By Lorie King Rogers ·
November 19, 2010
Supplier of nutritional supplements for livestock puts a high value on its business as well as the health and well-being of its workers.
By Sara Pearson Specter ·
November 19, 2010
When a facility’s footprint is maxed out, warehouse managers often look up—not for divine inspiration, but for increased storage capacity in the form of rack and mezzanine storage systems. Here, four companies share their successes in using vertical space to achieve their goals of better customer service, organization, logistical control and picking efficiency.
By Lorie King Rogers ·
November 19, 2010
It was a difficult year in the warehousing arena; new construction ground to a halt and revenues were down. But, it looks like we’ve turned the corner and the outlook is bright.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
November 19, 2010
Canada’s largest retailer has built the country’s largest distribution center, handling enough product to fill more than 22,000 trailers a year.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
November 18, 2010
Seven years after the Wal-Mart RFID mandate, RFID is alive and growing in the supply chain.
SPECIAL REPORT
By Karen E. Thuermer ·
November 10, 2010
While the world’s airlines are posting an impressive revenue rebound, air cargo analysts claim that volatility caused by too little or too much capacity in the market has resulted in wide swings in rates and overall carrier performance.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 10, 2010
Getting to know your customers is key to keeping the retail supply chain tight, say industry experts. That entails tactical and strategic reverse logistics planning designed for long-term relationships and sustainable revenue generation.
By John D. Schulz ·
November 10, 2010
Tech-savvy private fleet operators are able to justify the cost of their complex operations through high service levels, smart maintenance programs, and revenue generating backhaul opportunities that can make even the toughest CFO smile.
By Bridget McCrea ·
November 10, 2010
Fifteen months ago USA Cycling decided to trade in its manual inventory management system and roll into an On-Demand Software-as-a-Service Warehouse Management System. Today, this fluid organization is now tracking the movement of all of its equipment, clothing, and nutritional goods around the world.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 8, 2010
Wayne Johnson, the 2010 NITL Logistics Executive of the Year, remains on the cutting edge of legislative reform. As he enters the next stage of his distinguished career, Johnson chairs the NITL’s Highway Committee and continues to share his knowledge with a new generation of shippers.
By Robert Handfield ·
November 1, 2010
Supply market intelligence (SMI) is a proven approach to reducing risk and gaining a competitive advantage. It begins with the collection and analysis of market
data—but doesn’t stop there. The leaders excel at engaging key stakeholders in the SMI process and then disseminating the information in a way that leads to better
business decisions. It’s a new way of thinking that can pay big benefits.
By Brad Douglas ·
November 1, 2010
Can strategic procurement best practices from the private sector be effectively applied to state government? The State of Georgia’s success with its Procurement Transformation initiative answers that question with a resounding yes. Georgia completely revamped the people, process, and technology surrounding the procurement process—confirming the old wisdom that it’s not only what you spend, but how you spend it that makes the difference.
By Tim Stratman ·
November 1, 2010
Why don’t chief executives come from the top supply chain ranks as readily as they do from finance, marketing, and sales? Senior supply chain management roles constitute some of the best preparation possible for the CEO’s position. But if they are to be seen as such by those who plan CEO successions, supply chain leaders themselves need new ways to think about the route to the top office.
By Chris Ahn, Ricardo Ruiz-Huidobro, Kumar Venkataraman and Michael Hu ·
November 1, 2010
The pressure to cut costs—and do it fast—shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. Not surprisingly, that pressure is often felt most intensely by the organization’s supply management professionals. But how best to respond to the challenge of sourcing under time pressure and achieving the desired cost-reduction results? The guidelines offered here can help answer that critical question.
By Ronald R. Johnson, Charles C. Poirier, Morgan L. Swink and Francis J. Quinn ·
November 1, 2010
Yes, we’ve all experienced some formidable challenges during the economic downturn of the past two years. But things could have been a lot worse were it not for the supply chain’s positive impact on costs, revenues, and operations. That’s just one conclusion of our annual survey, which suggests brighter times ahead and encourages supply chain professionals to get ready for the upturn.