Sun.Dec 22, 2024

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Optimizing Shipping and Logistics in the E-commerce Era

Supply Chain Brain

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

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In the Practitioner’s Words: A Practitioner-Provider Relationship Spanning Three Different Companies And Decades

Procurement Insights

Subject: Tony Callahan , VP National Purchasing, Shea Homes ProcureTech Provider: ProPurchaser Summary: ProcureTech Provider: ProPurchaser In the discussion meeting between Tony Callahan and Jon Hansen, Tony shared insights on his extensive experience with ProPurchaser, a platform he has utilized since 2001. He highlighted the tool’s evolution, including its expanded range of commodities, training modules, and improved visibility, contributing to its acceptance within his team.

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Six Steps for Successful Warehouse Automation Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

Remember, the key to success lies in a worker-first approach to automation. After all, people remain this industrys greatest asset.

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The Connected Warehouse: Unified Systems at Scale

Supply Chain Brain

A unified approach to warehouse management can transform and streamline your operations, reduce downtime, lower costs and enhance safety across the board.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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Harland & Wolff Shipyard to be Bought by Spain’s Navantia

Supply Chain Brain

The sale, subject to regulatory approval, will secure 1,000 jobs at Harland and Wolffs four shipyards, including at the iconic one that built the Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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FedEx Rises on Freight Spinoff’s ‘Compelling’ Valuation Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

The trucking industry is still trying to recover from a prolonged freight recession brought on by an excess of capacity that entered the market during the pandemic.

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