Author Info

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.

Financial aftershocks rattle the supply chain
A tougher lending climate could trigger an unfavorable ripple effect across logistics and distribution operations, experts contend.

How green are your pallets?
Which is more environmentally sustainable: the lightweight plastic pallet or the biodegradable wood one? It's more complicated than it might sound.

"green" gear takes sting out of Burt's Bees' expansion
Concerns for the environment had kept Burt's Bees from embarking on a much-needed DC expansion project. But "green" equipment and fixtures helped allay those concerns.

Surcharge survival strategies
As fuel prices soar, many shippers figure the only thing they can do about rising fuel surcharges is complain. They're wrong.

In a whole new light
When its pick-to-light system kept breaking down, hair-care products manufacturer Goody knew it was time to update its equipment. A 2006 retrofit solved the problem while boosting productivity and accuracy.

Is RFID ready to jump into the pool?
With its unmatched track-and-trace capabilities, RFID would seem a natural for use in pallet pools. So why is it taking so long to catch on?

¿habla warehousing?
If you have a multilingual workforce in your warehouse, following these tips can help prevent your facility from turning into the Tower of Babel.

Hot spot
Our second annual salary survey shows that when it comes to salaries, the supply chain and logistics profession is the place to be.

What's the relationship between fuel surcharge and line-haul rates?
If you're responsible for procuring freight, you might have noticed a relationship between your fuel surcharge and your line-haul rate.

Kraft exec outlines tools for increasing cash flow
The food and beverage giant sharpened its focus on cash when its chief financial officer promised Wall Street that the company would improve its cash flow by more than $1 billion over three years.