In a world of escalating costs and consistent supply chain disruptions, businesses, particularly in shipping, are under mounting pressure. Creativity is called upon as companies look for novel... View More
At some point in my career, I realized that the meaning of terms used in almost any conversation with a lawyer are not at all self-explanatory. Similarly, articles in the press will often use... View More
ESG reporting refers to the disclosure of data covering the company’s operations in environmental, social, and corporate governance. According to financial firm Morningstar, the number of pu... View More
As your business grows, it may be necessary to add more capacity to your operation. A new facility with new technology may be a desire, but oftentimes, expanding your existing material handling system
SHREVEPORT, La. (Oct. 24, 2023) – AFS Logistics, an industry-leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces an agreement with e2open, the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the... View More
Presidential election years influence policymaking in Washington just as they do headlines. It is thus not too soon to take stock of what federal policy changes may be on the horizon for parcel... View More
FastFetch Corp, located in Seneca, SC, and its terrific Partners SaddleCreek Logistics and IPSY earned the runner-up award in the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2023 Innovat
Consumers today want whatever they want whenever they want it. The demand for instant gratification has seeped into every corner of our lives, especially e-commerce, with 97% of shoppers calli... View More
Amazon and other large retailers are bringing forth a new warehousing framework that deploys interconnected regional networks. Let’s discuss the background, pros, and cons of this strategy... View More
Matching rival FedEx, UPS has announced a 5.9% 2024 General Rate Increase (GRI). While the FedEx increases are effective January 1, 2024, the new UPS rates will go into effect a week earlier... View More
People are increasingly interested in eco-friendly packaging materials. They’re more mindful of how collective actions are critical in the planet’s future and how choosing more sustainable
Operational optimization that allows consistent delivery of accurate quantities of the right items to customers is a year-round goal for any distribution center operation manager. Difficulty i... View More
Before manufacturers were able to apply strategic sourcing practices to their operational expenses with the same discipline they used to buy the “direct supplies” used on the factory floor
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced plans to hire nearly 3,000 seasonal workers across its operations in the U.S. and Canada to support antici... View More
A third-party logistics (3PL) provider typically offers services that include receiving, storing, and managing inventory, as well as picking and packing orders to ship to your customers. The 3... View More
Supply chain professionals have faced tough challenges over the past three years. Never-before-seen circumstances and unprecedented events have had a major impact on the supply chain putting a... View More
HICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loop, a modern audit & payment platform for the next-gen supply chain, announced it has raised a $35 million Series B, co-led by J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners a... View More
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – ProShip is excited to announce the 4th annual ProS Who Know Virtual Event. This educational and exciting event on October 24-25, 2023, will bring together industry leaders and... View More
CYPRESS, Calif., October 3, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ePost Global, one of the largest U.S.-based, privately held direct-to-consumer international shipping providers, launched a domestic servic... View More
The ever-growing popularity of online shopping has also dramatically increased the number of returns retailers need to mitigate. Not only expensive for the retailer, with the need to hold addi... View More
