There is a whole series of new regulatory concerns by companies doing business in global markets. Tony Leto, chief executive officer with iTRAC Global, helps us to understand the most critical ones.
Sandeep Duggal, chief executive officer of Extron, explains how traditional manufacturing postponement strategies have morphed into the concept of "last-mile manufacturing."
Two executives from industrial realty firm Jones Lang LaSalle discuss issues impacting retailer's distribution site selection decisions, including the growth of multi-channel distribution and rising transportation costs.
Rob Nemeth, president of Allied Distribution, shows exactly how rising fuel costs are affecting the movement of goods throughout the distribution chain - and how companies are responding to the trend.
The cloud is here to stay. Tom French, chief executive officer of Supply Chain Coach, outlines the benefits and opportunities contained within this means of conveying key software applications to global supply chains.
Nelson Cabrera, director of business development at Lilly and Associates, provides first-hand information on the operation of Panama's Colon Free Zone.
Consumers today want the ability to purchase and return products via any channel, at any time, at the best price. To meet those expectations, companies that traditionally have had disparate fulfillment models must now merge both the informational and operational aspects of those models into one, says Todd Peters, CEO and vice chairman of GENCO.
An automated yard management system gets drivers in and out of facilities quickly by using electronic gate readers and providing exact trailer locations. Aleks Gollu, CTO and founder of PINC Solutions, discusses these and other benefits.
The many operational differences between domestic and international transportation has historically meant separate and distinct management of these two sectors. Research shows that today's shippers, however, believe there are efficiencies to be gained by managing both domains on a single platform.
Kieran Brennan, director of business development with Syncreon Technology, discusses the "yo-yo" effect of choosing between complete manufacturing at the factory, and relying on postponement strategies in regional markets.
