Impact of UAW Strike on the Supply Chain
It’s been six weeks since the UAW (United Auto Workers) union began its strike against...Continue reading→
The Success of Supply Chain Enterprises: Strategy vs Execution
The success of supply chain enterprises is a complex interplay between two fundamental elements: strategy...Continue reading→
The United States Container Ship Seaport System
The United States container ship seaport system stands as a testament to the intricate web...Continue reading→
Increased Hydrogen Production will Greatly Benefit Supply Chains
Hydrogen production has received a major boost with new federal government grants, which will greatly...Continue reading→
Professional Society Memberships for Supply Chain Management
Professional society memberships in the field of supply chain management can help you to stay...Continue reading→
Lean Practices and Industrial Engineering Principles Eliminate Inefficiencies
By applying a combination of lean practices and industrial engineering principles, businesses can systematically identify...Continue reading→
Drone Delivery Carriers – The Evolving List of Competitors
More drone delivery carriers are entering the race for air-based last mile deliveries. This article...Continue reading→
Designing a New Warehouse: 15 Crucial Steps
Designing a new warehouse operation requires a systematic approach that considers processes, systems, infrastructure, and...Continue reading→
Trends in Pallets: Types and Usage
Pallets are anything but glamorous, but they are the backbone of supply chain management. Whether...Continue reading→
What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for the Supply Chain
While Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown this week, the agreement is temporary. In...Continue reading→
11 Reasons Why Warehouse Design Projects Crash and Burn
11 Reasons Why Warehouse Design Projects Crash and Burn Despite best intentions, warehouse design projects...Continue reading→
11 Ways to Lose Your Supply Chain Job
Failure to understand new technologies and adapt to a morphing supply chain can end your...Continue reading→
“Pick This” A Compendium Of Piece-Picking Process Alternatives” – Designing E-Commerce Operations
The book “Pick This! A Compendium of Piece-Picking Process Alternatives” is intended to provide practical...Continue reading→
Building a Socially Responsible Supply Chain
A new European-based socially responsible supply chain initiative just got a boost from a host...Continue reading→
Drone Delivery Clears Major Hurdle
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just granted drone delivery company Zipline permission to fly its...Continue reading→
AV Trucking Receives Pushback from State Governments
AV Trucking (Autonomous Vehicle Trucking) is getting a bit of pushback from a number of...Continue reading→
Internet Connectivity: An Often Overlooked Warehouse Necessity
Now more than ever, Internet connectivity is paramount to modern warehouse operations. Best practices dictate...Continue reading→
Managing the Labor Shortage in Supply Chain Management
Ask anyone in supply chain management, and the labor shortage is likely at the top...Continue reading→
A Recipe for Supply Chain Management Failure
Avoiding supply chain management failure is just as important as working toward supply chain management...Continue reading→
G-20 Summit Brings Supply Chain Opportunities
While the purpose of the recent G-20 summit was international relations, one of its results...Continue reading→
Warehouse Design vs Warehouse Operation | Designing the Bakery vs Making the Donuts
Let’s look at warehouse design vs warehouse operation. The “making the donuts” versus “designing the...Continue reading→
EV Trucks: An Industry Advancement on the Rise
Logistics companies are considering EV trucks, for a growing number of reasons. As the world...Continue reading→
The Use of Generative AI in Shipping
Logistics companies are hoping that generative AI will help them with most supply chain tasks...Continue reading→
Providing High Service Levels While Maintaining Low Costs
Every supply chain operation wants high service levels while maintaining low costs. “Have your cake...Continue reading→
Productivity Standards: Walking A Fine Line
There’s been a good deal of attention given to big e-commerce companies and their harsh...Continue reading→
Using AI in Logistics: Little Adoption – Big Possibilities
The use of AI in Logistics is often discussed but seldom implemented. The world loves...Continue reading→
Digital Supply Chain Trends
There are several new and emerging trends in the digital supply chain sector. The tools...Continue reading→
Diversification of Small Parcel Carriers
When it comes to small parcel carriers, many organizations have all their eggs in one...Continue reading→
