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…
Warehouse of the Future: The Importance of an Integrated and Autonomous Supply Chain System – Part 3 of 3
In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. Part 2 of the series took a deeper dive into the adoption of technology within the distribution…
Warehouse of the Future: The Adoption of Technology within the Distribution Center – Part 2 of 3
In part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at how innovation is changing the supply chain and the evolution of different warehouse types and processes. In part 2 of this 3-part series, which is based around The Warehouse of the Future report,…
The Evolution of the Warehouse: How Innovation is Changing the Supply Chain – Part 1 of 3
Evolving customer behavior is causing many changes in the supply chain industry, and the pace of change is happening so fast that it’s dislocating many established companies and portions of the economy. These changes are impacting workplaces around the world, and distribution centers (DCs) aren’t…