What’s the difference between supply chain visibility and transparency? Inbound Logistics asked some supply chain experts what they thought and here’s what they said: Read the full article…
Supply and Demand Chain Executive has released their list of 2018 Pros to Know and this year’s list included our very own President and CEO Mark Sell. Mark’s ability to remain agile, adapting to both the needs of his customers and the industry is what landed him a spot on this year’s list. Read the full article…
Industry experts seem to agree that costs across all sectors worldwide will continue to rise in 2018, but technology will continue to play an increasingly vital role in driving efficiencies across the global logistics network. Read the full article…
The coming year is destined to be one of some major and minor changes in business operations. Given your role in logistics, you will face a perfect storm of new. Here are some events and trends that will drive change and the need to think flexibly and laterally, and adapt operations accordingly. Read the full article…
Business conditions that existed a decade ago are no longer relevant. Here, we discuss how the very nature of supply chains has evolved. As you read through, you might agree that the business conditions that existed even a decade ago do not hold relevance now. Only the most resilient leadership with the vision to build a supply chain of the future can hope to survive the demanding test of these hyper-accelerated times. Read the full article…
Most third party logistics providers are focused on results but understand that investing in training its warehouse operations’ employees is a necessary cost of doing business. Here’s how you can implement a leadership and training development program to pay long term dividends for your company. Read the full article…
The electronic logging device mandate only exacerbates a chronic shortage of drivers. Every shipper was warned a capacity shortage would soon hit the trucking industry. Now, the capacity shortage is here — and it’s not going away any time soon. Read the full article…
It was always the presumption that supply chain experts have more left-brain leanings, falling into the logical, analytical side of things. A job in this sector didn’t need any of those soft creative, interpretive and emotional skills we came to expect in other sectors, until now. Read the full article…
As one year comes to a close and another one begins, we look back on 2017 in anticipation for what 2018 will bring will bring for the MD Logistics team. Read the full article…
Experts say 2018 will be another year of transition as digital transportation becomes more important that ever in supply chain planning, fulfillment and procurement. From widespread adoption of the cloud and greater use of artificial intelligence to the potential of blockchain, here are 4 supply chain trends and predictions for 2018. Read the full article…
