The world may be getting flatter, but the challenge of managing global supply chains is more daunting than ever. Third in a series on best practices in supply chain management.
A growing number of logistics service providers are offering to host the software needed to manage logistics. And their clients are warming to the idea.
A series of potential roadblocks has caused companies to take a fresh look at transportation. First in a new series on best practices in supply chain management.
It's good for the environment, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. That's why leading companies are going green at virtually every stage of the supply chain.
Aggressively positioning themselves to take advantage of China's economic boom and huge logistics market, these providers aren't coming to the party empty-handed. They bring much-needed investment capital and expertise.
It's getting harder and harder to track the performance of suppliers, carriers and processes that make up a global supply chain. Here's how a few successful companies are addressing the problem.
Here's what the best companies are doing, in making sure they retain visibility over products and information in the chain. • Third in the Best Practices series.
Fast-growing Dollar General Corp. undercuts Wal-Mart on prices, even as it spends heavily on new systems to enhance transportation, warehousing and supplier links.
In a perfect world, the tight coordination of systems and processes would allow goods to flow continuously from manufacturer to customer. With total understanding of consumer demand, who needs a lot of excess product taking up valuable real estate? • Second in the Best Practices series.
