleet managers must incorporate emergent tech and process innovations to stay relevant and retain their competitive edge. Read More

Singularity: Shape-Shifting Self-Aware Supply Chains?

May 23, 2019 Keith Biondo

Recent AI advances indicate that self-aware, or cognitive supply chains, may be closer than we think. Read More

Electric Truck Market Powers Up: 1.5 Million by 2025

May 23, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The future looks bright for the electric truck market. Read More

How Freight Agents Can Utilize Data To Grow Their Businesses - Landstar

May 22, 2019 Katie MacDonald

No matter what technology freight agents consider investing in, or have access to through the transportation provider they work with, it should be as mobile as they are. Read More

Industry 4.0 and the Agile Supply Chain: Materials Inventory Meets AI

May 22, 2019 Paul Noble, CEO, Verusen

We’re at the outset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are applied to operational processes. Read More

Tackling the Talent Gap From the Inside Out

May 22, 2019 Amy Wren

To address the logistics talent gap, we need to put far more emphasis—and money—on sourcing future leaders from inside our companies. Read More

Japan Tests Self-Driving Delivery System

May 21, 2019

A self-driving delivery system could be the key to helping areas in Japan hit by the 2011 Fukushima earthquake. Read More

What to Look for in Real-Time Track & Trace - RateLinx

May 21, 2019 Shannon Vaillancourt

If you're interested in real-time track and trace systems, here's what you need to know. Read More

CRM System Brings Ease of Use and Multimodal Benefits - DLS Worldwide

May 20, 2019 Thomas Griffin

Customers want their processes to be simple and efficient. That's where CRM systems come in. Read More

Soy to the World

May 17, 2019 Eric Woodie

The longer the trade tensions between the United States and other countries persist, the more the U.S. agricultural industry needs to rally around containerized soybean shipping to overseas markets. Read More

How to Leverage a 3PL's Expertise with Packaged Applications

May 16, 2019 Graham Page

Using adaptable applications doesn't force customers to fit into a single box, but rather creates a unique box for each customer. Read More

The Logistics of the Last Mile: How Sellers Can Make It a Strength and Not a Setback

May 16, 2019 By Adam Fields, founder and CEO of ARTA

The last mile is often the most challenging, costly, and technologically deficient portion of the delivery process. Read More

Bridal Wear Supply Chain

May 16, 2019

IT Gap? 3PLs Close the Loop

May 16, 2019

To help shippers meet technology needs and manage customer relationships, 3PLs come armed with solutions and expertise. Read More

Integrating Multiple Data Sources in a TMS

May 15, 2019 Ken Pehanick

How to overcome the challenge of data management—integrating multiple data sources in a transportation management system (TMS) Read More

2019 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers

May 15, 2019

Inbound Logistics' annual list of the top 100 companies offering effective IT solutions. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

May 14, 2019

The latest supply chain services and products. Read More

2019 Logistics IT Market Research Survey

May 14, 2019 Merrill Douglas

What's hot in logistics IT? Which innovations are taking hold? Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

May 13, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain Read More

Can You See Me Now?

May 13, 2019 Karen Kroll

New technologies including blockchain and IoT, as well as advances in existing tools such as RFID, are helping companies gain greater supply chain visibility. Read More

On-Demand, One Package at a Time

May 10, 2019 Merrill Douglas

From launching Silver Top Taxi service in the 1980s, which morphed into Silver Top Delivery, to running American Expediting today, Victor Finnegan puts his entrepreneurial spirit and business expertise to work to move thousands of packages a day, one delivery at a time. Read More

Choose Your Own E-Venture

May 10, 2019 Gary Wollenhaupt

With e-commerce fulfillment as their endgame, retailers are making their move. From stepping up automation to strategically setting up DCs and integrating inventories, here's how retailers chart a path to e-tail success. Read More

Advanced Optimization Techniques For Enhanced Solutions - Hub Group

May 9, 2019

Hub Group's technology improved efficiency in a leading retailer's network, maximizing capacity in constrained markets. Read More

Leading a Supply Chain With Dogged Determination

May 9, 2019 Karen Kroll

5 Insights to Industry 4.0

May 8, 2019

Alaska: The Last Frontier

May 8, 2019

In this extraordinary state, the logistics challenges are substantial but so are the solutions. Up to the challenge: logistics service providers who overcome the obstacles and pave the way for thriving supply chains. Read More

Securing Truckload Capacity

May 7, 2019

2019 promises continued growth and above-average truckload demand. While there are no shortcuts to fixing the capacity gap, shippers can take steps to ensure their freight moves on time. Read More

The World Wide Web Turns 30: Can the Supply Chain Emulate Its Technological Feat?

May 7, 2019 Paul van Dongen, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of MP Objects

Take a look at some of the most fascinating parallels between what launched the internet’s success and what the supply chain must do to fulfill the same ambitions. Read More

Don't Gamble With Trade Compliance

May 6, 2019 Rick Brumett

Recent trends in tariffs, enforcement, and e-commerce shipping complicate the international trade landscape. To avoid significant fines, businesses must learn to dot every i and cross every t in the compliance process. Even existing allowances and privileges are being threatened, challenged, or taken away from shippers who violate trade regulations, creating an immediate threat to profitability. Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Steel

May 3, 2019

The latest news and trends impacting the steel supply chain Read More

Technology Lifts Global Forklift Market

May 2, 2019

The global forklift truck market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecasted period of 2017-2024, according to Research and Markets' latest report. Read More

China Turns Attention to Logistics

May 1, 2019

China is thinking logistics. To prioritize market growth, improve productivity, and reduce costs, the country plans to build 30 high-tech logistics hubs by 2020. Read More

New Freight Train Could Boost Cross-Border E-Commerce in China

April 30, 2019

China is taking new steps to improve cross-border e-commerce, adding a new route to its China-Europe freight train service. The freight's maiden voyage was from Zhengzhou to Liege in Belgiu Read More

The Leader of the Pack

April 30, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

To meet e-commerce demand for quick deliveries, accessories company Randa finds a solution that enables it to pick, pack, and ship orders in less than two hours. Read More

dexFreight Offers Early Bird Special

April 29, 2019

U.S. shippers, carriers, brokers, and forwarders interested in receiving exclusive access to early release versions of the dexFreight decentralized, blockchain-based logistics platform, can participate in the company's Early Adopters Program. Read More

Investing in Your Company’s Future: Why Talent Management Is Business-Critical

April 29, 2019 David Goldberg

It is no secret that one of, if not the, most valuable asset of any organization is its people. Read More

Planning for Unplanned Spend

April 26, 2019

2017 and 2018 saw an uptick in unplanned spending as companies struggled with new trucking regulations, brutal weather, and tariff changes Read More

10 Best Paying Trucking Companies

April 23, 2019

Bernice Cannon: Shooting for an Optimized Supply Chain

April 22, 2019 Karen Kroll

Bernice Cannon, supply chain manager for Nouryon, a speciality chemical company, is perfecting the formula for supply chain visibility. Read More

ERP Drives ROI

April 22, 2019

In the past, studies have shown a lack of success in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations. But those statistics may be out of date. Read More

The 8th M for Supply Chain Success

April 22, 2019 Tom McAllister, Managing Partner, Brightlight Services, LLC

Considering adding the “M” of Mission into your corporate evaluation metrics. It may give you the winning edge. Read More

No Light at End of Retail Tunnel

April 19, 2019

The decline of physical retail stores isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. Read More

GOOD QUESTION | What advice would you give someone just starting out in logistics/supply chain?

April 19, 2019

Readers reveal the advice they would give to young people embarking on a supply chain/logistics career. Read More

Let’s Get Digital

April 18, 2019

Transitioning to a cloud-based platform with real-time visibility and automation capabilities is crucial for retailers to maintain full control of their supply chains. Yet 85 percent of U.S. retailers haven’t digitized their supply chains, finds research from Gravity Supply Chain Solutions. Read More

AMH Equipment Gets a Lift

April 18, 2019

The Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment market is expected to reach $53.59 billion by 2024, according to a Research and Markets report. One major motivator behind the market boost is a growing presence of start-up companies that employ robotic solutions for warehouse automation. Read More

2019 Global Trade Management Guide

April 18, 2019

Some leading vendors in the GTM Solutions market Read More

Southeast Asia Connects

April 17, 2019

Southeast Asian nations Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam are among the most connected companies in the world, beating expectations by the widest margins. Read More

2019 Global Logistics Guide

April 17, 2019 Mike Ogle

Inbound Logistics' 15th annual Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks. Read More

Transport Companies Mail It In

April 17, 2019

In 2018, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) spent nearly $16 billion on outside purchases, and six of its top 10 contractors provide transportation services or equipment (see chart), according to Husch Blackwell’s annual Top 150 U.S. Postal Service Suppliers list. Read More

Keeping Air Cargo Safe

April 16, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Here are a few tips for keeping your air cargo safe during large freight shipments: Read More

Getting Up on the Right Side of the Bedding

April 16, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Direct-to-consumer bedding e-retailer Buffy Inc. woke up in a logistics world where quick-turn, no-hassle deliveries and returns have become routine. Read More

Dan Martin: Emotional Quotient

April 15, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Dan Martin's leadership philosophy encompasses building a collaborative leadership team, staying close to the customer, and acknowledging that failure can be as important to career development as success. Read More

Omnichannel Retail: 4 Rules for Success

April 15, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

While it’s not possible to be truly omniscient when it comes to omnichannel retail and your supply chain, it is possible to try to anticipate some of the challenges ahead. Read More

AI for Logistics: Turning Complexity into Predictive Outcomes

April 15, 2019 Nikos Papageorgiou and Varun Dodla

Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) entering beyond-hype territory, its true value proposition is far from evident for most logistics leaders today. Read More

Women in Logistics: Support Matters

April 12, 2019 Renata Mihich

Women in logistics need support from their companies to succeed in their careers. Read More

Global Trade Resilience

April 12, 2019 Keith Biondo

Global trade analysts predicted the sky was falling, but that is not currently the case. How did they get the projections so wrong? Read More

The Tricks Of Trade

April 12, 2019 Beth Pride

5 regions and countries that merit serious thought by any company doing business globally. Read More

Today's Distribution Center: You Say You Want an Evolution?

April 11, 2019 Karen Kroll

Today's distribution centers provide far more than just short-term storage and cross-docking. By locating closer to urban areas, leveraging technology, and adding amenities to attract skilled workers, DCs are morphing to accommodate e-commerce demands and rapid delivery expectations. Read More

Georgia: The Logistics Advantage

April 11, 2019

Georgia, a leading point of origin for companies to move products to their customers, has an inherent geographical advantage that is enhanced by a superior infrastructure and its status as home to many of the leading logistics companies and practitioners anywhere in the world. Read More

Optimizing a 3PL Partnership

April 11, 2019 Perry Belcastro, Senior Vice President, Operations, Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Taking time to invest in a strong relationship with your third-party logistics (3PL) provider can have a remarkable return on investment for your business. Read More

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions

April 10, 2019

New supply chain services and solutions Read More

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief

April 10, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain Read More

VERTICAL FOCUS | Retail

April 10, 2019

The latest news and trends impacting the retail supply chain Read More

IN BRIEF | New Services & Solutions

April 9, 2019

New supply chain services and solutions. Read More

NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief

April 9, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain. Read More

Trends: Choosing a Freight Bill Processor

April 9, 2019

As freight payment processor IPS Worldwide heads to bankruptcy court, shippers are reminded how important it is to be diligent when choosing a freight bill processor. Read More

Trends: Robots on the March

April 8, 2019

A growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots to remain competitive in a market driven in large part by consumers that demand rapid fulfillment. Read More

Global: Trade War Threatens Sourcing Ethics, Quality Control

April 8, 2019

The U.S.-China tariff standoff in 2018 triggered challenges to global sourcing and there may be subsequent threats to ethics and quality control. Read More

Trends: Leveraging Data for Speed and Efficiency

April 8, 2019

Constant optimizations drive transportation and logistics (T&L) processes. To compete in this ever-evolving sector, you need to be able to take full advantage of the data at your disposal. Read More

Global: Is Technology the Solution to Global Supply Chain Complexity?

April 5, 2019

As global trade continues to transform the way companies are producing, moving, buying, and selling goods across borders, it's important for supply chain leaders to know about trade trends that can help them benchmark their company against the leaders and laggards. Read More

Trends: Despite Challenges, Shippers Forge Ahead

April 5, 2019

Shippers experienced a range of supply chain challenges in 2018, according to results from Averitt Express' fourth annual State of the North American Supply Chain survey. Read More

Global: Virgin Atlantic, Delta Cargo Fly Away Home to Heathrow

April 5, 2019

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are poised for takeoff to their new home: the new purpose-built dnata City East, London Heathrow's state-of-the-art cargo facility. Read More

Trends: Walmart Rolls Back Driver Shortage Concern

April 4, 2019

Even the mighty Walmart is not immune from the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers. Read More

Global Logistics: Canada Bupkus on BOPIS

April 4, 2019

Canada is still ahead of the United States when it comes to Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPIS) options. Read More

Trends: Intermodal's High Five

April 4, 2019

Full-year results for intermodal freight are the strongest in five years, finds the Intermodal Association of North America's (IANA) Q4 and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report. Read More

Becoming a Shipper of Choice

April 3, 2019

10 tips to help shippers become a “shipper of choice” in today’s logistics marketplace. Read More

Supply Chain Education: Building the Skill Set That Lands Job

April 3, 2019 Merrill Douglas

An ideal supply chain education requires a curriculum that connects all the dots. Read More

Super-sizing E-commerce Deliveries

April 3, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

Heavy, bulky e-commerce orders serve up delivery challenges that are as oversized as the merchandise being delivered. Read More

Checking In: Knowledge is Power

April 2, 2019 Keith Biondo

What supply chain professionals can do to ensure that the skill set you've cultivated over the years is transferred to the next generation of practitioners. Read More

IT Matters: Time to Get Cracking on Compliance

April 2, 2019 Doug Surrett

As the global marketplace expands and countries start to flex their economic muscle, the rules that keep goods moving across borders will only get more complex. How can your company keep up? Read More

Retail Combats a $351-Billion Problem

April 2, 2019 Valerie Metzker

Despite growing concerns, many retailers see free and flexible return policies as an essential part of staying competitive. Read More

The ABCs of Supply Chain Cybersecurity

April 1, 2019 Matan Or-El

One of the biggest issues that will quickly come to the forefront in 2019 is cybersecurity for the supply chain. Read More

LeaderSHIP Profile: Global Game-Changer

April 1, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Bob Farrell, executive chairman of technology and logistics company GlobalTranz, reveals his leadership tenents. Read More

Brexit: Supply Chain Opportunity or Threat?

March 29, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The UK leaving the European Union is not an uncertainty anymore. Brexit is a reality that businesses around the world have to face and prepare for. Read More

DHL Writes Prescription for Medical Express Service

March 29, 2019 Felecia Stratton

DHL Express has launched DHL Medical Express Service (WMX) between Brazil and the United States for pharmaceutical and clinical research sector shippers. Read More

Supply Chain Workers: High Demand, Short Supply

March 29, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed and 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap. Read More

GPA's Triple Crown

March 28, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The Georgia Ports Authority’s Big Berth/Big Ship program will allow the Port of Savannah to simultaneously handle six 14,000 TEU vessels by 2024. Read More

The Future of Trucking Rides on Employee Experience

March 28, 2019 Robert O’Dwyer, Logistics Industry Principal, Kronos Incorporated

Carriers are investing in process and technology improvements to attract more skilled workers as well as training and promoting drivers willing to adapt to fill roles augmented by the future needs of the industry. Read More

The Degree That Delivers: Preparing the Next Generation of Industry Professionals

March 28, 2019 Richard Stewart, PhD

Find out what makes the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s undergraduate Transportation and Logistics Management (T&L) program unique. Read More

The Next Frontier in LTL Education

March 27, 2019 Brian Thompson

In the first-of- its-kind LTL certification program, SMC³ hopes to share its lifetime of LTL expertise with shippers, 3PLs, carriers, freight forwarders, and future supply chain leaders. Read More

Reader Profile: Mastering the Art of Logistics

March 27, 2019 Karen Kroll

Jennifer Daniel, who heads global logistics for Redbubble, an online marketplace for graphic design, fine arts, and photography, makes supply chain efficiency an artform. Read More

Looking Forward to it

March 27, 2019 Johan Jemdahl, Greencarrier AB

Here are seven global logistics trends that will impact freight forwarding in the next few years. Read More

Costco Chickens Out

March 26, 2019 Fred Knapp/NET Nebraska

The big box retailer is building a farm-to-table production system to ensure a steady supply of rotisserie chickens. Read More

Sustainability's Missing Link

March 26, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Economic performance is the top-ranking corporate sustainability priority for the majority of organizations, reveals a global survey of supply chain decision makers. When directly asked whether profitability or sustainability is more important, however, 60 percent give equal priority to these objectives, with another 25 percent leaning towards sustainability. Read More

Port of Wilmington's Darling Clementines

March 26, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The Port of Wilmington, Delaware, has set a record for the largest single shipment of fresh Moroccan citrus received by the port, with more than 1.75 million boxes of cargo. Read More

Ryder Redefines the Smart Warehouse

March 25, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Supply chain solutions provider Ryder System has successfully transformed its smart warehouses in the Miami, Dallas, and Chicago markets. The facilities feature the four technologies Ryder defines as definitive benchmarks of an effective smart warehouse. Read More

Take Two Tablets

March 25, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Most retail store associates believe that if they are equipped with tablets, they could provide better customer service and improve the shopping experience, according to the results of Zebra Technologies Corporation's 11th annual Global Shopper Study, which analyzes the attitudes, opinions, and expectations of shoppers, retail associates, and retail decision makers. Read More

Pursuing Eco-Efficient Logistics

March 25, 2019 Ray Hatch, President and CEO, Quest Resource Management

2019 will bring even more pressure—and opportunity—to address eco-efficiency within logistics. Read More

Vertical Focus: News & Trends Impacting the Luxury Goods Supply Chain

March 22, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Top trends impacting the travel and hospitality supply chain Read More

Shedding Light on New Tariff Impacts

March 22, 2019 Beth Pride

Recent rulings have you tariff-ied? Relax. These steps will guide your way. Read More

Panama Canal Keeps the Faith

March 22, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The Panama Canal welcomed its 5,000th Neopanamax vessel through the waterway, reaffirming the value and impact the route has had on global maritime trade. Read More

What, Me Worry?

March 21, 2019 Ryan Duguid, Chief Evangelist, Nintex

Manufacturing professionals are among the most aware of industry change due to automation, finds The State of Intelligent Process Automation from Nintex. The survey of manufacturing workers finds that 75 percent don't harbor concern for job security amid the rise of new technologies. Read More

CPG Success: Top-Shelf Solutions

March 21, 2019 Karen Kroll

To succeed in a challenging omnichannel marketplace, successful CPG businesses are reaching for efficient manufacturing operations and new supply chain and transportation models. Read More

Tracking Resins Avoids a Sticky Situation

March 21, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Thermoplastic compounds company Aurora Plastics turns to automation for all the right resins. Read More

Mobile Trends Impacting the Enterprise Ecosystem in 2019

March 20, 2019 Dipesh Hinduja, Mobile Solution Architect, Stratix

From AI to incorporating personal devices, companies need to take full advantage of what mobile technologies have to offer. Read More

Putting the Brakes on Transportation Costs

March 20, 2019 Karen Kroll

As transportation becomes a larger portion of overall logistics costs, supply chain professionals are taking the wheel to stay on course. Read More

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for 2019?

March 20, 2019 Jeff Lau

Some of the most relevant topics in today's headlines—technology, commerce, international relations, the legal landscape, and even immigration policy—will impact supply chains over the next 12 months and beyond. Read More

A New Day for U.S. Ports

March 19, 2019 Tom Gresham

A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes. Read More

Setting Up Shop

March 19, 2019 Merrill Douglas

New fulfillment strategies blur the lines between e-commerce and traditional retailers. Read More

Minimize Returns While Improving Sales

March 19, 2019 Andrea McFarling

Minimizing costs and even making a profit in reverse logistics is critical to an e-commerce company’s health. Here are some ways to do that. Read More

Container Loading System Helps Sawmill Meet Loading Challenge

March 19, 2019

With the help of an innovative system, a sawmill met a tricky challenge: how to load containers with timber without scratching the package, not to mention the product itself. Read More

NS Makes Tracks to Atlanta

March 18, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to move its headquarters from Virginia to Fulton County, Atlanta, joining other transportation heavyweights such as Delta Air Lines and UPS in leveraging Atlanta's major transportation hub. Read More

The Hassle Quotient: A New Formula for Industry Domination

March 18, 2019 Mike Ogle

Market domination starts with a customer-first attitude. Read More

Fighting Counterfeit Products

March 18, 2019 MaryAnn Holder

As pharmaceutical and food supply chains become more global, these two industries are at particular risk for fraud, substitution, and counterfeiting. Read More

International Intermodal: Containers on the Move

March 15, 2019 Merrill Douglas

As container volumes rise, shippers hop on board with new IT solutions to contend with chassis and driver shortages. Read More

Good Question: What's your best supply chain tip?

March 15, 2019 Katrina Arabe

Industry professionals share their insights. Read More

Solving the USPS Dilemma

March 14, 2019 Paul Steiner, Vice President of Strategic Analysis, Spend Management Experts

A semi-autonomous government agency, the USPS funds itself, but as its largest division, first class mail, declines, it is faced with a rocky future. Read More

When Worlds Combine

March 14, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Inbound Logistics continues to provide actionable content to help drive supply chain change. Read More

NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief

March 14, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain Read More

FedEx Abandons Cuba Airfreight Service

March 13, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Improved relations between the United States and Cuba have hit an impasse, leading FedEx Corp. to drop a plan to begin cargo flights to the communist country. Read More

159 Expert Tips to AMP Your Supply Chain

March 13, 2019

The internet, cloud-based systems, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things have already improved logistics and supply chains. Use these tips to better manage your digital transformation. Read More

When Worlds Collide

March 13, 2019 Keith Biondo

Online retailers are winning in the market with all types of consumers, even in manufacturing industrial products. Read More

Manufacturers Laser-Focused on Technology

March 12, 2019 Reid Paquin, Research Director, IT Priorities and Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights

Digital transformation is truly underway in manufacturing. While digital technologies such as cloud, mobile, big data and analytics, and Internet of Things have been industry drivers for years, manufacturers now have high expectations for the business value of technologies that are in earlier stages of adoption. Read More

A New Argument for Pool Distribution as More Specialty E-Retailers Set Up Shop

March 12, 2019 Alex Sampera, VP of Product Management, Descartes Systems Group

Modern pool distribution is one of the most tried and true strategies for moving retail products from DC to store shelf. Read More

Choosing a Third-Party Logistics Provider

March 12, 2019

These steps will help you navigate the 3PL selection process to get the most value from a partner. Read More

Collapsing High Container Costs

March 11, 2019 Nicholas Press, Managing Director and CEO, CEC Systems

The global shipping sector has a container problem. To be precise, it has a $30-billion container problem, and that price tag is increasing every year. Read More

Deconstructing Global Supply Chains

March 11, 2019 Mark Millar

Despite a shift toward regionalization, the era of complex supply chain ecosystems is far from over. Read More

Today's Technology, Tomorrow's Demand

March 11, 2019 Mohammed (Mo) Hajibashi

The trends affecting supply chains require an agile approach Read More

Tariffs Sting U.S. Supply Chains

March 8, 2019

The tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods have caused sharp increases in expenses for some companies, and even businesses that have yet to feel the sting of the duties on imported Chinese goods are taking a closer look at their supply chains to see how they can minimize the damage. Read More

Six Ways to Develop Character in Leaders

March 8, 2019 Chad Storlie

Character is one of the central attributes of a great leader and one of the hardest leadership characteristics to develop. Read More

A No-Fail Mentality and Sheer Force of Will

March 8, 2019 Merrill Douglas

Meet Jeff Cohen, chief operating officer, G&D Integrated Read More

Mark Bakker: Change Agent

March 7, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

A profile of Mark Bakker, head of supply chain operations, Americas, with HP Inc. Read More

Supply Chain Automation Surges

March 7, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

Supply chain automation is gaining ground, particularly in warehousing and middle- and last-mile logistics. Read More

Project Logistics: Taming the Details

March 7, 2019 Tamara Chapman

Whether they involve moving endangered animals or perishable delicacies, special projects demand teams that know how to plan thoroughly, collaborate with multiple partners and prepare for every eventuality. Read More

Beer Maker Boosts Warehouse Operations with Forklift Tracking Solution

March 7, 2019

Budweiser Budvar Brewery increased warehouse utilization 19% by replacing RFID-powered forklift tracking with SEWIO RTLS. Read More

Automated EDI Brings Benefits as Far as Eyebobs Can See

March 6, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

A direct, automated EDI connection between its ERP system and retail partners gives eyebobs 20/20 visibility to its omnichannel orders. Read More

Using Technology to Cut Freight Costs

March 6, 2019 Andrew Berke and Charles Boesch

Reduce freight expense while improving service outside of securing reduced freight rates from LTL, truckload, parcel and expedited services carriers. Read More

The 10 Most Read Articles 2018

March 6, 2019 Inbound Logistics

Inbound Logistics reveals the 10 articles that drew the largest audience and reader response during 2018. Read More

The Search for a Connected Supply Chain

March 5, 2019 Sandra Beckwith

IoE? AI? IoT? Here's how to find meaning and value behind the acronyms. Read More

Pay Your Own Way

March 5, 2019 Merrill Douglas

New supply chain finance strategies let shippers and carriers keep cash in their wallets. Read More

Transport Decision Makers: Prepare for the Future

March 4, 2019 Noel Perry

What is happening and what will happen to trucking capacity and costs? Here's the data you need to help plan for the coming months. Read More

The Secret to Combatting the Hidden Costs of Detention Time

March 4, 2019 Mona McFadden, Senior Solutions Consultant, Descartes

Dock appointment scheduling helps carriers avoid frustrating detention time and shippers manage inventory more efficiently. Read More

Customs Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: Use a Customs Broker for Added Compliance

March 4, 2019 Jack Bender

Using one qualified company for Customs brokerage and freight forwarding reduces the logistical work on the customer’s end, while also making it easier to deliver Customs compliance and an optimal experience from pick-up to delivery. Read More

IN BRIEF | New Services & Solutions

March 1, 2019

Here's a roundup of the latest supply chain services and solutions. Read More

Using FTZs to Treat Pharma Challenges

March 1, 2019 Peter Belden

In the U.S., foreign trade zones (FTZs) may be part of the solution pharmaceutical companies are looking for, but only if manufacturers understand what they are, their potential benefits, and how to best use them. Read More

Improving Ocean Shipping: Blockchain Reaction

March 1, 2019

MD Logistics became a general-purpose zone operator, providing customers with significant cost savings and allowing their goods to flow to market with greater ease. Read More

Get IT Together

February 28, 2019 Tom Gresham

Integrated WMS and TMS solutions increase visibility and communication and optimize the movement of goods. Read More

Improving Ocean Shipping: Blockchain Reaction

February 28, 2019 Emma James

Waves of hype surround blockchain technology. What are the true implications for the maritime industry? Read More

Leveraging Logistics Communities to Find Capacity in a Tight Market

February 28, 2019 Dan Clark

Finding truckload capacity is on everyone’s minds as the capacity crunch and driver shortage worsens. Read More

Trends on the Horizon in 2019

February 27, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Here are the four trends that will have the greatest impact on operations in North America in the coming year, according to DHL Supply Chain. Read More

U.S.-Mexico Trade: Strong But Shifting

February 27, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

Each year, billions of dollars of goods flow between Mexico and the United States. Trade between the countries shows no signs of slowing, but will recent events alter the flow? Read More

Drivers Need Some TLC

February 26, 2019 Todd Johnson, Senior Vice President of Transportation, Kenco

With the American Trucking Associations projecting a shortfall of 174,00 truck drivers by 2026, organizations should understand and address driver concerns in order to retain a strong workforce and attract new talent. Read More

Mobile Warehousing & Storage: The Warehouse Manager's Secret Weapon

February 26, 2019 Sarah Johnson

Low-cost, well-maintained trailers can readily supply needed warehouse flex space to meet the rising demands in the evolving supply chain. Read More

News & Trends Impacting the Travel & Hospitality Supply Chain

February 26, 2019

Top trends impacting the travel and hospitality supply chain Read More

Technology Powers U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

February 25, 2019 Felecia Stratton

A new research report from ECi Software Solutions reveals the impact of powerful forces such as digital transformation, Industry 4.0, the current regulatory climate, and automation on U.S. manufacturers. Read More

How Data Collection and Artificial Intelligence Are Building and Digitizing the Next-Generation Warehouse

February 25, 2019 Matt Davidson, Vice President, Product and Marketing, Locix, Inc.

Real-time data and artificial intelligence can transform warehouse operations for the future. Read More

The Unusual Suspect: Supply Chain's Role in Recent FDA Recalls

February 25, 2019 Brad Hollister

How the TMS should evolve to increase end-to-end transparency and centralize your supply chain’s data. Read More

Amazon Primed for New Regional Hub

February 22, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

In the first airport project of its kind in the Amazon Air network, the etailer has announced plans to open a regional air hub at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas. Read More

Driving Disruption: Planning for the Future of Logistics

February 22, 2019 Krista Browning

If things aren't evolving in your supply chain to make room for operational improvement, it's time to think about it and plan for it. Read More

Maximizing Global E-Commerce Profits

February 22, 2019 Chris Mehlfelder

The trends affecting supply chains require an agile approach. Read More

Riding Out the Rapids

February 21, 2019 Paul A. Myerson

A lean, agile supply chain helps companies anticipate and minimize the impact of disruptions. Read More

Disrupting the Future of Grocery Retailing

February 21, 2019 Brittain Ladd

Uber and Amazon want to change the way we buy groceries. Is an online grocery auction the new recipe? Read More

The Digital Revolution Is Here

February 21, 2019 Brad McBride

A digital transformation is quickly and quietly sweeping the industry, and shippers could be left behind if they’re not among the early adopters. Read More

Ford Predicts the Trends Driving 2019

February 20, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Ford's 7th annual Trends Report analyzes consumer behavior based on interviews with more than 13,000 people across 14 countries, providing insight into its supply chain implications. Read More

Hot Tips to Stay Safe This Winter

February 20, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

As harsh weather and poor driving conditions are universal concerns for drivers and fleet managers across the country, these five tips will help you navigate the challenges of winter driving. Read More

Using Collaborative Technology To Tackle the Carrier Capacity Crisis

February 20, 2019 Ed Moran

Collaborative transportation solutions help both shippers and carriers automate manual processes and gain crucial supply chain visibility. Read More

The Cure for Meeting Pharma Requirements

February 20, 2019 Jack Tarkoff

Complying with global regulations regarding pharmaceuticals without collaboration and system interoperability represents a significant challenge for trading partners. Read More

Answering Global Volatility with IT solutions to Support Supply Chain Agility

February 19, 2019 Guy Courtin, Vice President of Industry & Solutions Strategy, Infor Retail

While worldwide turmoil is not new, the ability to manage it has now become an expectation — one companies must master to remain competitive. Read More

The Game Has Changed—Time for a New Playbook

February 19, 2019 John Richardson

Shippers need a playbook that charts a strategy for obtaining better operational understanding while improving processes that most directly affect customer satisfaction. Read More

Evolving Warehouse Processes as the Supply of AS/400 Talent Tightens

February 15, 2019 Scott Deutsch, President, Ehrhardt Partner Group, North America

A supply chain company searches for viable paths forward with a customized AS/400 system. Read More

Today's Warehouse Armed For Speed

February 15, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

Technology innovations and new approaches to size and location are reinventing how companies fill orders at the warehouse. Read More

How Shippers and 3PLs Can Better Manage the Global Cargo Chain's First Mile to Last Mile

February 14, 2019 Archival Garcia, Ken Pehanick, Bob Malley

Three experts from the WiseTech Global family of companies discuss how shippers and 3PLs can improve their cargo chains spanning first-mile pickup, cross-border consolidation, and deconsolidating into last-mile parcel carrier networks. Read More

Solving the Three Toughest Challenges in E-commerce Fulfillment

February 14, 2019 Jim Gehr

E-commerce is continuing to create opportunity for a range of businesses, but supply chain challenges can limit growth and compromise customer relationships. Read More

Helping Del Monte Optimize its Transportation Network

February 13, 2019

By improving its business intelligence and more quickly addressing supply chain issues with the help of Transplace, Del Monte has been able to optimize its network and reduce overall transportation spend. Read More

Driver Shortage or Lack of Innovation?

February 13, 2019 John McDonald

Here are a few ways to think differently about the truck driver shortage to make the industry more efficient and technology friendly. Read More

When Logistics Worlds Collide: Fashion History Predicts Future of Pharma Fulfillment

February 12, 2019 Lawrence Hotz, Marketing Director, WDSrx – Woodfield Distribution, LLC

A look at the parallels between some seismic changes that began in fashion 30 years ago and the pharmaceutical supply chain today. Read More

How the E-commerce Warehouse Is Adapting to Life in the Big City

February 11, 2019 Jim Gehr and Joe Mikes, DHL Supply Chain

Shifting expectations in delivery times have forced e-commerce and omni-channel retailers to expand their distribution networks. Read More

Industrial IoT: Friend of the Environment

February 8, 2019

Adopting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to improve environmental sustainability ranks as a crucial priority for transportation and logistics companies, according to a new Inmarsat study. Read More

Food Distributor Plays It Cool

February 8, 2019 Jennifer Baljko

Food services distributor Golden State Foods found the cold chain performance monitoring capabilities it needed to meet customer compliance requirements from fleet management solutions provider Coretex. Read More

New App Drives Compliance

February 6, 2019

It can be challenging for rental trucks to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. One solution is to provide drivers with easier Hours of Service (HoS) functionality. To that end, Penske Truck Leasing has introduced Penske Driver, a fully integrated and ELD-compliant custom app. Read More

Asia Pacific Companies: Green Giants

February 5, 2019

Asia Pacific companies place more importance on green transportation than other regions, finds DHL's latest research report on ground transportation logistics. Read More

Freight Flow and the Economy: Asked and Answered

February 4, 2019

Arrive Logistics partnered with Transportation Analyst Donald Broughton, principal managing partner of Broughton Capital, to address the following crucial questions shippers need to answer about their freight. Read More

Old Dominion Freight Line To Carry On MLB Fan Cherished Ritual

February 1, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Old Dominion, the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is driving the celebrations for the annual Spring Training send-off tradition with MLB teams across the country. Read More

India Bales on Cotton Exports

February 1, 2019

India's annual cotton output could drop 12 percent to the lowest in nine years as limited rainfall in the top two producing states has slashed crop yields, potentially cutting exports from the world's top producer, according to a report in the Economic Times. Read More

Pushing Blockchain Past the Hype

January 31, 2019 Diane Fanelli

Businesses across the supply chain are finally embracing blockchain as an asset capable of unlocking tremendous value, especially as supply chains grow more globalized and susceptible to compromise. Read More

Six of One: Merger Creates UK's Largest Logistics Provider

January 30, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Hong Kong private equity investor EmergeVest has consolidated ownership of six of the UK's leading logistics companies to create EV Cargo, one of the country's largest providers of transport, logistics, freight forwarding services, and logistics technology, and a global supply chain company operating in more than 120 countries. Read More

Automation Is a Game Changer for E-tailers

January 29, 2019 Sid Chatterjee, Vice President, Products, GreyOrange

E-tailers can sustain customers over the long term when their retail operations are driven by technology integration and automation, across the entire supply chain. Read More

News & Trends Impacting the Healthcare Supply Chain

January 29, 2019

85 percent of hospital executives say that reducing supply chain waste and related costs is a top strategic priority. Read More

Not So Fast: Rethinking Multi-Item Orders

January 28, 2019 Nick McLean

In the name of speed and satisfaction, many retailers think they're doing the right thing by delivering products to customers as quickly as possible, shipping partial orders, but that isn't always the case. Read More

Weather Forecast: Supply Chain Disruptions Ahead

January 25, 2019

Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest it has been in three years, finds Resilinc's recent EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption report. Read More

Why Millennials Deserve Our Attention

January 24, 2019 Ben Tyrrell

By 2020, global millennial spending power will total $20 trillion plus. Not paying attention to the needs of this burgeoning demographic is business suicide. Read More

Economic Nationalism Challenges Global Supply Chains

January 23, 2019 Felecia Stratton

Sixty-six percent of manufacturers responding to a new survey of global senior supply chain decision makers by software company LLamasoft say they would change their supply chains in order to tackle economic nationalism. Read More

The Fastest Growing 3PLs Spell Success “C-L-O-U-D”

January 22, 2019 Scott Brask, Vice President Worldwide Support and Cloud, HighJump

How do 3PLs keep air-tight control of their data, and prove to customers that their data is safer than Fort Knox? The big debate is on-premise or cloud. Read More

Noted

January 21, 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain Read More

Keeping Truckers Safe on the Road

January 18, 2019 Pat Larkin

Keeping drivers safe is important for everyone on the road, especially with 115 million cars and trucks hitting U.S. streets every day. Not everyone who drives will get into an accident. However, the risk is much higher for truckers who drive every day for work. Read More

Trade Wars, Cyber Threats Top Maritime Concerns

January 17, 2019 Felecia Stratton

The global maritime industry is cautiously optimistic about the global business environment for world trade, but also concerned about the potential impact of trade tensions, cyber security, fuel costs, and other headwinds to industry recovery. Read More

How the Cloud Creates Cost Savings—and Tax Benefits

January 16, 2019 Fred Dobrowitsky, Director of Operations at Rutherford & Associates

From seamless scalability to cost-efficiency to tax benefits, the right solutions can pave the way to significant results for distribution businesses. Read More

Selecting a Cloud-based TMS

January 15, 2019

Selecting and implementing a SaaS-based Transportation Management System (TMS) requires careful thought. Future users and decision-makers need to do the following. Read More

The Changing Logistics of Grocery Delivery: It’s In The Bag

January 14, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

Food retailers are working to satisfy consumers' growing appetite for rapid delivery of everything from tomatoes to orange juice. To feed this demand, they're educating personal shoppers, developing new technologies to handle the last-mile, rethinking distribution networks and inventory planning, and partnering with technology companies. Read More

Accuracy and Time Savings Through AI-Driven Forecasting

January 11, 2019 Patty McDonald, Global Solution Marketing Director, Symphony RetailAI

Through artificial intelligence and machine learning, today’s retailers are becoming better equipped to forecast in the face of retail disruption. Read More

U.S. Infrastructure Investment: A Private Matter?

January 10, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

Leasing America's largest existing toll roads, bridges, airports, seaports, water and wastewater facilities, and university parking systems to private partners could generate $720 billion to $885 billion for state and local governments to spend on new infrastructure projects, finds a new Reason Foundation study. Read More

LeaderSHIP Profile: CTO Mark Baker Explores the Possibilities

January 9, 2019 Merrill Douglas

As chief technology officer at Pilot Freight Services, Mark Baker's mission is to lead the company through a digital transformation. Read More

How Retailers Earn 5-Star Reviews

January 8, 2019 Merrill Douglas

The human touch, product education, smooth delivery, sturdy packaging, and good cup of coffee help retailers rate high with customers. Read More

Building a Global Experience Through Connected Service

January 7, 2019 Craig Bruns, Vice President, Customer Support, Crown Equipment

The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing a new level of connectivity that is evolving the forklift service call and changing how companies approach equipment maintenance. Read More

5 Ways a WMS Can Cut Supply Chain Costs

January 7, 2019

The right warehouse management system (WMS) can improve efficiency and cut supply chain costs. TECSYS, a supply chain management solutions provider, offers the following tried-and-true strategies. Read More

Improving Supply Chain Performance by Focusing on Daily Improvement

January 4, 2019 Jon Eberly

OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measurements) provides clear goals and identifies the strategic choices to achieve them. Read More

Reader Profile: Denise Kopko

January 4, 2019 Karen M. Kroll

Here's how Denise Kopko, vice president of operations—commercial, supply chain and logistics, with Veolia North America, powers its regeneration business Read More

VR Training Combats Trucking Industry’s Critical Driver Shortage

January 3, 2019 John E. Kearney, CEO and President of Advanced Training Systems

Virtual reality simulation is the solution to a major problem that exists in the world of trucking and freight movement. Read More

Mail Merge: China Post, Lufthansa Enter Capacity Agreement

January 2, 2019 Inbound Logistics Staff

With the goal of jointly building a more stabilized and comprehensive channel of air mail transportation connecting China and Europe, China Post Group Corporation, the official postal service of the People's Republic of China, and cargo airline Lufthansa Cargo are partnering on a strategic capacity agreement. Read More

A Lot to Learn

January 2, 2019 Felecia Stratton

There are a multitude of resources available to help even the busiest logistics professionals hone their skillsets. Read More

2018: A Year to Remember

December 31, 2018 Sandra Beckwith

2018 was marked by tariffs, trade deals, and technological advancements. Let's look back at the highlights. Read More

Tis the Season to be Agile

December 31, 2018 Rob Kriewaldt

If you work with a capable 3PL, you may rest assured that you already have the supply chain agility needed to meet any challenges the New Year may bring. Read More

Good Question: What are your top supply chain predictions for 2019?

December 28, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Readers get out their crystal balls and reveal the supply chain developments they expect to have the biggest impact in 2019. Read More

Continuing Education: What's on the Menu?

December 28, 2018 Tamara Chapman

No matter how skilled or credentialed, today’s supply chain managers have a lot to learn–and a lot of ways to do so. With the marketplace growing more complex, continuing education professionals are introducing new programs and revising old standbys. Read More

A New Combined Approach to Labeling and Artwork Management

December 27, 2018 Josh Roffman, Loftware Vice President Product Management

Companies have struggled for many years to manage the growing complexities of their supply chains and go-to-market packaging content. Labeling has become more complicated, and Artwork Management has been challenged to meet an increasing number of demands on a global basis. Read More

10 Tips: Minimizing Airfreight Costs

December 26, 2018 Jeff Metersky, Vice President, Solutions Strategy, LLamasoft

To combat trade wars, tariffs, and other obstacles, it’s important to optimize your supply chain. One way is to minimize the cost of air freight, which is generally a fast and reliable—but expensive—option. Read More

The Last Mile: O Christmas Tree!

December 21, 2018

Christmas tree suppliers and consumers branch out with new online offerings and options. Read More

Holiday Cargo Theft Q&A

December 21, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

A Q&A with Scott Cornell, transportation business lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers, on how to avoid theft during the holiday season. Read More

Wait Loss Program

December 21, 2018 Felecia Stratton

The supply-demand dynamic in the trucking market is out of balance, even as more drivers enter the field. With tight capacity, carriers can pick and choose which shippers and facilities to work with. In order to remain competitive and have access to consistent and reliable supply, it is crucial for shippers to become a shipper of choice. Read More

Do You Need a Larger Customs Bond?

December 20, 2018 Inbound Logistics

The answer could very well be yes, according to information provided by Tennessee-based transportation company Averitt Express. Read More

GPA on Track for 4.3M TEUs

December 20, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to reach 4.36 million twenty-foot equivalent container units handled in 2018. Read More

Amway India Inks Digitized Warehouse Plan

December 20, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Amway India boosts warehouse efficiency and accuracy by deploying JDA’s WMS solutions. Read More

Is Process Killing the Customer Experience?

December 19, 2018 Andrea Belk Olson, MSC and CEO, Pragmadik

Fixating on a single process frees people’s time and energy for other tasks, but established processes often take on a life of their own. Read More

Plastics Supply Chain Turns Off the Tap

December 19, 2018 Felecia Stratton

HP Inc. and IKEA are joining the NextWave Plastics global consortium—a collaborative initiative that brings together leading companies to "turn off the tap" of plastic entering the ocean. The goal is not only to scale their own ocean-bound plastics supply chain efforts, but to also extend across industries to make it commercially viable for all. Read More

Inflation Making Waves for Supply Management

December 19, 2018 Jane Wanklyn, Partner at management consulting firm A.T. Kearney

A new study of more than 300 supply managers identifies five areas that can help procurement navigate uncharted waters. Read More

Supply Chain Remains the “Next Big Thing”

December 18, 2018 Inbound Logistics

Symphony RetailAI, and CPG manufacturers, announced the findings of a benchmark report, “Supply Chain Management 2018: In Service of the Customer.” Read More

What Will Retailers Find Under The Tree?

December 18, 2018 Felecia Stratton

A common theme connects several strategies retailers are using to prepare for the holiday season: Enhanced capabilities to seamlessly cater to shoppers in stores, online, and on mobile devices. CBRE's annual Holiday Retail Trends Guide outlines four trends shaping this season as it unfolds. Read More

Panama Canal in the Zone

December 18, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

The Panama Canal closed its 2018 fiscal year with a record 442.1 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS), which represents a 9.5-percent increase from the previous year. This surpasses cargo projections of 429.4 million PC/UMS tons for FY 2018, as well as the 403.8 million PC/UMS tons registered in FY 2017. Read More

Reader Profile: Lori Fellmer Keeps It Moving

December 17, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Lori Fellmer, vice president of logistics and carrier management with distributor BassTech International, keeps products moving. Read More

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Lifts Growth Projections

December 14, 2018 Felecia Stratton

The growing presence of start-up companies offering robotic solutions for warehouse automation, the increasing popularity of automated material handling (AMH) equipment among leading industries, significant recovery in global manufacturing, and rising labor cost and safety concerns are among the key factors driving the growth of the AMH market, according to a new study from industry analyst firm Research and Markets. Read More

Good Question: What was your first job in logistics and what did it teach you?

December 14, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Readers reminisce about their first jobs in logistics/supply chain and reveal what they learned. Read More

Meet Your Match

December 14, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Supply chain management is increasingly recognized as critical to an organization's success. As a result, it's harder to come by top-tier talent through traditional methods. Read More

What to Expect in Transportation in 2019

December 14, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Here are a few ideas on what we should expect in 2019 and 2020. Read More

Self-Driving Trucks Will Transform Trucking and Logistics

December 13, 2018 Maryline Daviaud Lewett and Paul Stith, Black & Veatch

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will have a dramatic effect that will be felt in the shipping, trucking, and logistics industries. How can supply chain stakeholders leverage this technology? Early pilot projects provide a roadmap. Read More

Click & Collect Not Clicking Yet

December 13, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Of the 2,000+ worldwide retailers participating in Omni-2000 Research: Global, only a surprising 38.1 percent show basic inventory visibility on product pages. Read More

New NAFTA Winners and Losers

December 12, 2018 John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

Although the recently announced trade deal between the United States, Mexico, and Canada is not likely to take effect until 2020, assuming each country grants final approval, many have been quick to seize upon the agreement in search of "winners and losers." Read More

Walgreens Launches Home Delivery Program for Prescriptions

December 12, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Here’s another example of a retail store striving to become more consumer-friendly in an attempt to compete with e-commerce. Read More

Things are Looking Up for Multistory Warehouses

December 12, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Multistory warehouses used to distribute e-commerce orders are popping up in densely populated U.S. metro areas, but conditions for developing the structures aren't as ideal in the United States as in Asia and Europe, finds a CBRE report. Read More

IN BRIEF | New Services & Solutions

December 11, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Here are the latest supply chain developments and solutions. Read More

Holiday Shipping Guidance for 2018: Analyzing FedEx 2017 Holiday Ship-By Dates

December 11, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Want to know when you should send your packages during the holiday season? GrandCanals, a provider of analytics-driven fulfillment solutions, launched an AI-powered website to help shippers. Read More

Post Office Dings E-Commerce?

December 11, 2018 Keith Biondo

Two recent and important developments will impact domestic and international e-commerce shipments. The first one concerns the U.S. Postal Service's relationship with Amazon. Read More

Achieve Peace of Mind Through Shopping Season

December 10, 2018 Angela Kerr, vice president, product portfolio, SpotSee

A retailer or manufacturer who has a clear monitoring program in place can ensure products arrive safely and consumers are happy. Read More

How Shippers Can Relieve Delivery Anxiety

December 10, 2018 John Nadvornik, Vice President of Product Management, GrandCanals

Consumers' delivery anxiety is your single largest obstacle to converting orders into sales. Here's how to overcome it. Read More

3PLs, Tech Providers Empower Ethical Supply Chains

December 7, 2018 Tom Gresham

Shippers do not always spend adequate attention and resources on the ethical issues involved in their highly complex supply chains, but a company can suffer severe brand damage when ethical issues along its supply chain become exposed. Read More

That's a Latte Coffee

December 7, 2018 Niall McCarthy, Statista

Perk up to these stats on worldwide coffee consumption. Read More

NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief

December 6, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Check out what's new and noteworthy in the supply chain. Read More

Take a Load Off Your Fleet

December 6, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Maintenance and repair (M&R) is the top factor motivating fleet executives to acquire new trucks, say 40 percent of respondents to a recent Fleet Advantage survey of more than 1,000 fleet executives. Read More

Cold Comfort: Finding the Right Winter Warehouse

December 5, 2018

The 2018-2019 winter season is projected to be colder than normal, so it's time for companies to ensure their inventory is protected. Here are three tips for choosing the right warehouse for your business this winter: Read More

How to Adapt an Aging Warehouse

December 5, 2018 Eric Allais, PathGuide Technologies

Time to retrofit an existing warehouse? Here are the ins and outs of modernizing an older facility. Read More

How to Become a Shipper of Choice

December 4, 2018 Rachal Snider

As shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers prepare for a busy Q4 2018, here are some ideas for easing the capacity crunch, controlling costs, and becoming a "shipper of choice." Read More

Our Annual Airfreight Forwarders Guide

December 4, 2018

These airfreight partners can help you fashion transportation operations that make your company a model of efficiency. Read More

Shipping Containers Get a Second Life

December 3, 2018 Katrina Arabe

They're far from washed up. Compact, watertight, and easily soundproofed, used shipping containers get a second job as building blocks in some exciting new projects. Read More

Growth in the Line of Beauty

December 3, 2018 Felecia Stratton

To serve its rapidly growing customer base in mainland China, Feelunique—Europe's leading online beauty retailer with more than 32,000 products and 500 brands across makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrances—is set to open a distribution hub in Hong Kong in partnership with SEKO Logistics. Read More

Keeping up with B2B Fulfillment Demands this Holiday Season

December 3, 2018 Michelle Fischer, Chief Customer Officer, Kibo

According to a recent report by CBRE, the average U.S. warehouse is under significant strain to keep up with demands. Inevitably, this puts retailers in the B2B space in a pickle, especially during the holiday sales season. Read More

The New Faces of Trucking

November 30, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Approximately just 6 percent of the commercial truck driver workforce is made up of females and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is up only 1.1 percent since 2008. These young high school students may help turn the tide. Read More

E-commerce Shipment Costs to Rise

November 30, 2018 Keith Biondo

Two recent and important developments will impact domestic and international e-commerce shipments. Read More

Companies Go for IoT

November 30, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Companies will spend $434.9 billion to design, plan, build, and run Internet of Things (IoT) solutions by 2023, up from $186.1 billion in 2017, according to research company Forrester. Read More

Committing Head and Heart to Health

November 29, 2018 Merrill Douglas

Chris Cassidy, president of global healthcare logistics strategy at UPS, tells IL about the interests and principles that drive his leadership, and about his mission at UPS. Read More

Alaska Marine Lines expands Western Alaska service to Arctic ports

November 29, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Alaska Marine Lines, an Alaska marine transportation company, is expanding its service from Seattle and Anchorage to the Arctic Region in 2019. Read More

Strong Im/Ex Market Fuels South Korea Trade Growth

November 29, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Air trade in South Korea will remain steady due to strong exports of high technology, basic materials, and machinery parts, as well as imports of industrial raw materials and machinery parts, predicts the DHL Global Trade Barometer. Read More

Benefits of New Mobile Weighing Technologies

November 29, 2018 Eeron Bergstrom, Logistics Industry Manager, Fairbanks Scales

Online shopping and next day delivery fuels need for speed. Read More

What's Ahead for Retail Technology? Ask the Crystal Ball

November 28, 2018

What technology developments can retailers expect in 2019? Here's some perspective from Adam Silverman, senior vice president of marketing for Theatro, and a former Forrester analyst with 20 years of industry experience. Read More

Black Friday Delivery Findings Are In

November 28, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Consumer data is rolling in from Black Friday 2018. Here are the biggest takeaways. Read More

Factory Robots: Better Safe Than Sorry

November 28, 2018 Andy Szal, Thomas

A Massachusetts company believes lidar technology could be the key to developing a safer factory robot—and to enabling those robots to take on many of the remaining tasks still completed by human workers. Read More

Going Straight to the Sourcing

November 27, 2018 Paul A. Myerson

Lean Strategic Sourcing (LSS) provides four strategic benefits. Find out what they are and how to implement LSS. Read More

12 Ways to Increase Supply Chain Velocity

November 27, 2018 Merrill Douglas

Quick! Here are one dozen strategies you can implement to speed product flow in your supply chain. Read More

The State Of Logistics Outsourcing

November 26, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

In an era where technology continues to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. Read More

U.S. Ports, Seaway Report Positive October on Great Lakes

November 26, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

U.S. Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway had one of their busiest months of the season. Read More

Airfreight Forwarders Model New Service Collections

November 23, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Many traditional airfreight forwarders are remaining relevant by enhancing their online capabilities and expanding the range of supply chain services they offer. Read More

New Survey Reveals Expected Cyber Monday Growth

November 21, 2018 Inbound Logistics Staff

Cyber Monday is more crucial than ever, according to a new DHL study. U.S. e-commerce businesses reveal major challenges and shipping strategies for this key shopping day. Read More

Supply Chain Scorecards: A Tool for the Times

November 21, 2018 Rob Small, Sr. Director, Solution Experts - Supply Chain, Inmar

Supply chain managers can optimize performance across all supply chain functions with this customizable tool. Read More

Cargo Airports Do Brisk Business

November 20, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Cargo airports were bustling in 2017, according to the Airport Council International's finalized list of the world's top 20 busiest cargo airports in 2017 (see chart). Total cargo volumes handled (loaded and unloaded freight and mail) increased by 7.8 percent from the previous year, to 50.6 million metric tons. Read More

Do's and Don'ts of Hurricane Relief

November 19, 2018 Felecia Stratton

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), an industry-wide organization that provides supply chain assistance to disaster relief organizations and other non-profits, offers a few practical do's and don'ts to help during a disaster. Read More

BattleBots: Robots vs. Workers

November 16, 2018 Felecia Stratton

The public is broadly fearful that automation will lead to significant job losses, with many populations skeptical that the technologies will boost economic efficiency, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey of 10 countries. Read More

Apple Seeds Clean Energy Fund for China

November 15, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Apple will launch a new first-of-its-kind investment fund in China to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources. Read More

Retailers Plug Into AI

November 14, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Nearly two-thirds of retail supply chain professionals struggle with disconnects between systems, finds Symphony RetailAI's Strengthening the Retail Supply Chain survey of North American retailers. Read More

Freight Forecast Stays Sunny

November 9, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Freight volumes are projected to increase 4.2 percent in 2018 and increase 35.6 percent by 2029, according to the latest edition of the American Trucking Associations' Freight Forecast. Read More

Great Logistics Sites & Services Leading the Way

November 8, 2018

In logistics, two Ws are most important—where and when. Choosing the right sites and services is vital for getting your products where they need to go, when they need to get there. Read More

Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track

November 7, 2018 Merrill Douglas

Tight trucking capacity, the strong economy, and ongoing improvements on the rail are spurring more shippers to consider intermodal transportation. But finding a container, or a truck to haul it to or from the rail terminal, isn't always easy, either. Read More

No Industry is Amazon-Proof

November 6, 2018 Brittain Ladd

If you think Amazon can't or won't do something, banish the thought. Well-run companies with qualified and competent executives should insist that every effort be made to identify how and when Amazon can impact its business. Read More

Hone for the Holidays

November 5, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Holiday preparations are in high gear with hiring sprees and e-commerce investments reported by retailers and logistics service providers alike. Read More

Rethink Fulfillment During Peak Season

November 2, 2018 Stevie Hay

Peak season is a great opportunity to determine where your warehouse priorities should lie. Here are the biggest stories to watch this holiday season. Read More

Maritime Update: Staying Above Water

November 1, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Five trends shaping the maritime industry will also impact shippers: carrier consolidation and alliances, the increasing sizes of ships, ports that have become chokepoints, advancing technology, and increasing concerns about the environmental impact of shipping. Read More

The Supply Chain World is Not Flat

October 31, 2018 Pierre Francois Thaler

Instead of making, using, and disposing of products and materials, leading companies keep components in use in the value chain and logistics process for as long as possible. Read More

Talent Gap or Training Gap?

October 30, 2018 Keith Biondo

Workforce and career development are on the national radar and many companies are stepping up with financial, time and expertise commitments to accomplish the goals of developing the U.S. workforce for tomorrow. Read More

Optimizing Ocean Transport

October 29, 2018 Patrick Pretorius, Director of Business Development, Transporeon Group Americas

These best practices will help streamline your ocean freight process. Read More

What Keeps Compliance and Procurement Professionals Up at Night?

October 26, 2018 Felecia Stratton

The Dun & Bradstreet 2018 Compliance and Procurement Sentiment Report uncovers and tracks areas of short-term and long-term success and concern for compliance and procurement professionals. Read More

Peak Season is Coming. Can You Work it Out?

October 25, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Wage corrections, shift preferences, and more flexible human resource policies are key to attracting and retaining hourly warehouse workers, finds the 11th annual EmployBridge Warehouse Employee Opinion Survey of approximately 16,000 hourly workers. Read More

Global Air Freight in Slow Motion

October 24, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Demand for global air freight, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1 percent in July 2018, compared to the same period the year before, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This was the slowest pace of growth since May 2016, and well below the five-year average growth rate of 5.1 percent. Read More

Examining the Workforce of the Future

October 23, 2018 Felecia Stratton

To help prepare Los Angeles County youth for career and college pathways in global transportation, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), has joined with the County of Los Angeles to create a Transportation School. The curriculum will be developed to teach students transferrable industry skills focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Read More

Top 10 Global Supply Chains

October 22, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Vero Solutions, a UK-based provider of tracking and safety solutions, analyzed Gartner's annual list of the best supply chains over the past decade. Here's what Vero discovered. Read More

Rooted in Data, Business Blooms

October 21, 2018 Jennifer Baljko

Metrolina Greenhouses integrates ERP and customized, industry-specific tools to improve order, shipping and billing management. Read More

Crowdsourcing: Facing the Crowd

October 20, 2018 Sandra Beckwith

Companies use crowdsourcing throughout the supply chain—from product design to final-mile delivery—to become the leader of the pack. Read More

Super-sized Logistics

October 19, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Thanks to the Amazon Effect, fast and free delivery is the new normal, forcing other online sellers to keep up. However, there's one area of e-commerce where online sellers can still compete logistically with Amazon and big box players: delivery of oversized, larger-than-parcel items, such as furniture, sofas, armoires, mattresses, treadmills, and more. But every opportunity comes with certain hurdles. Read More

U.S. Businesses Fight Tariff Battle

October 18, 2018 Felecia Stratton

More than half of U.S. businesses are battling the effects of the unfolding trade war with China; the majority are already feeling the squeeze of the tariffs introduced earlier in 2018, according to a new AsiaInspection report. Read More

China's Economy Stays Resilient

October 17, 2018 Felecia Stratton

China's railway freight volume, an indicator of broad economic activity, expanded at a faster pace in the first seven months of 2018, notes a Xinhua report. Read More

Hub Group Sells its Mode Transportation Subsidiary

October 16, 2018 Felecia Stratton

As part of a business plan to centralize operations and move away from independent owner-operator networks, Hub Group sold its Mode Transportation subsidiary to an affiliate of York Capital Management, a diversified investment manager, for approximately $238.5 million, with about $20 billion under management. Read More

Reuse Service of Use to Container Shippers

October 15, 2018 Felecia Stratton

CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, two of the world's largest liner shipping companies, now offer reUse, a container management service, in Mexico. Read More

Drones: Most Likely to Succeed

October 12, 2018 Katrina Arabe

A new class of drones can speed inventory counts, administer life-saving medicine, anticipate your caffeine needs, and keep golfers on course. Read More

6 Post-M&A Supply Chain Strategies for Success

October 11, 2018 Vignesh Anandan, Senior Manager, High-Tech Marketing, UPS

An M&A creates an opportunity to derive significant supply chain value. Here are six supply chain optimization strategies for success. Read More

Vertical Focus: High-Tech & Electronics

October 10, 2018 Felecia Stratton

News and trends impacting the high-tech and consumer electronics supply chain. Read More

6 Ways to Find Hidden Capacity

October 9, 2018 Sandra Beckwith

As shippers puzzle their way through a record truckload capacity shortage, they have to change how they do business to find the right truck at the right time for the right price. Read More

Beyond Table Stakes: Freight Payment Clients Hold All the Cards

October 8, 2018

Advances in technology, increasing globalization, and the growth of e-commerce are upending the traditional freight bill audit and payment industry. Read More

Good Question: To address the truck driver shortage, should we lower the minimum driver age to 18?

October 5, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Readers take sides in the debate on whether to lower the minimum age for getting a CDL to 18 as a way to address the truck driver shortage. Read More

Good News From the Government!
(Yes, You Read That Right)

October 4, 2018 Noel Perry

The U.S. government reports strong growth for the GDP and freight in Q2 2018 but will such a growth continue despite truck capacity issues? Read More

Shipping and Delivery: How to Get it Right

October 3, 2018 Sean Wilcox

Executing against the wrong e-commerce strategy – or not having a strategy at all – is a recipe for higher costs and lower customer satisfaction levels and can have a major negative impact on your business. Read More

Conserving a National Resource

October 2, 2018 Keith Biondo

Driver wellness programs are relatively easy to implement, don't cost money, and are the right thing to. Read More

Driver Wellness Programs: The Right Thing to Do

October 1, 2018 Jason McDowell

Wellness programs keep drivers healthy, and carriers wealthy and wise. Read More

New York City Introduces Off-Hour Deliveries Program to Combat Congestion

October 1, 2018 Diniece Peters, Director, Office of Freight Mobility, New York City Department of Transportation, 212-839-4850

New York City Department of Transportation is collaborating with shippers, transporters, and receivers to rethink their delivery schedule and shift to off-hour deliveries (OHD) with the goal of targeting 900 business establishments by the end of 2019. Read More

Tuning Into Supply Chain Orchestration

September 28, 2018 Martin Verwijmeren

The trends affecting supply chains require an agile approach. Read More

Helping Shippers Meet Production Deadlines With Custom Solutions

September 27, 2018

Celadon Logistics helps shippers in time-sensitive industries avoid production disruptions while complying with the ELD mandate. Read More

TMS Brings the Power

September 26, 2018 Jennifer Baljko

Electronics company Celestica plugs into a TMS solution to cut costs, increase visibility, and power continuous improvements. Read More

Implementing a Network to Optimize a Client's Supply Chain

September 25, 2018

Crane Solutions optimized a client’s supply chain by implementing a network, which revolved around one primary location to service a group of hub locations around the United States. Read More

Using IoT to Move From Push to Pull

September 24, 2018 Neil Hamilton

Moving a whole supply chain from push to pull isn’t easy, but the benefits are worth the effort. Read More

Securing Capacity While Pivoting for Peak Season

September 21, 2018

A home goods retailer turned to Hub Group to secure capacity in the face of a hectic peak season. Read More

Store Delivery Keeps Retailers in the Game

September 20, 2018 Paul A. Myerson

The fulfillment part of multi-channel e-commerce is tricky; store delivery is one possible last-mile option. Read More

How to Choose a Specialized Carrier

September 19, 2018 Joe Beacom

In selecting a specialized carrier, a shipper should evaluate people, processes and performance. Read More

A Real-Time, Cost-Saving Opportunity

September 17, 2018

A client looked to PLS Logistics for a way to drive real-time visibility, performance and cost savings to allow each of its 200+ office locations to operate effectively. Read More

Inventory System Makes Mama and Data Proud

September 14, 2018 Tom Gresham

After Carter's implements a cloud-based platform, inventory management and supply chain visibility become child's play. Read More

Send It Back! How to Manage E-Commerce Returns

September 13, 2018 Merrill Douglas

Up to 30 percent of e-commerce orders shipped to customers wind up coming back. Here's how smart retailers box up their reverse logistics strategies. Read More

Moving Cross-border Shipments

September 12, 2018 Alex Fuller

As your suppliers and customers become more geographically diverse, more of your supply chain and customer experience depends on moving shipments through Customs accurately and without delay. Read More

TradeLens Caps Blockchain Initiative

September 11, 2018 Felecia Stratton

In an effort to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain, Maersk Line and IBM have collaborated to develop TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled shipping solution to promote more efficient and secure global trade, bring together supply chain partners to support information sharing and transparency, and encourage industry-wide innovation. Read More

Supply Chain Visibility: Can You See Me Now?

September 11, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Using technology to gain a clear view into your supply chain can both wipe out costs and pour revenue to your bottom line. Read More

Back-to-School Supply Chain

September 10, 2018 Katrina Arabe

The second-busiest shopping season (after the holidays) gets ports bustling, retailers scrambling, and consumers wallet-busting. Read More

Tax, Energy, Land Incentives Drive Economic Development

September 9, 2018

Economic development partners collaborate to create incentive packages tailored to each company's needs. Read More

Returning Experience

September 8, 2018 Keith Biondo

The war between the retail/e-commerce customer experience and increasing costs is heating up, thanks to the impact that rising transportation prices are having on the retail process. That trend plagues e-commerce players and retailers, both large and small. Read More

Home Depot Builds New Supply Chain

September 7, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Home Depot will spend $1.2 billion to overhaul its supply chain to offer faster delivery for consumers and businesses. Walker Sands' 2018 Future of Retail report offers the home improvement retailer some advice: Read More

Leveraging Technology: Put Strategy First

September 7, 2018 Michael Gravier

Companies that have started to develop these strategies are best positioned to leverage the technologies. Read More

Is Asia The New Bermuda Triangle?

September 6, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Large shipping losses declined by 38 percent globally over the past decade, but losses in Asia rose year-on-year, with incidents in the South China, Indochina, Indonesia, and Philippine maritime regions rising 25 percent. Read More

5 Tactics for Managing the Unexpected

September 6, 2018 Doug Collins

No supply chain is immune from risk, and the farther a company's supply chain traverses the globe, the more opportunity for things to go awry. Read More

Big Apple Polishes Freight Transportation System

September 5, 2018 Felecia Stratton

New York City plans to overhaul its aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments to modernize maritime and rail assets and create new distribution facilities. Read More

LeaderShip: Fail Fast, Then Move On

September 5, 2018 Merrill Douglas

Jim Barnes did not have a mentor at the start of his career. "No one taught me how to become a leader," recalls Barnes, chief executive officer of enVista, an Indianapolis-based supply chain consultancy and software firm. Read More

In Iceland, There's No Place Like Drone

September 4, 2018 Felecia Stratton

Drone technology company Flytrex, in partnership with Aha.is—Iceland's largest online marketplace—launched 13 new routes for an autonomous on-demand urban drone delivery service to serve nearly half of Reykjavik. Read More

Good Question: What's Your Best Time-management Tip?

September 4, 2018 Katrina Arabe

Readers tell us the best ways to manage time with a busy schedule. Read More

Will Airbnb for Warehouses Take Off?

September 3, 2018 Ben Conwell

On-demand services are becoming so much a part of our daily lives that millennials can't imagine a world before Uber or Postmates. Now, on-demand service is becoming a reality in the logistics real estate sector. Read More

Reader Profile: Erik Snyder Keeps His Spirits Up

September 2, 2018 Karen M. Kroll

Erik Snyder, president of North America supply and procurement with Diageo, oversees Diageo's end-to-end supply chain and procurement operation in North America, including sourcing raw materials, distillation, manufacturing, packaging, planning, and customer service. Read More