As this is being written, most of us in the supply chain world are still waiting for explanations of what went wrong this past Christmas season at UPS. Did e-tailers and UPS not share forecasts? Did large... View More
Change is accelerating as the web proliferates as a marketing, buying and measurement tool. Technology that is currently in the pipeline could make the rapid change we have seen so far pale in comparison:... View More
By now, we are all familiar with the sensationalized stories of UPS and FedEx starring as the “Grinches that stole Christmas.” Millions of holiday shoppers were negatively impacted by a slew... View More
Did you know that your SAP ECC system comes loaded with a set of tools that connect you directly to parcel carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL? Here we explore the SAP components that will have... View More
Did you know that your SAP ECC system comes loaded with a set of tools that connect you directly to parcel carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL? Here we explore the SAP components that will have... View More
Did you know that your SAP ECC system comes loaded with a set of tools that connect you directly to parcel carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL? Here we explore the SAP components that will have... View More
To understand where RFPs for WMS solutions often go wrong, imagine for a moment you are on a first date set up by a friend. The friend has told you a little bit about your date for the evening —... View More
It’s a question that has plagued humanity for generations: What would Santa Claus want for Christmas? And after a landmark surge in online commerce resulted in one of the most significant and widespread... View More
Every year when we look at the global trends in warehousing and distribution, it sounds very redundant to say more efficiency and better productivity, but this is exactly what most DC managers are talking... View More
Customers demand an omni-channel shopping experience that allows them to order from anywhere at anytime. Retailers who want to compete must therefore be able to fulfill orders from anywhere to anywhere,... View More
In the previous issue, we discussed the possibility of “reshoring” manufacturing from China to Mexico. In this article, we will look at the information needed with regard to imports to Mexico,... View More
WEST CHESTER, Penn. – March 20, 2014 – A. Duie Pyle, the Northeast’s provider of asset-based supply chain solutions and transportation, is helping its customers combat the current arctic... View More
FARGO, ND — The innovative Pail Partner™ lifter/transporter from Lift’n Buddy makes back strain from lifting and transporting heavy 5-gallon pails a thing of the past. The Pail Partner’s... View More
WASHINGTON, D.C., Mar. 20, 2014 – The dramatic changes in the same-day logistics industry will be highlighted at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association. Held... View More
Cleveland, OHIO, March 20, 2014 – Soles4Souls, Inc., an international not-for-profit organization that collects and delivers about 2 million pairs of shoes annually to the underserved has chosen... View More
Former Editor-in-Chief of "Wired" and bestselling author of "The Long Tail", "Free," and "Makers, The New Industrial Revolution," Chris Anderson, will discuss how 3D printing and drones are revolutionizing... View More
Over dinner with a friend who was (rightfully) bragging about how his new import shipping initiative would save his company millions while reducing distribution system cycle times, I asked, “So your... View More
Stitch Labs, an industry leader in inventory management, has compiled a list of ways to optimize your warehouse. These include organization, inventory accessibility, stock layout, traffic barriers, team... View More
Many shippers don’t realize that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is an extremely cost-effective and reliable carrier for international shipping. In fact, international shipping for USPS totaled approximately... View More
Ask not what your carriers can do for you…Instead ask: What can you do for your customer? By Jeff Lindmark By now, you have probably read a story or two about the challenges UPS and FedEx faced... View More
