Feature Stories
Global Trade Management Systems: You’ve Got the Whole World in Your Hands
Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions are evolving to meet the new demands of today’s global shippers and consumers.
Georgia: The Gem of The Southeast
Tremendous logistical advantages—combined with a central geographic location, highly skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment—make Georgia an ideal site for new manufacturing and distribution facilities.
They Might Be Giants
This story provides a look at how e-commerce and logistics information technology help small and medium-sized businesses gain advantages that allow them to compete as though they were larger companies.
Intermodal Transportation: Rise and Shine
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here’s how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Case Studies
DC Solutions
Whiskey, Bartender—and Make it Quick!
If there’s one lesson that we’ve learned from fine bourbon or whiskey, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Distilleries know this better than anyone. But when it’s time to get that product out the door and in the hands of distributors, the last thing a distiller wants to do is wait.
LeaderSHIP
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution CEO Jamie Overley: Driven By Results and Big Dreams
Profile of Jamie Overley, CEO of East Coast Warehouse and Distribution
Reader Profile
Richard Foley: Charging Hard Against Chargebacks
Richard Foley, logistics manager at SDI Technologies, controls and helps reduce chargebacks from customers.
Commentary
How-To
Ten Tips
Simplifying the CFR Shipping Rules
The solution to understanding the 49 Code of Federal Regulations is to take them step-by-step.
Trends
Global
Sponsored
Knowledge Base
Three Imperatives for Managing Carrier Rates
Use these tips to ensure your global shipments are contracted with a cost-effective and reliable provider.
Knowledge Base
Crossborder E-commerce Into the U.S. Just Got A Lot Easier – U.S. Retailers Should Take Note and Plan Accordingly
The new de minimis rate allows e-commerce retailers to see faster customs procedures and border clearance, which will accelerate delivery speed.
Thought Leaders
Leveraging Collaborative Logistics for Increased Visibility
The cornerstone of collaborative logistics is timely visibility. Data about orders, inventory, transportation, and spend need to all funnel into a common denominator big data repository and be readily accessible.
Thought Leaders
Improve Your Supply Chain's Stability During the Next Procurement Event
Now is the right time to improve your supply chain’s stability, scalability and resiliency. Transportation providers are seeking collaboration with shippers as their networks have also experienced significant change.
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Checking InKeith Biondo
Global Trade: The Certainty of Uncertainty
The uncertainty in today’s global economies has a huge impact on how supply chain professionals manage global supply chains.
Good Question
What Fictional Character Would Make a Great Logistician?
Inbound Logistics asks readers what fictional character would make a great logistician.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyBill Powell
What Is Your Fleet Trying to Tell You?
Evolving technologies such as data warehousing, in-memory architecture, and data visualization are helping unlock fleet insights.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyJosh Roffman
Enterprise Labeling for a Connected, Flexible, and Efficient Supply Chain
Companies are beginning to understand that they need to develop a labeling strategy to meet all of the challenges of today’s global supply chain. Here's how to implement an enterprise labeling approach.
Smart Moves: Supply Chain Careers & Education AdviceThomas W. Derry
Three Keys to Global Supply Chain Prowess
Supply chain professionals face increasing complexity. In order to succeed, they must prepare for data security concerns, identify preferred team member attributes, and develop a strong collective financial acumen.
Online ExclusiveSupply Chain SecuritySue Rutherford
Protect Your Cargo With Vehicle Tracking
Vulnerable to cargo theft? This monitoring solution provides layers of assurance for shippers and transporters.
The Lean Supply ChainPaul A. Myerson
Saving Green While Going Green
Supply chain sustainability, while good for the environment, can also be good for the bottom line if incorporated into a company’s supply chain strategy.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisBill Johnson, Ph.D.
How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Can Improve Distribution for Rail Networks
There's no derailing hub-and-spoke networks. Find out why their adoption is arguably as significant an event in shipping efficiency as containerization itself.
Viewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisJan Markill
Flying High With Electronic Air Waybills
As major airlines implement the eAWB single-process approach in March 2016, industry-wide involvement in the program is encouraged for all participants as paperless air cargo supply chain operations lower costs, increase data accuracy, and improve the customer experience.