The logistics sector is thriving, and it is fast becoming an area of interest for a new generation of college graduates. Even in times of economic struggle, the logistics industry has continued to grow with jobs across the sector in everything from manual warehouse work to supply chain management. If you have the drive and determination to start at the bottom of the ladder and work your way up, then logistics could be for you. Read the full article…
Customer expectations are changing as new sales outlets are being used. With the application of social media, omni-channel and e-commerce customers now have more price options, selections, delivery methods and shopping experiences. The ability of a business to keep the customer satisfied greatly depends on fulfillment capabilities. Robots are already solving picking and sorting challenges in the warehouse and they are just getting started. Read the full article…
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…
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…
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…
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…
