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There are plenty of benefits to launching a corporate social responsibility program, says Randy Mullett. And not one of them has anything to do with feeling good.
The technology giant's global command centers coordinate parts logistics and field technicians to respond swiftly to customers' requests. They even monitor potential problems like natural disasters and work with customers to develop contingency plans.
Prior to starting LTL contract talks, home healthcare products maker Invacare did a detailed lane-by-lane analysis of its carriers' tariffs. The result: big savings.
Cloud-based technology is being hailed as the next big thing in the parcel management sector. But first, providers have to allay shippers' concerns over cost, reliability, and data security.
Respondents to a survey of chief supply chain officers said predictive analytical software would help them make better decisions about inventory, demand, and other factors affecting profitability.
Although many supply chain managers know a little about foreign trade zones, the concept is often misunderstood. As a result, these zones are not being utilized to their full potential.
We don't have to look far to find job creators: They are the readers of this magazine and anyone else in the business of managing logistics and distribution.