Recession brings bad news for all, but for the supply chain it can be particularly challenging. Here’s why… During a recession, overall consumption drops precipitously as consumers are unable, or unwilling, to spend. As a result, manufacturers tend to lower operational costs to maintain break-even and/or mitigate losses. With transport and logistics being a larger […]
Brian Olson
How to Switch 3PLs Without Downtime
It usually starts the same way. Orders are backing up. Inventory numbers do not match what is on the shelf. Customer service is fielding “where is my order” emails all day. You know you need to switch 3PLs, but one thing stops you. You cannot afford downtime. If orders stop flowing even for a day, you feel […]
Four Things You Should Know About Climate-Controlled Warehousing
Transporting perishable goods like leafy greens and frozen items or other merchandise with a low tolerance for extreme temperature swings from factories or procurement centers to the end customer can be challenging. Ask anyone in the logistics industry if a climate-controlled warehouse is really necessary and they are sure to come back with an astounding […]
How Digital Barcode Reader Technology Improves Supply Chain Logistics
Digital technology is disrupting traditional operations and the effect on supply chain management and warehousing has been significant. Legacy systems such as laser-based scanner technologies are steadily giving way to digital barcode readers which have the capability to capture and decode the barcodes printed on the product into both readable text on the device’s display […]
Benefits of a Freight Management System
The number of tasks, processes and details that go into shipping of goods can be overwhelming. While timeliness and efficiency are important, logistics management should factor in other important tasks such as saving money, improving efficiency and making cost-effective changes to the supply chain. For a small to mid-size shipper, these can be especially critical. […]
Mastering the Complexities of eCommerce Fulfillment
The easiest way to place orders online today is via the game-changing technology known as ‘One-Click’ Ordering. When you are ready to place an order on Amazon, for example, all you have to do is click ‘place order’ just once. Or if you are using the mobile app, ‘swipe to order.’ The system picks up […]
7 Order Fulfillment Strategies to Fast Track Your E-Commerce Business Growth
Order fulfillment is the most important phase in a successful e-commerce transaction – it’s the time when your business meets your customers, greets them with a real ‘Hello!’ and completes the transaction. Everything prior to that – like your award-winning website design, sleek user interface and effortless checkout process – are just accessories that lead […]
Identifying and Preventing Supply Chain Theft & Fraud
From Wall Street companies to street-corner convenience stores, no business is ever immune from theft and fraud – least of all supply chains. From flat-out bribes to rigging supplier selection to pilferage of goods during transit, supply chains experience every possible level of theft and fraud, and as with any business organization, even the smallest […]
Same-Day Shipping – Is It Sustainable?
In today’s fast-moving world, the modern supply chain network faces ever increasing customer demands for same-day shipping. A recent survey reveals that nearly 56% online shoppers in the 18-34 year age group prefer same-day shipping and 61% consumers will pay more for the convenience. Thanks to advancements in technology, same-day shipping has resulted in a […]
What Are the Services That A Company Can Safely Outsource
Whether you are an entrepreneur or an established business owner, at some point you may find yourself agreeing that it is impossible to do everything yourself and that outsourcing some services could help the growth and success of your business. Once you make the decision to outsource some of your services, you’ll find you have […]