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How the Reality of Omni-Channel is Changing Transportation

January 23, 2014

A world where consumers want the freedom to shop and buy through a variety of channels while receiving the same brand experience and rapid, no-cost delivery, challenges retailers and logistics providers to come up with new and cost-effective solutions.

Papa John's and Manhattan Associates Discuss Benefits of Transportation Modeling

January 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Executives from supply chain partners Manhattan Associates and Papa John's Pizza discuss how they use modeling and optimization tools to safely test changes in Papa John's transportation policies, leading to continuous service improvements at the lowest possible cost.

An Update on Home Depot's Supply Chain Transformation Project

January 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Home Depot's ongoing supply chain transformation last year included the opening of 20 new distribution centers, improved inventory turns and lower costs, all achieved while supporting double-digit growth. Charles Armstrong, vice president of supply chain distribution, highlights these accomplishments.

People: The Most Challenging Issue in Logistics

January 15, 2014

Jere Van Puffelen, President, PRISM Team Services, Inc.

Views from a Young Supply Chain Professional and Recognized 'Emerging Leader'

January 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Recognized by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as an emerging supply chain leader, Keiko Arai talks about the supply chain leadership development program she recently completed at Bell Helicopter Textron and why she chose SCM as a career.

The World of Humanitarian Supply Chains

January 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Supply chain and logistics play key roles in responding to both acute and chronic humanitarian crises. Whether the cause is a natural disaster, armed conflict or simply undeveloped infrastructure, Jarrod Goentzel says the MIT Humanitarian Response Lab is working to improve supply chain response.

Case Study: Staples Eliminates Excessive Packaging

January 13, 2014

Robert Dennen, Staples and Hanko Kiessner, Packsize International LLC

An Update on Home Depot's Supply Chain Transformation Project

January 13, 2014

Charles Armstrong, VP Supply Chain - Distribution, The Home Depot

Laying the Foundation for 3PL Relationships

January 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Before attempting to enter a long-term relationship with a 3PL, shippers first need to be clear internally about the goals and objectives they hope to achieve and about cultural guard rails that might thwart necessary information sharing, says Sean Coakley, senior vice president at Kenco Logistics Group.

Standards for Sustainability: An Update

January 10, 2014

Richard Bank, Director, Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

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.