One of the ways companies are controlling costs is by maintaining lean, just-in-time inventory. That makes on-time delivery more important than ever. In an increasingly competitive, global economy, businesses look…
Whether you are a manufacturer expecting a shipment of raw materials or a retailer looking for product to place on the shelves, you depend on these materials and products arriving…
One of the biggest concerns for the future of electric vehicles has been the lack of infrastructure to recharge vehicles. That turns out to be only one problem facing this…
Thankfully, we avoided having to deal with a tariff with Mexico, but how intertwined are we with our Southern neighbor? There was a great deal of anxiety over the last…
There is no disputing the fact that e-commerce has completely upended the retail industry; but it’s also affected every aspect of their supply chain … including shipping and delivery. If…
Getting from “here” to “there” has never been more challenging for those tasked with delivering freight. Logistics is key to optimizing those deliveries. It should come as no surprise to…
The driver and technician shortage are certainly problematic, but there are other issues if a substantial portion of your shipping occurs in the nation’s (or the world’s) cities. There are…
Do you have the right assets in your fleet to answer the need for more efficient and faster last-mile delivery? Now is the time to re-assess your needs. This blog…
As commerce has gone global, so has the supply chain that supports the system. This has created both challenges and opportunities for procurement professionals. The complexity of today’s cross-border commerce…
As long as your business transports its products as part of the supply chain process, you need to assess those transportation costs as part of your total cost per unit….
