The Multitasking Fallacy in Supply Chain Operations
In the modern world, where time is a precious commodity, multitasking has become a buzzword....Continue reading→
Maui Wildfires – Supply Chain Assistance is Needed
Last week’s devastating wildfires on the island of Maui have left people and companies scrambling...Continue reading→
Nikola Recalls Class 8 EV Trucks
EV truck manufacturer Nikola recently recalled their class 8 EV trucks due to battery fires. ...Continue reading→
Yellow Transportation’s Winners and Losers
It’s been about a week since Yellow Transportation, one of the nation’s largest and longest...Continue reading→
Omni-Channel Retailing: Determining the Ideal Number of Distribution Centers
In today’s retail landscape, omni-channel retailing faces the unique challenge of serving both online consumers...Continue reading→
The Magic Conveyor Belt – Supply Chain Management Explained
A book titled “The Magic Conveyor Belt” does an exceptionally good job of explaining the...Continue reading→
Yellow Trucking Meets Its Demise: What Happened?
This week’s demise of Yellow Trucking rocked the truckload and LTL world. Just shy of 100...Continue reading→
Maintaining Optimal Inventory Levels in Warehouse, Distribution and Fulfillment
The cornerstone of supply chain operations lies in determining and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Striking...Continue reading→
Why Warehouse Design Projects Fail: Understanding Common Pitfalls and Ensuring Success
Warehouse design projects fail often, even though they are critical undertakings that have a significant...Continue reading→
The Delay in Hiring Supply Chain Consultants: Why Wait?
There seems to be a delay in hiring supply chain consultants even within organizations with...Continue reading→
Women Are Populating The Ranks of The Supply Chain
If you attended any sort of supply chain management trade show a couple of decades...Continue reading→
Should You Consider A 3PL
Having a third-party logistics partner could greatly benefit your warehouse as warehousing and logistics are...Continue reading→
Labor Disputes May Impact Small Parcel Delivery
There are looming labor disputes in the small parcel deliver sector that could impact the...Continue reading→
Warehouse Worker Wages May Be Stabilizing
There are signs that ever increasing warehouse worker wages may be stabilizing. Ask any warehouse...Continue reading→
Last-Mile Delivery is Driving Supply Chain Innovations
Last-mile delivery is now a key area of focus for many supply chain managers. Ecommerce...Continue reading→
Investment In Tech Is Up
Back in 2019, when the Material Handling Industry (MHI) surveyed its members about planned investment...Continue reading→
Forklift Safety
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) recently held its 10th annual National Forklift Safety Day, convening...Continue reading→
Making The Circular Economy Profitable
Fears and misconceptions have long hampered the supply chain’s ability to launch a circular economy....Continue reading→
The Rise of The Machines
You can go back to George Orwell’s “1984” if you want to find some of...Continue reading→
Autonomous Trucks Facing Legislative Headwinds
Are Autonomous Trucks the future backbone of the supply chain? With a continuing truck driver...Continue reading→
Drought Conditions in Panama Canal Disrupting the Supply Chain
Traffic in the Panama Canal is being impacted by severe drought conditions in Central America....Continue reading→
Transportation Management Systems for Small Business
You make think that affordable Transportation Management Systems for small business are a unicorn that...Continue reading→
The Healthcare Supply Chain: Maintaining Continuity
When the pandemic began in March 2020, the first logistics system to reveal its cracks...Continue reading→
Putting Blockchain Technology to Work in the Supply Chain
Blockchain technology continues to make its imprint on supply chain management. As it evolves in...Continue reading→
IPEF – Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement
The United States has been working to reduce reliance on China in the past few...Continue reading→
Retailer Debt Hangover from the Pandemic Could Spell Trouble
The pandemic created quite a bit of retailer debt and the effects have yet to...Continue reading→
Extreme Weather Events: Protecting the Supply Chain
Are you taking steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions due to weather events? While no...Continue reading→
Automated Unloading Systems are Making Life Easier
The use of automated unloading systems (UAS) is on the rise. These systems are essentially...Continue reading→
