The age of the average American automobile is rising, to an all time high of 12.5 years, as reported by S&P Global Mobility. It’s a scenario caused in part by global supply chain issues that emerged during the pandemic, limiting the availability of new vehicles and pushing up the costs of acquiring both new and....
As the business world grows increasingly competitive, companies are on a constant search for ways to streamline their operations and cut costs. One powerful solution? Pool distribution. By consolidating multiple shipments with similar destinations into a single truck bound for a regional distribution center, rather than sending smaller less-than-truckload (LTL) loads separately, companies can optimize....
Retail pharmacies are a ubiquitous part of the retail landscape, whether in supermarkets and big box retailers, or as independent, stand-alone businesses. The logistical planning and execution required to support these businesses is a complex and demanding process, involving the secure transportation, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products that are heavily regulated by the Food....
In many respects, January 1st 2023 is just another day when it comes to the supply chain landscape. The complex world of logistics management doesn’t magically transform when we ring in the New Year. Problems that made 2022 a challenging year for supply chain professionals will likely persist well into 2023. Nevertheless, we’ve lived through....
We live in an age of overnight delivery that brings goods to the consumer’s home in a matter of clicks. Brick and mortar retailers are pushed harder than ever to satisfy customer’s evolving wants and needs. Indeed, one bad customer experience can have a devastating domino effect, both for the retailer and any supplier who....
We live in an on-demand era, where people expect goods and services to be delivered almost instantly, at the tap of a button. In the B2C realm, Amazon’s Prime delivery service set the pace for same-day customer expectations at a scale few can compete with. At the same time, many restaurant delivery services that got....
The right third party logistics (3PL) provider can be a game changer for your business, whether you’re outsourcing logistics for the first time or unhappy with the level of service your current 3PL vendor is offering. From warehousing and fulfillment services to air freight, fleet management and/or distribution services, a 3PL provider can provide solutions....
If you want to see ambitious logistics sustainability goals, look no further than large corporate supply chains. Corporations as relentlessly price-conscious as Walmart are targeting 100% renewable energy usage and zero operational emissions in the coming years, making it a goal to “work with suppliers to avoid 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions” by 2030.....
Pharmacies and pharmacists play a central role in the healthcare system, both within healthcare facilities and in the community at large. People turn to pharmacists for expert advice on medications, minor ailments and more. Indeed, it can take six years to train to be a pharmacist, including two years of undergraduate study and a four....
The global supply chain crisis continues to create headaches for businesses of all sizes, and warehouse woes paint an increasingly-troubling picture for business leaders. As goods become harder to move, warehouse resources are pushed beyond capacity, with a ripple effect that makes inventory management harder with every month that passes. US warehouse vacancy has reached....
