Commentary
Smart Supply Chains Start With the Warehouse
The idea of a “smarter supply chain” is not a new concept. What’s new is the idea of a holistic approach that bridges high-quality processes, empowered employees, and cutting-edge technology.
Can Uber Help Truck Drivers and Shippers?
The convergence of three groundbreaking technologies—AI, Starlink, and robotics—will revolutionize the practice of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, as I wrote last month. Another convergent trend that benefits logistics management is on the rise: The mashup of consumer technology woven into business operations. Just about anyone who drives uses Google Maps and Waze. There’s […]
Put Your Warehouse Management System to the Test: 10 Critical Steps
While WMS implementations can offer significant ROI, they also come with inherent risks. Here’s how to comprehensively test your warehouse management system:
Case Studies
Setting the LTL World on Fire
When she isn’t working tirelessly to drive digital transformation, help carriers transition to a digital era, and modernize the LTL freight classification system, Debbie Sparks writes children’s books to spread the word about the rewards of becoming a truck driver.
Marcus Chung: Guiding a Sustainable Career
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ecommerce and retail operations, supply chain, sourcing, production, sustainability, and IT. EXPERIENCE: Vice president, manufacturing and supply chain, ThirdLove; director, sourcing, Stitch Fix; vice president, responsible sourcing, The Children’s Place; director, responsible sourcing, Talbots; director, sustainability, McKesson; senior manager, social responsibility strategy, Gap Inc.; consultant, CEB (now Gartner). EDUCATION: MBA, University of California, Berkeley; […]
New ERP Smooths the Way for Skin Care Company
After an exhaustive review of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, E.T. Browne Drug Company, the maker of Palmer’s Cocoa Butter, understood it needed to upgrade. By recommitting to SYSPRO, its long-time ERP provider, E.T. Browne was able to leverage a scalable solution that has enabled the venerable skin care company to reduce inventory and grow profits.
How-To
10 Tips for Upgrading Your Supply Chain Skill Set
By implementing these action items, professionals and students can better prepare themselves for the complexities of modern supply chain management.
10 Tips for Strengthening Supplier Relationships
The supply chain is a business built on relationships. The stronger your relationships, the stronger your business. Here’s how to create ties that bind.
10 Tips for Managing Inventory Effectively
Effective inventory management starts with a proactive philosophy. Here are 10 steps to take that can help you improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and control costs.
Sponsored
4 Logistics Challenges for Solar Panels and How to Overcome Them
To keep pace with demand, solar panel manufacturers, solar installers, and other businesses must find ways to overcome the unique logistical challenges presented by these products.
Bringing Additional Capacity to the Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Market
Leading 3PL MD Logistics is dedicating more space to clients within these industries—converting half of their largest in-network facility into cGMP compliant, temperature-controlled warehouse space.
Global Logistics Leader Rallies Support in Rebuilding Ukraine
Logistics Plus blends business investment with humanitarian support.