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To be successful you should constantly read great books to learn from those who are already successful. There are many operations management books to learn from, below are 7 highly recommended books for supply chain professionals: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (11th Edition)...

Making use of Automation for parcel sorting is beneficial for both shippers, and consumers. The fast rise in E-commerce has been generally embraced by consumers- which is an advantage for retailers. Due to the rise of e-commerce, companies who deliver parcels now face...

Implementing IT solutions end up costing more than expected. Why? Buyers generally make the assumption that the quoted prices include the commensurate levels of effort and value from all providers. Pricing between service providers differ widely, the features or...

Mistakes are inevitable and some mistakes can be a liability for companies. It is advisable that companies or organizations are aware of the following eight common supply chain mistakes as well as how to avoid them: Lack of Supply Chain Transparency According to Chris...

Companies need to constantly keep-up with, adapt to new emerging technology. The rapid evolving of technology enables smarter and simpler supply chain management. Below are three emerging technologies: RFID, Cloud-integration IOT enhancements that are reforming the...

The supply chains field has quite a heavy presence in our everyday lives and is the driving force behind the products we consume. This is a factor that makes it no surprise that it is an industry that has vast career opportunities across different departments and...

Ways to reduce freight costs are often sought after and business executives of a manufacturing, distribution, or any company that ships freight know this very well. Finding a way to reduce freight costs involves more than the hard cost of shipping the freight, or the...

Going Global? There are internal and external factors and forces that can have a negative or positive impact on the success of your business. However, there are also ways to help reduce possible risks where the supply chain sphere is concerned. Whether you are...

What is a knowledge supply chain? When the concept of supply chains comes to mind, one thinks of the ‘physical’ aspect- the raw materials, trucks, and warehouses. However, there’s more to supply chains than processing of raw materials and moving things from one place...

To meet consumer demands, e-commerce requires adaptable and flexible supply chains, no matter how short the lead time. Companies can support this fast-moving supply chain by leveraging a collaborative 3PL relationship. By collaborating with a knowledgeable third-party...

For the past few years, we have witnessed several technology predictions that have made headlines in the supply chain field and some examples include: “Robots may change the way we do business” “3D-Printing will change manufacturing” “Cloud technology: What’s in it...

Status of Women The logistic sector is still a male dominant sector even though there has been a rise of women in the business world. An estimated total of 125 million people work in the logistics industry but women only make up one to two percent of the workforce....