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Yolande Burnham: Grains, Trains and Supply Chains
Years ago, Yolande Burnham managed shipments of durham wheat, corn, and other grains. Today, rail lines that haul those commodities depend on Burnham’s employer—Union Switch & Signal (US&S), Pittsburgh,Pa.—for the systems they need to operate efficiently and safely. Burnham is vice president, global supply chain and manufacturing for US&S, a leading manufacturer of signaling, automation, […]
Read MoreRFID Bears Fruit
For Ballantine Produce Co., the time is ripe to make a significant move to radio frequency identification (RFID).
Read MoreBouncing Back from Disaster
A timely IT revamp keeps operations blazing for custom rubber maker CGR Products after a fire knocks out its manufacturing plant.
Read MorePicking a Winner
A frustrated beer distributor turns an Internet search for picking software into a magical find.
Read MoreFred Walker: Logistics at the Speed of Life
In his first job after high school, at a Sears Roebuck catalog warehouse, Fred Walker spent his days on roller skates. “We used to skate into a huge elevator to get to the building’s various floors,” recalls Walker. “We picked items, took them back to our tables, and packed them for shipping.” The eight-story building […]
Read MoreGetting a Leg Up on Logistics
Leg Avenue jumps feet first into demand forecasting and warehouse management systems to meet demand for its provocative Halloween costumes.
Read MoreTime to Deliver the Donuts
Installing creme-of-the-crop technology helps a Dunkin’ Donuts regional distribution center brew up transportation and delivery efficiencies.
Read MoreKen Bailey: Logistics Fun-damentals
“Selling fun” is the main priority at Leisure Bay Industries, says Ken Bailey, the company’s vice president of operations. Since 1998, Bailey has been in charge of moving the furniture of fun—above-ground pools, portable spas, billiard tables, tanning beds, gas grills, and patio furniture—from Leisure Bay’s Orlando, Fla., distribution center into retail outlets. Those include […]
Read MoreCutting out the Middleman
Finding third-party middleware an ill fit, chemical coatings manufacturer Colorcon selects software for remote data collection devices that tightly integrates with its Oracle system.
Read MoreShippers Make Tracks to Rail
A CSX-GATX joint initiative helpsbulk liquid shippers realize economies of rail.
Read MoreRaising the Steaks
A meat processor beefs up operations with new technology and a warehouse redesign.
Read MoreWayne Thompson: Different Spokes
The path to Wayne Thompson’s logistics success began in the jungle. Fresh out of college, he took a job conducting helicopter surveys for a mining firm. As project manager, Thompson directed the movement of equipment in and out of field locations in Africa, Asia, and South America, handling documentation and arranging security clearances. When the […]
Read MoreBid Farewell to 12 Cents On the Dollar
An online trading platform for liquidating and sourcing electronic components has laser manufacturer beaming with delight.
Read MoreGetting a Handle on Enterprise Resource Planning
A small business ERP system from American Express helps handbag retailer Yak Pak pack a punch with customers, retailers,suppliers, and employees.
Read MoreBradley Morris: Change Gets Under Your Skin
One thing that never changes for Brad Morris is the need to manage change. When he joined NuSkin Enterprises as warehouse supervisor in 1988, the company had annual revenues of $50 million, and shipped 150 orders a day, nearly all to U.S. customers. Today, NuSkin is a $1.1-billion enterprise with customers in 39 markets worldwide. […]
Read MoreLTL Lowdown: Choosing a Regional Trucking Carrier
By partnering with a regional LTL carrier that understood its goals, needs, and challenges, NCH Corporation achieved elevated service levels, decreased costs, and increased efficiency.
Read MoreMerger Combines Two Companies, Two Languages, Two DCs
To make the most of a merger, GlaxoSmithKline prescribed a new DC, new equipment, and new logistics technology.
Read MoreCheri McCaslin: She’s Got Game
Cheri McCaslin first gained a taste for logistics when she taught herself to run a transportation brokerage. A few months into her job at a local delivery service in St. Louis, the company earned its brokerage authority. “The company decided it needed someone to start the brokerage,” McCaslin says, “and they handed the job to […]
Read MoreGot Milk? ERP System Lets You Know
Milk processor Milnot takes control of inventory with an ERP system designed for process manufacturers.
Read MoreDave Moynihan: A Toast to Streamlined Sourcing
To achieve a successful supply chain career, Dave Moynihan believes it’s important not to get comfortable too soon. Young people entering the field, he says, should “jump around to different industries, gain experiences, and work in different departments” to acquire the deep and broad understanding they’ll need for leadership. Moynihan gained this insight first-hand. Starting […]
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