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An effective lean warehousing strategy depends on measuring the right key performance indicators (KPIs). Learn about each warehouse KPI, how it’s measured and how it helps drive savings in your distribution center. Table of Contents Warehouse KPI Checklist Inventory KPIs…

Overview The following is a story of one of the largest retailers in the US leveraging a dedicated transportation solution to drive value into their supply chain. This member-based wholesale chain has over 600 club locations across the country, serving…

March 19, 2015 – The Port of Oakland has been working day and night for two weeks trying to clear up congestion since the labor standoff ended. Bill Mongelluzzo, Sr. Editor of the Journal of Commerce (JOC), has reported that…

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…

February 26, 2015 – As expected, Eastbound Pacific carriers are announcing two rate hikes on the heels of the resolution to the West Coast labor issues. Bill Mongelluzzo, Sr. Editor of the Journal of Commerce (JOC), confirmed carriers’ intent to…

Feburary 23, 2015 – At long last, there appears to be a resolution to the West Coast labor issues that have plagued the transportation industry over the past months. The deal, confirmed in a joint statement by the two sides, was…

Feb 12, 2015 – Instability continues to be the theme in ocean transportation. Yesterday’s announcement of the four day West Coast port shut down, and recent confirmation of at least two definite general rate increases (GRI) have shippers scrambling. How It…

5S for your Warehouse Lean warehousing is the way of the future. In its April 2014 report, the Council of Supply Management Professionals identified Lean as a projected characteristic of the 2025 India supply chain. According to the report: “The…

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…

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…