The most forward thinkers in supply chain and logistics will be convening in Chicago to debate, explore and plan how the industry can move forward and best take advantage of the latest innovation and disruptive technologies and strategies currently...
In order to overcome your social media challenges you need to take a data-informed approach. You need to track and measure metrics, and you need to use the data collected to take action.
Today, 2 in 5 companies believe their S&OP process is effective. Only 1 in 5 companies has a balanced process, and most companies struggle to get to data. Only 1/3 report that they are able to execute the S&OP plan. Most companies lack the...
Controlling the return journey of a product is just as important as controlling its initial outbound trip. Creating a policy about who can return items, and when, is really the foundation of any reverse logistics strategy.
Dimensional Weight might be the freight "it" term of 2015. Dimensional weight or DIM weight is the method of measuring package volume instead of just weight alone. This method could become the new standard.
The 3PL industry has growth. Behind that positive are many providers of different sizes. It is an industry that is defined as a commodity service. There is little differentiation. Value propositions are limited and are more about functions that...
Logistics is undergoing a technological boom, with many further developments on the horizon. eft asked the industry a number of questions pertaining to impacts of these technologies in surveys it has done over the last couple months and has now compiled...