Waveless Picking: Is Your Supply Chain Able to Compete with Amazon?
Think back five years ago when you shopped online. Back then, when you placed an order online and the estimated delivery date was 10 days later, that was acceptable. Now think about your online shopping and shipping expectations today – a 10-day delivery estimate is…
Claire’s Becomes Latest Retailer to Go Bankrupt
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc., known for their tween jewelry and ear piercing, has become the latest victim of the retail…
Trucking Companies Boosted Hiring At Fastest Pace Since 2015
Friday in 5 – Interesting news from across the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up-to-date. This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth…
2018 EFT Global Logistics Report: Innovation and Technology Are Paving the Way Forward
There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) Global Logistics Report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Accelerating e-commerce growth, disruptive technologies and digitalization blend together to create opportunities…
5 Disruptions Shaping the Digital Transformation in Distribution and Logistics
Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). The rate of change is accelerating, driving the transformational initiatives of distributors and 3PLs to stay relevant, create differentiation and execute long-term growth strategy….
7 Traditional Retailers Cashing in on the Subscription Box Craze
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Traditional retailers, such as Target and Walmart, are picking up on the trend and rolling out their own subscription…
5 Reasons to Synchronize Your WMS and TMS
Leveraging the capabilities from your Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS), while synchronizing pre-built adaptable workflows can help reduce costs, improve throughput and enhance the customer experience. Customers see many benefits beyond delivery of the inherent best-of-breed (BoB) optimization, which include enhanced…
Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3
Workforce productivity can’t just be an operational issue any longer. This has been put on the backburner for too long. New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and…
Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, “Christmas in October” Sales Get Results
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Earlier Christmas promotions may not be popular, but they get results; some shoppers say the quality of produce at…
How Companies Can Leverage Big Data and Predictive Analytics to Optimize the Supply Chain
It takes a lot of data to make a good decision. And for decision making within the supply chain, big data can provide insights for companies and enable them to make better decisions. Big data is defined as extremely large datasets, structured and unstructured, that…