Supply Chain Technology: 5 factors driving WMS growth
January 1, 2014
A mature market by supply chain software standards, warehouse management systems (WMS) continue to play a prominent role in the ever-changing shipping and distribution environment—both onshore and overseas. Here are five market drivers that are sure to keep usage on the rise.
Global Logistics: 2014 Customs/Regulations Update—Shippers called into action
January 1, 2014
New Customs laws and regulations provide both significant challenges and opportunities for U.S. companies. Our experts outline a transactional checklist that will help shippers find their way.
Inventory Management 101: Time to revisit the principles
January 1, 2014
In many cases, inventory related costs can rival transportation spend as the largest logistics cost—and often holds the most opportunity for significant improvement once it’s closely examined. Our warehouse/DC insiders give us a refresher on the all too often overlooked practices.
Special Report: Leveraging the value of supply chain education
January 1, 2014
With interest in supply chain education at an all-time high, now is the time to use it to expand your own team’s skills, knowledge, and capabilities.
Special Report: Lift Truck Fleet Management—Deploy, discover, decide
January 1, 2014
Optimizing a fleet is not an exact science. Although technology can help, it’s often the culture on the floor that makes or breaks a fleet management program.
Viewpoint: Crank up the economic sunshine
January 1, 2014
To kick off 2014, I’m going to reinforce a rather bold suggestion that Group News Editor Jeff Berman made in his first blog post of the new year: Let’s cut out the use of the adjective “cautious” before we use the noun “optimism” when referring to the state of the U.S. economy.
Moore on Pricing: Your 2014 truckload pricing checklist
January 1, 2014
Shippers who are facing pricing pressure from driver shortages, new regulations, and rising fuel and equipment costs frequently ask me: “How can we get the carriers to be more efficient?” I interpret more as: “How can I save money without suffering from poor service?”
Pearson on Excellence: Using M2M technology to improve supply chain performance
January 1, 2014
They may not recognize the term, but a lot of logistics and supply chain executives are concerned about “permanent volatility.”
2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey
November 1, 2011
Logistics Management’s 6th Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Operations Survey findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
