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Having cloud-based systems has been a game changer for software in the supply chain field and the benefits to this are praised immensely. With this, technology professionals get to control software development and supply chain providers have the chance to continue...

In the logistics and transportation industry, enterprise mobility is needed and is very important. With a transportation and logistics mobile app in place, the work environment productivity levels are increased and process begins to be more secure and unified. In...

It is certainly not an easy task to decide which Warehouse Management books to reference and recommend for purchase, considering that there is an extensive range of collection to pick from. Every Warehouse and Transportation book has its own advantages however today...

In the past, supply chain and the manufacturing industry have been relatively slow in welcoming opportunities presented by the digital industry. As technology advances rapidly, it might be time to embrace the trend. In 2017, we will see a lot of reaching points in...

It is very crucial for any new business to have proper organization when it comes to managing stock. One of the reasons for such is because transition of a small business unit to a big one is a line that consists of inventory management. In other words, how you manage...

A recent study showed that happier workers were 12% more productive than their counterparts. It’s a rather well-known fact that happy and motivated workers produce better results and that is why this has become a goal for businesses in order to reach the best...

Dovetail are always getting involved in our community and looking for ways that we can make a difference in peoples lives and help those in need. Empowerment and corporate responsibility is are part of our core beliefs. We were recently involved with the Rhino Ark...

Technology has always been the driving force behind logistics. The creation of the computer, the internet and other technologies changed the logistics industry with inventions such as web-based programs like transport management system. Technologies emerging in...

At times, it happens that you encounter a damaged freight delivery and may be faced with the dilemma of deciding whether you return it or sign for it. While many may think refusing is the best option, it is actually the last thing you should do. This could instead...

In today’s fast past paced world, supply chain operations need to stay up to date and take advantage of every development available. An aspect often overlooked by companies that is beneficial and a way to improve overall performance is going paperless. In order to...

It is certainly common practice for procurement to go through several rounds of optimization scenarios during the sourcing process. They usually take place either in advance of negotiation discussions with suppliers or before final award decisions become contracts....

A lot of manufacturers tend to face and address common inbound logistics challenges and one area of improvement that many don’t consider is the discipline of production logistics. This is when it is ensured that each machine and workstation deals with the right...