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Emerging Markets Present Opportunities and Challenges
Supply chain leaders hold the key to success or failure for businesses that want to capitalize on the $30 trillion opportunity presented by emerging markets according to a report by research firm Gartner Inc. The importance of supply chain management […]
The Evolving Parcel Industry
Competition has always been fierce in retail. But as retailers continue to contend for greater customer loyalty and a larger share of the market, those in shipping and material handling are finding themselves racing to keep up with demands for […]
‘Innovation Distinguishes Between a Leader and a Follower’
by George W. Prest, CEO, MHI The title of this CEO Update for the Third Quarter issue of MHI Solutions is a quote from the late Steve Jobs. When it comes to the supply chain, these words could not be truer. The ability to effectively […]
Rail and Trucking Lead Slow Rebound of U.S. Supply Chain and Logistics Industry
Total U.S. business logistics costs in 2013 rose to $1.39 trillion, a 2.3 percent increase from the previous year, according to the recently released Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 25th Annual “State of Logistics Report®. “Our mission is […]
Recent industry panels explored the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics’ impact on business and the supply chain workforce
The U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics was discussed during the recent Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Conference and National Logistics & Distribution Conference (NLDC). The U.S. Roadmap consists of a report and action plan that will increase productivity, reduce costs, […]
DHL Reports on future logistics trends
DHL recently released its Logistics Trend Radar 2014 report. The report sketches a future landscape for logistics professionals and the challenges they will face and outlines solutions that are in development. “The logistics industry is undergoing rapid and profound changes” […]