Warehouses represent far more than simple storage. What happens inside those four walls can make or break a supply chain. While speed and efficiency are the names of the game in logistics, conversations with warehousing teams must go beyond space, location, security, and services. When searching for the right warehousing partner, ask these five efficiency…
If there’s one constant in the world of supply chain management, it is that the industry is continually changing. Each day brings another “breaking news” story that requires some degree of attention: The economy. Natural disasters. Brexit. They all affect the industry. It can be tricky to determine what deserves our immediate attention and what can…
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable and costly. A business continuity survey found that 56% of companies experienced a supply chain disruption in the last 12 months. Despite the prevalence of these problems, 26% lack a business continuity plan, and 30% do not review supply chain disruptions when they happen. This is a costly gamble, especially as…
A critical element of client satisfaction is quality control. When choosing a 3PL, most clients cite service quality as one of the things they want to be sure is functioning exceptionally. 3PLs partners ensure that every step in the supply chain is executed in the most effective, cost-efficient, and transparent way. This results in enhanced…
Logistics is a field that is growing at an exponential rate. It affects how our global commerce functions, whether good or bad. Great logistic businesses rely greatly on one major thing: precision. According to the Merriam dictionary, precision means to be in a state of quality and accuracy. Without quality and accuracy, logistics would not be what it is…
Shopping online is no longer the exception; it’s the norm. How often have you pulled up Amazon on a random night when you can’t sleep and ordered things just because you could? It’s so easy now and everything comes so fast; it’s the ultimate in immediate gratification. Well, it isn’t so easy for the e-commerce…
While JIT Services has the good fortune to work with many different types of suppliers and clients, our core business is automotive and consumer electronics. As a two-time Chrysler Gold Award winner, we make it our business to understand the ins-and-outs of the complex automotive and consumer electronics supply chains. While they have industry standards…
Wait…are employers encouraging employees to bring their phones, iPads, and other devices to work? Yes! The BYOD movement has taken hold of companies both foreign and domestic, and for good reason. Most companies are struggling to keep up with annual technology updates, support calls, and learning curves. Not only does BYOD save companies money and…
Hearing a lot about Big Data these days? Us too. Just how big is Big Data? According to Reuters, the Big Data market was “estimated to grow by 45% annually to reach $25 billion by 2015.” That was four years ago! Let’s break down what Big Data is and what benefits it brings to businesses…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing everything we do, and the logistics industry is no different. The major way it helps relates to supply chain management cycles. Let’s talk a little about what AI is, how it works, its predictive impact on supply chain management and some of the benefits it entails. What is Artificial Intelligence?…
