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Young Professionals and Supply Chain: So Happy Together

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U.S. Manufacturers Respond to Regulatory Plans

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Supercharging Your Supply Chain and Logistics Career

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Hiring challenges in the supply chain sector include attracting the best talent, developing leaders, and retaining high performers. To solve these issues, employers must step up and build training programs that instill passion, share purpose, provide clear leadership and promotion tracks, are authentic, and ultimately diminish turnover.

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Chainsaw Maker Massacres Supply Chain Inefficiencies

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Global Logistics—September 2016

India-based textile manufacturer accused of providing fraudulent products; Iran seeks to strengthen trade relationships in Latin America; British manufacturers get small boost in wake of Brexit referendum

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Maintenance training helps manufacturers battle labor shortage; Can shippers use technology to help meet new food safety mandates?

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How to Attract the Best Supply Chain Talent

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ML Peck

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E-Learning Boosts Supply Chain Management Expertise

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Michael Elmgreen

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Logistics professionals explain their jobs in terms a hypothetical five-year-old would appreciate.

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Diandra Hayban: Keeping New York City Prepared

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Balancing Inventory for a Better Customer Experience

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Jamie Overley

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How to Stand Out From the Crowd

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Abe Eshkenazi

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Prepare Today for the Workforce of Tomorrow

A recent ranking highlights logistician careers as among the best – yet manufacturers still face a shortage of qualified workers as the demand for skilled logistics professionals grows.

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Tapping Military Talent: Shoes on the Ground

Supply chain logistics companies view veterans as a crucial pool of potential employees, and consequently they are using a range of methods to recruit and hire former members of the military for their workforces.

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Making Scents of Demand Planning

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Kendra Austin: Dedicated to Diversity

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ML Peck

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30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars: Defining a New Generation

The accomplishments of the 2015 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars demonstrate that the future of the supply chain management profession is in good hands.

Rob Honeycutt

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Optimizing the Industrial Purchasing Experience

An instant selling and ordering procedure could be a differentiator for industrial companies looking to boost their customers' industrial buying experience.

Economic Development, Education & Careers, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation

Meet Me in St. Louis

The St. Louis region offers an ideal transportation infrastructure to move goods, skilled labor to meet the peaks and valleys of industrial demand, and the availability of highly qualified IT personnel to manage staff and facilities.

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Jim Lambo: Eye on the Sky

Jim Lambo, director of supplier management and procurement at Insitu, manages procurement and suppliers for all goods and services.

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DSC Logistics CEO Ann Drake: AWESOME Outlook

Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics, studies people for a living. Join her team at DSC Logistics, and she'll soon discover what makes you tick.

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Richard Foley: Charging Hard Against Chargebacks

Richard Foley, logistics manager at SDI Technologies, controls and helps reduce chargebacks from customers.

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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.

Felecia Stratton

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You Are Never Too Cool for School

To excel in a supply chain management career, students and employees need broad knowledge and skillsets that extend across the entire supply chain function.

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What's the first thing you would do to address the truck driver shortage?

Readers weigh in on how to address the truck driver shortage.

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Michael Fries: No Small Potatoes

Profile of Michael Fries, senior business intelligence logistics analyst at U.S. Foods, drills into data to find opportunities to make or save money in the company’s logistics operations.

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All in the Family

Profile of Kristy Knichel, president and CEO of Knichel Logistics

Sheik M. Ayube

Chemical Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

Corporate Citizenship Starts With the Supply Chain 

Driven by the realization that business and society can no longer intersect at the crossroads of profits first and society second, business is embracing a new order that puts the interests of society on a level that is at par with the interests of business. This has prompted a closer look at the supply chain and an increased emphasis on sustainable sourcing.

Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation

Al Morris: Perfect for the Part

Al Morris, director, global supply chain at TERiX, reviews accounts to determine what parts to buy and where to stock them to ensure the right part is always available.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Steering with a Clear Vision and Open Mind

Profile of Bob Shellman, CEO of Odyssey Logistics & Technology

Education, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation

Trends—January 2016

Where the presidential candidates stand on transportation infrastructure; Amazon announces new air cargo fleet; consumers willing to pay more for sustainability; first successful cross-country trip by a vehicle on autopilot; trucking industry driver shortage reaches 48,000 drivers; shippers rail against railroad mergers; hoverboards illustrate problem with American manufacturing; consumers want package deliveries their way; reducing cargo theft risk; FMCSA passes measure to fight back against driver coercion; skills required for a successful career in supply chain management; Surface Transportation Board gets back on track; FMCSA sets deadline for requiring truckers to install electronic logbooks in all vehicles; technologies to watch in 2016.

George Prest

Education & Careers, Education, Materials Handling

Education, Outreach Keys to Changing the Face of Supply Chain

The key to promoting career opportunities in the supply chain is education, both in traditional and not-so-traditional ways.

Jimmy Shafer

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

What Effect Will 3D Printing Have on Logistics and SCM?

3D printers may alter the supply chain by reducing manufacturing lead times and creating shorter time-to-market for new designs.

Shay Scott

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Eight Ways to Find and Retain Qualified Supply Chain Talent

The burgeoning need for talent to operate today’s complex supply chains has begun to garner significant attention. Develop new ways to find, recruit, develop, and retain talent with these tips.

Automotive Logistics, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics

The Automotive Aftermarket: Time for a Tuneup?

Three recent developments—a shift to omni-channel retailing, an increase in manufacturing investment in Mexico, and the approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership—are having a pronounced impact on automotive aftermarket supply chains. Here’s how automakers, auto parts suppliers, and logistics service providers can respond effectively.

Mexico, China, Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Manufacturing

Are Manufacturers Ready to Reshore?

While a U.S. manufacturing revitalization is happening in some sectors, the chances of a wholesale national shift occurring are more rhetoric than reality in the current market.

Inventory Management, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing

IoT in the Supply Chain

As the world becomes increasingly connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), the amount of data being created and shared is skyrocketing. Your supply chain will be profoundly affected.

Big Data, Education & Careers, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Intermodal, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2016

It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics.

Manufacturing Logistics, Lean, Manufacturing, Logistics, Partnership

Lean Management: Ready, Set, Grow

Contract manufacturer Apex International had seen its growth halt as it struggled to deliver products on time and provide sufficient quality control. With the help of Simpler Consulting, Apex adopted Lean management principles to transform its culture and return the company to a path of growth.

Sid Geddam

Forklifts, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing, Visibility

Building the Connected Warehouse

A connected warehouse maximizes warehouse efficiency, as well as positions a company to decisively navigate constant changes across the supply chain. Real-time data intelligence delivers the visibility and control needed to effect measurable improvements.

Cheryl Citrone

Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Attracting More Women to the Transportation Profession

Establishing the groundwork and collaboration are vital to developing the solutions needed for the significant workforce challenges faced by the transportation industry. A key part of the mission is to attract women to the traditionally male-dominated transportation profession.

Careers, Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain

10 Ways to Steer a Career Drive

Take these steps to help accelerate your logistics career.

Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Azteca Foods Craves Inventory Management System 

When Azteca Foods outgrew its manual pallet tracking system in its production facility, Barcoding Inc. delivered a solution.

Kae-Por Chang

China, Distribution, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility

Doing Business in China

While doing business with China, many companies face a wide range of challenges trying to navigate the country’s complex trade programs.

Gary C. Smith

Inventory Management

Product Philanthropy: An Efficient Way to Move Unwanted Inventory

Excess inventory is a common problem that contains its own best solution: product philanthropy. Donating unwanted products to charity requires minimal time and labor, yet generates solid returns.

Economic Development, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Ocean, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Global Logistics—October 2015

Slovenian Post acquires logistics network to diversify business; Ontario cap-and-trade threatens Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping; China looks to build modern logistics cities; UAE manufacturing potential exposes labor market flaws; Nicaraguan Canal financing faces fresh skepticism in light of stock market crash.

Steve Syfan

3PL, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Third-Party Logistics

Outsourcing to a Third-Party Logistics Provider

From a shipping perspective, manufacturers can best address today’s increasing regulations and demand volatility by outsourcing shipping to a third-party logistics provider.

E-commerce, Economic Development, Global Economy, China, Canada, Automotive Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Global Logistics—August 2015

In spite of U.S. dollar strength, domestic manufacturing remains competitive globally; UPS tests new electric cargo bikes to handle urban deliveries; Bi-national Great Lakes Seaway Partnership promotes commercial shipping along the Saint Lawrence Seaway system; Mercedes-Benz reconfigures its global supply chain; Global Logistic Properties shifts investment from China to United States; Freight rail gains traction in passenger transport-focused China; China debuts the world’s longest freight train route linking the northeast city of Harbin with Hamburg, Germany.

Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology

How to Wirelessly Enable Your Supply Chain

Companies are increasingly using M2M to maximize operational efficiency, minimize loss and theft, and better serve their customers.

Education & Careers, Logistics

Going Beyond the Call of Duty

Logistics companies are going above and beyond to ensure our nation’s heroes find opportunities to transfer their skills from the military to long-term, successful careers.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Summer Reading Guide 2015

This list of new supply chain and logistics books helps logistics professionals keep their skills up to date.

Joe Bellini

Customer Service, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management

Inventory Replenishment: Why Push When You Can Pull?

Retailers are implementing technology to more accurately forecast demand.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management

The Top Universities for Supply Chain Technology Education

A new study determines the top 15 undergraduate and graduate supply chain management programs in the United States, based on the teaching of technology, software, and quantitative tools used by supply chain professionals, as well as the variety and depth of this coursework.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Trends—May 2015

Martin Associates report points to the importance of continuing U.S. port investment; Henry Ford College introduces associates degree in supply chain management; Freight Can't Wait program encourages Congress to earmark funding exclusively for freight infrastructure projects; Manufacturers are finding better ways to engineer and prototype products using 3D printing technology; McDonald's pledges to lessen impact on global deforestation throughout its entire supply chain.

Brian Sutter

Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Finding an Inventory Solution That’s Just Right for Your Small Business

Inventory management is often difficult and time-consuming for smaller businesses, but the right solution can remove some of the pressure.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

The Changing Face of the Warehouse Workforce

A look at the challenges warehouse managers face as they build a well-integrated warehouse workforce, and how they address those issues.

Nate Henderson

Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics I.T.

Improving Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Engagement Apps

Offering apps with products helps manufacturers improve customer satisfaction and lower complaints and returns.

Jeff Vielhaber

Inventory Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management

Communication is Key When Optimizing Logistics Networks

The key to any successful relationship is communication. Your logistics network is no different.

Keith Biondo

Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

The World is Your Warehouse, 2.0

New lower-cost commercial systems and equipment are just over the horizon; they will provide an exciting array of inventory control to the logistics and supply chain community.

Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Trends—April 2015

Supply chain ‘modeling’ replicates real-world events; Retailers and manufacturers make the jump to RFID; U.S. trucking industry sees better utilization and financial results; Data analytics is a big growth market.

Tom Heine

3PL, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management

Using Technology to Maximize Value Chain Partnerships

Providing technology solutions helps third-party logistics providers stand out from competitors and adds value to their services.

Bill Ansley

Military Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation

Five Customs Compliance Tips for Aerospace Companies

Failure to comply with domestic and international customs regulations can have a huge impact on the bottom line.

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Supporting a Multilingual Workforce

It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management

Jim Young: Sourcing for a Startup

Jim Young, senior supply chain manager at Applied Microstructures, Inc., is responsible for everything from sourcing materials and services to shipping finished products

Charlie Saffro

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Preparing Your Company Today to Hire for Tomorrow

With a skills gap narrowing the options, companies must hire employees that are valuable in the long-term.

Mike Udermann

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Accommodating Disabled Colleagues in Your Workforce

Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Education and the Integration of Things

The role of supply chain practitioner is evolving by integrating technology, functional expertise, and experience to identify problems and engineer solutions.

Paul A. Myerson

Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Designing a New Strategy for a New Year

Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Today’s Supply Chain Education: It’s All in Your Head

The list of competencies employers seek when they recruit supply chain professionals keeps growing longer and more complex. Here’s how degree-granting programs keep pace, and enable well-rounded graduates to fill prime positions.

Peter Zaballos

E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail

Searching For the New Perfect Order

Retailers need new technologies and capabilities to operate in a new omni-channel world.

Brandon Levey

Inventory Management, Warehousing

How to Make Physical Inventory Counts Less Stressful

Implementing a cycle-counting program makes physical inventory counts a lot less daunting.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Talent Gap: Where Are We Going?

ThomasNet, ISM and Inbound Logistics partner to create the 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program to recognize the brightest young stars in supply chain management today.

Green Logistics, Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Eelco de Graaf: Four-Continent Career

Eelco de Graaf, vice president, supply chain operations at Lewis-Goetz and Company, is responsible for purchasing, shipping, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

John Lloyd

Global Economy, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

How to Close the Supply Chain Talent Gap

All logistics and transportation stakeholders must work together to eliminate the supply chain talent gap.

Chris Miget

Manufacturing, Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain Management

Reimagining Molded Pulp Packaging: It’s Not Just For Eggs Anymore

Many manufacturers have turned to molded pulp as an environmentally friendly packaging alternative.

Lake Ray

Manufacturing, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management

How to Choose a Business-Friendly Site

Areas like Northeast Florida actively work to make their local climate a business-friendly one.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

A New Die is Cast: Digging Into the Rare Metals Supply Chain

IBC Advanced Alloys puts a pedal to the metals to manage the logistics of complex manufacturing.

Green Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Diving into Data: A Lean Six Sigma Journey

Six Sigma helps electronic products company Jabil run like a lean, green manufacturing machine.

3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Mexico, Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Medical Devices: A Tale of Two Countries

It was the worst of times for U.S./Mexico healthcare. Can demand-driven logistics make it the best of times?

Sonal Sinha

3PL, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management

Keeping Vendor Risk Under Control During the Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full swing, logistics managers must be able to rely on their vendors to perform.

Roy Burton

Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Five LED Lighting Myths Debunked

Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.

Paul A. Myerson

Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Supply Chain Integration + Collaboration = Time Travel?

Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.

Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation

Andy Yablin Goes Back to School

Andy Yablin, vice president, transportation at Scholastic Inc., is responsible for transportation from manufacturing facilities to distribution centers, and from distribution centers to customers.

Pol Sweeny

3PL, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Why Retailers Put Their Sleighbells on in May

Retailers try to head off peak season surprises by beginning their Christmas lists in the spring.

Inventory Management, Transportation

Critical Shipments: If I Only Had a Part

Bad things happen when systems break down. Flights get canceled. Production lines stop. The critical spare parts logistics involved in getting operations running again demand both precision and speed. Here’s how you can become a wizard at critical shipments.

Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing

Memphis: America’s Multimodal City

Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Automation That’s Worth the Weight

When a merger required Nature’s Way to consolidate distribution facilities, it called on the services of system supplier The Numina Group for a new design and technologies. Today, the facility successfully distributes products to customers in 50 states, and overseas through five supply chain channels.

Tamsen Fricke, operations manager, Divine Chocolate USA

Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Tamsen Fricke: Finding the Sweet Spot

For Tamsen Fricke, operations manager at Divine Chocolate USA, fair trade and logistics make a delicious combination.

Keith Biondo

E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T.

The New Retail: Three Legs to Stand On

Retail operations need support from e-commerce, IT, and logistics execution.

John Deris

3PL, Food Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

Managing SKU Proliferation in the Beverage Industry

Expanding beverage product lines are generating new stockkeeping units (SKUs) - and supply chain management challenges.

E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management

New Retail Strategies: It’s a Store! It’s a Site! It’s a Warehouse!

Retailers are modifying their supply chain strategies in response to recent industry trends.

Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management

First Aid for the Hospital Supply Chain

Hospitals can cut costs by improving supply chain operations, inventory control, and transportation management.

Workers in the KaiKini Bikinis production facility

E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management

Diving Into Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Kaikini Bikini manages growth with integrated inventory control and shipping.

Udaya Shankar

Inventory Management, Logistics I.T.

How the Internet of Things Impacts Supply Chains

The Internet of Things can affect supply chain operations by increasing in-transit visibility.

Bruce Kulp, SVP of supply chain and refurbishment, Game Stop

E-commerce, Customer Service, Education & Careers, Reverse Logistics, Retail

Bruce Kulp Scores Big

When it comes to keeping up with demand, Game Stop's Bruce Kulp doesn’t play around.

A businessman casts a shadow shaped like a soldier

3PL, Military Logistics, Education & Careers

Casting Vets Into the Private Sector

Military veterans bring valuable skills and characteristics that make logistics operations stronger.

Bob McKee

E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail

Optimizing the Fashion Supply Chain

Fashion businesses must react instantly to fashion shifts and focus on getting goods to consumers quickly.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers

Reaching for the Stars

Colleges are adding logistics and supply chain education programs to support the next generation of professionals.

Manufacturing, Ports, Supply Chain Management

Trends—June 2014

Port of Los Angeles targets $3 billion for infrastructure investment; Montreal-based Fednav uses drones to scout shipping conditions; U.S. manufacturing renaissance faces a skilled labor shortage; Apple tops Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain list for the seventh consecutive year.

Education & Careers

Landing a Job in Logistics: It Takes a Wealth of Experience

Employers want new hires who combine diverse, real-world experience with academic achievement.

Brian Sutter

Inventory Management, Logistics I.T.

Fight Inventory Pain Points

Avoid common inventory issues: inaccurate inventory counts, costly end-of-year write-offs, and lost inventory.

Education & Careers, Transportation

Bud Snodgrass: Oils Well That Ends Well

As director of logistics at Universal Lubricants, Bud Snodgrass keeps transportation and warehousing moving smoothly.

Garret Lazenby

Economic Development, Education & Careers

Georgia’s Supply Chain Industry Steers the Next Generation of Workers

A Transportation Club of Atlanta internship program connects Georgia’s supply chain students with leading businesses.

Paul A. Myerson

Inventory Management, Lean, Supply Chain Management

Streamlining Inventory Through SKU Rationalization

The number of stockkeeping units has increased considerably. Doing an ABC analysis helps eliminate unneeded inventory.

Servers holding supply chain data

Inventory Management, Logistics I.T.

Leveraging Big Data

Analyzing supply chain data allows shippers to improve their logistics operations.

Ax Torres, outbound shipping supervisor, AGCO Corporation

Education & Careers, Labor Management, Risk Management

Ax Torres: Plowing Ahead

Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.

Anne Yarmark

Education & Careers, Labor Management

5 Steps for Improving Your Logistics Training

Effective employee training programs benefit workers and align with corporate business objectives to drive results.

Home furnishings from Badcock Hom Furniture & More

Cloud Computing, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management

Cloud-based System Furnishes Supply Chain Visibility

Faced with long lead times and potential production delays, Badcock Furniture and More invested in a cloud-based tool.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

Benchmarking Career Development

Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton discusses the merits of supply chain continuing education.

Jason Shefrin

Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Jason Shefrin: Asset-Light, By Design

Jason Shefrin, executive vice president, global sourcing, at InterDesign Inc. streamlines global operations.

Boomerang with symobls representing U.S. and Canada on each end

Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America

Global—February 2014

China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard

Paul A. Myerson

Inventory Management, Lean, Partnership, Supply Chain Management

Collaborative Programs: Not a Chore But an Opportunity

Programs such as vendor managed inventory (VMI) and efficient consumer response (ECR) fuel supply chain growth.

Chain of paperdolls with one standing out

Certifications, Education & Careers, Industry Associations

Career Solutions: Certifiably Savvy

Take your supply chain career to the next level with a certification or certificate program.

Cosmetics bottles

E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Packaging

Cosmetics Logistics: The Beauty of an Optimized Supply Chain

Cosmetics companies face challenges such as time- and temperature-sensitive shipments and retailer packaging requirements.

Icon representing workers

Manufacturing, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure

Site Selection: Follow the Signs to Competitive Advantage

Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.

Made in Mexico tag

3PL, Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico

U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.

relaxed crash test dummy

Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Lean, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management

Automotive Logistics: The Upside of Resiliency

Collaborative risk management helps automakers and their supply chain partners protect against disruptions.

doorbell to the world

Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management

The Direct Sales Supply Chain: Where There’s a Will There’s Amway

George Calvert of Amway explains how the company's supply chain strategy supports its business model.

x-ray image of piggy bank

3PL, Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management

Controlling Costs in the Healthcare Supply Chain

Many healthcare companies are investigating ways to consolidate and trim expenses in logistics and supply chain.

Aircraft components

3PL, Military Logistics, Manufacturing

Aerospace Logistics: Building for Growth

The aerospace industry explores new strategies for producing planes quickly, efficiently, and profitably.

Chris Halkyard

E-commerce, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Setting the E-Commerce Gold Standard

Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.

Photos of profile subjects Lewis Dibert, Greg Schwartz, Debbie Jackson, and Fred Clark

Education & Careers

Reader Profile Reunion: Where Are They Now? 2014 Edition

Catch up with four supply chain professionals previously featured in Inbound Logistics' Reader Profile.

Comic book art

Demand Planning, Global Logistics, Manufacturing

Heroic Logistics Saves the Day for DC Comics

Special print production needs prompted DC Comics to seek an overseas partner and rework its logistics.

Worker pulling packages off DSW's sortation system

E-commerce, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing

DSW Tries On New SKUs and Stocks

Retailer DSW's new replenishment materials handling solution improves inventory control and reduces in-store markdowns.

Henry Cone

Inventory Management, Partnership, Supply Chain Management

PVMI: A New Approach to Supply Chain Control

Production vendor managed inventory enables manufacturers to gain supply chain control.

Bryan Nella

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Maximize Nearshoring Value to Minimize Supply Chain Complexity

Shifting production closer to the U.S. can benefit supply chains, but nearshoring also presents obstacles.

Michelle Benjamin

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Creating Meaningful Logistics Training Programs on a Budget

Job training is vital to maintaining a skilled and properly credentialed workforce, and must be built into every budget.

Curtis Greve

E-commerce, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management

Minimizing the Financial Impact of Peak Season Returns

Processing defective returns and overstocks quickly helps retailers maximize the recovery rate on this inventory.

Sean Vasquez

Education & Careers, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Transportation Management

Sean Vasquez: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sean Vasquez manages EDI and transportation for Sun-Maid Growers of California.

Geoff Milsom

Inventory Management, Logistics I.T.

A New Paradigm in Vendor Partner Management

Implementing tools and processes that enable better shipment visibility and control of in-transit inventory helps improve vendor partner management.

Education & Careers, Labor Management

Logistics Grads Suit Up for the Future

Universities and corporations are collaborating to improve supply chain education offerings and better equip students.

Magaly Garza

Education & Careers, Global Logistics

Magaly Garza Takes on the World

As international business manager at Alarm.com, Magaly Garza supports global market growth and develops new distribution channels.

Walmart store in China

China, Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T.

Putting Stock in Retail Analytics Tools

Kimberly-Clark China uses retail analytics tools to manage inventory and avoid stockouts at stores like Walmart.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Industry Associations

Shining the Light on Pioneers and Prospects

Equipped with industry training, new logistics professionals need their more experienced peers’ communication and interpersonal skills.

Mara Gonzalez, director of purchasing, Vino del Sol

Import, Education & Careers

Mara Gonzalez: Import Expert

As director of purchasing at wine company Vino del Sol, Mara Gonzalez squeezes supply chain data from a business intelligence solution.

Robert Brenner

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America

Nearshoring in Mexico: The Benefits of Shared Borders

Manufacturing in Mexico gives U.S. companies quality control, lower transportation costs, and faster transit times.

Chris Carlson, vice president, Batteries Plus Bulbs

Education & Careers

Chris Carlson: All Charged Up

Chris Carlson, VP of Batteries Plus Bulbs, gets a jolt out of optimizing warehouse labor and inventory flow.

Alana Miedrich

Education & Careers

Alana Miedrich: Making Wishes Come True

Alana Miedrich, inventory and logistics assistant at Kids Wish Network, Holiday, Fla., manages inventory to fulfill dreams.

Dr. John Fowler

Education & Careers

Study Up on Supply Chain Graduate Degrees With Added Value

Specialized supply chain management degrees allow experienced professionals to integrate SCM with related disciplines.

Hu Huang

Education & Careers

Hu Huang: Bright Light in Global Trade

Hu Huang of Kichler Lighting stays current on trade laws and keeps import/export activities transparent.

Illustrated B2B text with cog background

Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

Feeding the Line

A look at the supply chain for manufacturers that supply materials or components to other manufacturers.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T.

Cintron Quenches Thirst For Order Management System

An order management system from DF Young and Superior Technology helps Cintron Beverage Company boost inventory accuracy, fulfill orders easily and quickly, and track products throughout the supply chain.

Matthew Wood

Education & Careers

Matthew Wood: Finding a Cure for High Freight Costs

Matthew Wood, freight program and supply chain manager at Mayo Clinic, treats the company’s freight spend aches and pains.

Robert Martichenko

Education & Careers

Adopting Online Training To Enrich Your Workforce

Investing in online training allows organizations to operate more efficiently and develop workers’ skills.

Handshake between people dressed in business suit and camo

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

Hiring Heroes: A Good Deal for U.S. Companies

Companies in the logistics sector are stepping up to hire U.S. military veterans with aggressive recruiting and training programs.

Michael O'Neill, CEO and founder, Preferred Sands

Manufacturing, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Guiding an Energy Renaissance: Questions and Answers With Michael O'Neill

The emergence of domestically sourced natural gas heralds significant changes in the North America energy market.

Darren Maynard

Education & Careers

Logistics Staffing: Find a Way or Make One

If you can’t find the logistics professional you want, train new hires or current employees in the skills you need.

Dino Lanno

Education & Careers

Dino Lanno: Best in Glass

Dino Lanno, senior VP of supply chain at Safelite AutoGlass, steered the company through a supply chain redesign.

United States outlined within a cog

Manufacturing

Trends—June 2013

U.S. manufacturing renaissance reflects a supply chain shift not a seismic one; Food supply chain adapts to growing ethnic diversity and changing consumer tastes; 3PL relationship key to competitive advantage; Shippers face tough operating environment; Midwest floods present new challenges for inland waterway shippers; ATA debuts new program to groom a new generation of trucking leaders

Globe levitating between hands

Education & Careers, Global Logistics

Logistics Education: Ready for the World

Specialized global logistics knowledge prepares students to manage worldwide supply chains.

Keith Biondo

3PL, Economic Development, Manufacturing, Warehousing

We Need Jobs…Let’s Raise Taxes?

Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Warehousing

Inventory Optimization: A Natural Fit

A new inventory management system by Manhattan Associates nurses Nature's Best's fulfillment operations back to health.

Steve Sensing

Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Shoring up Sourcing Strategies

Shifting manufacturing operations in Asia back to North America provides companies more control of their supply chains, says Steve Sensing of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.

Larry Montreuil

Education & Careers, Transportation Management, Specialized Logistics

Larry Montreuil: True Blue

Larry Montreuil, director of supply chain management at JetBlue Airways, negotiates sourcing and purchasing deals that let the airline soar.

Caterpillar earth-moving vehicle

Green Logistics, Manufacturing

Going Green to Save Green

By switching to lighter-weight containers and consolidating inbound shipments, construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar cut both carbon emissions and costs.

Fuel emissions expert Jason Mathers

Green Logistics, Education & Careers

Jason Mathers: Carbon Slasher

Directing motor carriers to more fuel-efficient decisions drives Jason Mathers, senior manager, corporate partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund.

Sweta Ashwarya

Education & Careers

Five Tips for Landing a Successful Supply Chain Internship

Internships in supply chain and logistics organizations help students to evaluate the company’s nature, culture, work environment and career advancement opportunities, writes University of San Diego MBA candidate Sweta Ashwarya.

Brian Morgan

Education & Careers

Brian Morgan: Transportation Superconductor

As director of logistics at electrical wiring equipment manufacturer Leviton, Brian Morgan drives transportation efficiencies to meet complex customer requirements.

Benetton shopping bag

Green Logistics, Manufacturing

Trends—February 2013 

Benetton follows apparel trend and detoxes supply chain; Apple CEO Tim Cook proves demand forecasting is best left to experts; Wisconsin public-private partnerships invest in rail; Amazon and Texas settle sales tax dispute, move forward; The Alaskan Brewing Company uses spent grain as new energy source.

global classroom illustration

Education & Careers

Distance Learning: Making the World Your Classroom

Online logistics education programs train students for supply chain jobs through webcasts and discussion forums, while short on-campus residencies help students network with peers and professors.

graduate

Education & Careers

Distance Learning Programs

A sample of supply chain, logistics, and transportation degrees and certification programs offered partially or entirely online.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers

Learning on the Job

Educational resources – including online learning and accelerated MBA programs – abound for people working in or pursuing supply chain jobs, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.

Sander Eth

Education & Careers

Sander Eth: Putting Green Principles Into Action

As senior vice president, supply chain, at sustainable home goods company Bambeco, Sander Eth sows the supply chain with environmental principles.

Paul Dittman

Education & Careers

Five Core Competencies Every Supply Chain Manager Should Master

Supply chain jobs require that professionals master five core competencies, including global business leadership and integrated value chain design, writes Paul Dittman of University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Education & Careers

A Reader Profile Reunion: Where Are They Now?

Visit with three supply chain professionals who were featured in the Reader Profile column in 2007-2009, and find out what they’re up to these days.

Education & Careers

Logistics Leadership: Secrets to Success

Logistics professionals seeking to become supply chain executives can gain insight from the perspectives of four logistics experts, who share their knowledge about the skills and experience needed to climb the logistics career ladder.

FTZ facility

Import, Export, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Comfort Zone: A Better, Faster FTZ

The Alternative Site Framework designation is changing the Foreign Trade Zone landscape, allowing shippers a more expedient process for streamlining the supply chain.

Juan D. Morales

Education & Careers

Training Tomorrow’s Logistics and Transportation Executives Today

Education providers are introducing supply chain education programs to prepare students to be the logistics and transportation executives of the future, writes Juan D. Morales of Stanton Chase International.

William Gregory

Education & Careers

William Gregory: Into Africa

As global supply chain coordinator at satellite communications technology provider VT iDirect, William Gregory tunes into signals from trading partners in Africa to ensure regulatory compliance.

Tom Stricker

Manufacturing

Five Signs Your Production Logistics Needs Help

Production logistics can increase an operation’s efficiencies and save companies money by creating the right blend of technology, equipment, and disciplined processes to ensure materials get where the are needed to keep production flowing, writes Tom Stricker of HK Logistics.

Dr. Jennifer S. Batchelor

Education & Careers

Logistics: It’s Where The Jobs Are

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects increases in both employment growth and replacement needs within transportation and logistics occupations. Educational programs assist in filling these job openings with a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, writes Dr. Jennifer S. Batchelor, Program Director, Transportation and Logistics Management, American Public University System.

Victor Hougan

Education & Careers

Victor Hougan: Finding a Love for Logistics

Victor Hougan is set to soar in his new logistics position with aerospace supplier Primus International.

Education & Careers

Career Solutions: Closing the Talent Gap

With an eye toward the looming logistics labor shortage, some companies are working studiously to attract millennials.

Michael Smyers

Education & Careers

Michael Smyers: Molecular Logistics

For Michael Smyers, associate director, logistics, at chemical and transportation fuel products manufacturer Amyris in Emeryville, Calif., the formula for a successful career relies on continuing education.

CSCMP 2012 Show Floor

Education & Careers, Industry Associations

Trends—November 2012

The annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) conference features supply chain best practices and logistics trends such as predictive analysis, partnerships, green initiatives, and career paths for logistics professionals.

Greg White

3PL, Inventory Management

3PL Value-Adds Mean Millions

By identifying the value-adds that brand and retail shippers want, logistics providers can position their offerings to bring millions in benefits to their customers and make the relationship stick, writes Greg White of Blue Ridge.

Terry Harris

Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

How Supply Chain Executives Can Earn a Place in the C-Suite

By managing supply chain interdependencies and adopting a full view of service and cost, supply chain executives can amplify their organizational scope and heighten their financial contribution to attain the C-designation they deserve, writes Terry Harris, Chicago Consulting.

J. Scot Sharland

Manufacturing, Transportation

Logistics Providers Steer Auto Industry on Road to Recovery

As automotive production levels return to pre-recession levels, consistently delivering quality products has become one of the defining characteristics of successful carmakers and logistics service providers, writes J. Scot Sharland, Automotive Industry Action Group.

Education & Careers

Amy Polt: Safety First

Amy Polt, operations supervisor of the Houston warehouse for The Mosaic Company, pieces together the elements of a safe and efficient supply chain.

Education & Careers

Sherry Askew: Beauty Calls

Sherry Askew, transportation manager at Revlon Consumer Products, the well-known maker of beauty and personal care items, negotiates freight rates that keep the company’s bottom line looking good.

E-commerce, 3PL, Inventory Management, Retail

You Are Everywhere: Mapping the New Retail Supply Chain

Multi-channel apparel retailers such as Nordstrom use strategic inventory management, order fulfillment, transportation management, and reverse logistics to meet customer demand.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing

Navigating Pharma Logistics 

Pharmaceuticals manufacturers face special supply chain challenges such as temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance, but successful strategies help deal with these issues.

Education & Careers

Dennis Omanoff: Hard-Driving Man

Dennis Omanoff, senior vice president, supply chain and procurement, at hard drive and storage solution manufacturer Seagate, backs up his company’s supply chain to prevent service disruptions.

Education & Careers

Mary Foster's Excellent Adventure

Mary Foster, vice president, supply chain management at automotive parts supplier Inteva Products, is riding high as part of the new company’s executive team.

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

Battlefields and Boardrooms: The Military-Private Sector Connection

The traits of an exceptional soldier are also the traits of exceptional logistics professionals.

Cross-border Trade, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Supporting a Glass Act

Mexico-based automotive glassmaker Vitro Automotive opened a distribution center in the United States to serve Detroit automakers just-in-time requirements. Its long-time logistics service provider Evans Distribution Systems staffed the new DC for Vitro to ensure a quality workforce.

Michael Gilbert

Education & Careers

Michael Gilbert: A Fresh Start

As director of logistics and facilities at Indianapolis Fruit Company, Michael Gilbert enhanced the company’s refrigerated truck fleet with computers that provide navigation, tracking, and driver performance reporting.

John Snider

Education & Careers

John Snider Does It Best

John Snider, vice president of retail logistics at Do it Best Corp. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, manages the company’s warehousing, and inbound and outbound transportation. Teamwork and communication play a major role in his management strategy.

Joel Sutherland

Education & Careers

Universities Produce Supply Chain Management Talent

Universities offering logistics education must understand industry’s evolving supply chain management needs, and develop a curriculum that produces supply chain talent that supports those needs.

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

Capt. Kazimir Kostrubala: Winging It

Kazimir Kostrubala manages military resources as squadron operations officer and installation deployment officer with the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 19th Airlift, at the Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, Ark.

Education & Careers

Supply Chain Education: Ask The Professors

Leading supply chain and logistics professors provide insights about the state of supply chain education and employers' expectations for new hires.

Education & Careers

Don Riley: Building for the Future

Don Riley, executive vice president of supply chain and technology at Denver, Colo.-based building materials supplier ProBuild Holdings, faces recessionary challenges by building the right organizational model and relationships – from suppliers to customers – to support the company today and into the future.

Elisha Tropper

Global Logistics, Manufacturing

The Truth Behind “Made in the USA”

The time is right to bring overseas manufacturing back to the United States. U.S. entrepreneurs - and entrepreneurial companies - can domestically manufacture quality products, bring them to market as the low-cost producers, and yield a sustainable profitable business model, writes Elisha Tropper of Cambridge Security Seals.

Education & Careers, Trucking

Wes Kemp: Portrait of a Leader

Recently retired from a 40-year career with less-than-truckload carrier ABF, former president and CEO Wes Kemp shares his insights on the transportation industry, trucking regulation, and the importance of logistics and supply chain education.

Education & Careers

John Hodge: Feeding a Need

John Hodge, director of supply chain at Prince Agri Products, creates organizational efficiencies, reduces costs, and optimizes material flow.

Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth

Education & Careers

Online Education: An Ideal Medium for Logistics Professionals

Online education allows logistics professionals flexible access to broadening their knowledge of supply chain topics, writes Dr. Oliver Hedgepath, American Public University.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation Management

Integration: The Dawning of a New Era

When baseball cap maker New Era’s business growth hit critical mass, it realigned its distribution operations, fusing Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ outsourced solutions with its global supply chain.

Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Managers: Minding Everyone's Business

With companies intent on optimizing the supply chain, purchasing managers have emerged as key players in the business plan. To be successful, they need to communicate, collaborate, and venture into new territory.

Jill Hesselroth

Education & Careers

Jill Hesselroth: Opportunity Knocks

Jill Hesselroth, vice president, global supply chain at Nortech Systems, analyzes the company’s supply chain to identify opportunities for improvement and leads the implementation of those improvements.

Anne Barry

Education & Careers, Industry Associations

Warning! Dangerous Lack of Support for Hazmat Professionals Ahead

Companies responsible for shipping or carrying dangerous goods need qualified hazardous materials professionals, writes Anne Barry, Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles. The Blueprint for Success initiative strives to elevate recognition of the critical function performed by these experts.

Education & Careers

Supply Chain Graduates: Now What?

Top-performing supply chains focus on attracting and retaining talent — both technical ability and leadership. Here’s how to find and nurture true supply chain competency.

Ryan Gellert

Education & Careers

Ryan Gellert: Climbing High 

Ryan Gellert, vice president, supply chain management, at mountain sports products company Black Diamond Equipment handles global demand planning, sales and operations planning, global procurement, logistics, and in-house customer service. He views helping launch a new division in Asia as a pinnacle of his career.

Katie Reuland

Education & Careers

Katie Reuland: Down to Business 

Katie Reuland, director of operations at bedding manufacturer Down Etc., rests easy knowing she has optimized the company’s container shipments.

Education & Careers

The Rise of the Supply Chain Executive 

Supply chain professionals get a lift as more companies grow to appreciate the strategic value of a well-run logistics operation.

Education & Careers

Angela Duesterhaus: Joining the Jet Set

Angela Duesterhaus, logistics and export compliance manager at PAS Technologies in North Kansas City, Mo., talks about her recent projects and describes how a disappointment in a previous job taught her a valuable lesson.

Manufacturing boomerang illustration

China, Manufacturing

Is U.S. Manufacturing Coming Back?

Shifting perspectives on supply chain management, coupled with the realities of total landed cost, are driving manufacturers to weigh the benefits of flinging production operations in China back to the United States.

David Fisher

Education & Careers

David Fisher: Raising the Roof

David Fisher, director of global logistics at Johns Manville in Denver, promotes collaboration through the organization's supply chain departments worldwide and designates preferred carriers to promote strong partner relationships.

Ron Harris

Education & Careers

Ron Harris: Getting to the Essence

Ron Harris, chief logistics officer at Young Living Essential Oils, talks about some of the people and experiences that helped to shape him as a logistics professional.

Bar-coding Systems, Inventory Management

The Secret Ingredient For Inventory Accuracy 

Tomato canner Red Gold achieves 99-percent inventory accuracy with QuikTrac data collection software from Integrated Barcoding Systems.

Jennifer Burkhardt

Education & Careers

Jennifer Burkhardt: What's Brewing?

Jennifer Burkhardt, transportation manager of the specialty coffee business at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, takes charge of all movements into and out of the company’s manufacturing and distribution sites.

Education & Careers

Career Solutions: Working Smarter

Advanced logistics and supply chain education brings rewards such as greater job satisfaction, the potential for promotion, and a salary uptick.

Keith Biondo

China, Manufacturing

Who Says You Can Never Go Home?

Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo examines a trend in moving manufacturing from China back to the United States.

David Ayers

Education & Careers

David Ayers: Embarking on an ERP World Tour

David Ayers, lead business analyst, warehouse management, for tool manufacturer Lenox, rolls out SAP enterprise resource planning systems at sites worldwide.

Education & Careers

Cheryl Harrity: Cooking Up World-Class Service

Cheryl Harrity, corporate director of supply chain for food product producer MGP Ingredients Inc., whets her appetite for improving sales and operations planning.

Brian Hatfield

Education & Careers

Brian Hatfield’s Supply Chain Stylings

As vice president of supply chain at KPPS, Brian Hatfield oversees the network that brings the company's hair care products to salons across North America.

Education & Careers

Continuing Education: Making the Right Selection

Pursuing continuing education — through an abundance of choices that includes classroom work, certification, or online courses — helps logistics professionals enhance their job performance and get ahead.

Education & Careers

Saara Chung: Dishing Up Souperior Service

Saara Chung, customer logistics manager at Campbell Soup Company, helps customers improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and boost their businesses.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers

School’s in Forever

Inbound Logistics' editorial helps you realize new opportunities as you grow your career.

Keith Biondo

Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management

Gaining Ground

Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo cites real-world cases of supply chain gains, including Del Monte Foods, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and National Starch.

Eric Cohen

Education & Careers

Eric Cohen: Making a Clean Sweep

Eric Cohen, vice president of logistics for Waxie Sanitary Supply, puts his military experience to work to help the company reduce costs, improve service and manage human resources.

Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing

Unleashing Logistics Excellence

Natural pet food manufacturer WellPet partnered with Aspen Logistics and Kane is Able to improve its supply chain and warehousing operations.

Joe Perillo

Education & Careers

Joe Perillo: The Persuader

Joe Perillo, director of supply chain, logistics, and lean enterprise for PTR Baler and Compactor, leads through influence.

Education & Careers

Logistics Gets to Work

As yet another sign that the U.S. economy is emerging from the downturn, the logistics job market is picking up, with a steady increase in hiring since last year.

Education & Careers

Todd Stewart: All Wired Up

As vice president of supply chain at WireCo WorldGroup, Todd Stewart looks for cost reductions while improving service and delivery to customers.

3PL, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

CSCMP Annual Conference: Can We Talk?

Wherever you went, attendees at the 2010 CSCMP Annual Conference were talking supply chain risk, volatility, disruption, and visibility.

Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail

How to Develop a Direct-to-Store Delivery Model

A Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) delivery model helps consumer goods manufacturers gain speed and increase inventory turns.

3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing

Logistics Outsourcing: An Active Culture at Dannon

Dannon's network design provides flexibility and speed to serve customers quickly, reduces transport time and costs, and delivers on the company's sustainability initiatives, while ensuring product freshness.

Leo Espinoza

Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

Getting a Seat at the Leadership Table

Leo Espinoza of Korn/Ferry International discusses qualities companies look for in supply chain executives.

Education & Careers

Randall Plost: Plugged Into the Pipeline

Distribution Manager Randall Plost boosted pick rates and forged carrier relationships to improve service at valve and pipe connector manufacturer Victaulic.

Education & Careers, Forklifts, Ocean, Materials Handling, Ports, Supply Chain Management

Trends—August 2010

Gulf ports maintain container volumes despite Deepwater Horizon oil spill; Supply chain leaders climb the corporate ladder; Toyota Material Handling engineers work with MIT scientists and the U.S. Army to develop a remote-operated fork lift

Kevin Miles

Education & Careers

Kevin Miles: Supermarket Superstar

Collaboration and communication help Inbound Logistics Manager Kevin Miles manage more than $100 million in transportation spend for grocery chain owner Ahold USA.

Dr. Carol Nappholz

Education & Careers

Blended Learning: An Educational Hybrid

Blended continuing education programs combine online and classroom instruction to give students the best of both worlds, writes Dr. Carol Nappholz of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver.

Jeffrey R. Brashares

Education & Careers

How to Run a Logistics Job Fair

Holding a local job fair is an innovative approach to helping displaced logistics professionals find new jobs.

Education & Careers

Mentoring’s Long Reach

A mentor's advice and attention can make a world of difference to professionals trying to rise to the top of the logistics field. Here's how three companies in the industry help their employees scale new heights.

Gregory Cross

Education & Careers

Gregory Cross: Keeping the Wheels Turning

As director of logistics and operations at USA Cycling, Gregory Cross gives new meaning to the term "cycle counting."

Education & Careers

Advance Your Career Through Online Learning

Investigate online learning, a convenient path to acquiring supply chain know-how.

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

From the Service to the Supply Chain

Can you really model best practices from the military? After all, they invented the acronym SNAFU. But companies are finding veterans' experience and skills help promote ship-shape supply chains.

Alison Dennis

Education & Careers

Alison Dennis: Local and Loving It

Alison Dennis, director of sustainability at fast food company Burgerville, promotes sourcing from nearby suppliers.

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

Jason Ballard: Distributing Ammo and Hot Chow

Ten years as an Army sustainment officer provided Major Jason Bullard a view of the military supply chain from just about every angle.

Military Logistics, Education & Careers

William Cossey Jr.: Happy in the Middle of the Action

William Cossey Jr. moved military vehicles during the first Gulf War; civilian life finds him back in the supply chain hot seat.

Dr. Michael Reilly

Education & Careers

Want a Promotion? Get an Education

The first step in making yourself a more valuable employee is boosting your supply chain management know-how. Continuing education programs can help, writes Dr. Michael Reilly of Ashford University.

Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

E-fulfillment: Finding the Perfect Fit

Online haberdasher Bonobos relies on its third-party fulfillment partner, Quiet Logistics, which operates warehousing facilities with Kiva's robotics materials handling solution.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Industry Associations

America's Got Supply Chain Talent

Florida's Talent Supply Chain association aims to boost Florida's economy by encouraging and expanding workforce development, training, and job retention across the state, writes Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton.

Education & Careers

Logistics Education: More Is Better

Evolving to meet changing industry needs, logistics and supply chain education helps students hone their skills, gain a broader perspective, and bring bottom-line benefits to employers.

Education & Careers

Kathy Zepaltas: Doing Fine, Moving Wine

As director of logistics at Regal Wine Company, Kathy Zepaltas consolidated her company's logistics operations and transitioned from an insufficient warehouse to an ultra-efficient 650,000-square-foot DC.

Education & Careers

Scott Kingsley: The Personal Connection

Scott Kingsley, logistics manager at The Food Source International, believes good communication is key to strong relationships with service providers, suppliers, and customers.

John Carroll

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Simplifying the Sophisticated Warehouse To Drive Efficiency - Serco Entrematic

Visibility to actions and status at the loading dock can be challenging, but providing that visibility, such as through the Kelley Digital Master Control Panel, can create powerful advantages to maximizing throughput.

Dr. Greg Barnett

Careers, Manufacturing, Logistics

Three Steps to Addressing the Staffing Shortages in Manufacturing & Logistics

Three steps manufacturing and logistics employers can take to attract the incoming millennial and Gen-Z workforce.

Beth Malik

Education & Careers, Education, Supply Chain

Networking, Transportation Education at the Core of SMC³ Logistics Technology Conference

At the semi-yearly Connections and Jump Start SMC³ logistics education conference, industry stakeholders can learn from their peers about the latest advancements in logistics technology solutions, staying ahead of trends and preparing themselves for challenges ahead.

Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Automating AP Processes Takes the Bottleneck out of Manufacturing Supply Chains

If your company is being pressured to lower supply chain management costs, remain competitive with suppliers and protect your business from fraudsters – it’s time to abandon those eighteenth century paper checks and revolutionize your AP processes by transitioning to electronic payments. Consider it a well-placed investment in the next Revolution.

Manufacturing Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology

What, Me Worry?

Manufacturing professionals are among the most aware of industry change due to automation, finds The State of Intelligent Process Automation from Nintex. The survey of manufacturing workers finds that 75 percent don't harbor concern for job security amid the rise of new technologies.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Technology Powers U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

The impact of powerful forces such as digital transformation, Industry 4.0, the current regulatory climate, and automation on U.S. manufacturers is the focus of a new research report from ECi Software Solutions. The findings indicate the role technology is playing in the U.S. manufacturing resurgence.

Felecia Stratton

Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

A Lot to Learn

There are a multitude of resources available to help even the busiest logistics professionals hone their skillsets.

Education & Careers, Education, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Continuing Education: What's on the Menu?

No matter how skilled or credentialed, today’s supply chain managers have a lot to learn–and a lot of ways to do so. With the marketplace growing more complex, continuing education professionals are introducing new programs and revising old standbys.

Manufacturing Logistics, Manufacturing, Technology

Factory Robots: Better Safe Than Sorry

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Industrial Technology and the Supply Chain: Is 2018 the Year We Turn a Corner?

Maturing systems, implementation expertise, and newly enacted tax incentives bode well for significant leaps in supply chain efficiency. Here’s why 2018 will be the year for technology ROI.

Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics

GOOD QUESTION | What is the best piece of leadership advice you ever received?

Readers share the leadership insights that have had the biggest impact on them.

Careers, Food Logistics, Education & Careers, Supply Chain

Chris Ward: Get the Food to Church's On Time

Chris Ward, vice president of supply chain with Church’s Chicken, focuses on delivering the right products at the right cost.

Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain

Online Education: Become a Supply Chain Leader…in Your Pajamas

Online supply chain education is flourishing, with options ranging from one-off courses to certification programs to master’s degrees. The best option for any individual depends on career goals.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking

ATA Seeks Trucking Industry’s Future Leaders

American Trucking Associations opened the application window for its premier industry leadership initiative, LEAD ATA. The program is searching for diverse trucking industry leaders looking to grow their careers and meet other ambitious trucking professionals.

Education & Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain

Supporting the Next Generation of Logistics Leaders

Inbound Logistics – in association with our partners at APICS – proudly announces its fifth annual $2,500 undergraduate scholarship.

Tisha Danehl

Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Talent: Increasingly Challenging to Find

Organizations looking to optimize supply chain and logistics functions should be on the lookout – there will be shifting demand for supply chain and logistics talent within the next decade. Here’s how to prepare.

Retail Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail

Germany, Austria Retailers Go for BOPIS

Germany and Austria retailers display a balanced market of omnichannel practices.

Careers, Education & Careers, Supply Chain

GOOD QUESTION | What's one supply chain myth you'd like to debunk?

Readers take on the misconceptions that persist about the supply chain and what it takes to be efficient.

Keith Biondo

Fulfillment, Manufacturing, Warehousing

Help From Your Warehouse

A series of convergent events are raising national supply chain costs at every touch but investing in processes and people, and aligning with phenomenal logistics partners will offset a good measure of the costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology

Industry 4.0 and the Agile Supply Chain: Materials Inventory Meets AI

AI’s application in materials inventory and data management will result in systems that are more usable, responsive and capable than ever to support agile supply chains. The emergence of AI is replacing frustration with the ability to leverage data for more strategic, creative opportunities to propel companies forward.

Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Planning for Unplanned Spend

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Workers: High Demand, Short Supply

Logistics and supply chain jobs, by the numbers.

Chad Storlie

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Six Ways to Develop Character in Leaders

Character is one of the central attributes of a great leader and one of the hardest leadership characteristics to develop.

Tom Derry

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

How to Reach the Pinnacle of Success

Supply chain managers can maximize their value by upgrading their competencies and business acumen.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Put Me In, Coach! Next-Gen Leaders are Ready to Play

As next-gen supply chain professionals set their career goals, mentoring by seasoned professionals can help them up their game.

Andrew Slusher

Education & Careers, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain

Reverse Logistics Discussion Highlights Upcoming Conference - SMC³

SMC³ will discuss the implications of the rising reliance on reverse logistics during our upcoming educational conference, Connections 2018, held June 25-27 at the Greenbrier in West Virginia.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain

Manufacturing Reaches Pre-Recession Levels

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

U.S. Manufacturing: Resurgence Sparks Dramatic Change 

With one in every six jobs now tied to manufacturing, American-made products are making a profound comeback in today’s progressive U.S. economy. Known as Industry 4.0, this trending wave of innovative disruptors - 3D printing, robotics, big data, and the Internet of Things - is changing the global supply chain and the world's geo-political view of American manufacturing.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain

Manufacturing IT: Investing for the Future

New IDC research provides manufacturers the top 10 predictions and underlying drivers expected to impact future IT investments; new report on fashion industry outlines a human-centered supply chain; in a workforce being transformed by the rise of the gig economy and the restructuring of industries, what attitudes and behaviors do procurement professionals need to sprint up the career ladder

David Holt

Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Six Surefire Ways to Build a Logistics Workforce

A statewide, coordinated workforce development effort in Indiana has built a robust talent pipeline. Here’s how the state engages and prepares the next generation of logistics workers.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Joe Bobko: Not Boxed In

Profile on Joe Bobko, vice president of transportation with Boxed Wholesale, an online wholesale shopping club.

Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain

Upcoming Events

Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology

Hidaka Forges Automated Inventory Solution

An unusually large customer order drives Hidaka to implement the Mobility Physical Inventory App from AIM Computer Solutions. Along with automating the inventory process, the solution provides accurate and timely information.

Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology

Manufacturers Laser-Focused on Technology

Digital transformation is truly underway in manufacturing. While digital technologies such as cloud, mobile, big data and analytics, and Internet of Things have been industry drivers for years, manufacturers now have high expectations for the business value of technologies that are in earlier stages of adoption.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

How Shippers Can Achieve Peace of Mind Through Shopping Season

A retailer or manufacturer who has a clear monitoring program in place will have peace of mind going through this holiday season. When everyone in the supply chain knows exactly what is going to happen if products are damaged, then the groups can work better together to ensure products arrive safely and consumers are happy.

Education & Careers, Education, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation

The New Faces of Trucking

3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024

Martin Verwijmeren

Customer Service, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tuning Into Supply Chain Orchestration

The trends affecting supply chains require an agile approach.

E-commerce, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain

E-Commerce: Cultivating a New Logistics Landscape

E-commerce continues to mow down traditional business practices. To adapt, companies serving manufacturing, industrial, and retail customers are seeding their portfolios with new services, and not letting any grass grow under their feet.

Keith Biondo

E-commerce, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain

Status Quo? No.

Status quo will not be the norm in 2018 as major and minor changes are brewing in business operations.

Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology

Manufacturers Take to Technology, Automation

Manufacturers embrace IIoT to improve quality and operational visibility.

Lean Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Golf Ball Maker Hits Supply Chain Sweet Spot

With a pull instead of a push replenishment strategy, golf ball maker Acushnet increased supply chain efficiency.

Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Why Onshoring Manufacturing Requires Offshoring IT

E-commerce, 3PL, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Scorecards: A Tool for the Times

There’s a lot of interest in the industry right now regarding advanced technologies like blockchain and AI and the benefits they could bring to logistics operations – and with good reason. But, for all the promise these appear to hold, there are proven enhancement-focused tools already available – in particular, scorecards – that supply chain managers should take full advantage right now to ensure optimized performance across all supply chain functions.

Inventory Management, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology

Supply Chain Productivity Boosters: Three Technologies Making Maximum Impact

No hype here. These three technological innovations are already enhancing effectiveness, lowering operational costs, and increasing customer satisfaction in supply chain management.

John Costanzo

3PL, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain

Simplifying Supply Chain Complexities

As technology and innovation continue to enable new options, supply chains will be sure to keep pace and take us to new heights.

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management

Industrial Technology and the Supply Chain: Is 2018 the Year We Turn a Corner?

Maturing systems, implementation expertise, and newly enacted tax incentives bode well for significant leaps in supply chain efficiency. Here’s why 2018 will be the year for technology ROI.

E-commerce, Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain

Consumer Behavior: The Missing Link

Retailers and manufacturers can unlock significant competitive advantage by leveraging consumer insights to make category decisions and create localized merchandising assortments.

Jonathan Tran

E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain

E-Commerce Commentary: Three Ways Shippers Can Improve Customer Satisfaction

Shippers should turn their attention to three frequently overlooked components of inventory record management to improve inventory accuracy and, ultimately, consumer satisfaction.

Careers, Education & Careers, Industry Associations, Education, Supply Chain Management

Recruiting Supply Chain Talent

New technologies, consumer demands, and the rise of the mobile workforce are shifting the business landscape quickly, and specialized workers in supply chain and logistics are more valuable than ever. Use these tips to plan and attract the industry’s future leaders.

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