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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 For years the practice of Lean warehousing and distribution has provided numerous benefits for companies and their customers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put that practice to the test when global shortages showed that, in times of…

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 and eCommerce fulfillment experts to find ways to improve warehouse…

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…

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…

Sorting 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…

Warehouse Management Outsourcing Alleviates Pain Points, Creates Efficiencies Warehouse Management Outsourcing — Why, When, and How?

A 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…

What can the West Coast Strike teach us about risk mitigation?