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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…

Improve Efficiency and Cut Costs in Your Warehouse or Distribution Center With These 11 Best Practices In order to cut time and costs in your warehouse and distribution center operation, establishing best practices is key. We’ve picked the brains of…

Staying in the Black on Black Friday Requires Careful Supply Chain Planning. According to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), customer enthusiasm for Black Friday shopping is up 8% this year, and spending is expected to increase by 4%…

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…

Supply Chain Talent Recruitment & Retention is A Key Influencer in Today’s Market. Over the past several years there has been an increasing focus on supply chain talent. Popular topics of discussion center around which universities are training the best…

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…

A warehouse safety checklist is one of the most effective ways a warehouse manager can keep their dedicated or multi-client warehousing operations safe for their employees.  Rapid fluctuation in volume and workload add to the potential safety hazards in a…

How Speaking Up Can Boost Warehouse Optimization There’s a story told about a Toyota executive who, while touring a plant, asked about the problems that factory faced. When he was told there were no problems, he noted that if there…