Large Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Company Overview The Industrial Systems Solutions (ISS) division of a Fortune 500 manufacturing company provides advanced electrical infrastructure including electrical distribution, circuit protection, and motor control products for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and utility applications. The customer base for ISS…
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+ Read Full PostThe 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.…
+ Read Full PostWarehousing and distribution functions within companies experiencing growth can face monumental scalability challenges. Without the proper Warehouse Management System (WMS) technology, a mid-sized to large distribution center can suffer from inefficiencies and unrealized productivity.
+ Read Full PostThis week, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act or WRRDA, was signed into law by the President, after passing both the House and Senate earlier this month with overwhelming bipartisan support. The measure passed in the House 412-4, and…
+ Read Full PostCompanies continue to eye supply chain cost savings through shoring up their warehousing and distribution center operations. But while this may seem like simple low hanging fruit, keeping costs in check while simultaneously improving service levels is something that keeps…
+ Read Full PostA Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is a zone authorized as exempt from many regular US Customs rules and regulations. There are many benefits that importers can take advantage of to improve cash flow, increase global logistics efficiency, reduce redundant or unnecessary…
+ Read Full PostMore 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…
+ Read Full PostIf you are a small to midsized shipper, a full service Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) can be the solution to your unique international transportation challenges. NVOCCs have contracts with a diverse mix of steamship carriers, allowing them to offer…
+ Read Full PostThe world of multimodal transportation is growing at a rapid rate. The proof is all around us. It can be found on the nation’s many highways, where trucks continually pound the pavement in an effort to get the goods from…
+ Read Full PostA Warehouse Management System (WMS) is crucial to a supply chain’s bottom line. Underperforming systems can break it, while a Tier 1 platform can make it. Today’s WMS technology provides visibility and management of product inventory, and also extends into…
+ Read Full PostMore 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…
+ Read Full PostAs a company with enough volume to hold your own direct carrier contracts, why should you consider an NVOCC for international transportation? The flexibility of NVOCCs make them particularly attractive to mid-sized companies, but larger firms doing a high volume…
+ Read Full PostImproving 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…
+ Read Full PostCompany Overview Dual Electronics Corporation is the U.S.-based subsidiary of the Namsung Corporation. Dual ships numerous product lines to many of North America’s largest retailers. Their products include consumer, automotive, and marine electronics. Throughout their history, both Namsung and Dual…
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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...
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+ 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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