Recent Industry Disruptions Challenge, Improve Retail Logistics and Supply Chain
The retail industry needs to adapt an agile and visible supply chain to fulfill increasingly demanding consumer requests.
It Happens Automagically
Whether your company is a manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or in e-commerce, the future is happening now, automagically. IL publisher Keith Biondo explores IoT and the Internet of Everything.
Low Bridge, Everybody Down!
As the historic Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, it’s also enjoying another milestone: commercial traffic volume that’s five times higher than in recent years.
E-Commerce: The Great Retail Equalizer
This story looks at some of the trends and challenges associated with e-commerce today, and strategies for dealing with those challenges, through the eyes of one small retailer, one medium-sized and one large.
Betting the Farm on YRC's Success
James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide, discusses his leadership philosophy.
Reverse Logistics: Earning a High Rate of Return
Opportunities that will make a difference in reverse logistics programs, and establishing goals for returns programs.
Yone Dewberry: Engineering the Supply Chain
Profile of Yone Dewberry, chief supply chain officer, Land O’Lakes
FedEx and UPS Set Aside Rivalry to Lobby White House on Infrastructure
FedEx and UPS form an unlikely alliance.
Data by the Truckload
With increasing access to data, it can be difficult to hone in on the information relevant to shippers. Here’s how to determine what data to analyze.
VMI Solutions Carried Out by 3PLs in the Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Industry
An experienced and knowledgeable 3PL provider can help life sciences and pharmaceutical customers adopt VMI as a supply chain management practice.