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What's Your Strategy for Speed in Distribution?

March 16, 2015

Analyst Insight: Speed is a game-changer. Leaders are enabling faster fulfillment and reaping real bottom line and competitive advantage benefits. The key is balancing potential revenue gain or service level improvement against the investment and operating costs required to deliver on the promise. Choosing the right strategy depends on understanding the impacts, not just within the distribution center, but across the entire organization. – Helgi Thor Leja, Industrial Distribution Leader, Fortna Inc.

New Supply Chain Solutions Needed?

March 13, 2015

LeSaint Logistics

Waking Up From the West Coast Port Nightmare: Where Do We Go From Here?

March 9, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Assuming that the rank and file of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) ratifies the new five-year contract negotiated with terminal operators, West Coast ports can finally focus on getting container-handling operations back to normal. So is everyone happy?

Six Challenges for Supply Chains in Emerging Markets

March 6, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What does it take to overcome the logistics challenges of serving customers in emerging markets?

How To Manage DC Talent

March 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Keeping talent has risen to be a concern for managers, directors and CEOs across the country. It's even caught the attention of academics. What policies employed at the DC level gets the most out of the money spent on training, and gets the best results? Our 2014 study starts to answer that question. – Karl B. Manrodt, Professor of Logistics, and Donnie Williams, Assistant Professor of Logistics, Georgia College and State University

Yusen Logistics Subsidiary Opens Warehouse in Malaysia

March 4, 2015

Yusen Logistics

TASCO Berhad, a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics in Malaysia, has begun operations at a new warehouse in Tanjung Pelepas, a port in the southern portion of the country.

Improving Inventory Management in 2015 - and Beyond

March 4, 2015

Lisa Wilson, Dir. Inside Sales for the Warehouse Equipment Store, Wynright Corp.

With a new year comes a renewed focus on inventory and how to manage it. All systems and aspects of the supply chain must match up with customer demands in the ever-present and evolving omnichannel environment. After all, customers can order goods from anywhere on any smart device, and their expectations are that they will pick up their goods, or have their merchandise delivered to any place – on their terms. People want quick results – or else they will find another outlet from which to shop.

UTi Worldwide Expands in Malaysia; Offers Cold-Chain Service in Europe

March 2, 2015

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc. has expanded its freight-forwarding operations in Malaysia with the opening of new facilities in Port Klang and Kuantan.

Packaging and the Streamlined Supply Chain

February 27, 2015

CEVA Logistics Expands Operations in Vancouver, B.C.

February 27, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded its market presence in Vancouver, B.C.

All Warehouse Services

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.