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75 Green Supply Chain Partners

Selected by Inbound Logistics editors, these 75 companies go above and beyond to help shippers maintain sustainable, eco-friendly supply chain operations. AAA Cooper Transportation AAACOOPER.COM AAA Cooper is a SmartWay partner. The company installs enhanced/full aerodynamic fairing packages; converts oil to lighter-weight synthetic for better fuel economy; installs tire pressure systems designed for drive tire […]

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Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief-June 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain

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Managing Change in Turbulent Times

We are now in a "white water rapids" phase in terms of the global economy, requiring flexibility from the processes, technology, and people in the supply chain to navigate these rough waters. Making the transition to a truly flexible and lean supply chain, especially during these turbulent times, involves changing the three elements necessary for […]

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IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions-June 2019

Products The new TD 4 Desktop Thermal Printer Series from mobile and desktop printer maker Brother Mobile Solutions prints barcode labels, tags, or receipts for supply chain applications in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and retail environments. To increase speed for small-to-midsize businesses and warehouses, the printer integrates with warehouse management systems and uses thermal imaging technology. […]

Four Tips for TMS Buyers – WSI

Shippers and intermediaries of all sizes can benefit greatly from the increased functionality and simplified processes offered by a transportation management system.

June 14, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

2019 YMS Guide

A yard management system (YMS) can provide significant benefits to your operation by managing shipments from the yard gate to the dock. A YMS provides real-time visibility into trailer locations and contents to drive efficiencies, improve decision-making, and reduce detention fees. An efficient YMS includes: Yard management. Directs trailers to a specific location in the […]

June 13, 2019 | Retail Logistics | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

VERTICAL FOCUS | Beauty Products

The latest news and trends impacting the beauty products supply chain.

June 12, 2019 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Transportation

Cutting Transportation Costs

Transportation market volatility stems from an inevitable pendulum swing between a buyer’s and a seller’s market. Here are some innovative ways to reduce transport costs.

June 11, 2019 | E-commerce | Logistics | Supply Chain

Bringing Logistics In-House

Enterprises are facing either a perfect storm or a perfect opportunity in delivery, depending on how you look at it. With consumers demanding faster delivery, more flexibility and greater convenience, the fastest enterprises to adjust will be catapulted to the top of the pack. The statistics are clear – online e-commerce is growing over 6 […]

June 4, 2019 | Retail | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Visibility

A Good Night’s Rest With Peace of Mind

Boll & Branch promises full comfort with zero chemicals.

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Automating AP Processes Takes the Bottleneck out of Manufacturing Supply Chains

The manufacturing industry has its roots intertwined with one of the biggest advances in the history of modern civilization – the Industrial Revolution. The manufacturing process was dramatically transformed, seemingly overnight, from a labor intensive, manual process to one that utilized machines in order to exponentially increase the production of goods. More recently, the manufacturing […]

2019 TMS Buyer’s Guide

Some leading vendors in the TMS market.

May 31, 2019 | Logistics | Retail | Supply Chain

Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief-May 2019

New and noteworthy in the supply chain

May 29, 2019 | Cross-border Trade | Logistics | Supply Chain

USMCA’s Impact on the Industrial Truck Industry

The United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is critical to ensuring a robust North American economy. The agreement, signed by the respective country’s presidents on November 30, 2018, modernizes and enhances trade relations between the three countries and is now pending ratification by each country’s legislature. Passage is crucial to maintaining a healthy U.S. […]

May 27, 2019 | Careers | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management

GOOD QUESTION | What’s the first thing you would do to address the supply chain talent gap?

Cast a wider net. Recruit graduates with non-traditional degrees. Work with vocational schools to create two-year-degree supply chain programs. Perhaps even create near-shore supply chain centers of expertise.