October 18, 2021 | By Karen Kroll Tags: 3PL, Warehousing, Careers Lisa Mernin is director of operations with ADS, Inc., a military equipment and tactical gear supplier. Responsibilities: Oversee the operations of two warehouses, the planning department, and an outside 3PL. Experience: Director of purchasing; production planning and warehouse manager, both […]
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Young Professionals Remain Positive – Inbound Logistics
October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Labor Management, Careers, Supply Chain PHOTO CREDIT: tomertu/shutterstock About 99% of professionals aged 30 and younger say that working in supply chain is a quality career choice, according to a Penske survey, with 58% pursuing a supply chain career due to its […]
What spot shortage do you predict next?
October 18, 2021 | By Katrina Arabe Tags: Trucking, Manufacturing, Transportation Good luck finding a truck! —Lindsey Shellman Chief Commercial Officer Centerboard Your favorite beer. Aluminum and cardboard shortages have been discussed, but little is mentioned about the knock-on effects like AB InBev/MillerCoors buying up most available supply, resulting […]
No Time to Digress
IL spies the pinpoint precision and exacting calculations needed to pull off the shooting of the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die.
Vertical Focus | Sustainable Fashion
October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Retail, Technology , Sustainability Dyeing for Sustainable Denim Researchers from the University of Georgia developed an eco-friendly, non-toxic dyeing technology for denim that could make the textile supply chain significantly more sustainable, as indigo dyeing is a significant source of pollution in […]
Idaho Sprouts Its First Intermodal Terminal
October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Intermodal, Agriculture Logistics Pocatello, Idaho, recently welcomed the Savage Rail Port of Southern Idaho, the state’s first intermodal hub, to the area. The new terminal helps local farmers export their goods to global markets. Agricultural products, such as hay and produce, are […]
Survive or Thrive? How Did Your Supply Chain Weather the COVID Pandemic?
November 15, 2021 | By John Paxton Tags: Risk Management, Technology What distinguishes companies that thrived from those that barely survived? The eighth MHI Annual Industry Report uncovers the answers. Why were some companies able to quickstep around each supply chain obstacle, while others stumbled during the pandemic? How did certain […]
Boosting DC Productivity – Inbound Logistics
November 15, 2021 Tags: Distribution, Technology , Fulfillment Faced with increasing e-commerce complexity, distribution centers have to balance flexibility with efficiency. Here are the products, equipment, and systems that streamline DC operations. Among the challenges, such as port congestion and raw material shortages, buffeting many supply chain and logistics operations, […]
Driving Growth Without Boundaries – Inbound Logistics
November 15, 2021 Tags: Warehousing, Distribution, Partnership When Advanced Drainage Systems needed to expand its distribution footprint amid a building boom, DHL Supply Chain helped the company scale its supply chain and position itself for future growth. The Challenge Some of the economic effects of the pandemic can be seen […]
How to Manage Global Specialty Cargo Supply Chains
November 15, 2021 Tags: Global Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Transportation Not all cargo fits the traditional dock-to-dock standard delivery service. Some loads require specialized equipment and additional labor to perform the delivery and meet the customer’s expectations. Shippers in this situation may overlook the unique experience of a van line carrier, […]
How Can Recommerce Benefit Your Supply Chain?
November 15, 2021 Tags: Retail, E-commerce, Sustainability Priorities for global commerce and consumerism continue to evolve, and retail companies are turning to recommerce to reduce their carbon footprint while managing the cost of returns. Recommerce is a fast-growing service focused on reselling problem inventory to extract value from existing products […]
Expedited Carriers Guide 2021 – Inbound Logistics
November 15, 2021 Tags: Expedited Shipping, Expedited Air, Expedited Ground In today’s e-commerce-driven supply chains, speed is practically a given. Whether same-day, next-day, two-day, express, expedited, priority, or standard, consumers want their orders fast. That demand has accelerated even quicker during the pandemic, motivating shippers to find ways to […]