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Yard management systems (YMS) can boost driver efficiency, cut detention costs, and bring visibility to this link in the supply chain. Achieving Greater Visibility and Agility. Leaders are exploring supply chain efficiencies with tools that enable stability, cost reduction, supply chain agility, product innovation, speed and visibility. GOOD QUESTION | What movie/TV show/song title best describes your job? Readers pick the song/movie/TV show title that best describes their job. Turn to Technology to Attract the Next Generation of Workers. The supply chain is creating more jobs than it can fill. Here's why companies should use technology to change people's perceptions of the field. Truck Driver Health Should Drive Business Decisions. Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the supply chain. Here's how to protect this invaluable asset and address the driver shortage. Transparency to Efficiency: How IoT Can Increase the Productivity of Your Transportation (Sponsored) Utilizing technology is key to the future of business and IoT has increased the connectivity of all areas of business. 5 Hacks for Recruiting in Supply Chain Management. Finding the right candidate for your business is a challenge that requires broad advertising, rigorous interviews, and ultimately some give and take. Here are five hacks for outstanding recruiting in supply chain management. Extending the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. In the life science and pharmaceutical area, an inefficient supply chain can cause serious problems. Here are the benefits in adopting innovative approaches to the pharmaceuticals supply chain. Walmart’s ShippingPass Has Ended. What Retailers Should Do Next. The e-commerce race is only heating up. Here's what small to mid-size retailers should do to stay in the game. The Whole Industry Is Struggling to Define TMS. Here's My Take. With no standard terminology in an already-complex industry, it’s not surprising that so many TMS buyers have trouble figuring out the differences between solutions and which one best fits their needs. Here's how to cut through the confusion. Supply Chain in the Cloud: How Tech Is Reshaping Logistics. From basic improvements like streamlining operations and increasing process efficiency to fully automating delivery trucks, technology is enabling much smarter, simpler supply chain management. Read about the three technologies making the most impact. Trends—February 2017. Trump Administration makes infrastructure a priority; top locations and methods for cargo theft, 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain survey. The subscription box industry launched by beauty products curator Birchbox in 2010 has expanded to include services for a remarkably wide range of consumer interests. A behind-the-scenes peek at this new e-commerce model reveals a highly complicated business that relies heavily on logistics pros managing everything from inventory to kitting to delivery and returns. Caldwell Hospital Gets a Lean Bill of Health. A North Carolina hospital improves patient care by prescribing a lean and healthy supply chain. Reduce Supply Chain Costs with Consolidated Procurement Strategies. Consolidated procurement offers cost benefits as well as improved efficiency throughout the supply chain. Find out how you can implement this approach and realize its advantages. Hold On Tight! As the economic rollercoaster trends up quickly, best logistics practices will give your enterprise vitality to scale up quickly without disrupting. 3PL Partnerships: You're In Good Company. 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Global Logistics—October 2016. South Korean ocean liner Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy protection in a dozen countries; Few respondents to a GT Nexus survey say they have a chief supply chain officer on hand who would be equipped to deal with supply chain disruptions; Maersk splits its transportation and oil businesses. Supply Chain Management Takes Center Stage. As professionals who understand the entire process of manufacturing, shipping, and marketing products, and who recognize that suppliers can be closely aligned with the company’s goals and objectives, chief procurement officers help define a company’s competitive advantage. Reshape and Refresh Your Product Portfolio for a Streamlined Supply Chain. Product proliferation can bring supply chain inefficiencies. Here's a comprehensive approach to refreshing your product offerings that can reduce complexity and increase the bottom line. Empower Users to Create and Update Labels for Supply Chain Efficiency. 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A standards-based supply chain can provide an organization with the speed and accuracy required when it’s needed most—helping to manage risk during normal operations and at times of crisis. How to Stand Out From the Crowd. To meet the changing needs of today’s manufacturers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers need to distinguish themselves through collaboration and technology investments. Supply Chain Execs Shift Focus From Sustenance to Survival. If they haven’t already, supply chain executives need to immediately deploy more flexible and agile supply chain management solutions that encompass an enterprise resource planning system. Physics of a Customer-Centric Supply Chain. The supply chain strategy shift, from business cost efficiency to customer purchase location flexibility, is similar to the Copernican Revolution. Here’s how supply chain managers can increase product velocity using a customer-centric business model. Optimizing Inbound for Improved E-Commerce Fulfillment. A more comprehensive approach to supply chain management can help provide a great omni-channel experience that encourages customer loyalty and optimizes profitability. Summer Reading Guide: 16 Must-Reads This Summer. A handy reading guide summarizing supply chain books and their key takeaways. How Real-Time Information Can Transform Your Supply Chain. Enhancing supply chains with real-time visibility gives shippers the insight and details needed to operate quickly, accurately, and more effectively than ever before. Social Media Puts Supply Chain Change at Your Fingertips. Texts, tweets, and posts are changing the ways in which the supply chain operates. Large suppliers and warehousing companies should use social media to better communicate with consumers and maximize productivity. What hobbies/activities make you better at supply chain and logistics management? Readers weigh in on what hobbies make them better at supply chain and logistics management. Protect Your Cargo With Vehicle Tracking. Vulnerable to cargo theft? This monitoring solution provides layers of assurance for shippers and transporters. Global Logistics—March 2016. The 2016 Allianz Risk Barometer identifies top 10 risks for global companies. Three Keys to Global Supply Chain Prowess. Supply chain professionals face increasing complexity. In order to succeed, they must prepare for data security concerns, identify preferred team member attributes, and develop a strong collective financial acumen. Leverage Dashboard Technology to Improve Decision-Making Capabilities. For logistics professionals, data is meaningless without context. Dashboards help provide context and enhance decision-making capabilities. Is Your Business Prepared for the Worst? So how prepared is your business to withstand a crisis? Effective risk analysis and crisis preparation is an essential strategy. Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: A Hard Day's Night. Companies that work with third-party logistics providers such as Penske Logistics get to share the pain when unexpected situations arise. Eight Ways to Find and Retain Qualified Supply Chain Talent. The burgeoning need for talent to operate today’s complex supply chains has begun to garner significant attention. Develop new ways to find, recruit, develop, and retain talent with these tips. Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2016. It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics. The Future Is Now: Strategic Technology Thinking for Shipping and Logistics Facility Managers. Forward-thinking shipping and logistics facility management (FM) professionals turn to next-generation FM software to efficiently manage their facilities. How “Chain of Responsibility” Affects the Supply Chain. The potential legislation of COR-related laws is expected to have a profound effect on all areas of the supply chain, requiring changes that will ultimately come at an increased cost. Supporting Sustainability Throughout the Supply Chain. Companies can support sustainability throughout their supply chains with these approaches. Lin Ding: A Healthy Perspective on Procurement. Lin Ding, procurement manager at Ultimate Medical Academy, manages a team with a shared focus on procurement, supplier management, and contract management. Azteca Foods Craves Inventory Management System. When Azteca Foods outgrew its manual pallet tracking system in its production facility, Barcoding Inc. delivered a solution. Keep the Change. Inbound Logistics editor Felecia Stratton discovers that change management is not only a supply chain challenge. Tim Thoma Brings It In. Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas. Timely Timeline Reminder. After 30 site visits and two logistics industry conferences, Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo wonders what the future of supply chain and logistics holds. Global Logistics—October 2015. Slovenian Post acquires logistics network to diversify business; Ontario cap-and-trade threatens Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping; China looks to build modern logistics cities; UAE manufacturing potential exposes labor market flaws; Nicaraguan Canal financing faces fresh skepticism in light of stock market crash. Intermodal : Making the Connection. Railroads, ocean carriers, and ports are investing in new equipment and technology innovation to move freight from trucks to rails and attract intermodal shippers. Measuring to Manage or Barely Managing to Measure. It is critical to set meaningful, relevant, and attainable targets to ensure that everyone is focused on a Lean supply chain. Building Bench Strength With Supply Chain Graduates. Today, millennial and Generation Y candidates who have a supply chain degree or education can immediately fill a gap that previously took a senior person. But that's only part of the solution. If Yogi Berra Were a Logistics and Supply Chain Manager. Applying Berra-isms to logistics management yields valuable insights. Remembering the beloved Yankees legend Yogi Berra with fondness and celebrating his memorable words of wisdom. Use Supply Chain Modeling to Mitigate Port Shutdowns and Other Risks. Supply chain continuity planning is critical for global businesses. Armed with an end-to-end digital model of their supply chains, shippers can react rapidly and intelligently when unplanned events occur. Trends—August 2015. 3PLs tout IoT as top disruptive innovation in the supply chain; Hyundai and Accenture team up to design smarter ship; TMS use has tripled over the past decade; new sustainability web platform helps shippers assess key trends and best practices. Global Logistics—August 2015. In spite of U.S. dollar strength, domestic manufacturing remains competitive globally; UPS tests new electric cargo bikes to handle urban deliveries; Bi-national Great Lakes Seaway Partnership promotes commercial shipping along the Saint Lawrence Seaway system; Mercedes-Benz reconfigures its global supply chain; Global Logistic Properties shifts investment from China to United States; Freight rail gains traction in passenger transport-focused China; China debuts the world’s longest freight train route linking the northeast city of Harbin with Hamburg, Germany. Be a Logistics Superhero. Increasing costs and challenges within the logistics industry affect your bottom line. Use these steps to reduce logistics costs. CPG Market Demanding More Flexible Logistics Solutions. E-commerce and omni-channel retailing have a major impact on supply chain and logistics needs, and customers have to make sure their supply chain is equipped to offer maximum flexibility. How Non-Traditional Service Offerings Are Enhancing Supply Chains. Value-added services that fall outside the realm of traditional supply chain solutions can save millions of dollars and create mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships. A Fresh Route for Latin American Produce.

Latin American perishable exports have grown dramatically in recent years, but there are still some logistical shortcomings preventing maximum cold chain efficiency. Procurement and Purchasing: Buying into Lean. When applying Lean principles to procurement and purchasing processes, non-traditional sources of waste can be identified, which benefits the entire supply chain. Channeling the Brick and Click Dilemma. As e-commerce continues to transform consumer behavior, retailers explore hybrid omni-channel supply chain models that deliver the best that online and in-store have to offer. Getting Packaging Costs Down to Size. Sustainability and cost savings are driving shippers to reduce packaging waste. 8 Ways to File Effective Freight Claims. Freight damage, loss, and theft will always occur. Planning for those inevitabilities is key to prevention and faster claims settlement. Growing Efficiency and Weeding Out Waste. With $20 million in plant products left for dead each year, Bell Nursery had to nourish and grow some better inventory management practices. Reducing Supply Chain Risk by Outsourcing Technology. When downtime impacts a company’s line, outsourcing technology infrastructure to a third party might help. Turning Back the Pages: 20 Years of Top 100 3PLs. When you consider the rapid evolution of supply chain management over the past two decades the 3PL industry has been a featured piece in an increasingly pixelated mosaic. Overcoming LTL Shipping Challenges. Understanding less-than-truckload shipping challenges is the key to overcoming them. Terri Anderson: Care and Feeding of the WMS. Terri Anderson, production warehouse management systems analyst at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, configures, enhances, and tests the company's WMS by the book. Trends—July 2015. Amazon and Walmart vie for last-mile supremacy; Nevada community college establishes logistics program to meet Tesla labor demand; Industrial buyers think outside the box; Consortium establishes new chemical footprint assessment; VMI opportunities abound as shippers look to optimize inventory; study looks at the ghost economy. Global Logistics—July 2015. Port of Hamburg unveils new traffic light system; CEVA Logistics TireCity in Italy demonstrates interest in sector-specific supply chain collaboration; China debuts longest freight rail route in the world; TPP agreement raises concerns about traceability in the seafood supply chain; Africa capital investment heats up; New G6 Alliance rotation features Polish port; Indian 3PL uses containers as mobile logistics classrooms; Intel eyes Asia for IoT ecosystem. Working With the Right Enterprise Logistics Provider Makes Good Companies Significantly Better. An Enterprise Logistics partnership helps improve companies by delivering customized applications to improve market advantage. What “Digital Business” Means for your Business. Digital Business integrates the value chain to realize a constant stream of operational data and transform it into balanced, end-to-end metrics that improve decision making. 6 Global Supply Chain Challenges To Ignore at Your Own Risk. Before sourcing globally, it’s important to know the risks. The Human Touch: New Ergonomic Initiatives Sustain Employee Efficiency. Minimizing employee downtime with ergonomic initiatives and equipment can have a big impact on the bottom line. Supply Chain + Marketing = Successful Consumer Promotions. Collaboration is key to having a productive relationship between the supply chain and marketing departments. 4 Ways to Ensure Your Valuable Shipments Arrive Safely. These four tips can help you make sure your specialized shipment arrives safely and on time. Benchmarking Transportation Processes With TMS Data. Using the data the TMS is already providing can help shippers improve their transport operations. Start Now to Leverage the Benefits of the Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion will provide many businesses with opportunities for growth on a global scale. The Shape of ‘Things’ to Come. The Internet of Things is bringing major changes to the way companies plan and execute supply chain activities as sensors, communications systems, and analytics solutions all become cheaper, faster, and more capable. The Evolution of Third-Party Logistics. Join us as we turn back the clock and consider how outsourcing demand has changed over the past 20 years – and perhaps shed some light on where the 3PL industry is tracking. Readers’ Choice Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards 2015. Readers select the third-party logistics providers that provide the best outsourced logistics services. Supply Chain Visibility: Chasing the Big Picture. As technology brings supply chain data into focus, the ability to access and interpret business information moves from nice-to-have to must-have. California, Here We Stay. Yokohama senior director Jeremy Kahrs reveals the strategy behind the tire maker’s new distribution center and headquarters. Supply Chain Security: Playing It Safe. Successful companies are concerned about supply chain security. Here’s how to prevent supply chain threats from negatively impacting your company’s bottom line and reputation. Prepare for Impact. All global supply chains carry some element of risk, but working with third-party logistics providers, with transparency in full effect, can help you achieve the best risk management outcome. In the logistics of trade, the relationship between Canada and the United States is both friendly and advantageous on both sides of the border. Summer Reading Guide 2015. This list of new supply chain and logistics books helps logistics professionals keep their skills up to date. Retail Collaboration: It’s All in the Jeans. Work with a team of service providers to get a new retail distribution center up and running in only six months? We should all be so lucky. BaubleBar Makes International Shipping Sparkle. When BaubleBar saw the untapped potential of the international market, they tapped an parcel shipping partner to help them succeed. Inventory Replenishment: Why Push When You Can Pull? Retailers are implementing technology to more accurately forecast demand. Cutting Costs While Delighting Customers. Cost reductions are uncovered from raw materials to end delivery, but companies must focus on its customers to keep them satisfied. Kelvin Miller: Home Away From Home for the Troops. Kelvin Miller, an equipment and mobility readiness spare parts allocation supervisor with the military contractor DynCorp International, manages inventory and gets it ready to deploy when the time comes. Global Logistics—June 2015. Middle East countries show signs of regional collaboration around transportation and logistics; China’s “red supply chain” threatens Taiwanese semiconductor industry; India looks to Korea as both a model and partner for its economic modernization program; U.S. fashion industry supports extension of African Growth & Opportunity Act; Cuba’s Port of Mariel attracts investment from CMA CGM; China looks to replicate U.S. rail freight model. Trends—June 2015. Short-term Highway Trust Fund extension renews call for national transportation strategy; Medical cost inflation and cyber risk are the most prying business concerns; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create shared working groups to explore operational efficiencies; GS1 Simple Product Listing creates new standard for e-commerce marketplace. How to Cut Seven Non-Traditional Wastes. These seven non-traditional forms of waste can have a direct impact on your bottom line. It's Time for an Automotive Aftermarket Logistics Tuneup. Aftermarket parts providers must take advantage of innovations in the supply chain to remain competitive in today’s global market. Benefits of Partial Truckload Shipping. Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution. Growing a Culture of Sustainability. Finding a common ground between cost and corporate social responsibility remains a challenging proposition – unless organizations nurture a culture of sustainability. G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners. These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability. The Top Universities for Supply Chain Technology Education. A new study determines the top 15 undergraduate and graduate supply chain management programs in the United States, based on the teaching of technology, software, and quantitative tools used by supply chain professionals, as well as the variety and depth of this coursework. Chemical Logistics: Keep it Moving, Keep it Safe. A look at logistics trends and challenges that affect companies in the chemical industries, and their strategies for dealing with those issues. Ocean Spray: Tastes Good, Good for You and the Environment. 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