Smart technology has the capability to improve your supply chain visibility, which allows you to better manage your inventory, from manufacturing to delivery. Sensors let you track a shipment from start to finish so you can keep your customers informed.…
Supply chain management and logistics may seem interchangeable, but they are different. While both terms refer to the process of moving inventory from place to place, they differ in their scope and related activities. Understanding supply chain management vs. logistics…
Software improves multiple business processes, including supply chain management (SCM). Having the right systems in place helps you save money, manage your risks, and maintain compliance. If you’re a supply chain manager, check out the top 10 types of supply…
Gartner's 2024 study of supply chain technology trends notes that businesses are most interested in hyper-automating their supply chains with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation. These new technologies seem like promising ways to increase your productivity, but…
When you’re managing customer relationships in logistics, it’s important to deliver on time. Consistently delivering on time helps you create a positive customer experience, and more than half of customers will pay more money for a good customer experience. Route planning…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded onto the business scene in recent years. If you’re not already using it in some part of your business, you’re likely aware that it exists. One significant benefit AI brings to businesses in multiple industries…
Modern businesses have access to more customer data than ever. You can use this information to generate more value for each customer, improving their satisfaction while standing out among the competition. A customer-centric supply chain, achieved by paying attention to…
When you're managing a supply chain, asset management is one of the most important components of customer service. Without it, you may spend more time and money than needed to repair and replace equipment, ship your products, and track down…
The cost of shipping freight has been on a roller-coaster ride over the past few years. Freight costs set record highs during the pandemic. After slowly dropping to post-pandemic lows in October 2023, shipping costs started rising again in 2024,…
Packaging needs to protect and secure products, but it creates an enormous amount of waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), containers and packages make up as much as 82.2 million tons of the waste that ends up in…
