Supply Chain Trends
The History of Same-Day Delivery and One-Hour Delivery
Let’s explore same-day delivery and one-hour retail delivery; tracing its origins, milestones, and the strategies key players like Amazon and Target employ to meet consumers’ […]
Read More....Meeting Last-Mile Delivery Demands
Last-mile delivery has become one of the most important components of the supply chain in the past few years. With the massive uptick in e-commerce, […]
Read More....Manufacturing is Resurging but Struggling to Fill Roles
Over the past few decades, many politicians have promised to bring manufacturing back to the United States. Ironically, it’s not a politician that has helped […]
Read More....Evolution of Barcodes: From Linear to Two-Dimensional and Gs1
Barcodes have become integral to modern society, revolutionizing how we track and manage products. Their evolution has been remarkable from their humble beginnings as linear […]
Read More....Geographic Center of Gravity (GOC) Distribution Network Modeling
Geographic center of gravity (GOC) computer models balance inbound/outbound freight costs (ocean, rail, container, truckload, LTL, parcel, and white glove) with strategic service levels to […]
Read More....The Greening of U.S. Trucking
While the focus on electric vehicle trucking remains strong, the middle-of-the-road solution hydrogen power trucking is still in play, too. Yet, as demand for zero-emissions […]
Read More....Progress For The Port of Baltimore
It’s been just over a month since the Key Bridge in the port of Baltimore was hit by a cargo ship and collapsed under the […]
Read More....OTIF – Beating On Time In Full Thresholds
For suppliers of a large retailers, OTIF thresholds are likely here to stay. For the past several years, suppliers to companies like Walmart and Kroger […]
Read More....Faster Internet Speeds are on the Horizon
Faster internet speeds are on the horizon thanks to a breakthrough in wavelength technology. In a landmark achievement that promises to reshape the landscape of […]
Read More....Shipping Costs Set to Increase
Shipping costs are set to increase sharply following several recent market disruptions. Ground transportation is a costly part of supply chain management. When combined, expenses […]
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