The Competitive Differentiator for SMBs
Small and mid-sized businesses are no longer at a disadvantage to large corporations when it comes to moving freight. In the past, large businesses had more scale, budget and expertise. But, using the supply chain as a competitive tool, companies, no matter the size, can set the bar high by increasing accuracy, visibility and cost efficiency.
This Year’s 8 Hottest Trends in Transportation
What’s the biggest transportation story of 2016? Transportation costs will rise and will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. 2016 can expect to be affected by 8 distinct transportation trends, and each either causes inflated rates or is a response to them.
New Technology is Providing New Forms of Supply Chain Visibility
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association predicts that there will be nearly 50 billion connected devices by 2025. This is almost ten times the predicted human population at that point. There’s no doubt that technology has forever changed business practices – and the supply chain is no exception.
What is Reliability in Supply Chain Management?
What is reliability in supply chain management?
Supply chain reliability refers to the degree to which a supply chain yields consistent performance. Increasing reliability, reducing inventory and preparing for demand are top priorities for supply chain professionals.
