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Charlie Saffro

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Joe Langner

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Dan Vertachnik

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

Tamsen Fricke, operations manager, Divine Chocolate USA

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Tom Nightingale

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Shippers desperately seek capacity in the midst of a record shortage.

Mike Mulqueen

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Transportation Modeling: Is There Ever an Average Day?

Shippers must maintain flexibility in their data-driven transportation policies.

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By the Numbers: Tracking Carrier Performance

Tracking carrier performance metrics gives shippers insight into how well trucking companies serve their needs.

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Managing transportation strategies requires a team effort — and sometimes a ‘dedicated’ transportation partner.

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Jim Syfan

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Motor carrier safety standards dictated by state courts create confusion. National safety standards are more effective.

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

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

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

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Robert F. Byrne

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Transportation forecasting lets shippers collaborate with carriers to identify capacity gaps and reallocate assets.

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

Felecia Stratton

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Reaching for the Stars

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

Senthil Arumugam

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Bob Kalland, inventory and logistics manager, Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation

Education & Careers, Inventory Management, Manufacturing

Bob Kalland Knows the Drill

Bob Kalland digs his job as inventory and logistics manager for Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation.

Jim Taylor

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation

Fusing Big Data and the Supply Chain: The Future is NOW

By strategically leveraging supply chain data, companies can win in their industry and increase enterprise value.

Dan Dershem

Partnership, Risk Management, Transportation Management

Access to Reliable Transportation Regardless of Transportation Market Conditions

Clear transportation management strategy and technologies allow companies to deliver superior service at lower cost.

Shannon Vaillancourt

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Big Data Tools Enable Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics

Using a TMS for carrier selection allows shippers to load standard business rules to achieve predicted outcomes.

Nicholas Carretta

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Get Real: What ROI to Expect from Your TMS Implementation

Companies interested in automating their transportation management processes should examine their current capabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Baltz

3PL, Partnership, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Looking for One Logistics Partner That Does Everything with Excellence?

An enterprise logistics provider delivers holistic solutions that transform your business.

William Salter

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Transportation Planning – A Manual Headache Or an Optimized Dream

Fluctuating fuel prices, Hours of Service rules, and other factors make optimized routing and scheduling vital.

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.

Jett McCandless

Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Brokers Are Commoditizing LTL Carriers... And That’s a Good Thing

Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.

Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Building a Core Carrier Program

When choosing core carriers, evaluate customer service, on-time delivery, company stability, and workforce quality.

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.

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.

Felecia Stratton

Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Transportation Management, Trucking

All Aboard a Modal Conversion

Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finance, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation

Inbound Freight Management: 5 Roadblocks (and How to Get Around Them)

Shipping freight plays a vital role in supply chain management, yet many shippers neglect to take control of their inbound shipments. Industry experts offer strategies for overcoming five common obstacles to successful inbound freight management.

Kerry Loudenback

Transportation Management

Transportation Management: A Layered Approach

Transportation management systems (TMS) provide the ability to accurately predict shipping costs and manage shipment execution. A comprehensive TMS solution can also manage inbound shipments, serve as an RFP analysis tool, or facilitate real-time spot market quoting for appropriate modes, says Kerry Loudenback of TransportGistics Inc.

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.

Intermodal, Ports, Transportation Management

Sharing the Load

Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.

Chuck Fattore

Transportation Management

How Freight Classification Changes Impact Shippers

To avoid overpaying for transportation, shippers should audit freight bills to ensure the correct National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is applied to their less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, says Chuck Fattore of RR Donnelley Logistics.

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.

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.

Distribution strategies

Distribution, Transportation Management

Transportation & Distribution: Geared to Demand

Schwan’s Home Services optimized its distribution network by using a hybrid insourced/outsourced model; and Sun-Maid Growers of California used collaborative distribution to create better economies of scale in its transportation operations.

Finance, Transportation Management

Trimming Your Transportation Spend

Leveraging IT, reconsidering warehouse processes, and conducting periodic network optimization projects are just three of many strategies that enable shippers to not only trim costs, but ensure that transportation spending supports overall business goals.

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.

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.

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.

Transportation Management, Trucking

Cutting LTL Costs

Shippers must develop clear and effective request for pricing (RFP) processes to secure the best less-than-truckload service. Danny Slaton of SMC3 offers tips for developing better RFPs.

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.

Transportation Management

Transloading to Maximize Cost Savings

Transloading services transfer ocean cargo at port – without sorting it – for shipment to a single destination, such as an inland distribution center.

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.

Transportation Management

How to Find Savings Through Landed Cost Analysis

A global trade management (GTM) solution can automate the process of comparing total landed costs, providing shippers with full visibility into all associated costs and regulations.

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.

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.

Transportation Management

Ensuring Routing Guide Compliance

Help vendors comply with your routing guide by including carrier contact information and other relevant freight shipping details, says Harold B. Friedman of Data2Logistics.

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.

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.

Transportation Management

Inbound Transportation Management and Control: Why It's Important and How to Grab It

Routing guides are a vital part of successfully managing inbound shipments. A clear, concise routing guide helps vendors meet your specifications for inbound transportation.

Transportation Management

Keeping Shipping Costs in Check

John Haber, founder and CEO of consulting firm Spend Management Experts, offers tips for managing freight costs wisely.

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.

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.

Cross-border Trade, Transportation Management, Trucking

Cross-Border Shipping: The Road Now Taken

Electronics manufacturer Siemens switches from air freight to over-the-road transport for cross-border shipments from Mexico to the United States and Canada, cutting 35 percent from its transportation costs thanks to CFI Logistica.

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.

Customer Service, Partnership, Transportation Management

Jumping Through Hoops: The Importance of Vendor Compliance

Small companies face challenges in meeting the rules set out in vendor requirements manuals. Best practices help them comply with retailers’ supplier requirements successfully.

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.

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.

Transportation Management, Trucking

Getting a Handle on Transportation Costs

Plumbing fixture manufacturer TOTO Global Group’s U.S. division tapped third-party logistics provider Transplace to benchmark its truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal freight spend.

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.

Chad Collins

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Building Operational Excellence Through EDI

Companies that limit their use of EDI to fundamental transactions, such as purchase orders and invoices, are missing an opportunity to strengthen their customer service and overall competitiveness, writes Chad Collins, HighJump Software.

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.

Mike Mulqueen

Transportation Management

Coordinated Transportation Improves Margins for Wholesalers

Leading wholesalers understand the limitation of planning transportation in a silo, writes Manhattan Associates’ Mike Mulqueen.

Delivering a Slice Of Fresh Supply Chain Solutions

Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Delivering a Slice Of Fresh Supply Chain Solutions

A new inbound/outbound logistics operations solution helps pizza chain Papa John's handle rapid expansion.

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.

Transportation Management, Trucking

Looking Beyond Rates: The Road to Smoother Carrier Contract Negotiations

Carrier-supplied data can provide valuable insight for writing contracts, but shippers who want to pave the way to strong business relationships must dig deeper.

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.

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.

Rob Howard

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Take a Stand: Try a Platform Approach to Data Exchange

Companies in last-mile logistics need to make the most of their data assets to power real-time exchange between data in core systems to the diverse systems of customers and partners. Ensenda’s Rob Howard explains how trading partners can streamline their data exchange.

Distribution, Transportation Management

Colgate Logistics Delivers Smiles

Colgate took more than four million miles out of its network while handling five percent more cases of product – and even managed to cut logistics costs, sharing the savings with customers and suppliers.

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.

Transportation Management

10 Ways to Gain Control Over Parcel Transportation Costs

The amount of effort top-tier shippers put into carrier management directly affects the results they achieve in controlling parcel transportation costs, writes Harold Friedman of Data2Logistics.

Tom Heine

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Data in a Flash: Utilizing EDI

EDI can reduce labor costs, cut data-entry error, and ties you to your customers and vendors, cementing your place in the supply chain.

Jesus David Rodriguez

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T.

Ensuring Successful System Integration

As volumes increase and deadlines get shorter, it’s imperative that logistics software systems have out-of-the-box communication with other companies using the same system, and easy setup of communications with companies using other systems.

David Schrader

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management

Benchmarking Data Supports Pricing Decisions

Measuring against industry benchmark data allows you to identify areas for improving transportation spend.

Transportation Management, Trucking

Establishing a Successful Core Carrier Program

Charlie Hitt, 3PD Inc., offers tips for implementing a successful core carrier program.

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.

Retail, Transportation Management

PETCO’s Pet Project

For pet supply retailer PETCO, honoring its commitment to superior customer service meant finding a loyal logistics partner.

John Haber

Global Economy, Transportation Management

Five Market Concerns Driving Shipper Cost Increases

John Haber, NPI, outlines five market concerns that will have the biggest impact on shipper spending in the near future.

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.

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.

Expedited Shipping, Transportation Management

How to Select Expedited Services

Shippers must consider multiple factors when they work with service providers to move expedited freight.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

How to Find the Best EDI Solution For Your Operations

Electronic data interchange (EDI) technology and infrastructure is adapting to help businesses more quickly and accurately share information within the corporation and across the supply chain.

Air Cargo, Transportation Management, Transportation Infrastructure

How to Ship Air Freight in Alaska

Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.

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.

Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Supply Chain Management

Trucking Alert: Steep Grade Ahead

Faced with challenges such as a capacity shortage and lack of qualified drivers, companies that ship product by truck are learning that working collaboratively with carriers can benefit both parties.

Keith Biondo

Distribution, Retail, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Inbound 3.0 at Walmart

Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo outlines how Walmart is taking inbound logistics to the next level.

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.

3PL, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Your Guide to Routing Guides

Retailers publish routing guides to establish rules for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to follow when fulfilling and shipping orders. Here are the benefits of establishing a routing guide.

John Kuehn

E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Flower Power: John Kuehn

ProFlowers' time- and temperature-sensitive shipments create plenty of challenges for John Kuehn, senior vice president of supply chain operations. Here's how he nips problems in the bud.

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.

Robert F. Byrne

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management

What’s Ahead in Transportation Forecasting?

Transportation forecasts enable planners to shift from reacting to orders to proactively managing capacity. By synchronizing transport forecasts with manufacturing and distribution plans, your entire company can respond to the same demand signals.

Simon Kaye

Air Cargo, 3PL, Freight Forwarders, Global Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Freight Forwarders: The Vital Link in Logistics Communication

A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.

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.

Niko Michas

Transportation Management

Getting Off the Bench and Into Benchmarking

Benchmarking before negotiating carrier rates can be a money-saving opportunity, writes Niko Michas of BridgeNet Solutions.

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.

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.

Geoff Comrie

Transportation Management

Immediate Steps Toward Supply Chain And Transportation Integration

To optimize transportation management into the supply chain, it's critical to integrate transportation management best practices, process management and people across the entire supply chain, writes Geoff Comrie of Transite Technology.

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.

Homayoun Taherian

Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

All You Need To Know About Co-loading

Co-loading truckload and less-than-truckload shipments can reduce transportation costs, lead times, and shipment damage.

Spencer Smith

Cross-Docking, Demand Planning, Retail, Transportation Management

5 Tips for Finding the Right Retail Consolidation Solution

Using multiple vendors can leave you vulnerable to higher transportation spend, undependable delivery, and compromised customer relationships. Here’s how to find the right consolidator for your business.

Stewart Dunsmore

Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Technology

Why Transportation Spend Management Visibility is Crucial in Today's Global Supply Chain

In today’s complex global supply chain, it never has been more difficult and vital to understand where you are spending your transportation dollars. Spend management visibility can help you see where every freight dollar goes, allowing you to identify opportunities for new savings.

George Kontoravdis, PhD

Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Optimizing Multimodal Shipping with a One-Stop Solution

Whether you ship an envelope or an aircraft engine, Fortigo's system works in harmony with your carrier network to optimize its routing. Fortigo users quickly, easily, and confidently arrange and expedite shipments using their entire carrier network.

Mike Glodziak

Labor Management, Transportation Management, Trucking

5 Ways to Improve and Optimize Driver Retention

Here are five key factors that contribute to improving and optimizing truck driver retention rates.

Education & Careers, Education

Supply Chain Education: Cramming for Success

As the business world evolves, so do the skills companies seek in graduates of supply chain programs. Today’s supply chain leaders need to understand technology, analytics, operations, and strategy, as well as resilience and risk management.

Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation

Selecting a TMS

Given the sheer number of options available, it is critical to determine the best Transportation Management System (TMS) for your operation based on its unique needs to maximize potential before making a decision.

Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Transportation

Managing Transportation: Insider Tips and Winning Strategies

Transportation management has become increasingly complex and challenging. To help Inbound Logistics asked the experts to share their best advice.

Christine Taylor

Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation

Parcel Is a Crucial Value-Add in the Evolution of the TMS

Parcel via TMS is becoming a real game-changer. Teams can rate shop, execute, track and trace, audit and pay all within one platform regardless of the mode, leg, or partner they’re dealing with.

Stephen Aborn

Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Big Transportation Impacts Small and Mid-Size Businesses

Strengthening and improving a transportation program helps companies proactively manage a large cost service center with a best-in-class strategy.

Phil Schmidbauer

Finance, Transportation Management, Transportation

Pulling Levers and Finding Value in Transportation

Lowest cost is not always the best, as poor quality can cost you much more. Corporate supply chain managers need to understand which levers to pull so they can get the best value for every transportation dollar spent.

Education & Careers, Education, Technology

Winding a Way Through Supply Chain Education

Leading professors provide a map for navigating the labyrinth of post-pandemic supply chain education.

Hannah Testani

Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation

Getting a Grasp on Transport Spend

The next frontier in supply chain visibility entails leveraging powerful analytical tools and algorithms to create maximum efficiency on the ground, and help shippers adapt to a constantly changing shipping environment.

Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Technology

Streamlining Freight Bill Audit and Payment Processes

Allowing transparent, flawless communication between its transportation management system and its clients’ account payable systems, AR Traffic Consultants helps increase efficiency and lower freight costs.

Education & Careers, Education, Technology

Supply Chain Education: Keep the Change

Supply chain education has transformed with the pandemic, and there’s no looking back. These new programs focus on digitization, diversity and inclusion, and omnichannel strategies.

Brian Kennedy

Careers, Education & Careers

Crafting a Notable Job Title

More supply chain jobs are readily available in the economy than there are people to fill them. A great way to take the next step in attracting supply chain talent lies within crafting a notable job title.

Justin Turner

Finance, Transportation Management, Trucking

Shared Truckload Creates Efficiencies, Reducing Shipment Costs

COVID-19 upended supply chains, increased costs, and tightened capacity, leaving shippers struggling to deliver high-quality service. Shared truckload could be the answer.

Big Data, Transportation Management

16 Transportation Metrics that Matter

Shippers want the right cargo in the right place at the right time. That takes planning, collaboration, and technology. Here are the metrics they monitor and how they do it.

Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation

Reducing the Pandemic's Impact on Transportation

Implementing these best practices can help companies reduce the impact to transportation operations and save costs during business disruptions.

Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

2020 TMS Buyer's Guide

Inbound Logistics offers this annual guide of some top TMS providers and solutions that can put you on the right road toward improved transportation management and performance, regardless of the business conditions. Take a look at our 2020 TMS Buyer's Guide.

Big Data, 3PL, Transportation Management

3PLs Do It All

Third-party logistics providers are future-proofing supply chains, using a toolbox filled with business insights, predictive capabilities, and other new solution sets.

Jonathan Evans

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Transportation Management, Technology

Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: What Formula One Can Teach Us About the RFP Process

Bid management software can collect responses automatically within seconds of the carrier submitting them which allows you to focus on strategic initiatives with the time saved.

Careers, Education & Careers, Supply Chain Management

A Hire Purpose: 11 Strategies to Recruit Supply Chain Talent

Competition has never been tougher to obtain supply chain talent, forcing companies to rethink recruitment strategies. Here are some best practices for companies to integrate into supply chain talent recruitment.

Manufacturing, Partnership, Transportation Management

Global Manufacturer Cuts Costs and Drives Efficiencies through a Managed Transportation Partnership - GlobalTranz

The world’s leading provider of receipt and innovative label solutions turned to GlobalTranz to create visibility, enhance communications, and fully merge acquired businesses.

Jim Monkmeyer

Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation

Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management - DHL Supply Chain

Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.

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.

Expedited Shipping, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Saving More Than $38 Million In Less Than 24 Months - nVision Global

By utilizing nVision Global’s Impact TMS, a shipper saved more than €34,000,000 by avoiding expedited freight costs. The company improved transportation planning, optimization capabilities, workflow management, and exception handling.

3PL, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Choosing a TMS: How to Make the Right Move

The variety of transportation management systems available can make it difficult for shippers to target the solution that is the best fit for their organization. Experts say companies should strive to identify the features that will support their unique operation rather than falling into the trap of chasing options that will not provide a useful impact. The process for selecting a TMS should be marked by disciplined decision-making and a focus on the business case.

Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation

Transport Companies Mail It In

Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation

Despite Challenges, Shippers Forge Ahead

Shippers experienced a range of supply chain challenges in 2018, according to results from Averitt Express' fourth annual State of the North American Supply Chain survey.

Logistics, Transportation Management, Transportation

The Degrees That Deliver: Preparing the Next Generation of Industry Professionals - The University of Wisconsin-Superior

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is located on the shore of Lake Superior where a major international transportation hub serves world markets using all five modes of transportation. But it isn’t just the location that makes the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s undergraduate Transportation and Logistics Management (T&L) program unique.

E-commerce, Fulfillment, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Technology

Automated EDI Brings Benefits as Far as Eyebobs Can See

A direct, automated EDI connection between its ERP system and retail partners gives eyebobs 20/20 visibility to its omnichannel orders.

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.

Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Lori Fellmer Keeps It Moving

A profile of Lori Fellmer, vice president of logistics and carrier management with BassTech International.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation

Gaining Control: Why European Time Slot Management Makes Sense in the United States

Inefficiencies at the dock can cause long lines of trucks outside a warehouse, congestion on access roads, delayed deliveries and long driver wait times, all with the potential of accruing steep detention fees. European logistics managers deal with these inefficiencies—resulting from space constraints and too few docks for trucks—on a regular basis.

Jim Monkmeyer

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

Three Transportation Innovations that Can Deliver Short-Term ROI

Managing transportation has become increasingly challenging as customers grow more demanding and the driver shortage constrains capacity. Consider these three innovations, which can deliver short-term return on investment:

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, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Transportation Management, Safety

Betting the Farm on YRC's Success

James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide, discusses his leadership philosophy.

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.

Dr. Chris Caplice

Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Own the Transportation Conversation: Debunking Common Truckload Myths

Transportation leaders are now positioned to influence business outcomes, but they need to debunk six common myths to help their C-level executives understand truckload freight and get executive buy-in.

Ken Adamo

Finance, Transportation Management, Transportation

Transportation Spend Management in 2022

Shippers using data intelligence can often insulate themselves from transportation management challenges and at the same time, reduce logistics costs. Here’s how to prepare for a volatile 2022.

Transportation Management, Trucking, Technology

Technology Adoption Is a Must for the Trucking Industry in 2021

Supply chain digital transformation efforts have to come first in order to mitigate disruption and better prepare for the near term. Here are three areas that will undergo the most dramatic transformations in the coming months.

Ken Adamo

Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation

Procurement Practices That Pay Off

How do you know you’re paying the right price for the right level of service? The right business intelligence drives sound strategies, says Ken Adamo, chief of analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics.

Transportation Management, Safety, Trucking

Keeping Drivers and the Community Safe During the Pandemic

Syfan Logistics changed shipment pickup, verification, and receiving procedures for its truck drivers to ensure their safety, protecting their health and that of the community.

Shannon Vaillancourt

Big Data, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T.

You Have a Data Problem. Here’s What to Do About It.

In order to make 2020 better than years past, shippers must make this New Year’s resolution: Get the data right before the product leaves the dock.

Jonathan Evans

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Transportation Management, Technology

Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: What Formula One Can Teach Us About the RFP Process

Bid management software can collect responses automatically within seconds of the carrier submitting them which allows you to focus on strategic initiatives with the time saved.

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.

Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Securing Truckload Capacity

Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.

Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation

Is the Future of Freight Transportation Underground?

Switzerland digs into an ambitious initiative: a vast underground network of tunnels transporting cargo.

Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Transportation

Choosing a Freight Bill Processor

As freight payment processor IPS Worldwide heads to bankruptcy court, shippers are reminded how important it is to be diligent when choosing a freight bill processor.

Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Walmart Rolls Back Driver Shortage Concern

Even the mighty Walmart is not immune from the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers.

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.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Driving Your Shipping Business Forward With Analytics

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, advanced analytics is the key to gaining access to hidden insights about your business that can drive growth and improve performance.

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.

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.

Careers, 3PL, Transportation Management

Finding the Right Strategy for Each Situation

Profile of Denis Reilly, president and CEO of Kenco Logistics

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation

Solved: Optimizing and Speeding Up Shipments to Mexico - Transplace

Manufacturer of drywall and joint compound USG partnered with Transplace and was able to reduce the delivery time of its product from 6 weeks to 48 hours to Mexico—leading to double-digit sales growth.

Timothy G. Taylor

Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation

Supply Chain Commentary: Managing the Coming ELD Capacity Crisis

All fleets will have to adopt electronic logging devices (ELDs) starting Dec. 18, 2017. The result will be a tightening of capacity for shippers. Here’s how to prepare.

3PL, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Technology

The Key to Seamless Order Fulfillment: Combine the Digital with the Physical in EDI and 3PL Outsourcing

Choosing the third-party logistics partner (3PL) that has the resources and expertise to handle every fulfillment challenge will help suppliers adapt to ever-evolving market conditions and complex customer requirements.

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

Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Tracking Resins Avoids a Sticky Situation

Aurora Plastics automates resin off-loading process and avoids costly inventory and quality management errors with RFID reader hardware from Janam Technologies and customized software applications from Quest Integrated Solutions.

Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Companies in Asia Pacific Place More Importance on Green Transport Than Other Regions

Companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions do, according to DHL’s latest research report on ground transportation logistics.

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

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

A Real-Time, Cost-Saving Opportunity - PLS Logistics

A client looked to PLS Logistics for a way to drive real-time visibility, performance and cost savings to allow each of its 200+ office locations to operate effectively.

Automation, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Technology

Technology: Bread & Butter of 3PL Solutions

Third-party logistics providers rise to the challenge, rolling in IT capabilities to become indispensable supply chain partners.

Last Mile Delivery, Automotive Logistics, Cloud Computing, Logistics Solutions Providers, Transportation Management

Google Searches for Last-Mile Market

Google is getting into the last-mile game with the launch of two new solutions to help fleet operators improve delivery success and optimize fleet performance through an integrated suite of mapping, routing, and analytics capabilities—Cloud Fleet Routing API from Google Cloud and Last Mile Fleet Solution from Google Maps Platform.

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.

Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management

Supply Chain Collaboration: It Works Both Ways

Transparency, honest communication, and a commitment to forming a true partnership with shared goals and values are keys to successful supply chain collaboration between shippers and their third-party logistics providers.

Expedited Shipping, Logistics, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing

Benefits of New Mobile Weighing Technologies

Mobile weighing technologies meet the emerging “need for speed” trend by providing a means of weighment at the point of loading and unloading. They do this while at the same time immediately communicating a wealth of specific business and logistical data, eliminating inefficient traffic patterns, and improving safety by reducing traffic congestion.

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.

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