Feature Stories Archives - Page 70 of 136

April 14, 2014 |

Cold Storage: Optimization by Degrees

As the food industry gets a taste of rising prices, fluctuating energy costs, and new regulations, shippers develop a growing appetite for 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to help drive greater efficiency inside the four walls.

April 14, 2014 |

Protecting High-Value Cargo: A Sense of Security

When moving one-of-a-kind artwork, luxury items, and high-priced electronics, call in the cargo cops. That’s a 10-4.

March 17, 2014 |

Global Trade in the Key of GTM

When orchestrating international shipments, global trade management solutions help trading partners sing the same tune.

March 17, 2014 |

Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions

No one knows whether the 2014 U.S. West Coast port labor negotiations will go smoothly or result in import and export traffic disruptions. Evaluate your supply chain now and implement contingency plans to avoid trouble later.

March 17, 2014 |

Finding Cost Savings: It’s the Whole Package

Looking at packaging and freight costs together boxes up logistics and transportation efficiencies.

February 28, 2014 |

Career Solutions: Certifiably Savvy

Want to stand out from the crowd and take your supply chain career to the next level without pursuing a full academic degree? A certification or certificate program might help you make the cut.

February 28, 2014 |

Managing Retail Returns: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Retailers have to cope with all kinds of returns—from apparel that just didn’t suit the customer, to expired products that are no longer saleable, to recalls endangering public safety. Here’s how retailers handle this range of returned goods to recover maximum value.

February 28, 2014 |

Cosmetics Logistics: The Beauty of an Optimized Supply Chain

Makeup and skin care companies follow a multi-step logistics routine to manage retailer requirements and smooth the wrinkles caused by supply and demand friction.