Supply Chain News

Transforming Logistics: Don’t Fall Behind on These Trends
May 15, 2017
Analyst Insight: The finding from the 25th Annual Trends and Issues in Transportation and Logistics suggest that three complex supply chain elements - transportation, technology, and organizational structure - have companies waiting before committing to transformation changes in these areas. However, waiting too long to Full Article

How Smartphone Apps Influence the Way We Shop
May 8, 2017
Bottom Line: Consumers who use smartphone apps tend to make more-frequent purchases, spend less per transaction, and return items more often than those who don't. It's hard to overestimate the impact smartphones have had. They've fundamentally transformed the way we interact with friends and colleagues, consume Full Article

Best Practices for Supply Chain Transparency
April 18, 2017
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. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute study describes six key practices: embracing sustainability as a major Full Article

Attracting and Retaining Logistics Talent in an Evolving Industry
April 4, 2017
In the last decade, supply chain logistics has emerged as one of the most dynamic and exciting careers available. At the same time, the area of logistics has becomes an integral part of both supply chain and business success. Leading companies have recognized this evolution Full Article

Extending the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
March 27, 2017
Written by: Jeff Luthman, Vice President, Life Science Solutions In the life science and pharmaceutical area, an inefficient supply chain can cause serious problems including product degradation and late deliveries of life-saving medications. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers specialize in streamlining their customer' supply chains, merging Full Article