Supply Chain Optimization: How To Alleviate Common Pain Points
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…
+ Read Full PostSupply 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…
+ Read Full PostIn 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…
+ Read Full PostSorting Out The Many Third-Party Logistics Service Providers The field of third party logistics service providers has grown fiercely competitive. Some experts suggest the number of 3PLs is actually shrinking as logistics service providers themselves grow in size. At the…
+ Read Full PostWarehouse Management Outsourcing Alleviates Pain Points, Creates Efficiencies Warehouse Management Outsourcing — Why, When, and How?
+ Read Full PostA warehouse safety checklist is one of the most effective ways a warehouse manager can keep their multi-client or private warehousing operations safe for their employees. Rapid fluctuation in volume and workload add to the potential safety hazards in a…
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+ Read Full PostCore values within a supply chain creates a high performance culture A key to establishing a high performance culture that is aligned to your core values is ensuring that the message is heard throughout the supply chain – from CEO…
+ Read Full PostCargo Shipping Rate Increases Between Asia and the U.S. Leave Shippers with Few Alternatives News of cargo rate increases comes as supply chain disruption continues on the U.S. West Coast. Shippers are avoiding the West Coast ports, both due to…
+ Read Full PostCompany Overview This case study outlines LEGACY’s work with a Fortune 100 energy infrastructure provider. This company has global teams designing technology solutions for the transmission, distribution, management, conversion and optimization of electrical power across multiple energy-intensive industries. They bring…
+ Read Full PostCompany Overview This case study outlines LEGACY’s work with a leading sporting goods company. They have sold over 100 million units of their core product. In recent years, they have expanded their offerings considerably, offering many complimentary products within their…
+ Read Full PostHow 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…
+ Read Full PostDesigning 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…
+ Read Full PostThere 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…
+ Read Full PostCompany Overview This case study outlines LEGACY’s work with a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemicals, supplying bio-analytical instrumentation and installation services to medical and forensics institutions all over the world. They employ over 10,000 people and…
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The buzz around tariffs has settled down over the last few weeks. Progress is being made in many areas, so the purpose of today’s post is...
+ Read moreHiring a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a strategic approach for businesses to increase their capacity without expanding their...
+ Read moreOn May 1st, CN (Canadian National Railway) and CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) rail workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike...
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