- 21. Get Some Sleep!
- (News)
- It's a question that's a little cliched and you've probably answered it many times, but 'what's keeping you up at night' can help you kick off the new year in the right way.Frank McGuigan provides a thought-provoking ...
- 22. Research on Omnichannel Fulfillment
- (News)
- According to some recent research, most companies have 'bolted' omnichannel fulfillment onto their existing DC infrastructures. However, many variations were reported for retailers with brick and mortar ...
- 23. Have You Connected the Dots Yet?
- (Management)
- Let’s have some fun with math. What EDI translator does your company use? For that matter, what ERP, 3PL, or other service is on your short list? Next, how many trading partners do you have? And finally, ...
- 24. What's Happening in 3PL World
- (News)
- It's always good to hear an industry expert's thoughts on a topic that's important to us. What's going on in the 3PL world was the basis for an interview of John Langley from Penn State by Patrick Brunson ...
- 25. Integration is Still an Issue
- (Integration)
- There was a time when companies moved data between applications by using text files, spreadsheets, or (really?) manual input. Those days still exist for companies only processing a few orders every month. ...
- 26. Amazon's 3PL Pus
- (News)
- In the eternal quest to figure out what in the world Amazon is up to, the folks at DC Velocity examine their recent logistics moves. Are they a 3PL or not?As they go further down the 3PL path, Amazon is ...
- 27. Technology in the Warehouse
- (News)
- We're all aware that robots have become prevalent in warehouses, but drones, too? Asset location and cycle counting seem to be tasks that are right up a drone's alley, so to speak.Steve Banker talks warehouse ...
- 28. Eliminate Bias From Decision-Making
- (News)
- We've all been exposed to managers who are entirely data-driven, just like we've also seen those who make decisions based on 'gut feel'. Which method is right?As you might suspect, neither, but recognizing ...
- 29. Succeeding at the Last-Mile Challenge
- (News)
- The race is on to solve the 'last-mile' dilemma, according to Bridget McCrea on the Supply Chain 24/7 site. Getting products purchased on-line from the DC into the customers' hands can make or break a ...
- 30. Amazon's Logistics Move
- (News)
- Just when you think you have Amazon's strategy figured out, something new (and big) pops up, like its recent purchases and leases of logistics assets. CEO Jeff Bezos says they're not looking to compete ...
- 31. SnapChat of Facebook - Supply Chain Social Media
- (Management)
- The end of the supply chain (retail) is probably the only place that makes any sense for any kind of social media activity. At least that's the common belief. What would a supplier, manufacturer, 3PL, ...
- 32. MRO Needs a Strategy
- (News)
- Unless MRO (maintenance, repair, and operational) procurement is considered strategic, it won't receive the attention it deserves. According to Pierre Mitchell and Michael Lamoureux on the Spend Matters ...
- 33. Research on Delivery Expectations
- (News)
- The 'last mile' of the delivery process continues to be a battleground for on-line retailers. A recent survey describes what's actually happening in this arena, with consumers expectations of fast delivery ...
- 34. What's Amazon Up To
- (Management)
- I was considering writing an article about which company will be most disruptive to supply chains over the next few years, when lo and behold what pulls into my driveway but an Amazon-branded panel truck ...
- 35. A New Home for Google+
- (Management)
- ... to provide EDI integration, translation services, onboarding assistance, 3pl services, etc. I can also envision extensive cataloging services that democratize the dissemination of wholesale, retail, and ...
- 36. Hostess Makes a Comeback
- (News)
- I find it hard to resist a Ho Ho, don't you? When the Hostess brand went under back in 2012, our favorite snack line was history.It didn't last, though, and their comeback was attributed to a revamped ...
- 37. Integration in the B2B World
- (Integration)
- Let’s have some fun with math. What EDI translator does your company use? For that matter, what ERP, 3PL, or other service is on your short list? Next, how many trading partners do you have? And finally, ...
- 38. The Rise of the Supply Chain Grid
- (News)
- The development of the 'supply chain grid' seems to be the natural response to the pressures of omnichannel customer growth. The days of the linear supply chain for retailers is coming to a close due to ...
- 39. Amazon and Real-Time Delivery
- (News)
- Amazon.com never fails to draw interest when it makes a move of any kind. Most recently, their interest in developing a real-time delivery model has lots of supply chain folks wondering where it's heading.Laurie ...
- 40. The Power of the Tower
- (News)
- The supply chain control tower is still a popular concept that addresses a number of needs, such as visibility and collaboration, that organizations crave. The folks at Logistics Viewpoints have taken ...
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