North America

Hub Group Taps into Guinness Supply Chain

July 1, 1999

A Partnership That Deepened With Time

July 1, 1999

In One Door and Out the Other

July 1, 1999

Hamilton Beach Distribution Center Blends Great Location with High-tech Inventory Control

June 1, 1999

Kurt C. Hoffman

Working closely with consultant Kurt Salmon Associates, the appliance manufacturer decided that mixing its proprietary inventory management system with a new distribution center in Memphis was a recipe for success.

Mikasa Redesigns Distribution To Match Retail Demands

September 1, 1998

Kurt C. Hoffman

To meet changing retailer requirements and sales growth demands, tableware designer Mikasa built a new, highly automated distribution center in Charleston, S.C., adopting an unusual design that conserves both energy and space.

Global Sourcing Helps Home Depot Keep Prices Low, Quality High

April 1, 1998

Jean V. Murphy

Home Depot has centralized its import operations, opened a major import distribution center in Savannah, Ga., and installed purchase-order and import tracking software from RockPort Trade Systems to support its continuing, rapid-fire growth.

Mercedes' Finely-Tuned Supply Chain

May 1, 1997

Kurt C. Hoffman

When Daimler-Benz decided to tap into the growing demand for sport-utility vehicles with an all-new design, it relied on innovative manufacturing and supply-chain efficiency to bring the product to market at a reasonable cost.

Harley-Davidson's Road Trip to Kansas City

April 1, 1997

Paul Conley

When once-ailing American icon Harley-Davidson decided it had to build a new plant to meet increasing demand, many locales wanted the nod. In the final round, Kansas City's air links to Harley headquarters and its "common culture" theme carried the day.

North America

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across North America - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, labeling and packaging requirements, customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.