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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...

Did you know that millennials are expected to make up about 75 percent of the supply chain workforce by 2025? Employment in the logistics sector is shifting and companies are going to be expected to change their recruitment process to appeal to and attract this...

Forecasting provides some core and crucial benefits and many businesses partake in it. However, it also happens that some companies don’t get the process of their forecasting correct and it hinders some parts of their operations. All complex functions of Supply Chain...

Supply chain professionals often all face the same problems on a daily basis when it comes to supplier and contractor relationship management. Insufficient information, a lack of co-operation and frustration can lead to unnecessary supply chain crisis that may put...

A lot of times, companies spend so much time investing and looking into systems to power the supply chain. These are systems such as warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, transportation management systems, etc. However, systems...

Smartphone apps and GPS technology have already made a tremendous improvement between warehouses and roads. Sophisticated tracking software has made it easier and faster to deliver shipments, manage schedules, monitor cargo, plan routes and avoid delays. This all...