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11 Ways to Lose Your Supply Chain Job
Failure to understand new technologies and adapt to a morphing supply chain can end your career. The efficiency and effectiveness of these supply chains have […]
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“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 guidance to the complex landscape of distribution logistics. The efficiency […]
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Building a Socially Responsible Supply Chain
A new European-based socially responsible supply chain initiative just got a boost from a host of big new corporate members. Called Telos, the initiative aims […]
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Drone Delivery Clears Major Hurdle
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just granted drone delivery company Zipline permission to fly its drones beyond the visual line of sight. In doing so, […]
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Item-Master Data Accuracy: The Basis of Supply Chain Efficacy
The item-master file is the bedrock upon which modern supply chains are built. In the complex world of modern supply chains, accuracy is the cornerstone […]
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AV Trucking Receives Pushback from State Governments
AV Trucking (Autonomous Vehicle Trucking) is getting a bit of pushback from a number of state governments. The success of the supply chain is dependent […]
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Internet Connectivity: An Often Overlooked Warehouse Necessity
Now more than ever, Internet connectivity is paramount to modern warehouse operations. Best practices dictate that to optimize a warehouse, you must integrate modern technology. […]
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Managing the Labor Shortage in Supply Chain Management
Ask anyone in supply chain management, and the labor shortage is likely at the top of the list for ongoing challenges. Turnover is high, hiring […]
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A Recipe for Supply Chain Management Failure
Avoiding supply chain management failure is just as important as working toward supply chain management successes. Effective supply chain management is crucial for the success […]
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G-20 Summit Brings Supply Chain Opportunities
While the purpose of the recent G-20 summit was international relations, one of its results is a potential boon to supply chain management. The United […]
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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 bakery” analogy provides a powerful perspective on the complex relationship […]
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EV Trucks: An Industry Advancement on the Rise
Logistics companies are considering EV trucks, for a growing number of reasons. As the world attempts to wean off fossil fuels in an effort to […]
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The Use of Generative AI in Shipping
Logistics companies are hoping that generative AI will help them with most supply chain tasks in the near future. Visibility is key in today’s supply […]
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Providing High Service Levels While Maintaining Low Costs
Every supply chain operation wants high service levels while maintaining low costs. “Have your cake and eat it too” is a common idiom that reflects […]
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Productivity Standards: Walking A Fine Line
There’s been a good deal of attention given to big e-commerce companies and their harsh productivity standards in the past few years. Implementing speedy standards […]
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Using AI in Logistics: Little Adoption – Big Possibilities
The use of AI in Logistics is often discussed but seldom implemented. The world loves buzzwords, and the supply chain management industry is not immune […]
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Digital Supply Chain Trends
There are several new and emerging trends in the digital supply chain sector. The tools and technology available to run today’s supply chains are ever-advancing […]
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Diversification of Small Parcel Carriers
When it comes to small parcel carriers, many organizations have all their eggs in one basket. The entire supply chain waited nervously last month to […]
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The Multitasking Fallacy in Supply Chain Operations
In the modern world, where time is a precious commodity, multitasking has become a buzzword. The ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously is often hailed […]
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Maui Wildfires – Supply Chain Assistance is Needed
Last week’s devastating wildfires on the island of Maui have left people and companies scrambling for avenues to provide help. Several organizations have jumped in […]
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Nikola Recalls Class 8 EV Trucks
EV truck manufacturer Nikola recently recalled their class 8 EV trucks due to battery fires. As the supply chain management industry pushes toward alternative fuels, […]
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Yellow Transportation’s Winners and Losers
It’s been about a week since Yellow Transportation, one of the nation’s largest and longest running trucking companies, announced its demise. The fallout has been […]
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Which Warehouse KPIs Matter Most?
Which warehouse KPIs matter the most? Warehousing is evolving and changing at a rapid pace thanks to booming ecommerce and omnichannel operations. It’s therefore taking […]
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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 and traditional brick-and-mortar store customers. With the convergence of e-commerce […]
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The Magic Conveyor Belt – Supply Chain Management Explained
A book titled “The Magic Conveyor Belt” does an exceptionally good job of explaining the supply chain. Until a few years ago, explaining your role […]
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Yellow Trucking Meets Its Demise: What Happened?
This week’s demise of Yellow Trucking rocked the truckload and LTL world. Just shy of 100 years old, the company held a fleet of 12,000 trucks […]
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Maintaining Optimal Inventory Levels in Warehouse, Distribution and Fulfillment
The cornerstone of supply chain operations lies in determining and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Striking the right balance between meeting customer demand, minimizing stockouts, and […]
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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 impact on a company’s logistics and operational efficiency. However, these […]
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The Delay in Hiring Supply Chain Consultants: Why Wait?
There seems to be a delay in hiring supply chain consultants even within organizations with underperforming warehousing and distribution operations. In today’s rapidly evolving and […]
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Women Are Populating The Ranks of The Supply Chain
If you attended any sort of supply chain management trade show a couple of decades back, one thing was a given: unlike a concert venue […]
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