Supply chain visibility empowers you to reduce risk and improve customer service. That’s especially important in a period of widespread disruption,… Read More »
The Relativity of the Supply Web
In Albert Einstein’s famous equation “E=mc2,” both energy and mass are replaceable with one another. But the constant measurement of time cannot be… Read More »
Business Objectives Determine Supply Chain Visibility Needs
For many organizations, a rear-view perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic reveals opportunities for course corrections that might have prevented… Read More »
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Building Lasting Data Partnerships in the Supply Web
The term supply chain dates back to only 1982. In an interview with Financial Times, British logistician Keith Oliver introduced the ideas of “supply… Read More »
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Postal Service Forecast Bleak
The COVID-19 crippling of some transportation networks is driving the already struggling U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to a perilous brink. An… Read More »
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Truckload Procurement Management Drives Cost Benefits
One of the prevailing outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is a renewed priority on strong supply chain networks supported by transportation service… Read More »
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Data Analysis: What is Your Data Trying to Tell You?
The drive for visibility across the supply chain is based on the assumption of accurate data at every step. However, as the flood of data collected… Read More »
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The Logistics of Valentine’s Day: Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Signed, Sealed and Delivered: The Logistics of Valentine’s Day February 14 marks the most romantic day on the calendar: Valentine’s Day. It’s… Read More »
5 Ways to Build an E-Commerce Engine that Wins
In an era where delivery choice and speed are becoming fundamental expectations for everyone, companies across most industries are rethinking how… Read More »
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5 Red Flags for Retailers Racing Amazon
Consumer expectations are fueling retailers’ response to service demands. Organizations working to improve e-commerce performance face hurdles that… Read More »
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