Supply Chain News

With more and more consumers turning to their mobile devices for help in making purchases, studies show that consumers who use mobile apps make more frequent purchases, spend less per transaction, and return items more often than those who don't. Read the full article...

A new study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Global Supply Chain Institute outlines the best practices for leveraging transparency in supply chains for financial profit. Read the full article...

In the last decade, supply chain logistics has emerged as one of the most dynamic and exciting careers available and an integral part of both supply chain and business success. Leading companies have recognized this evolution and have acted quickly to attract and retail top talent. Read the full article...

In the life science and pharmaceutical area, an inefficient supply chain can cause serious problems. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers specialize in streamlining their customer' supply chains, merging logistics expertise with state-of-the-art innovations. Read the full article...

A recent survey shows, one-third of consumers will abandon a retailer for shipping a single wrong item. During the 2016 holiday shopping season, shoppers held online retailers to heightened expectations for swift and error-free delivery. Read the full article...

Many pharmaceutical manufacturers were late in involving contract partners in serialization efforts. Are you ready, and are you working with the right partner? Read the full article...

Omnichannel is here to stay. Companies, both large and small, are implementing an omnichannel strategy to create a more rounded customer experience. Here are six reasons why you should be thinking about incorporating an omnichannel strategy. Read the full article...

Supply chain positions have gained in importance, leading universities and colleges to enhance their supply chain executive education programs. Many industry organizations have also expanded their certification programs to help executives stay current on supply chain trends. Read the full article...

In an earlier era in the US pharma industry, “supply chain” and “logistics” were an afterthought. Pharma companies maintained large warehouses; stocked lots of product;... Read more »

MD Logistics, announced plans to expand its Indiana operations, investing $3.7 million to renovate its current operations in Hendricks County, creating additional frozen and refrigerated pharmaceutical-grade storage capacity. This expansion will also create up to 50 new jobs in 2017. Read the full article...

2016 brought a social media refresh for the MD Logistics Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages. In addition to delivering hitting industry news, we also shared... Read more »

MD Logistics leveraged FTZ services to provide game changing benefits to its customer base. Read the full article...

Dr Steven Bradshaw makes 3 top predictions for what he expects to see happen in the life sciences industry during 2017. These predictions include pricing and payment hurdles being overcome with innovative schemes and patient services, as well as the biosimilar space benefiting from increased efforts towards stakeholder education. Read the full article...

It’s the time of year when everyone is looking to set their expectations for the year ahead. For retail, 2017 promises more disruption ahead as retailers try to figure out the changing shopping behaviors they see from customers who are more digitally savvy than ever. Here are five predictions for retail in 2017. Read the full article...

The problem with trends is that they are like a freight train gaining speed; everyone can see the train, but at what point do you say the train is really moving at speed? With that in mind, here are the trends to follow and the predictions for supply chain in 2017. Read the full article...

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers, like most companies, are focused on results. However, all reputable 3PL providers understand that an investment in training its warehouse operations' employees is a necessary cost of doing business. Here is a extensive look at how an investment in a leadership training and development program can pay long term dividends. Read the full article...

The pharmaceutical cold chain logistics market is growing at a rapid clip but it is also undergoing changes at an equal clip. Globalization, increasing regulations and the sheer growth of temperature controlled goods are spurring these changes. Read the full article...

Thanks to advancements in forklift-based technologies, such as fleet and operator management systems, instances of workplace accidents may start to decline because of the availability of critical information that affords the opportunity to create and maintain a culture that champions safety. Read the full article...

MD Logistics once again celebrates recognition as a leading 3PL (third-party logistics) provider. As one of the fastest growing 3PL’s in central Indiana, MD Logistics... Read more »

The 9th Annual Dave Kiebach Memorial Golf Tournament will be sponsored once again by MD Logistics. Dave Kiebach, who was a founder and co-principle at... Read more »