[ad_1] February 28, 2022 | By Keith Biondo Tags: Ocean, Transportation Keith Biondo is the publisher of Inbound Logistics magazine. Are shipping lines pricing themselves out of business? Blame the bullwhip effect, a distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield increasing swings in inventory. Let’s take that idea a […]
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Take Control of Your Imports – Save Time and Money
[ad_1] March 23, 2022 | By Robert J. Schott Tags: Ocean, Ports, Import Importers can mitigate supply chain disruption and the resulting escalation of costs by taking control of their shipments at origin and moving their goods more strategically. The impact on Americans from supply chain disruption is ubiquitous and, […]
Reshoring? Not So Fast – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 | By Keith Biondo Tags: Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management, Industry Associations, Sourcing/Negotiations Reshoring might sound like the solution to the United States’ supply chain woes, but here’s why it is not a cure-all for current and future disruptions. Keith Biondo […]
TMS Guide 2022 – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] May 05, 2022 Tags: Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Technology Inbound Logistics offers this annual guide of some top TMS providers and solutions that can put you on the right road toward improved transportation management and performance. Recent supply chain disruptions have raised interest in transportation management […]
7 Biggest Robotics Predictions for 2022
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 No tags available In the past five years, robots have moved from a developing technology to an indispensable tool for many businesses. With their ability to predict market change or supply chain disruptions, automation programs are increasingly adopted across many industries, says a report from software […]
You Wear it Well: Wearable Technology Hits the Mark
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Amy Roach Tags: Warehousing, Distribution, Technology Advances in technology and increasing adoption mean wearables in the warehouse are here to stay. See how logistics providers and customers put these technologies to work to revolutionize their warehouses. Take a walk through a busy distribution center […]
FedEx Aims for Anti-Missile Lasers
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 No tags available In a new move for a carrier, FedEx has requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to equip a fleet of its Airbus A321-200 aircraft with an anti-missile laser system that disrupts heat-seeking missile tracking. FedEx referenced prior incidents in which attackers used […]
Say Yes to the YMS
[ad_1] Companies sometimes overlook how important the yard is to their success. Without proper management, facilitated by a yard management system (YMS), pile ups can lead to delays, fees, and a full shipment of stress. [ad_2]
Supply Chain Education: Cramming for Success
[ad_1] February 28, 2022 | By Karen Kroll Tags: Education & Careers, Education Business is crazy these days. That means graduates of supply chain programs need to understand resilience and risk management along with technology, analytics, operations, and strategy. The master’s in supply chain program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
3PL Partnership Turns Up the Heat
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 | By Karen Kroll Tags: 3PL, Partnership, Third-Party Logistics BBQGrills.com is a small, rapidly growing business specializing in premium BBQ grills and outdoor kitchen equipment. They ship from their network of five U.S. warehouses, as well as direct from manufacturers. Most freight is e-commerce, shipped direct-to-consumer […]
The Year of Capacity – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] February 28, 2022 Tags: Distribution, Transportation All signs indicate that 2022 will be the year of capacity—not just for air, ocean, ground, and final-mile parcel, but also in terms of labor and the customer experience, SEKO executives stressed in a media call discussing Chinese New Year’s impact on the […]
18 Quick Tips For 2022
[ad_1] January 31, 2022 No tags available Looks like 2022 will be fraught with many of the same challenges as last year. But IL has your back. We collected 18 tips from our audience—the leaders in logistics—to help you navigate with certainty. 1. Collect data insights. 2021 was a frenetic […]