Supply Chain News

Supply chain growth is necessary to keep up. Experts explain how to shift your business' operations from small-volume shipping to larger-scale distribution. Read the full article...

People love working with companies they feel like they have a real relationship with. Good customer service starts with your company's culture. Here's how you can build a remarkable one. Read the full article...

What would an ideal Indiana logistics future look like? What kind of upgrades would Hoosier industries benefit from? Industry experts answer these questions Read the full article...

MD Logistics, an Indiana based 3PL firm headquartered in Plainfield, announced the addition of a fourth facility, creating up to 50 new Hoosier jobs by the end of 2023. Read the full article...

Perhaps the most common misconception associated with automation in the supply chain is that it is replacing jobs. While this may hold some truth with regards to entry level jobs, companies who implement automation are, in fact, adding numerous new positions throughout the technology, manufacturing and logistics sectors. Read the full article...

It's no secret that consumer expectations coupled with the rise of e-commerce have caused disruptions throughout the supply chain. Warehouses and distribution centers are no exception. Read the full article...

In the rapid digital advancement of the global economy, a time for change has finally come for the operating models of shipping and logistics providers. Read the full article...

As we start another year, we look back on the amazing year 2018 was, and forward in excited anticipation for what challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring our way. Read the full article...

The economy is humming all cylinders, employers say they can't find employees with the right skills, yet graduate students report a tough job market. Are advanced degrees taking students backwards in employment? Read the full article...

Public criticism and scrutiny from lawmakers will likely remain, keeping biotech and pharma under pressure. At the same time, a cooperative FDA and scientific advances in oncology, cell and gene therapy should continue to serve as a tailwind, generating new approvals and investor optimism. Digital opportunities, including in artificial intelligence, have also proved attractive to drugmakers, spurring changes among executive teams. Here are seven trends to watch as 2019 unfolds... Read the full article...

As 2018 comes to a close, President & CEO, Mark Sell, details the year for MD Logistics and predicts what is to come in 2019. Read the full article...

Supply chains are going digital - and not a moment too soon. The old distribution model is no longer adequate to meet the needs of today's buyer. Read the full article...

Inconsistent customer expectations and disruption are just a few predictions for the retail industry in 2019 via STORES', the NRF's Magazine. Here are some of their top predictions for the retail industry in 2019. Read the full article...

MD Logistics is pleased to announce the promotion of Emilie Gerbers to Director of Business Development. In this new position, Emilie will take an elevated and active role in managing client relationships and external communication to ensure an enhanced customer experience. Read the full article...

Holiday shopping has begun. For retailers, that means increased demand, extremely high customer expectations, and limited time for execution and fulfillment. Read the full article...

Most of us know what Black Friday looks like from the perspective of a consumer, perhaps the lesser known Black Friday perspective is that of the Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider. As e-commerce continues to grow in popularity, 3PL providers must amend their e-commerce fulfillment practices to the ever changing environment. Read the full article...

As the logistics industry, and the broader business world, looks to 2019, it’s time to explore what the next year will bring to logistics. Read the full article...

The National Retail Federation on Wednesday released its projections for 2018 holiday sales, the organization forecasting total sales of between$717.5 billion to $720.9 billion. That represents a 4.3% to 4.8% increase over last year's sales of $687.9 billion, which were a 5.3% increase over 2016. Read the full article...

Few industries or business functions are experiencing as much disruption as logistics, supply chain and transportation. Whether your products rely on ground, rail or sea to reach end-customers, today’s levels of disruption are unprecedented. Industry providers and those managing their own transport needs now must rethink everything from warehouse locations to logistics technologies to fleet and carrier strategies. Read the full article...

Marking another period of growth, MD Logistics has been named a Top 3PL provider by both Global Trade Magazine and Inbound Logistics. This distinction is the 6th and 7th consecutive year for the accolade respectively. Read the full article...