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Best PracticesWarehouse Optimization: The Problem With Having No Problems
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…
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Designing an environmentally conscious supply chain is the right thing to do – and it can actually save time and money. But engineering the ideal management system doesn’t happen overnight. It requires a company taking the time to assess its…
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There is no shortcut when it comes to international trade compliance. All companies that engage in international commerce must follow the rules of the road – but a recent report found that many ignore export laws, because they may not realize…
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The reliability and strength of a supply chain can be jeopardized when links in the chain experience disruptions due to labor unrest, severe weather events, looming strikes, and even interruptions due to embargoes or riots in North America and overseas.…
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More companies are outsourcing their supply chain functions to 3PL providers. According to recent studies from Armstrong & Associates: 86% of Fortune 500 Companies are outsourcing to 3PLs, up 7% from 2012 Projected 2010-2015 Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for…
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More and more businesses are utilizing 3PLs to manage their supply chain. Top companies are learning that third-party logistics service providers can improve their bottom line by allowing them to focus on their own core competencies. In order to understand…
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Improving warehouse culture has significant positive impact on your bottom line. An engaged workforce increases productivity, improves customer service, and lowers employee turnover, all of which cut down on costs. By aligning core values, consistently measuring results, building action plans…
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The Last Word in Last Mile Logistics
When you think about the supply chain process, it’s easy to imagine it as a single, unbroken entity starting in the warehouse and ending...
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Customer Service: Lost in the Shuffle of a Mature Ocean Logistics Industry
We all watched it happen… It started with the global trade boom of the 1990’s and early 2000’s; trailed by significant investment...
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Ocean Carrier Alliance Reorganization – Are You Prepared?
Thursday, March 30 – The long-awaited ocean carrier alliance reorganization is set to rollout April 1, 2017. Here is an overview of the...
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