Logistics Clusters are Helping Businesses I...
Logistics Clusters are Helping Businesses Innovate Supply Chains and find Efficiencies and Cost Savings
The nation’s top freight carriers record an annual empty miles percentage of roughly 12.5 percent. That is to say that trucks are forced […]
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Supply Chain Top Jobs Increasingly Held by Women
When the President hosted a White House ceremony in June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, included among the invited […]
Read MoreNew Opportunities via Cloud Services
New Opportunities via Cloud Services
Remember the children’s game Jenga? Players would place wooden blocks atop each other in a criss-cross pattern until inevitably, the tower would come […]
Read MoreNearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Indu...
Nearshoring Attractive to U.S. Fashion Industry
Given the average “shelf life” of an article of clothing in some fashion retail chains is about six weeks before discounting begins, it’s […]
Read MoreEducation the Difference in Supply Chain Ca...
Education the Difference in Supply Chain Careers
A quick look at logistics-related employment openings on Monster.com reveals job titles including “demand planning manager,” “global supply chain manager,” and “reverse logistics manager.” Each […]
Read MoreFuel of the Future? The Growing Allure of N...
Fuel of the Future? The Growing Allure of Natural Gas
Many U.S. businesses took a “never again” attitude when diesel prices topped the $4.50 per gallon mark in the summer of 2008. Managers looked askance […]
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Lack of Carriers keeping US Businesses out of Export Market
A not so well kept secret – less than one percent of U.S. businesses engage in some type of export activity. This is […]
Read MoreConsumers Show Little Patience for Late Del...
Consumers Show Little Patience for Late Deliveries
“Hell hath no fury like a consumer with a late delivery,” could be the new mantra for today’s businesses. After all, expectations for […]
Read MoreCloud Technology Leaves Americans Fuzzy
Cloud Technology Leaves Americans Fuzzy
A study by Gartner technology consultants found usage of cloud-based solutions within the supply chain management sector increased by 40 percent during 2012. Further, the […]
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Supply Chain Candidates with C...
Help Wanted: Supply Chain Candidates with Communication and Technology Skills
Considering a career in supply chain or logistics management? If so, then it might be helpful to know what types of experience and […]
Read MoreU.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus o...
U.S. – Canada Price Discrepancies Focus of Senate Inquiry
Speculating about why consumer goods cost more when purchased in Canada has become something of a national pastime for some Canadians. For the […]
Read MoreBorder Compliance Provides a Competitive Ed...
Border Compliance Provides a Competitive Edge
Growing frustration about the increasingly complex U.S./Canada border clearance process has been well documented. But some affected businesses seem to be turning the […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to Exporting – Logistics is...
When it comes to Exporting – Logistics is Local
According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Visibility – Essential to Ef...
Supply Chain Visibility – Essential to Efficiency & Results
If your supply chain is a network of closely aligned moving parts, then doesn’t it make sense that if a breakdown occurs, it’d […]
Read MoreDoing Business in Canada? Understand the Ma...
Doing Business in Canada? Understand the Marketplace
When a U.S. retail giant opened its first Canadian stores in Fall 2012, questions were raised about the slow path the company took […]
Read MoreHalloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping...
Halloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping
Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]
Read MoreShould-Cost Modeling Helps Control Costs
Should-Cost Modeling Helps Control Costs
Let’s say you’re the purchasing manager for your company, and you buy a fair amount of customized products. Word has come down that […]
Read MoreU.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invas...
U.S. Retailers Continue with Canadian Invasion
When upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. announced in September that it would open four locations in Canada beginning in the fall of 2014, it […]
Read MoreMexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for...
Mexico Offers Nearshoring Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
While there are no predictions Canadian importers are ready to move away from China as a leading provider of manufactured goods, favorable business […]
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less...
When It Comes to Supply Chain Data, Is Less More?
There is no disputing that today’s supply chains are data driven, faster and leaner than before, some industry experts are starting to question […]
Read MoreBusinesses Find Revenue in Smart Returns Ma...
Businesses Find Revenue in Smart Returns Management
It used to be that customer returns were treated as the ugly duckling of retail management. Returns were tolerated, because they had to […]
Read MoreYour Supply Chain – One Bad Storm Away fr...
Your Supply Chain – One Bad Storm Away from Disaster?
One thing every business can agree on, the need has never been greater to safeguard supply chains against the unexpected. Last year’s harsh […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Vehicles – Next Step in Suppl...
Natural Gas Vehicles – Next Step in Supply Chain Sustainability?
With the price of a gallon of diesel fuel seemingly stuck above $4, it is not surprising talk is growing about options for […]
Read MorePallet Industry – Are changes on the hori...
Pallet Industry – Are changes on the horizon?
Unless you have a direct interest in pallet design or manufacture, you probably have not followed recent trends in the industry. Which means, […]
Read MoreOpposition to Service Changes for US and Ca...
Opposition to Service Changes for US and Canadian Truckers
Canadian truckers doing business in the United States will soon have to change their modus operandi, as a result of regulatory changes issued […]
Read MoreCollaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies ...
Collaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies & Savings
Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]
Read MoreHot Tips for Shipping to Canada
Hot Tips for Shipping to Canada
Surface trade between the United States and Canada jumped by more than 11 percent during December 2011, and has soared by 27 percent […]
Read MoreDoes Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B...
Does Your Supply Chain Include a “Plan B”?
At one point last winter, Florida was the only one of the 50 states that did not have snow on the ground. The. Only. One. […]
Read MoreDriver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capa...
Driver Shortage Squeezes Already-Tight Capacity
It’s no secret that the recession had a serious impact on capacity – with the Internal Revenue Service reporting that as many as 3,000 carriers […]
Read MoreStrong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity f...
Strong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity for U.S. Retailers?
The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]
Read MoreSupply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession ...
Supply Chains have Enhanced Post-Recession Value Survey Finds
A recent survey of supply chain and logistics professionals found that 89 percent of respondents believe that the supply chain function has become more important […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Component Needs Consideration ...
Supply Chain Component Needs Consideration in Demand Management Processes
In its simplest form, demand management refers to the process whereby businesses utilize various indicators to forecast customer demand, and align its supply […]
Read MoreAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Id...
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Identify Logistics Efficiencies
Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs. According to Steve […]
Read MoreSeven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Eff...
Seven Top Questions to Ask to Create an Efficient Supply Chain
According to the bellwether Institute for Supply Management, April marked the 23rd consecutive month of overall growth for the U.S. economy. In addition, the ISM […]
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