[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Merrill Douglas Tags: Temperature-Sensitive Goods For some products, a few degrees more or less can spell the difference between successful delivery and catastrophic spoilage. Items that need to stay cold throughout the supply chain range from the large—say, a containerload of fish—to something as […]
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How would you summarize the supply chain in 2021 in five words?
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Katrina Arabe Tags: Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Logistics A never-ending game of whack-a-mole. —Brian Higgins Principal, Supply Chain & Operations Leader KPMG CHAOS: Challenging Hectic Absurd Obscure Somber —Jeff Pepperworth President & CEO iGPS Logistics Scale matters for everything shortages. Home Depot, […]
Food Logistics: Let’s Eat! – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Temperature-Sensitive Goods, E-commerce, Food Logistics The pandemic and shift to home dining and takeout changed the recipe for the food supply chain. Here’s how food companies are devouring new challenges. The food supply chain, like many others, was constructed to be […]
Robots Do Yardwork, Too – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Keith Biondo Tags: Trucking, Warehousing, Robotics Keith Biondo is the publisher of Inbound Logistics magazine. Efficient warehouse operations provide the levels of service that customers demand as America’s economy scales up. In many instances, yard operations impede that efficiency. Safety, driver facilities, cooperation, and […]
Cultivating Supply Chain Talent – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Helen Mann Tags: Labor Management, Education, Careers 2021 was notable for labor challenges and shifts in thinking about employee engagement. Here’s how to attract supply chain talent and increase job satisfaction. Trident Transport knows the value of employee engagement. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based freight broker […]
Old Processes Impede New Inventory Strategies
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Inventory Management, Warehousing, Fulfillment Few businesses use new technologies to tackle supply chain issues caused by the pandemic due to tighter costs and dependence on legacy work processes, says a recent survey from intelligence platform Verusen. This results in lost revenue […]
Crawlers Conquer the Last Mile Before Takeoff
[ad_1] December 2021 | News | Infographic December 07, 2021 Tags: Last Mile Delivery, Transportation, Logistics [ad_2]
Star Power – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Manufacturing, Careers, Sustainability Amy Davis is vice president and president of the New Power segment of Cummins Inc. Responsibilities: Comprehensive accountability for Cummins’ alternative power segment, including manufacturing, supply chain, operations, sales, and other functions within the business. Experience: Vice president and […]
Early Amazon Story Explains How to Create Resiliency
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Jason Murray Tags: Risk Management, E-commerce, Technology Early in Amazon’s history there is a famous story about a renegotiation of its UPS contract. It is one of the first examples of Amazon realizing its scale and utilizing and leveraging it for growth. Jason Murray, […]
BREA Wine Company Raises a Glass to Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Distribution, Partnership, Food Logistics Partnering with a third-party logistics provider to manage compliance, logistics, and other functions allows leadership at BREA Wine Company to focus on product quality and business growth. BREA Wine Company runs on a lean staff—just one full-time […]
Latest Fashion Trend? Sustainability – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Sustainability Sustainability is more important than ever as fashion supply chains become more environmentally conscious, says a report from intelligence platform Edited. The biggest shift has been the number of products labeled “recycled” or “containing recycled materials” (see […]
Vertical Focus: Pet Supplies – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] December 07, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Retail, E-commerce Pets Get Their Paws On Table Food With 89% of dog and cat owners saying it’s important for their pets to eat the highest-quality ingredients, a Chewy.com survey reports, dog and cat food manufacturers shift their products from pet […]