Even the best companies forget that their supply chains are only as strong as the transportation system that supports them. Unfortunately, capacity constraints, high costs and other problems portend serious transportation problems. The answer is having the right transportation executive on staff who understands the legal and operational challenges ahead.
Excessive use of the word has made collaboration a tired concept in the minds of many. But not with these manufacturers, vendors, and industry experts. • Sixth in the Best Practices series.
"Thinking like a big company," the maker of specialty outdoor equipment makes the jump from outmoded information technology systems to demand-driven manufacturing.
With capacity tightening, the pendulum has swung in carriers' direction. But there are still ways in which shippers can cut costs and assert control over transportation.
Every company in the hyper-competitive automotive sector is challenged to continuously reduce costs and add value without decimating razor-thin margins. The supply-chain is a target in all of their sights.
The need for vigilance against global terrorism and unauthorized technology transfer combines with the search for new supply-chain efficiencies. • Fifth in the Best Practices series.
Despite lingering concerns over standards, reliability and cost, Wal-Mart, DOD and other major retailers are pushing ahead on first-stage mandates that will eventually lead to RFID-enabled supply chains.
Leading universities and other researchers reveal trends that show how 3PLs and their customers need a better understanding of each other's needs to build more successful relationships.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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