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While eCommerce sales have been on a strong and steady rise for several years, the dramatic surge in online demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed them to new levels that are unlikely to go away any time soon.…

In our vast, yet tightly interconnected world, consumers are able to purchase products from halfway across the globe and have them on their doorstep within the matter of days. The global supply chain is the engine that makes this all…

Even the slightest change in the global supply chain can have a major ripple effect. To that end, it’s vital that organizations develop comprehensive logistics contingency plans, both at the supply chain and warehouse levels, in order to mitigate or…

Warehouse contingency plans: You hope you’ll never need them; but without one, you’re stuck. As even the mighty Amazon is forced to grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks, warehouses everywhere are forced to pivot in order to cope with stay-at-home mandates, labor…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception. According to a recent survey from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies report supply chain…

Choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is one of the most important decisions your company can make — after all, your 3PL provider will be tasked with the vital responsibility of ensuring that your products are delivered into your customers’…

The recent announcement of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing, and the ensuing chaos resulting in tens of billions of dollars in cargo stranded at sea, is the latest reminder of the inherent risk in global supply chain management. Supply chain risk…

You’ve decided to outsource your logistics, and you’re being courted by several 3PLs. Each promises everything under the sun: the latest technology; the fastest cost savings; the most sustainable improvements. Your team is excited – these promises will yield results.…

Only 38 percent of supply chain executives are confident their organization has the required competencies, reveals our ebook “Keeping Up with the Retail Consumer: 6 Supply Chain Disciplines Retailers Must Master.” Such low levels of faith in their existing employees…