Blogs

I often get asked about APICS Certifications – an occupational hazard when working for APICS - and I’m always glad to talk about them.

Generational differences can make it difficult to understanding millennials.

The decision to invest in software enhancements can be overwhelming when considering that many large companies spend as much as 30% of annual revenue on information technology systems.

One of the most frequently asked questions by newly appointed supply chain executives is about how to effectively relate to the C-suite.

BASF applies APICS tools and teaching for winning results.

Members of FIATA, The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations are offered favorable market positioning by MercuryGate

The number of products a planner can manage is heavily dependent on how easy or difficult it is to develop a reasonable forecast for those products.

Advancements in freezer/cooler door technology and a recent study from the Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association (DASMA) now make it easier to choose which kind of door to use on a freezer/chilled room in a cold storage distribution center (DC).

The aerospace industry was an early adopter of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) which, as the name implies, involves reviewing as many components, assemblies, and subsystems as possible to identify failure modes and their causes and effects.

The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States.

It’s no secret that free trade agreements (FTAs) offer a significant opportunity for duty savings, FTAs make it easier for companies to reduce the landed cost of sourced products, and improve profit margins on exported products.

To be fair, it’s nearly impossible to predict what will turn out to be the biggest challenges supply chain leaders will encounter in the year ahead.

Supply Chain 2020 will continue collapsing cycles, challenging Supply Chain professionals and taking advantage of exponential technology shifts.

Supplier performance is challenged more than ever in today’s competitive marketplace, where mid-market companies need visibility into their supply chain at the right place and time; the ability to understand and react to global events; and owning the right mix of technology.

As we transition into 2016, what capabilities are companies looking for in a global trade management solution?