Supply Chain News

Automation in the Supply Chain
February 26, 2019
Written by: James Dolan, Director of Logistics, Vincennes University, LTEC Image Credit: 6 River Systems Perhaps the most common misconception associated with supply chain automation is that it is replacing jobs. While this may hold some truth with regards to entry level jobs, companies who Full Article

Modern Warehouses Adapt to the New Reality of e-Commerce
February 16, 2019
"Warehouses are changing because business is changing." 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. "Warehouses are changing because business is changing," Matthew Butler, director of the Full Article

Supply Chains Brace Themselves for the ‘Next Big Thing’
February 4, 2019
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. A time for change has come for operating models of shipping and logistics providers as digital technology continues to advance Full Article

MD Logistics 2018 Year in Review
January 29, 2019
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. Perhaps the most exciting event of 2018 was that we launched the MD Logistics company blog! Full Article

Supply Chain Education: One Step Forward and Another Step Back
January 23, 2019
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? Employment reports issued by the government and commentary from news outlets over the Full Article