Building an Effective Supply Chain Team
A successful supply chain team needs just the right mix of talent, skills, and personalities, not to mention a clear mission, the freedom to pursue it, and the structure to succeed.
A successful supply chain team needs just the right mix of talent, skills, and personalities, not to mention a clear mission, the freedom to pursue it, and the structure to succeed.
Outsourcing reverse logistics to a third-party logistics provider offers shippers flexibility and cost savings.
3PL websites should offer tools that offer shippers information they need, and make working with carriers easier.
A strong corporate culture boosts productivity, improves service, and reduces workplace injuries and employee turnover.
As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
State of Logistics Report predicts moderate growth for freight industry in 2014; freight brokerage M&A shakes up industry; FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rulemaking; Online consumers willing to pay more for sustainable delivery options; Shippers register growing discontent with parcel carriers and trucking companies; University of Kansas MSB program prepares active-duty military for private…
Auto aftermarket shippers use supplier ship direct programs and high-velocity DCs to meet demand.
Retailers try to head off peak season surprises by beginning their Christmas lists in the spring.
Cosmetics companies face challenges such as time- and temperature-sensitive shipments and retailer packaging requirements.