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Susan K. Lacefield
Associate Managing Editor
Susan Lacefield has been working for supply chain publications for the past nine years. Before joining DC VELOCITY, she was an associate editor for Supply Chain Management Review and wrote for Logistics Management magazine. She holds a master's degree in English.
Don't quit your day job
DCV's latest salary survey shows that pay is up and job satisfaction high. Why would you want to work anywhere else?
When should you cube and weigh?
There's a lot to be said for collecting weight and dimensional data right before an order is shipped. But that's just part of the story.
Teaching an old dog new tricks
Cookware company Meyer knew that overhauling its poorly performing palletizer and conveyors could improve productivity at the dock. What the company didn't expect was to stumble upon a whole new use for the equipment.
It's all in the delivery
Outsourcing last-mile deliveries can save you money and headaches. But picking the wrong partner could sabotage the entire customer experience.
What you need to know about dock safety
The typical loading dock is a dangerous place, with people and heavy machinery moving around in tight quarters. Here are some things you can do to keep accidents at bay.
Undaunted, Boone Pickens continues to stump for natural gas, wind energy
Oil tycoon says time is now to move forward with plan.
Propane: Not just for lift trucks anymore
While many in the logistics world still think of propane as a fuel for forklifts, that's only part of the story. It's also being used as a clean, cheap source of power for over-the-road trucks.
Time for some shelf examination?
If your DC serves retail outlets, you're probably getting more requests for pre-assembled orders that cut down on the labor needed to stock store shelves. The question is, how do you do that without blowing your own budget?
Arrow Electronics launches reverse logistics service
ReSolve service will help tech manufacturers determine which returns can be salvaged and which should be scrapped.
What's the future for family-owned 3PLs?
Family-owned businesses have a long and proud history in the third-party logistics market. But now some are wondering if their day is over.
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