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How an arcade game shows the landed cost model is necessary to supply chains
Many companies compartmentalize cost and make decisions based on individual cost segments, but a thoughtful supply chain strategy should look at landed cost.
Micah Mallace • March 7, 2018 -
5 reasons why you may soon be able to buy insulin online
The merging of e-commerce and pharma could lead to buying and fulfilling prescription meds online, and there's a lot of incentives making that happen.
Scott Allison • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Here are the top online freight resources
Look no further for a comprehensive guide to navigating online resources for truck drivers, shippers, carriers and freight brokers.
Anna Smith • Feb. 7, 2018 -
Amazon effect: Apparel is as perishable as avocados
Due to changing consumer tastes and the rapid rate of innovation, speed-to-market tactics are now necessary for all products, not just produce and perishables.
Gary M. Barraco • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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Why businesses must look for more than supply chain visibility
Transparency in the value chain can only go so far, depending on your data and tech.
Blake Shumate • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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How to navigate the sharing economy in 2018
The market phenomenon is coming to the supply chain, but it's already starting to shake up the trucking industry.
Bill McHenry • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Blockchain: The next revolution in the food supply chain
Judy Fainor, IT expert and Chief Architect of Sparta Systems, explores how this technology could solve the transparency and traceability challenges the industry faces.
Judy Fainor • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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What Tesla's semi truck says about the future of trucking
Even though Tesla is not the first to unveil an electric truck, Elon Musk's "star power" has prompted the industry to think about the tech's implications.
Drew McElroy • Jan. 9, 2018 -
What a Sears lawsuit against a supplier means for retailers
Sears' unusual move to take suppliers to court could have implications for other beleaguered retailers, writes David Banker and Keara Waldron of Lowenstein Sandler.
David M. Banker, Esq, Keara Waldron, Esq • Dec. 11, 2017 -
The secret of top performers: Transportation management is a competitive weapon
Transportation management has the power to improve the customer experience and drive financial gain.
Chris Jones • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Back to the future: The future of American manufacturing is now
America's manufacturing demise has been greatly exaggerated, writes QAD Founder Pam Lopker. In fact, it’s enjoying a resurgence.
Pam Lopker • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Get ready for this: Demand planning and the world of contingencies
Demand planning may not be our default mode of thinking, but it's incredibly important to maintain supply chain responsiveness.
Glenn Graney • Oct. 25, 2017 -
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Where can freight brokers find up-to-date information on compliance requirements?
A how-to guide for understanding some tricky rules and regulations.
Vic Lance • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Does automation overlook the financial aspect of the supply chain?
Billtrust's Ed Jordan explains how automation can streamline supply chain's financial transactions.
Ed Jordan • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Supply chain might be the biggest retail disruptor
The difference between the companies that thrive and those that fail will be which ones master the modern supply chain — and which don’t.
Karl Siebrecht • Oct. 4, 2017 -
How to keep up with regulations and develop a nimble supply chain
Confounded by customs? Streamline importing and exporting with a holistic supply chain approach.
Blake Shumate • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Manufacturing needs a digital transformation
Enterprise mobility matters, but a new study finds mobile forward companies are in the minority.
Chuck Rathmann • Sept. 20, 2017 -
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If fleet managers can hone in on communication, they can achieve a lifetime of cost-savings
When vendors work independently to build the finished product, it can lead to poor hand-offs which result in delays and errors.
Partha Ghosh • Sept. 14, 2017 -
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Blockchain: The best way to decentralize supply chains
The tech not only improves security but also slashes costs and streamlines supply chain management.
Harry Goodnight • Sept. 6, 2017 -
What freight brokers need to know about the new food safety rules
Shippers, carriers and brokers are all affected by the FDA's new regulations regarding food transport, which seek to eliminate waste and contamination.
Todd Bryant • Aug. 24, 2017 -
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US urgently needs funding for freight infrastructure to keep economy moving
If states don't receive funding to build new roads and bridges, congestion will grow and productivity will wane.
Kurt Nagle and Rich Cooper • Aug. 23, 2017 -
How Nike survived a cash flow crisis
The company succeeded by streamlining and growing supply chain finance, writes Tom Roberts of PrimeRevenue.
Tom Roberts • Aug. 15, 2017 -
How to navigate labeling in a highly regulated, competitive marketplace
As a new FDA requirement goes into effect, manufacturers may struggle to sift through their labeling options without compromising cost efficiency and growth.
Laura Johnson • Aug. 10, 2017 -
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The real cost of convenience
The $5 billion meal delivery market is exploding with options, but profits can be elusive. Deliv CEO Daphne Carmeli breaks down the costs and solutions to this problem.
Daphne Carmeli • July 20, 2017 -
Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition
Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.
Ben Arens • July 13, 2017
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