There was a 50 per cent increase in pharmaceutical thefts in the US last year, although the total number of incidents across all sectors stayed roughly the same. The figures, from cargo security specialist Freightwatch International, suggest that the threat of cargo theft “continues to grow in the US due to increased organization and innovation....
A November 2013 survey found that distribution center managers found that their warehouses aren’t entirely optimal, but they lack the time, resources and strategies to greatly improve operations. Specifically, the survey found that mid-sized warehouses (approximately 50 workers) lose almost 3,000 hours a year due to workforce inefficiencies.
You may be facing stiff competition in your industry, but on your most stressful days take a moment to feel grateful that you aren’t competing against the ultimate all-time master of supply chain management. No question, the Santa Claus operation would easily crush the efforts of any small or large company — with nary more....
2013 has been a year of change for Expak Logistics. With new investments and new leadership complementing Expak’s pre-existing depth of experience and breadth of capabilities, the changes we have made are already yielding tangible results. In just a few short months, we have invested in new distribution technology, expanded our warehousing and fulfillment capabilities....
I recently just moved into a house. With moving into a new house you spend tons of time unpacking, putting things away, getting comfortable, and most importantly figuring out where things are supposed to go. Unlike my wife, when I look for places to put things, I’m thinking about how they affect process flow. For....
A November 2013 survey found that distribution center managers understand that their warehouses aren’t entirely optimal, but they lack the time, resources and strategies to greatly improve operations. Specifically, the survey found that mid-sized warehouses (approximately 50 workers) lose almost 3,000 hours a year due to workforce inefficiencies. Additionally, while 89 percent of those surveyed indicated that....
