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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.
Three steps to better shipment labeling
It may sound like a slam-dunk, but producing labels that are both readable and comply with customers' requirements can be something of a trick. Here are some tips.
DHL holds own version of "Undercover Boss"
DC Velocity goes along for the ride as top DHL execs make daily rounds with couriers ... and get some frank feedback from customers.
Plugging the leaks at your loading dock
Chances are, your loading dock has become a prime escape route for heated and cooled air. But there are steps you can take to cut your losses.
Distribution/logistics salaries show signs of recovery
After dropping from 2008 to 2009, salaries for distribution and logistics professionals have started to creep up again, according to DC Velocity's annual survey.
10 tips for improving piece picking
If your DC is typical, you're probably doing more piece picking today than you did a decade ago. Here are some tips for improving that part of your operation.
Pallets cause of recent Tylenol recall?
Johnson & Johnson cites contaminated wood pallets as possible cause of musty odor that triggered health complaints.
Contract changes could stop 3PL "savings leakage"
When the savings from their outsourcing arrangements taper off, shippers often blame the provider. They'd do better to look at their contracts.
Dell finds gold in parts returns
For PC giant, parts recovered from returned computers have become a source of profit.
A need for speed
As its empire grew, apparel retailer Children's Place had to face facts. Not only did it need another DC; it needed a streamlined, high-speed automated facility that could handle millions of units a week.
Juice them for all they're worth
Looking to keep your lift-truck batteries going and going and going? The secret's in the maintenance and charging.
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