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…
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…
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…
