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With the first quarter of 2015 already behind us, we thought it would be helpful to look at some of the trends and challenges in retail supply chain management that are forecasted for the remainder of the year. Supply Chain…

From natural disasters to cyber attacks, health crises to labor unrest, individual supply chain disruptions can quickly escalate to impact on a global scale. Disruptions in one region will often result in time, cost or risk increase in international transportation…

One of the key benefits that a location can bring an international shipper is the presence of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The benefits of a FTZ to international supply chain companies include but are not limited to: Duty Deferral…

As warehouses increasingly rely on technology, the potential for downtime due to a tech failure or system problem is on the rise as well. While downtime may be unavoidable, it doesn’t have to be debilitating. Here are some ways to…

Trade agreements can have a major impact on the way a company does business—most noticeably on their supply chain management system. The transportation of goods from one country to another is already inherently problematic, but knowing the many provisions interwoven…

Establishing and implementing best practices is the first step to reducing costs and time wasted in your warehouse or distribution center. We picked the brains of our supply chain engineers to find ways to improve warehouse and distribution center efficiency…

Contextual Data Visualization Helps You Make Better Supply Chain Decisions When looking at optimizing a supply chain, data has to be an asset that helps you make informed decisions. Today’s technology provides us endless amounts of data from all levels…

Every supply chain has its own set of pain points. Although varied by industry and company size, these pain points often stem from inefficiencies and entropy, and are manifested as a result of either lack of attention or lack of…

In the ever-changing landscape of international compliance, supply chain managers and international shippers of imported and exported goods can use all the expert assistance they can get. In an earlier post — Does Your Company Have An International Trade Compliance…