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Ryder Canada Extends Preferred Lender Pact With CIT Group

May 20, 2015

Ryder System Inc. has extended its U.S. preferred lender agreement with CIT Group Inc., a provider of commercial lending and leasing services, to include Ryder customers in Canada.

Managing an Aging Warehouse Workforce

May 20, 2015

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As warehouse workers get older and heavier it becomes harder for them to meet the physical demands of their job. Dr. Volker Schmitz, president of Schmalz Inc., a material-handling equipment manufacturer, explains how low-cost lift-assist equipment can alleviate this problem, while improving productivity.

How Redbox Manages a Supply Chain with All New Products and Zero Replenishment

May 19, 2015

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Redbox has an unusual supply chain, with 10 new product introductions a week and no replenishments. An algorithm effectively allocates new DVD's among 43,000 kiosks, but this allocation is quickly skewed when customers use different kiosks to rent and return. Matt James, vice president, explains how the company solves this problem.

Driver Retention Strategies at MBM Corp.

May 19, 2015

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MBM Corp. is a customized food products distributor to 28 restaurant chains in the U.S. and abroad. Because truck drivers are a critical part of MBM's operations and its primary customer contact, driver recruitment and retention are crucial strategies, says Mark Luttrell, vice president.

Adapting Logistics to a Same-Day World

May 19, 2015

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Consumer demand for next-day deliveries adds another level of complexity and higher costs to logistics management, says Alex Pace, logistics coordinator at the Green Design Center. Pace explains how the Green Design Center manages its many LTL shipments to individual consumers and dealers.

Chargebacks as Remedy, Not Punishment

May 18, 2015

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Stage Stores' vision is to have no compliance violations on orders from suppliers and zero chargebacks, says Ken Lettre, vice president of compliance and supplier relations. Barring that, it wants any violation to occur only once. Lettre explains how Stage Stores is working to achieve those goals.

Trust but Verify to Ensure On-Time Performance from Suppliers

May 18, 2015

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The shift of most U.S. furniture manufacturing to offshore locations has extended lead times by 90 days for furniture retailer Haverty's. John Gross, eastern regional manager, says a policy of "trust but verify" is essential to ensure that suppliers deliver on time.

Surviving in the World of Extreme Supply Chains

May 18, 2015

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A conversation with Steve Geary, president of Supply Chain Visions.

Real-life Applications for Drones in the Supply Chain

May 18, 2015

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The use of aero-robots, or drones, in the supply chain may be nearer than you think, and potential applications extend far beyond delivery of small packages, says Jonathan Evans, CEO of Skyward. Evans discusses the technology behind commercial drones and Skyward's role in helping build a digital airspace infrastructure.

Lennox Overhauls Its Planning and Logistics Network to Meet Demand, Both Hot and Cold

May 15, 2015

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The maker and distributor of heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration units looks to improve the forecast and optimize inventory - while expanding its store network and boosting customer service.