How Supply Chain Executives Can Earn a Place in the C-Suite
First there was Chief Executive Officer, then Chief Operating, Chief Financial, and Chief Marketing Officers joined the "C-suite." Isn’t it time Chief Supply Chain Officers took their place at the top? Despite supply chain’s functional cachet in business circles, many top supply chain executives don’t even report to the CEO. Why is that? Service and […]
Read MoreRegulation & Legislation: Truckers Get the Message
Shippers and carriers express concern over new regulations and highway funding initiatives.
Read MoreManaging Mobile Devices By Remote Control
Far-flung warehouses in western Canada created mobile device upgrade issues for wholesaler Federated Co-operatives Limited, but remote support solutions provided instant access.
Read MoreTrends—September 2012
Rail Innovation Keeps Ag Moving, Despite Drought The drought that plagued much of the Midwest in summer 2012 has had a marked impact on agriculture supply and, consequently, food prices, placing an inordinate amount of pressure on supply chains to squeeze out as much extra cost as possible. While much of the news has been […]
Read MoreTrucking Communications: Goin’ Mobile
Mobile communications technology signals new productivity gains for truckers.
Read MoreReliable Transportation: A Key Ingredient to Baking Success
When it needs equipment and consistent service, this supplier to the food industry turns to RWI Transportation, one of its core carriers, to deliver.
Read MoreCalgary, Alberta: Western Canada’s Distribution Hub
What makes a great distribution hub and logistics center? Access to markets, availability of serviced land and logistics parks, cost-effective business environments, and a highly skilled labor force, to name a few. Hong Kong, Amsterdam and Los Angeles are prominent cities that have been demonstrating leadership over the past decades, but Calgary, Alberta, Canada has […]
Read MoreLogistics Providers Steer Auto Industry on Road to Recovery
The automotive industry is rapidly rebounding from its recession lows as consumer demand for new vehicles grows. In response, auto manufacturers and their suppliers are quickly increasing manufacturing output. While this is great news for automakers and the overall financial health of the auto industry, there is a downside: The quick spike is severely straining […]
Read MoreWith WMS, Small Businesses Can Do It All
Q: How can smaller companies respond to the supply chain demands of their large customers? A: The best way for suppliers to respond is to manage their own segment of the supply chain as efficiently as possible. They must optimize their inventory and distribution operations by applying the proper resources—human, financial, and technological—to drive excellence […]
Read MoreFreight Payment & Audit Services: Beyond Bills
Freight payment and audit services used to be all about billing accuracy. Now they also deliver financial insights through pre-payment auditing, reporting, benchmarking, and analytics tools.
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