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Understanding the Canadian Import Process
Understanding the key regulations and paperwork requirements will ensure minimal delays and a seamless border clearance process.
Evolution of the U.S. Logistics Industry
As the logistics industry has become more capable of adding efficiency to manufacturers’ supply chains, and a more visible part of operations, the role of logistics employees has changed dramatically.
Managing Mission-Critical Operational Assets with Cloud-Based, Self-Service Automated Locker Systems
This white paper will present a discussion of the latest trends and opportunities for management of mission-critical operational assets with cloud-based, self-service automated locker systems without a requirement for RFID tagging of individual assets.
Challenges and Opportunities in Manufacturing, High-Tech and Retail
Order management and fulfillment has long been considered one of the core competencies of supply chain, and business, success, and today, maintaining a core competency in order management and fulfillment is more important than ever.
Achieve Supply Chain Excellence with the APICS CSCP Learning System
The 2016 APICS CSCP Learning System provides interactive tools and updated content that reflects the current APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual tested on the CSCP exam.
Guide to Manufacturing Software
In 2015, most manufacturers experienced modest levels of profitability helped by lower commodity prices and low wage inflation...this environment provided a brief window of opportunity to consider the role new “disruptive” technologies might have on manufacturing businesses and to discuss potential investment strategies.
Unpacking Risk Shifting
With poor commercial practices currently in place in the 3PL industry, the goal of this white paper is to help GSCs and 3PLs be more aware of the need to create fair and balanced commercial agreements that promote healthy businesses on both sides.
The Impact of a New Law Banning Use of Forced Labor on Global Supply Chains
On February 24, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, and the Act closed a loophole in the Tariff Act of 1930, called the “consumptive demand” clause, which has allowed the import of goods created by forced labor.
Nucleus Research 2016 Inventory Optimization Value Matrix
Nucleus Research evaluated the usability and functionality of the most influential inventory optimization (IO) solutions in the market.
Why Wall Street Cares About Your Master Data Management Strategy
How effective master data management can increase earnings per share, drive business value, and improve your company’s overall financial health.
Intermodal Rail Bracketology
The Intermodal Rail Bracketology Guide helps shippers identify sub-optimal full-truckload freight that is vulnerable to capacity constraints if and when a supply chain disruption occurs.
From Liquid Propane to Electric Lift Truck Fleet Conversion
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview on how transitioning your fleet from Liquid Propane to electric lift trucks can increase your fleet’s productivity, lower total cost of ownership, improve environmental conditions for your employees.
Safety & Shipping Review 2016
This review focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2015.
Profitable Supply Chain Execution with Customer-and Event-Driven Optimization
The growth and complexity of today's end-to-end supply chain is driving renewed focus on optimizing supply chain cost and profit to become more event and customer-driven...up to 92% of companies will be looking for more collaborative optimization solutions.
Cross-Docking Trends Report
This report explores the most common practices, biggest challenges, and emerging trends in cross-docking nationwide and examines changes in cross-docking practices within the last three years.
Sharpening Your Competitive Edge with B2B Managed Services
Realizing the full benefits of today's global B2b marketplace demands flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation...yet most organizations struggle to achieve the core technical infrastructure, operational expertise, and foresight necessary to truly maximize their B2B e-commerce potential.
10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Resiliency
Natural disasters, adverse weather, political unrest, cargo theft - all of these events can cause disruption in the supply chain.
Consumers Demand More Flexibility When Shopping Online
UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ - A customer experience study 2014 - Retailers must address buyers' complex path to purchase.