Guest Commentaries

How Adding Ship-from-Store to an Omni-channel Strategy Changes the Retail Network

Davison Schopmeyer February 25, 2016

Omni-channel retailers today require agility in order to compete and thrive. When it comes to adapting the retail network for an omni-channel approach, a focus

Revenue Management for Rail Freight Profitability

Dr. Edwin de Jong February 23, 2016

The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel

The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

Debra Phillips February 18, 2016

If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard

The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management

Eric Geerts February 11, 2016

The Regulation’s Impact on Ocean Shipping and Data Management The revised Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) container weight verification requirement is a significant change

6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

Sri Laxmana February 9, 2016

The start of a new year means budget planning is likely back on your agenda. You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract

Managing for Daily Improvement: Bridging the Gap Across Teams and KPIs

Keith Richard and Jon Eberly February 4, 2016

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) thrives on the notion that there is always room for improvement, and it looks to eliminate defects that can hinder the

Sears – Achieving Home Delivery Excellence

Adrian Gonzalez January 28, 2016

Home delivery is a hot segment of omni-channel retailing and one of the best customer presentations at last year’s Descartes Evolution 2015 conference was from

Why Use Augmented Reality in Your Warehouse or DC?

Kristi Montgomery January 26, 2016

While most everyone has heard of an augmented reality (AR) eyeglass-type product, many have only seen it being used for consumer applications. Now, the trend