For the last few years, the industry has been talking about supply circles. In 2012, McKinsey released a study that explored the idea of circular economies and supply circles. As raw material prices increase and the volatility of the commodities market combine, businesses need to explore new, lower cost ways to obtain raw materials and…
When people hear the words cold chain logistics, most often they think of food. However, as we explore better living through science, the pharmaceutical industry continues to increase and grow with impressive consistency. With this growth comes medications that require extra special care, specifically, cold chain services with multiple touch points to guarantee safety and…
The Internet of Things and Amazon have caused many companies to review their fulfillment procedures and reflect on just how much visibility their supply chains have. To keep up with customer demands and expectations, businesses must evolve their supply chains. Incorporating new tech and improving supply chain visibility is central to that task. So, what…
Running a successful business is hard. It requires endless lists to be taken care of, finding, hiring, and maintaining experienced employees with specialized skills sets, and an understanding of workflow to put it all together. Some businesses spend years and wasted capital finding their groove and others sadly never find it. However, smart businesses look…
Logistics professionals need quality online logistics tools to help do their daily business with ease and mobility while ensuring a quality experience for their customers. For all developing businesses, it’s a smart choice to implement widely used and affordable technologies to do business, especially from mobile phones. Mobile technology can now empower you to track…
Traceability and transparency are two of the most important foundations of logistics. Blockchain is the new “buzz word” in supply chain that’s becoming synonymous with both. But what is it and is it really all that buzz-worthy? Read on to find out. What is blockchain? Blockchain (for supply chain) is a digital distributed ledger which…
It’s only natural that as we prepare for the New Year, we review the year that passed. One of the big questions one must ask is what have we done well this year that we can do even better next year to drive profit and customer satisfaction. One area where most companies can always improve…
Customers are happy when they receive a package on time, with the correct contents, and delivered to the right location. Happiness then leads to brand loyalty. But as brand loyalty becomes more desirable in the retail space, businesses must do more than the expected minimum to build and retain customer loyalty. As online shopping continues…
Could you be one of the many companies who is losing profits by managing your own warehouse? A few questions to ask yourself are: Is your labor staff working efficiently? Are you short or overloaded with staff? Do you have too much space? Are inconsistencies in your workflow causing lower profits in your ledger? Scaling…
It was a cruel summer. Hurricane Harvey did a dangerous dance in Texas, and Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc across the south and east coasts of the United States and beyond. California and British Columbia’s forest fires also need to be mentioned. That’s a lot of devastation in a few short months, but the truth is…
