Articles by Susan K. Lacefield

OUTBOUND

Battling burnout

The past year has been a hard one for supply chain professionals. This year, we need to make alleviating stress and re-energizing ourselves and our teams a top priority.
December 2, 2021
Susan K. Lacefield
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The past year has been a hard one for supply chain professionals. This year, we need to make alleviating stress and re-energizing ourselves and our teams a top priority.


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THOUGHT LEADER

The good kind of peer pressure: interview with Adam Schafer

Since 2017, Adam Schafer has overseen Intel’s supply chain sustainability programs. These efforts don’t stop at Intel’s own four walls but also include working with suppliers to adopt more sustainable practices.
September 7, 2021
Susan K. Lacefield
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Since 2017, Adam Schafer has overseen Intel’s supply chain sustainability programs. These efforts don’t stop at Intel’s own four walls but also include working with suppliers to adopt more sustainable practices.


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OUTBOUND

Keep it simple, kids

Don’t try to turn your distribution center into a superstar if you don’t have the basics down first.
July 12, 2021
Susan K. Lacefield
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Don’t try to turn your distribution center into a superstar if you don’t have the basics down first.
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Logistics’ wild ride to continue

The annual State of Logistics Report shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics cost dropping by 4%. Expect this trend of constant change to continue, authors say.
June 24, 2021
Susan K. Lacefield
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The annual State of Logistics Report shows that a chaotic and unpredictable 2020 led to logistics cost dropping by 4%. Expect this trend of constant change to continue, authors say.
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OUTBOUND

The cost of focusing on cost

If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that focusing too hard on costs can damage resiliency and innovation.
March 5, 2021
Susan K. Lacefield
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If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that focusing too hard on costs can damage resiliency and innovation.


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Six signs of the warehouse e-volution

The e-commerce boom has had a profound effect on warehousing and distribution operations—even those outside the retail sector, according to the second installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” study. Here are just six of the ways the e-comm revolution is transforming DC operations.
November 20, 2020
Susan K. Lacefield
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The e-commerce boom has had a profound effect on warehousing and distribution operations—even those outside the retail sector, according to the second installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” study. Here are just six of the ways the e-comm revolution is transforming DC operations.


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LOGISTICS 2030 STUDY

Where it’s at

Once regarded as a backroom support function, warehousing and distribution is moving out of the shadows and into the spotlight, according to the latest installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” report.
November 20, 2020
Susan K. Lacefield
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Once regarded as a backroom support function, warehousing and distribution is moving out of the shadows and into the spotlight, according to the latest installment of the multiyear “Logistics 2030” report.
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STATE OF RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN STUDY

The state of the retail supply chain: The more things change …

The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed the retail game, but a new study suggests that the keys to success in a post-pandemic world are the same as they were in pre-pandemic times.
July 20, 2020
Susan K. Lacefield
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The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed the retail game, but a new study suggests that the keys to success in a post-pandemic world are the same as they were in pre-pandemic times.
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