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Last-Mile
6 Steps to Reducing Delivery Costs in the Last-Mile
One of the best ways to reduce last-mile delivery costs is to invest in technology that allows you to optimize routes, communicate with customers, track driver activity and use real-time data to make informed decisions.
Software & Technology
Overcoming Supply Chain Struggles with 5G Modernization
5G is already widely available, and smaller companies with fewer moving parts and a hunger to innovate are already using 5G to improve their processes.
Retention
Why SMEs Should Consider Outsourcing Too
Smart outsourcing can help SMEs increase profitability, improve efficiency and streamline business processes, as well responding quickly to changing market needs.
Sustainability
Visibility in Supplier Sustainability is Key to Progressing ESG
Stakeholder expectations and regulatory changes will continue to evolve and force organizations to implement and scale their sustainability initiatives.
E-Commerce Solutions
What Social Commerce Means for Manufacturers
Between the pressures of social commerce, impending legislation and overall supply chain instability, companies and their connected supply chain networks are juggling a growing number of considerations.
WMS/TMS
Don’t Let Crisis Go to Waste: Management Operations
Building solid contracts with national providers is one way to mitigate prices, but it is equally as important to include change management in the process to maximize savings.
Automation
The Role of Automation to Futureproof Your Supply Chain
Equipping warehouse associates with the right tools and technology, such as gamification, artificial intelligence and voice-picking systems will enable them to work as efficiently as possible while enhancing their daily work environment.
Worker Safety
Safe Forklift Operations with the Help of Propane
With deadlines looming and a dizzying pace of work, it’s easy to see why safety considerations for the various energy sources that power warehouses can be forgotten yet safety is still important in preventing accidents.
Retention
How Technology Empowers the Supply Chain Workforce
When it comes to technology and the employee, do we really need to separate the two? Together, the duo can create a stronger workforce by combining the tech magic of artificial intelligence and the strength of human manpower.
COLD CHAIN
Access to End-to-End Holistic Healthcare
These cold chains now extend to a variety of industries and economies. Supply chain networks in the healthcare industry are reaching previously unseen scales and continue to grow.
Packaging
Digital Lighthouses Light the Way through the CPG Industry
How CPGs can embrace next-gen supply chain control towers to deliver potent return on investment, receive invaluable insights to aid decision-making and chart a path to the future.
Software Solutions
Prioritizing Tech Advancements Allow Warehouses to Stay Ahead
The ripple effects of COVID-19, numerous geopolitical shifts, supply chain stagnation and mass labor shortages added atop the steady increase in ecommerce shopping have made logistics challenges an ongoing issue that increased tech can address.
Design-Build
How Redistribution and Co-Warehousing Will Aid Excess Inventory in Warehouses
For merchants that have determined holding onto inventory is the best strategy for their company, there are two warehousing strategies proven to be beneficial for merchants both large and small: redistributing inventory and co-warehousing.
Procurement Software
Inventory Management is Easy with Smart Procurement
Procurement is a vital part of the asset management process that ensures you use your inventory as efficiently as possible and smart procurement takes it to the next level.
Clean Energy
Equipping Your Supply Chain for ESG Reporting
As the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors grow, business leaders face complex challenges when it comes to managing and measuring ESG performance but there are ways to integrate these into supply chains.
AI/AR
What’s Next? Next-Generation Logistics Technology
AI is sparking both intrigue and outrage across the globe, here are some ways it can be used in logistics.
Risk/Compliance
How Businesses can Improve “Dark Delivery”
Dark delivery practices keep stores stocked for the next day without interfering with daytime operations, but certain practices can open supply chains to risks.
Risk/Compliance
Arming the Retail Supply Chain against Risks
After the pandemic, the world realized how important supply chains are. Here are ways supply chains can protect themselves from further disruptions.
WMS/TMS
Boost Your Warehouse Operations with Labor Management Functionality
Did you know that most WMS packages come with labor management functionality that often goes unused? Warehouse leaders should consider adding a labor management system insurance policy to their warehouse management system.
Sourcing Solutions
Pursuit of Reduced Emissions via Transportation Procurement
The transportation procurement community is in an excellent position to impact efforts to seek ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It all comes down to learning how to identify and prioritize emissions-reducing products and materials.
Carbon Footprint
Chasing Reduced Emissions Through Transportation Procurement
When procurement professionals take the lead in pursuing a circular economy, they’re changing that equation in the pursuit of a more global return on investment.
Sourcing & Procurement
Removing the Guesswork from Pricing During Inflation
Cost volatility is likely to stay for a while, with some indications that costs could move up and down faster rather than slower. How can companies respond to an increasingly fast-moving market while retaining and growing margins?
Financial Management Software
7 Tips for Boosting Cash Flow through your Supply Chain
If your business is experiencing poor on-time deliveries, growing backorders, slow or non-moving inventory or warehouse inefficiencies, the first step is reevaluating your inventory management and supply chain strategy. Here are 7 tips to help.
