In the aftermath of the 2018 holiday shopping season, it is clear that the move toward omni-channel experiences is fueling change in the supply chain. Read More »
Make New Friends, But Keep the Old; One is Silver and the Other Gold
That old scouting song has something important to tell us about relationships with Enterprise Logistics Providers. No one knows your business better… Read More »
Rethinking Network Flows to Survive – and Sustain – in a Capacity Constrained Environment
A robust construction market and increased regulatory requirements are combining to squeeze domestic transportation capacity. The American Trucking… Read More »
Food for Thought – Smarter Logistics Strategies to Keep the Shelves Stocked
The grocery industry shares a long history with the logistics and distribution industry – and for good reason. Keeping stores properly stocked with… Read More »
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Direct-to-Consumer Parcel Delivery Shifts Into High Gear
Where did all these parcel delivery vehicles come from? From UPS and FedEx trucks to specialty vans, from UberRUSH to USPS Sunday delivery, in cars… Read More »
The Importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) – Part Two
In my previous blog, we established the need to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as a metric of business performance. It is important not… Read More »
The Importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Part One
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the measurements a business uses to track progress toward meeting its goals. To establish meaningful KPIs,… Read More »