Small and mid-sized manufacturers lack the scale to ship in full truckloads, creating thousands of separate, inefficient lines of supply—all moving to the same mass retailers. Collaborative distribution reduces the number of trucks on the road and cuts distribution costs.
10 tips for what companies should consider when locating and choosing a global distribution hub.
To improve supply chain performance at Medco Health Solutions, Gemma Fillmore focuses on getting C-level executives to give logistics issues the attention they deserve.
Jose Fernando Nava, president, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America shows shippers how to capitalize on Mexico’s attraction as a growing consumer market.
By integrating contract packaging into distribution operations, companies can cut costs by 30 percent.
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Robert Russo of Port Jersey Logistics explains how to choose the best third-party logistics provider for your company.
Dannon’s network design provides flexibility and speed to serve customers quickly, reduces transport time and costs, and delivers on the company’s sustainability initiatives, while ensuring product freshness.
Wherever you went, attendees at the 2010 CSCMP Annual Conference were talking supply chain risk, volatility, disruption, and visibility.