Prepare for Impact
All global supply chains carry some element of risk, but working with third-party logistics providers, with transparency in full effect, can help you achieve the best risk management outcome.
All global supply chains carry some element of risk, but working with third-party logistics providers, with transparency in full effect, can help you achieve the best risk management outcome.
Kelvin Miller, an equipment and mobility readiness spare parts allocation supervisor with the military contractor DynCorp International, manages inventory and gets it ready to deploy when the time comes.
Amazon and Walmart vie for last-mile supremacy; Nevada community college establishes logistics program to meet Tesla labor demand; Industrial buyers think outside the box; Consortium establishes new chemical footprint assessment; VMI opportunities abound as shippers look to optimize inventory; study looks at the ghost economy
Cost reductions are uncovered from raw materials to end delivery, but companies must focus on its customers to keep them satisfied.
Minimizing employee downtime with ergonomic initiatives and equipment can have a big impact on the bottom line.
Shippers making simple, but meaningful changes can go a long way with helping carriers attract and retain drivers.
As technology brings supply chain data into focus, the ability to access and interpret business information moves from nice-to-have to must-have.
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
This list of new supply chain and logistics books helps logistics professionals keep their skills up to date.
To help save money, shippers should build a strong relationship with their LTL carrier.