This Week in Logistics News (August 20-24, 2018)
Adrian Gonzalez
August 24, 2018
As you read this, my wife and I will be on the road, driving our oldest daughter H to begin her freshman year in college.
With Tariffs In Flux, Digital Inventory Technology Might Be The Solution To Holiday Bloated Inventory Levels
Matt Yearling
August 23, 2018
The tariff situation has companies in a quandary as they debate whether to “load up” on inventory now — to ward off the impacts of
This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)
Adrian Gonzalez
August 17, 2018
I’m back from vacation. Well, back physically. Getting back mentally has been a very slow process. My family and I spent more than a week
Editor’s Pick: Top Operational Challenges Solved Through Supply Chain Visibility Solutions
Talking Logistics
August 16, 2018
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice
The Digital Transformation Journey: The Alignment of Industry, Company, and Technology
David Cahn
August 14, 2018
In today’s market, it is imperative for process businesses to pursue digital transformations to meet changing customer expectations, global market demands, and increased competition. Process
Blockchain for Logistics: Preparing for the Opportunities
Adrian Gonzalez
July 30, 2018
Without a doubt, blockchain is currently the most talked-about new technology — it’s also the most confusing, especially for supply chain and logistics professionals who
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