February 7, 2018
Are you in the process of evaluating a new warehouse management system? At a high-level, warehousing is the business of moving inventory AND data. To be successful, you have to be good at receiving, storing and shipping physical products as well as managing the information related to that inventory. Evaluating and selecting a new warehouse management system (WMS) can be an overwhelming process. Where do you find solution providers? What information do you need? How do you compare systems? What features are important? What other non-product factors are important when […]
December 21, 2017
I’m sure we all heard about the latest news out of Atlanta this past weekend. There was a power outage that lasted close to 12 hours that shut down airport operations and forced an evacuation to clear out the congestion. Travelers were left stranded with no power, no food, and no information from anyone. So you might be thinking, “Why was there no backup power and why did everyone working at the airport seem so unprepared to handle this situation?” The situation occurred because a Georgia Power Substation had a […]
December 15, 2017
The 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study was recently published. This year marks the 22nd year of publication. The paper discusses the findings from an annual survey of 3PL/4PL Providers, Shippers (not currently using 3PL/4PL services) and Shippers (currently using 3PL/4PL). The study is conducted by C. John Langley Jr. Ph.D and Infosys Consulting. Sponsors include Penske Logistics, Korn Ferry, Infosys and Penn State Smeal College of Business. The survey is 60 pages and covers various areas of the 3PL market including automation/digitization trends, new technologies such as blockchain, increased importance of […]
December 11, 2017
You get into work a little late, it happens, but you had to get that fancy coffee. You plop down at the same old desk: family photos, cat calendar, black computer screen. Today, you don’t reach out for the power button on the monitor, but lean back, prop your legs up, and take a long satisfying sip. Maybe years ago you would have been frantic to organize the morning activities, review the inbound orders, load balance your pickers, print your paperwork, and round up the team. Your mornings are much […]
November 21, 2017
Love ’em or hate ’em, we all agree that meetings are a necessary part of doing business. In addition to getting a shared understanding on subjects, meetings also allow for productive idea generation, team collaboration and task assignments. The good news is that meetings can be more productive, fun and highly effective if you follow a few simple guidelines. Below is a list of best practices to follow during your meeting setup. Give them a look and try out the checklist for your next meeting. Purpose Is the meeting necessary? […]