The EDI 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message provides accurate information about a shipment’s location and status at any time. This document has many benefits,...
Read MoreLogistics planning involves examining your products, equipment, facilities, and processes to create the best possible system. Moreover, you answer the all-important question: How do I...
Read MoreThird-party logistics (3PL) companies bring the goods to the customer through a process called pick-and-pack. In this part of the supply chain, people (and in...
Read MoreCartonization is an area in supply chain management that is often overlooked. Say you have a few items to ship, and the box you have...
Read MoreIf you have a good thing going, why not share it with others? This is exactly what Walmart is doing with GoLocal, a relatively new...
Read MoreAre you ready for some football put wall? Since football season is here, I couldn’t resist using Hank Williams Jr.’s catchy pigskin anthem to introduce today’s topic:...
Read MoreHas a vendor-managed inventory relationship presented itself within your supply chain? Are you curious about the benefits (there are many!) and potential challenges of a...
Read MoreVendor-managed inventory, aka VMI, is a b2b relationship where the vendor (supplier of goods) is in charge of replenishing items for the retailer (buyer). Both...
Read MoreGain the upper hand in the retail sector with electronic data interchange. During this tough economic climate, it’s critical for retailers to be at the...
Read MoreEDI is what keeps the essential grocery and supermarket industry moving. Even though the past year has been challenging, I’ve learned meaningful lessons about slowing...
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