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New 3PL Study

Some new research on the state of the 3PL industry has been reviewed by the folks at Supply Chain Digest. There are lots of interesting findings about growth and technology to check out. Read more...

Challenges for Omnichannel Retailers

We've been following the omnichannel news for quite awhile, but it sometimes helps to get into detail on what it really means to retailers. The challenges are many. Read more...

USPS and Amazon

In a move that surprised many, Amazon has entered into an agreement with the US Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday. This move creates a whole bunch of questions. Read more...

Don't Skip a Step

Mapping the current state is a staple of continuous improvement projects, but many want to skip that step and proceed to solutions. That could be a mistake. Read more...

Procurement Requirement Options

In an update to the "Procurement Bill of Rights" series, Pierre Mitchell of Spend Matters discusses a couple key points related to application alternatives. Read more...

Develop Your People

Leadership just isn't about collecting big paychecks. Developing your people is one of the most important responsibilities. Read more...

Technology and the SMB

Smaller suppliers usually aren't enamored of networks that customers 'force' them to use. In a Spend Matters article, Jason Busch presents a few ways to make their participation more palatable. Read more...

IT Risk

Everyone in the supply chain business worries about disruptions. Usually, it's related to the usual problem sources: weather, natural disasters, financial problems, and the like. Read more...

Supply Chain Millennials

Lots of supply chain old-timers complain about the younger generation of workers. But, you know what? They have a level of comfort with technology that we can all learn from. Read more...

ERP Projects Made Easy

ERP projects aren't a walk in the park, so any advice on how to succeed is certainly welcome. Although these suggestions are pretty standard, it's a good idea to take a step back and make sure you're going in the right direction. Read more...

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