Guest Commentaries

When Is It Time to Adopt a Returns Management System? 4 Signs to Watch

Gaurav Saran August 3, 2021

A consumer buys two different shirt sizes online and returns the one that doesn’t fit. A retailer returns pallets of unsold merchandise back to the

5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges

Carlos Godinez July 28, 2021

The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities

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A Strategic Approach to Direct Procurement

Lori Harner July 14, 2021

Outsourced manufacturing is the norm today, often involving thousands of suppliers and sites scattered around the globe. Direct procurement departments — those responsible for purchasing

[Editor’s Pick] The Butterfly Effect: Chaos Theory for Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics July 8, 2021

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Editor’s Pick: How to Optimize Dedicated Fleets — Even in a Dynamic Market

Talking Logistics June 16, 2021

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Humanizing the Digital Revolution

Michelle Kilroy June 10, 2021

Nine ways digital logistics can help companies make the most of people—and people make the most of their jobs. Read a dozen white papers on

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Four Steps to Strengthen Decision Making for Logistics Success

Matt Harding June 1, 2021

It is no secret that data-driven decision making is critical to business success. In fact, a recent Market Research Future snapshot reports the global machine